Mini Importation Business, Am I Going Crazy Or What? by SunnyJ2: 5:43am On Nov 10, 2014 |
Hello my fellow nairalanders i was given a 20,000 naira to change my story. am just being crazy about importation business that i have not done before, please advice me, i know the money is small but i believe that it can change my life. please advice me gurus in the house. 1 Like |
Re: Mini Importation Business, Am I Going Crazy Or What? by SunnyJ2: 6:30am On Nov 10, 2014 |
Please advice me am waiting. last year i wasted 140,000 naira on animal rearing business, because i don't seek proper advice before making use of it. now with this 20,000 naira i believe with a good advice it can change my story. i don't need money from any nairalander but a good advice. thanks! 1 Like |
Re: Mini Importation Business, Am I Going Crazy Or What? by Fran6ik: 7:01am On Nov 10, 2014 |
Mini importation is d best, first plan a market nd import nd make cool business. If u do it wella u will be a milionaire cos most of us started wit 5k |
Re: Mini Importation Business, Am I Going Crazy Or What? by Ymodulus: 7:46am On Nov 10, 2014 |
I will take the above to be your first time doing business. Well don't get bitter over the loss. Business is a an euphemistic risk in my own definition and the first is always the learning point. Notwithstanding your loss you can make good use of the said amount ( N20,000 ) and make reasonable profit. All depends on your logic and determination and how well you can face the world.
In Importation I always like to classify it into 4
1. The Buyers and sellers. ( They buy item and sell ) 2. The Suppliers. They supply item in bulk and get money. Requires more expertise money/ experience and connection ) 3. The procurement guys. They buy for people and they pay them 4. Contract getters.
With the sum of N20,000 i have this pin size advice to give you.
1. Do not rush buying any item because you see your mates buying them or its the latest fad in town. Do proper research. At times the most stupid item may be the best selling item.
2. From experience avoid items that involve large money. Try get items that requires less and profit will be high. Let's get it straight in business you have to kill your emotions and its about the final money. If you are to import get items that when you bring them in landing cost should not exceed N2000 and that when you sell them you can make gain of N800 per item at minimum.
Please for your N20,000 do not go about importing these items
a. Female Bag b. Brazilian Hair c. Phone. ( You need more strength to sell this but it can be so rewarding mind you. )
Avoid the above liste items. its a 20% success - 80% failure chance. Also your money won't be enough to finance it. And you may not have the required market of which is difficult this does not goes to say you can't make a profit no. But let these be your last options.
Items I did prolly advice you get, are items of less value and weight. You can look into
a ) Slippers : I mean quality in-house slippers, I know you will say am stupid or crazy but sir these is the season and many guys are raking in big money from it. From Adidas to several crazy slippers design, I will send you a manufacturer for this if you want.
b ) Wrist Watches: Like it or not these are selling items. You just need to know the right way to sell it.
c) Female Flat Shoes: female flat shoes are moving like hell. Though am not into them but I can bodly tell you people on it are ploughing in money.
d) Glasses: By glass I mean Designers glasses. Complete replica. Note I said complete replica.These replicas are exactly the same undistinguishable. I mean AAA not AA or A. Meet guys like sterdam / shinaf. They will assist for free on this. And tell you how to sell it and if you are lucky sterdam may be of greater help to you here.
e). Fashion Items: Look for items in general that are used and will get finished everyday. Items that people will always want to keep coming for. Please avoid Cream Tubes as they are contra - band but if you must go for them. Contact me I will give you a shipper to handle that.
g). Generally if you must go for an item do it under these two category. Consumable Goods or Luxury.
Mode of Selling: There are many means to sell. The easiest way is through BBM , Konga, Jumia or Nairaland Advert ( I mean paid advert offered by seun on nairaland. ). I know you may say why should I pay 2000naira for an advert for 3-4 days trust me those advert change life. You can't even get such response from google AdSense. For konga and Jumia contact the nairalander. Paradise163 she will explain all you need. And hey believe me konga and jumia is the best for you. More to it than people see. But for now rake in your money fast and clear. Olx too is another fast means but advertising in popular locations only. Post one advert in about 6 states preferably ( Lagos, Abuja, Kaduna, Ogun, Kano and Portharcoyt ).
