MINI IMPORTATION BUSINESS: HOW TO SHOP, ORDER, BUY, AND SHIP GOODS FROM ALIEXPRESS IN NIGERIA
Aliexpress is a China-based website
that you can get to buy cheap Accessories, Mobile Phones, Computer Hardware
& Software, Electronics, Health & Beauty, Bags & Cases, Watches
& Jewelry and much more. It has more than 10 million exceptional consumer
products. The goods on this site are tagged with prices on them. But Unlike
some other websites, Aliexpress gives you the chance to chat with the sellers
of the items you are interested in for further negotiation. It has an express
delivery with full tracking of the goods ordered. There is no need to worry
about the delivery of the items ordered from this website.
For most people who are ready to
start their mini importation business, this is one of the best mini importation
websites that is popularly used to buy goods.
On AliExpress you can find a whole lot of manufacturers, exporters, suppliers & individual sellers selling millions of products at a relatively cheap price (wholesale price).
However, if a price is too good to be true there’s a big chance that you can be scammed as the buyer protection is not as secure as that of popular US online stores like eBay and Amazon, although there is an excrow system to provide some level of buyer’s security.
On AliExpress you can find a whole lot of manufacturers, exporters, suppliers & individual sellers selling millions of products at a relatively cheap price (wholesale price).
However, if a price is too good to be true there’s a big chance that you can be scammed as the buyer protection is not as secure as that of popular US online stores like eBay and Amazon, although there is an excrow system to provide some level of buyer’s security.
TO Order AND Ship Goods From Aliexpress To Nigeria Safely
Search for a Product. There are
different method of searching for products on AliExpress. You can search by
using the search bar. Type in the keyword of the item and hit the search
button.
You can also search by using the categories displayed by the left side of the page. Hover your mouse over a category and a sub category will be displayed. Select the category you are interested in and browse products.
You can also search by using the categories displayed by the left side of the page. Hover your mouse over a category and a sub category will be displayed. Select the category you are interested in and browse products.
Find a product from your search
result and click on “Chat now!” to contact the supplier. You can ask for
details of the product to ensure it meets your expectation or if you require a
modification to the product you can inform the supplier.
If the Supplier is offline you can click on the “Offline” link to leave a message with the supplier and you will be contacted when the seller comes online.
The most important step to shopping safely on AliExpress.com is buying from Top-rated sellers and sellers with 5 stars feedback. Buying from unrated suppliers is at your own risk.
If the product is good enough then go for it by clicking on the product.
Enter the quantity or colour if it has variants and Click on the “Buy Now” button then check out or add the item to cart and continue your shopping.
When checking out, a page is displayed to view your shipping destination and review your order.
When reviewing, you can select the shipping method for your product. The cheaper the shipping cost the longer time it takes to get to your address.
Select your preferred shipping method, please avoid the free shipping option as this is not reliable for destination outside China.
If the Supplier is offline you can click on the “Offline” link to leave a message with the supplier and you will be contacted when the seller comes online.
The most important step to shopping safely on AliExpress.com is buying from Top-rated sellers and sellers with 5 stars feedback. Buying from unrated suppliers is at your own risk.
If the product is good enough then go for it by clicking on the product.
Enter the quantity or colour if it has variants and Click on the “Buy Now” button then check out or add the item to cart and continue your shopping.
When checking out, a page is displayed to view your shipping destination and review your order.
When reviewing, you can select the shipping method for your product. The cheaper the shipping cost the longer time it takes to get to your address.
Select your preferred shipping method, please avoid the free shipping option as this is not reliable for destination outside China.
In summary; steps to follow
Step
1: Go to www.Alibaba.com or www.wholesale.Alibaba.com
Step 2: Search for the product you want to buy.
Step 3: Click on the product then click on start order.
Step 4: Click on Contact Seller or Chat now
Step 5: Start up a conversation by asking the seller some questions
like How much is the product and minimum order quantity that can be bought, time of delivery e.t.c
Step 6: After bargaining, tell the seller you want to pay with paypal.
Step 2: Search for the product you want to buy.
Step 3: Click on the product then click on start order.
Step 4: Click on Contact Seller or Chat now
Step 5: Start up a conversation by asking the seller some questions
like How much is the product and minimum order quantity that can be bought, time of delivery e.t.c
Step 6: After bargaining, tell the seller you want to pay with paypal.
Making Payment on AliExpress From Nigeria
There are different methods of payments namely paypal, Visa Card, Master Card, Western Union, Bank Transfer and others so using your debit card is quite easy as this is what most Nigerians have. You can as well make payment on paypal. NB: Paypal is a very secured payment platform you can trust.
