Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for China Mini-Importers

Today i decided share answers to some frequently asked questions on mini importation i hope you find answers to some of the questions you've been searching for.
 
Question: Why import from china
 
Answer: China is one of the largest economies in the world at present and may end up becoming the largest economy in the near future, secondly, labor is cheap there coupled with friendly tax laws etc.so a lot of companies prefer to have their factories sited at such places.
 
Question:  how much do I need to start importing?
 
Answer:  Well there is no fixed amount as it depends on what exactly you want to start importing but based on my own experience you need anything from N50,000 and above to import anything tangible in commercial quantity.
 
Question: what items can I start importing for huge cash?
 
Answer: This also depends on you as an individual, because it’s better to do your own survey and based on your environment.  Think of a need and then look for how to fill that need by importing what people are in need of. But in general here is a list of hot selling items. Wrist watches, jewelries, sunglasses, bake wares, dresses, phones, tablets, shoes,bags,wallets solar lamps, etc
 
Question: what websites can I import from?
 
Answer: We have a ton of websites where we can import from but a few of them make it to the top of our list.
www.aliexpress.com
www.ipmart.com
www.alibaba.com
www.1688.com
www.sammydress.com
 
Question: how do I know if a product is good?
 
Answer: There are various ways to know a good product. One of the ways is to first of all import a sample of the item you intend to sell and if you are satisfied then you now import in bulk quantity. The second way is to look as the seller’s ratings on his or her store page. Generally you want a seller with a general rating of at least 80%
You may also want to check the comments left behind by those who purchased the product in the recent past and look to see if there are any complaints by different sellers regarding the item being sold. If you notice that a particular complaint  keeps showing up over and over again you may want to avoid such a seller.
 
Question: how do I know if a seller is credible?
 
Answer:  You can assess the credibility of a seller in different ways
First is based on the comments left behind by those who purchased his product in the recent past and the another way  is through a personal chat with the seller.
 
Question:  how do I ship my goods over to Nigeria?
 
Answer:  Basically you have multiple options
a. you can ship through air mail, where you pick up your goods from the post office
b you can ship through parcel services such as Dhl, Ups Ems Etc.
c you can also ship using third party shipping agents
 
Question:  how can I get free shipping of my goods?
 
Answer: You can get free shipping by requesting for it from the seller especially if you are purchasing a sample of the product or If you are buying in large quantities.
 some sellers even already have a laydown rule that if you purchase up to a particular amount from them then you automatically qualify for free shipping.
 
Question:  how much will I have to pay to ship my goods?
 
Answer: The amount you pay for shipping is usually set  by the seller of the product you are purchasing but just like I said earlier , if you are purchasing in bulk quantity, you can negotiate with the seller on the cost of shipping
 
Question: how do I pay for my goods online?
 
Answer: There are a variety of ways to pay for your goods online depending on the websites you are purchasing from.
You can use your Visa, Master debit/credit cards, PayPal, western union, bank transfer.
 
Question:  how do I monitor/ track my goods ?
 
Answer: There are quite a number of sites you can use to monitor your goods online but one of the most popular is  www.17track.net
All you need to do is enter the tracking no of the purchased item given to you by the seller and you will be able to track your goods per unit time till it gets to you
 
Question: what is the list of things I should be very careful when importing?
 
Answer:  There are quite a number of things you need to be careful about when importing items in to the country. First you should check the Nigerian Customs service website for the list of contraband item’s so that you don’t end up importing an item that is prohibited  because if you do, you may have problems with customs and you goods may be seized.
Secondly be careful when importing jewelries, phones, power banks. Make sure you do your homework well and have established a trust bond with your seller so you don’t end up disappointed when your goods arrive.
 
Question:  What do I do if my goods get damaged or not what I ordered
 
Answer:  Aliexpress  usually holds the money for the seller for about 60 days through their escrow system, usually your goods should reach you before that time, and if you discover that it is damaged or not as was described by the seller, you should  inform the seller, if he doesn’t  respond favorable then you can open Dispute on the website.
 
Question: How can I sell my goods very fast?
 
Answer:  Selling your goods can be challenging sometimes especially if you are the shy type, but thank God for technology, you can leverage on the power of social media to do your marketing. Here are a few ideas you can implement.
a. open a Facebook fan page and invite your friends to like the page. That way they get to know when new items arrive. As the activity on the page increase, other people who are not you friends will get to see your page too which could in turn convert into new customers
b.Use your what’s app and BBM to get customers by changing your display picture to show the items you have for sale. You’ll be surprised at how many people will ask for what you are selling.

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