Please also note this that the above advice is based on the premise that you want to venture into the buying and selling aspect of importation. And do not make mistake of trying to say you can go alone, meet guys to put you through and give you necessary assistance in one way or the other so you do not experiment with N20,000.
As I take a bow, I will like to hammer once more on my last advice. Please meet someone to guide you do not risk things anyhow. You can meet any of these guys.
MayorAll. Youngzedd Initialize Paradise163 ( she will be so free. Note the other names are very busy guys. But paradise will be free. ) Nivlin Delaruh Sterdam Yemi2plus 9free, etc Many and many others.
If you want ideas about pricing of items meet Thespecialone, to me he has the best pricing idea I will support however not all times you make items cheap.
In all meet someone to coach you please and please. To further emphasize on you getting a mentor let me leave you with this quote
[size=15pt]What an elder will see when seated , you won't see even when standing on an iroko tree[/size] - Unknown . (but an Igbo adage not so sure though )
Please meet some to guide you. Thanks
Ymodulus 95 Likes 12 Shares |
Re: Mini Importation Business, Am I Going Crazy Or What? by yemi2plus(m): 8:46am On Nov 10, 2014 |
Young has said it all, just to add to what he has said, you need good marketing skills to sell whatever you choice to import into Nigeria, it is important to know how to confuse, influence and control the mind of your customers into buying your items. You don't have to do the selling yourself if you're not good in that area; engage TRUSTED friends and maybe family members to help. If you're in a school environment, post advert of products on different location in and outside campus, post online advert on olx and other site. For OLX, just like Young said, post the advert in different states where you can easily ship the goods to, if customers are afraid to send the cash to you without seeing the item, ask them if they know anyone in school who they can send the money to while you give the product to the person for further shipment to the customer.
All the best! 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Mini Importation Business, Am I Going Crazy Or What? by Nobody: 9:06am On Nov 10, 2014 |
Thanks, please drop down the link of the seller of the Adidas slippers. |
Re: Mini Importation Business, Am I Going Crazy Or What? by Ymodulus: 9:34am On Nov 10, 2014 |
Lucwaizy: Thanks, please drop down the link of the seller of the Adidas slippers. URL: mengjianxieye.1688.com/ Price: I won't paste the price I got if for here, because it may hamper your ability to sell. But I got it about 3 times cheaper than Alibaba. Just chat with the lady then upload the slippers to her as a picture and tell her you want it. Please also why importing it note that it falls under custom category of Rubber and contraband, so they may add 20 extra on clearance fee. You get me. I stated this so you do not feel the freight company cheated you If you need courier service to transport it to any state via PEACE MASS TANSIT for #100 contact me. I will send you as a text. But first I must confirm you have those slippers, as I won't want to ruin my only contact. 1 Share
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Re: Mini Importation Business, Am I Going Crazy Or What? by Ymodulus: 9:37am On Nov 10, 2014 |
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Re: Mini Importation Business, Am I Going Crazy Or What? by OXCUBA: 9:53am On Nov 10, 2014 |
Ymodulus: I will take the above to be your first time doing business. Well don't get bitter over the loss. Business is a an euphemistic risk in my own definition and the first is always the learning point. Notwithstanding your loss you can make good use of the said amount ( N20,000 ) and make reasonable profit. All depends on your logic and determination and how well you can face the world.
In Importation I always like to classify it into 4
1. The Buyers and sellers. ( They buy item and sell ) 2. The Suppliers. They supply item in bulk and get money. Requires more expertise money/ experience and connection ) 3. The procurement guys. They buy for people and they pay them 4. Contract getters.
With the sum of N20,000 i have this pin size advice to give you.
1. Do not rush buying any item because you see your mates buying them or its the latest fad in town. Do proper research. At times the most stupid item may be the best selling item.
2. From experience avoid items that involve large money. Try get items that requires less and profit will be high. Let's get it straight in business you have to kill your emotions and its about the final money. If you are to import get items that when you bring them in landing cost should not exceed N2000 and that when you sell them you can make gain of N800 per item at minimum.
Please for your N20,000 do not go about importing these items
a. Female Bag b. Brazilian Hair c. Phone. ( You need more strength to sell this but it can be so rewarding mind you. )
Avoid the above liste items. its a 20% success - 80% failure chance. Also your money won't be enough to finance it. And you may not have the required market of which is difficult this does not goes to say you can't make a profit no. But let these be your last options.
Items I did prolly advice you get, are items of less value and weight. You can look into
a ) Slippers : I mean quality in-house slippers, I know you will say am stupid or crazy but sir these is the season and many guys are raking in big money from it. From Adidas to several crazy slippers design, I will send you a manufacturer for this if you want.
b ) Wrist Watches: Like it or not these are selling items. You just need to know the right way to sell it.
c) Female Flat Shoes: female flat shoes are moving like hell. Though am not into them but I can bodly tell you people on it are ploughing in money.
d) Glasses: By glass I mean Designers glasses. Complete replica. Note I said complete replica.These replicas are exactly the same undistinguishable. I mean AAA not AA or A. Meet guys like sterdam / shinaf. They will assist for free on this. And tell you how to sell it and if you are lucky sterdam may be of greater help to you here.
e). Fashion Items: Look for items in general that are used and will get finished everyday. Items that people will always want to keep coming for. Please avoid Cream Tubes as they are contra - band but if you must go for them. Contact me I will give you a shipper to handle that.
g). Generally if you must go for an item do it under these two category. Consumable Goods or Luxury.
Mode of Selling: There are many means to sell. The easiest way is through BBM , Konga, Jumia or Nairaland Advert ( I mean paid advert offered by seun on nairaland. ). I know you may say why should I pay 2000naira for an advert for 3-4 days trust me those advert change life. You can't even get such response from google AdSense. For konga and Jumia contact the nairalander. Paradise163 she will explain all you need. And hey believe me konga and jumia is the best for you. More to it than people see. But for now rake in your money fast and clear. Olx too is another fast means but advertising in popular locations only. Post one advert in about 6 states preferably ( Lagos, Abuja, Kaduna, Ogun, Kano and Portharcoyt ).
Please also note this that the above advice is based on the premise that you want to venture into the buying and selling aspect of importation. And do not make mistake of trying to say you can go alone, meet guys to put you through and give you necessary assistance in one way or the other so you do not experiment with N20,000.
As I take a bow, I will like to hammer once more on my last advice. Please meet someone to guide you do not risk things anyhow. You can meet any of these guys.
MayorAll. Youngzedd Initialize Paradise163 ( she will be so free. Note the other names are very busy guys. But paradise will be free. ) Nivlin Delaruh Sterdam Yemi2plus 9free, etc Many and many others.
If you want ideas about pricing of items meet Thespecialone, to me he has the best pricing idea I will support however not all times you make items cheap.
In all meet someone to coach you please and please. To further emphasize on you getting a mentor let me leave you with this quote
[size=15pt]What an elder will see when seated , you won't see even when standing on an iroko tree[/size] - Unknown . (but an Igbo adage not so sure though )
Please meet some to guide you. Thanks
Ymodulus SORRY FOR DRAGING YOU TO THE PAST ......... HAD IT BEEN YOU ... DIED .... WHO COULD HAD HELP THIS OP OUT WITH USEFUL INFORMATION LIKE THIS. ..... WELCOME BACK BRO.....YOU ARE A BLESSING TO OUR SOCIETY. 21 Likes |
Re: Mini Importation Business, Am I Going Crazy Or What? by SunnyJ2: 10:15am On Nov 10, 2014 |
Ymodulus:
URL: mengjianxieye.1688.com/ Price: I won't paste the price I got if for here, because it may hamper your ability to sell. But I got it about 3 times cheaper than Alibaba.
Just chat with the lady then upload the slippers to her as a picture and tell her you want it. Please also why importing it note that it falls under custom category of Rubber and contraband, so they may add 20 extra on clearance fee. You get me. I stated this so you do not feel the freight company cheated you
If you need courier service to transport it to any state via PEACE MASS TANSIT for #100 contact me. I will send you as a text. But first I must confirm you have those slippers, as I won't want to ruin my only contact. Thanks! Ymodulus, am happy for ur kind gesture, am going to make my research and contact those mentor you mension earlier. ur advice have gave me hope. |
Re: Mini Importation Business, Am I Going Crazy Or What? by initialize(m): 10:26am On Nov 10, 2014 |
Ymodulus: I will take the above to be your first time doing business. Well don't get bitter over the loss. Business is a an euphemistic risk in my own definition and the first is always the learning point. Notwithstanding your loss you can make good use of the said amount ( N20,000 ) and make reasonable profit. All depends on your logic and determination and how well you can face the world.
In Importation I always like to classify it into 4
1. The Buyers and sellers. ( They buy item and sell ) 2. The Suppliers. They supply item in bulk and get money. Requires more expertise money/ experience and connection ) 3. The procurement guys. They buy for people and they pay them 4. Contract getters.
With the sum of N20,000 i have this pin size advice to give you.
1. Do not rush buying any item because you see your mates buying them or its the latest fad in town. Do proper research. At times the most stupid item may be the best selling item.
2. From experience avoid items that involve large money. Try get items that requires less and profit will be high. Let's get it straight in business you have to kill your emotions and its about the final money. If you are to import get items that when you bring them in landing cost should not exceed N2000 and that when you sell them you can make gain of N800 per item at minimum.
Please for your N20,000 do not go about importing these items
a. Female Bag b. Brazilian Hair c. Phone. ( You need more strength to sell this but it can be so rewarding mind you. )
Avoid the above liste items. its a 20% success - 80% failure chance. Also your money won't be enough to finance it. And you may not have the required market of which is difficult this does not goes to say you can't make a profit no. But let these be your last options.
Items I did prolly advice you get, are items of less value and weight. You can look into
a ) Slippers : I mean quality in-house slippers, I know you will say am stupid or crazy but sir these is the season and many guys are raking in big money from it. From Adidas to several crazy slippers design, I will send you a manufacturer for this if you want.
b ) Wrist Watches: Like it or not these are selling items. You just need to know the right way to sell it.
c) Female Flat Shoes: female flat shoes are moving like hell. Though am not into them but I can bodly tell you people on it are ploughing in money.
d) Glasses: By glass I mean Designers glasses. Complete replica. Note I said complete replica.These replicas are exactly the same undistinguishable. I mean AAA not AA or A. Meet guys like sterdam / shinaf. They will assist for free on this. And tell you how to sell it and if you are lucky sterdam may be of greater help to you here.
e). Fashion Items: Look for items in general that are used and will get finished everyday. Items that people will always want to keep coming for. Please avoid Cream Tubes as they are contra - band but if you must go for them. Contact me I will give you a shipper to handle that.
g). Generally if you must go for an item do it under these two category. Consumable Goods or Luxury.
Mode of Selling: There are many means to sell. The easiest way is through BBM , Konga, Jumia or Nairaland Advert ( I mean paid advert offered by seun on nairaland. ). I know you may say why should I pay 2000naira for an advert for 3-4 days trust me those advert change life. You can't even get such response from google AdSense. For konga and Jumia contact the nairalander. Paradise163 she will explain all you need. And hey believe me konga and jumia is the best for you. More to it than people see. But for now rake in your money fast and clear. Olx too is another fast means but advertising in popular locations only. Post one advert in about 6 states preferably ( Lagos, Abuja, Kaduna, Ogun, Kano and Portharcoyt ).
Please also note this that the above advice is based on the premise that you want to venture into the buying and selling aspect of importation. And do not make mistake of trying to say you can go alone, meet guys to put you through and give you necessary assistance in one way or the other so you do not experiment with N20,000.
As I take a bow, I will like to hammer once more on my last advice. Please meet someone to guide you do not risk things anyhow. You can meet any of these guys.
MayorAll. Youngzedd Initialize Paradise163 ( she will be so free. Note the other names are very busy guys. But paradise will be free. ) Nivlin Delaruh Sterdam Yemi2plus 9free, etc Many and many others.
If you want ideas about pricing of items meet Thespecialone, to me he has the best pricing idea I will support however not all times you make items cheap.
In all meet someone to coach you please and please. To further emphasize on you getting a mentor let me leave you with this quote
[size=15pt]What an elder will see when seated , you won't see even when standing on an iroko tree[/size] - Unknown . (but an Igbo adage not so sure though )
Please meet some to guide you. Thanks
Ymodulus I've missed unselfish post like this..... 14 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Mini Importation Business, Am I Going Crazy Or What? by SunnyJ2: 10:27am On Nov 10, 2014 |
I you all are have treated like a brother. the advice is heart touching. how i wish i know this earlier. those laughing at me because i failled in my first business wouldn't have see reason to laugh. thanks nairalanders for your advice and guide, as soon i start i will post my testmonies here. 1 Like |
Re: Mini Importation Business, Am I Going Crazy Or What? by lifestyle1(m): 10:30am On Nov 10, 2014 |
Ymodulus:
If you need courier service to transport it to any state via PEACE MASS TANSIT for #100 contact me. I will send you as a text. But first I must confirm you have those slippers, as I won't want to ruin my only contact. Bro, Good to hear from you, I will like to know about this. ![cool](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/cool.png) 1 Like |
Re: Mini Importation Business, Am I Going Crazy Or What? by Ymodulus: 10:44am On Nov 10, 2014 |
lifestyle1:
Bro, Good to hear from you, I will like to know about this. ![cool](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/cool.png) OK. Bro. Its easy. You see issue of Logistics is no longer difficult as people make it to look. My only reason of not sharing it was I was skeptical of how it would be abused. But I will do so tonight on my new thread - " Do it Yourself - Contract Version " Now to your question, all you have to do is this work to Peace mass transit go to the courier section and try tell them you want to register as a member and let them see how often you will always patronize them. They will agree and always give you discounted price and have it secured. Note that I paid #100 for those goods above because they were slippers. This trick is the easiest it works even for dhl. For dhl. Go to their office and register as a member and you will always remember today. Do you know some guys pay N3000 for 1Kg to some northern states from China via Dhl? Its not expensive its extremely cheap. Because if you say you want to use third party agent. Please calculate the way bill + clearance + logistics for transfer to the north. Summarily, I mean go talk heart to heart with them. Some people here know well on this, in fact someone on this forum taught me this. If you know more chip in one or two ideas don't be scared. [size=18pt]““Don’t worry about people stealing your design work. Worry about the day they stop.” [/size]—Jeffrey Zeldman, Ymodulus 28 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Mini Importation Business, Am I Going Crazy Or What? by Ymodulus: 10:48am On Nov 10, 2014 |
@oxcuba, sunnj2 , initialize Thanks. |
Re: Mini Importation Business, Am I Going Crazy Or What? by jaydee87(m): 10:53am On Nov 10, 2014 |
with 20k u can invest right in importation, but my advice is if you want to make money this Xmas u should make your purchase before the 20th of Nov because many buyers are going to buy for Xmas and shipment is going to be slow... my advice you can do a feasibility study of slippers that someone spoke of and the ladies shoe it sell like crazy I tell you even watches too. but tread with caution and spend wisely.... Dont use all your money split it into 2 u can get a lot with half and see the result then next year you gather your gain and reinvest then u will be experienced and shud have learnt a lot... 2 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Mini Importation Business, Am I Going Crazy Or What? by SunnyJ2: 10:54am On Nov 10, 2014 |
Ymodulus. I want you to mentor me. can you send me your phone number?please! this is my number 08130980121 email: sundayattah4u@yahoo.com but i intend importing phones, because i have already find a market for it, and it can be easy to market for me than other goods. Ymodulus i must confess you are God's sent. |
Re: Mini Importation Business, Am I Going Crazy Or What? by Ymodulus: 11:00am On Nov 10, 2014 |
jaydee87: with 20k u can invest right in importation, but my advice is if you want to make money this Xmas u should make your purchase before the 20th of Nov because many buyers are going to buy for Xmas and shipment is going to be slow... my advice you can do a feasibility study of slippers that someone spoke of and the ladies shoe it sell like crazy I tell you even watches too[b]. but tread with caution and spend wisely....[/b] Dont use all your money split it into 2 u can get a lot with half and see the result then next year you gather your gain and reinvest then u will be experienced and shud have learnt a lot... You are a brother. My mother never told me of you. I don't know why. Lol! Right. Poster ship before November ends. Any deal by December you are on your own trust me. The season is now. You can sell knockouts ( Big boys own. I mean those one call fire works, they sell well but I haven't done it oooo. ) @Sunnj2 Thanks. Problem is do to my fragile state now I won't be so chanced to help you. I would have love too. Please. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Mini Importation Business, Am I Going Crazy Or What? by jaydee87(m): 11:02am On Nov 10, 2014 |
Ymodulus:
OK. Bro. Its easy. You see issue of Logistics is no longer difficult as people make it to look. My only reason of not sharing it was I was skeptical of how it would be abused. But I will do so tonight on my new thread - " Do it Yourself - Contract Version "
Now to your question, all you have to do is this work to Peace mass transit go to the courier section and try tell them you want to register as a member and let them see how often you will always patronize them. They will agree and always give you discounted price and have it secured.
Note that I paid #100 for those goods above because they were slippers.
This trick is the easiest it works even for dhl. For dhl. Go to their office and register as a member and you will always remember today. Do you know some guys pay N3000 for 1Kg to some northern states from China via Dhl?
Its not expensive its extremely cheap. Because if you say you want to use third party agent. Please calculate the way bill + clearance + logistics for transfer to the north.
Summarily, I mean go talk heart to heart with them.
Some people here know well on this, in fact someone on this forum taught me this. If you know more chip in one or two ideas don't be scared.
[size=18pt]““Don’t worry about people stealing your design work. Worry about the day they stop.” [/size]—Jeffrey Zeldman,
Ymodulus modulus I Dont know you but i follow your thread keenly u seem to be vast about importation. tanks for the tips looking forward to your writeup... I Dont really like third party shipping cos its expensive and a times u might loss ur goods.. wud like to meet u some day. |
Re: Mini Importation Business, Am I Going Crazy Or What? by Ymodulus: 11:06am On Nov 10, 2014 |
jaydee87:
modulus I Dont know you but i follow your thread keenly u seem to be vast about importation. tanks for the tips looking forward to your writeup... I Dont really like third party shipping cos its expensive and a times u might loss ur goods.. wud like to meet u some day. Thanks. I will start the thread soon. I just have to finish drafting the letter Heading sample and The receipt and Scan them on a scanner. Then I will begin to write. I shud be through in some few minutes. Just lazy Thanks. Ymodulus |
Re: Mini Importation Business, Am I Going Crazy Or What? by SunnyJ2: 11:06am On Nov 10, 2014 |
jaydee87: with 20k u can invest right in importation, but my advice is if you want to make money this Xmas u should make your purchase before the 20th of Nov because many buyers are going to buy for Xmas and shipment is going to be slow... my advice you can do a feasibility study of slippers that someone spoke of and the ladies shoe it sell like crazy I tell you even watches too. but tread with caution and spend wisely.... Dont use all your money split it into 2 u can get a lot with half and see the result then next year you gather your gain and reinvest then u will be experienced and shud have learnt a lot... Jaydee87 thamks for your advice. but intend import phones even if it is 3 or more because already got a market for that. |
Re: Mini Importation Business, Am I Going Crazy Or What? by Donsheddy: 11:08am On Nov 10, 2014 |
Nice 1. Sir ymodulus, welcme bck |
Re: Mini Importation Business, Am I Going Crazy Or What? by Ymodulus: 11:10am On Nov 10, 2014 |
SunnyJ2:
Jaydee87 thamks for your advice. but intend import phones even if it is 3 or more because already got a market for that. Good. If you got a market for it then do so hit the money and make it. But mind you save oooo. I do not mean you should save all your life out. A friend ( mayorall ) once said to me that I should save until someone says am stingy. That to him is saving. So my bro save until the say you are stingy. Lol!! ![grin](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/grin.png) Thanks @ Donsheddy |
Re: Mini Importation Business, Am I Going Crazy Or What? by mayorall(m): 11:19am On Nov 10, 2014 |
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Re: Mini Importation Business, Am I Going Crazy Or What? by jaydee87(m): 11:24am On Nov 10, 2014 |
saving is a challenge bro but u must endure man, cos in Nigeria of today if u can save then u not a man yet... bin that road before where saving was a problem but thank God am overcoming that now... like modulus said save till u call akagum but remember Dont be stingy towards yourself.... if u have a market for phones pls confirm from the buyer they will buy so u won't be in a fix I have bin in that situation before I was asked to get a wedding ring which I did but the customer later said he will buy from another store here in nigeria my broda that time i was mad men cos I ring cost me 7.5k and I was planning on selling for 10k cos his a close friend but believe me when I sold it on olx I made twice my money... so what I do now is pre-order if you want me to get anything for you u pay 70% of the money which is actually the price of anything am getting for you so I Dont loss now my brother.... u can also tell the buyers to pay part of the money... that way u will know wu is willing to buy. 2 Likes |
Re: Mini Importation Business, Am I Going Crazy Or What? by jaydee87(m): 11:30am On Nov 10, 2014 |
before I forget for those of us buying from aliexpress or alibaba tomorrow is sales day massive sales almost 90% price cut on selected goods... try and check them out... |
Re: Mini Importation Business, Am I Going Crazy Or What? by Georgematics(m): 11:30am On Nov 10, 2014 |
Ymodulus: I will take the above to be your first time doing business. Well don't get bitter over the loss. Business is a an euphemistic risk in my own definition and the first is always the learning point. Notwithstanding your loss you can make good use of the said amount ( N20,000 ) and make reasonable profit. All depends on your logic and determination and how well you can face the world.
In Importation I always like to classify it into 4
1. The Buyers and sellers. ( They buy item and sell ) 2. The Suppliers. They supply item in bulk and get money. Requires more expertise money/ experience and connection ) 3. The procurement guys. They buy for people and they pay them 4. Contract getters.
With the sum of N20,000 i have this pin size advice to give you.
1. Do not rush buying any item because you see your mates buying them or its the latest fad in town. Do proper research. At times the most stupid item may be the best selling item.
2. From experience avoid items that involve large money. Try get items that requires less and profit will be high. Let's get it straight in business you have to kill your emotions and its about the final money. If you are to import get items that when you bring them in landing cost should not exceed N2000 and that when you sell them you can make gain of N800 per item at minimum.
Please for your N20,000 do not go about importing these items
a. Female Bag b. Brazilian Hair c. Phone. ( You need more strength to sell this but it can be so rewarding mind you. )
Avoid the above liste items. its a 20% success - 80% failure chance. Also your money won't be enough to finance it. And you may not have the required market of which is difficult this does not goes to say you can't make a profit no. But let these be your last options.
Items I did prolly advice you get, are items of less value and weight. You can look into
a ) Slippers : I mean quality in-house slippers, I know you will say am stupid or crazy but sir these is the season and many guys are raking in big money from it. From Adidas to several crazy slippers design, I will send you a manufacturer for this if you want.
b ) Wrist Watches: Like it or not these are selling items. You just need to know the right way to sell it.
c) Female Flat Shoes: female flat shoes are moving like hell. Though am not into them but I can bodly tell you people on it are ploughing in money.
d) Glasses: By glass I mean Designers glasses. Complete replica. Note I said complete replica.These replicas are exactly the same undistinguishable. I mean AAA not AA or A. Meet guys like sterdam / shinaf. They will assist for free on this. And tell you how to sell it and if you are lucky sterdam may be of greater help to you here.
e). Fashion Items: Look for items in general that are used and will get finished everyday. Items that people will always want to keep coming for. Please avoid Cream Tubes as they are contra - band but if you must go for them. Contact me I will give you a shipper to handle that.
g). Generally if you must go for an item do it under these two category. Consumable Goods or Luxury.
Mode of Selling: There are many means to sell. The easiest way is through BBM , Konga, Jumia or Nairaland Advert ( I mean paid advert offered by seun on nairaland. ). I know you may say why should I pay 2000naira for an advert for 3-4 days trust me those advert change life. You can't even get such response from google AdSense. For konga and Jumia contact the nairalander. Paradise163 she will explain all you need. And hey believe me konga and jumia is the best for you. More to it than people see. But for now rake in your money fast and clear. Olx too is another fast means but advertising in popular locations only. Post one advert in about 6 states preferably ( Lagos, Abuja, Kaduna, Ogun, Kano and Portharcoyt ).
Please also note this that the above advice is based on the premise that you want to venture into the buying and selling aspect of importation. And do not make mistake of trying to say you can go alone, meet guys to put you through and give you necessary assistance in one way or the other so you do not experiment with N20,000.
As I take a bow, I will like to hammer once more on my last advice. Please meet someone to guide you do not risk things anyhow. You can meet any of these guys.
MayorAll. Youngzedd Initialize Paradise163 ( she will be so free. Note the other names are very busy guys. But paradise will be free. ) Nivlin Delaruh Sterdam Yemi2plus 9free, etc Many and many others.
If you want ideas about pricing of items meet Thespecialone, to me he has the best pricing idea I will support however not all times you make items cheap.
In all meet someone to coach you please and please. To further emphasize on you getting a mentor let me leave you with this quote
[size=15pt]What an elder will see when seated , you won't see even when standing on an iroko tree[/size] - Unknown . (but an Igbo adage not so sure though )
Please meet some to guide you. Thanks
sorry that i quote d whole abunnan ...young, you are Smart! You just summarized the whole mini importation basics in a simply way!
pls, I will like to know more about the importation of WATCHES and also how market them. tnks
Ymodulus |
Re: Mini Importation Business, Am I Going Crazy Or What? by swtme(f): 11:38am On Nov 10, 2014 |
@op tnx 4 opening this thread n @ymodulus tnx 4 responding with good information but I would like to talk to u can u pls give me ur number...I also want to go into biz but I need someone to mentor me considering d fact that this is my first time. |
Re: Mini Importation Business, Am I Going Crazy Or What? by osile2012: 11:39am On Nov 10, 2014 |
[size=15pt]INFORMATIVE [/size] |
Re: Mini Importation Business, Am I Going Crazy Or What? by Ymodulus: 12:12pm On Nov 10, 2014 |
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Re: Mini Importation Business, Am I Going Crazy Or What? by lifestyle1(m): 12:14pm On Nov 10, 2014 |
Ymodulus:
OK. Bro. Its easy. You see issue of Logistics is no longer difficult as people make it to look. My only reason of not sharing it was I was skeptical of how it would be abused. But I will do so tonight on my new thread - " Do it Yourself - Contract Version "
Now to your question, all you have to do is this work to Peace mass transit go to the courier section and try tell them you want to register as a member and let them see how often you will always patronize them. They will agree and always give you discounted price and have it secured.
Note that I paid #100 for those goods above because they were slippers.
This trick is the easiest it works even for dhl. For dhl. Go to their office and register as a member and you will always remember today. Do you know some guys pay N3000 for 1Kg to some northern states from China via Dhl?
Its not expensive its extremely cheap. Because if you say you want to use third party agent. Please calculate the way bill + clearance + logistics for transfer to the north.
Summarily, I mean go talk heart to heart with them.
Some people here know well on this, in fact someone on this forum taught me this. If you know more chip in one or two ideas don't be scared.
[size=18pt]““Don’t worry about people stealing your design work. Worry about the day they stop.” [/size]—Jeffrey Zeldman,
Ymodulus Wow, this is great. Will pay them a visit later today. Thanks bro. 1 Like |
Re: Mini Importation Business, Am I Going Crazy Or What? by SunnyJ2: 12:20pm On Nov 10, 2014 |
Please which product is the best for nigeria market. I mean the ones that customer will not complain, i intend importing phones from china. which chines product is the best? @Ymodulus @Jaydee87 i dey hail, my oga at the top. |