Step 7: Fill in your details.
Your inquiry will be sent and the seller will responded to you. From there you can continue your order placement with the seller.
NB: If you did your transaction directly on Alibaba’s website, your money will be kept safely in the ESCROW as a measure to safe guard your transactions. After payment, the money will be held by Alibaba for some period of days and will only be paid to the seller if you don’t have any complaint. This is to ensure that you don’t get duped by the seller. You are secured by Alibaba’s Trade Center so if anything goes wrong, you can always raise the issue and it will be sorted.
There are different methods of payments namely paypal, Visa Card, Master Card, Western Union, Bank Transfer and others so using your debit card is quite easy as this is what most Nigerians have. You can as well make payment on paypal. NB: Paypal is a very secured payment platform you can trust.
Step 7: Fill in your details.
Your inquiry will be sent and the seller will responded to you. From there you can continue your order placement with the seller.
NB: If you did your transaction directly on Alibaba’s website, your money will be kept safely in the ESCROW as a measure to safe guard your transactions. After payment, the money will be held by Alibaba for some period of days and will only be paid to the seller if you don’t have any complaint. This is to ensure that you don’t get duped by the seller. You are secured by Alibaba’s Trade Center so if anything goes wrong, you can always raise the issue and it will be sorted.
The
other way which is better is using paypal.
Firstly you need a paypal account which you can easily open on their website by going to www.paypal.com/ng Sign up and you are good to go.
Firstly you need a paypal account which you can easily open on their website by going to www.paypal.com/ng Sign up and you are good to go.
Tracking Your AliExpress Order In Nigeria
You can track your AliExpress order by clicking on your account at the top right and selecting the “My Orders” option.
On the “My Orders” page, your purchased items would be displayed where you can see the status & current location of your product.
Usually when the product gets to Nigeria it would be sent to the nearest post office. The post office would contact you but if you are not contacted, kindly walk down to the post office and make enquiry.
A one-time clearance fee of N500 is usually made to the post office as handling charge.
Make the payment and pick up your Item.
Tips When Buying from Aliexpress to Nigeria
(1) Make sure you check the ratings
of each seller to ensure that he actually sends out products or sends bad
products to people, this is very important as it allows you decide if the
seller is honest because some of them can be shady.
(2) Also, be extremely cautious. The ratings are usually under the item display and can be expanded to view all ratings.
(3) Compare prices in different shops before ordering, it helps you know the real value of the item you want to buy so you won’t be cheated.
An item may seem cheap in a store but it probably is cheaper in majority of the stores.
(4) Check the size properly when it comes to buying clothing, Chinese people are relatively small and their measurements are totally different from ours. A Chinese 4XL may be a L here in Nigeria. They provide measurements in centimeters, a tape can be used to crosscheck before ordering.
(5) Ensure you discuss with the seller before ordering to be sure he is readily available to answer your questions. Some sellers may have closed shop or probably died, but their virtual shop will remain, ordering in such shops will frustrate your experience. This one is non-negotiable.
(2) Also, be extremely cautious. The ratings are usually under the item display and can be expanded to view all ratings.
(3) Compare prices in different shops before ordering, it helps you know the real value of the item you want to buy so you won’t be cheated.
An item may seem cheap in a store but it probably is cheaper in majority of the stores.
(4) Check the size properly when it comes to buying clothing, Chinese people are relatively small and their measurements are totally different from ours. A Chinese 4XL may be a L here in Nigeria. They provide measurements in centimeters, a tape can be used to crosscheck before ordering.
(5) Ensure you discuss with the seller before ordering to be sure he is readily available to answer your questions. Some sellers may have closed shop or probably died, but their virtual shop will remain, ordering in such shops will frustrate your experience. This one is non-negotiable.
SAFE WAYS TO GET YOUR GOODS HERE IN NIGERIA
After successfully placing your order, the next thing is to ship the products to Nigeria.
There are various ways through which you can ship your products.
1. Freight Companies
2. Courier and Logistics Companies.
Companies like DHL,FedEx etc which are always on the high side however there are local logistics companies you can use which are cheaper and faster.
ΓΌ We
have Nonikings and Chris Vic Mall Chris Vic Mall
Chris
Vic Mall Chris Vic Mall has a website (www.chrisvicmall.com )
and their Lagos office is at 9 Medical Road Opposite Zenith Bank Ikeja
Lagos and you can reach them on +2348155950898 or +2349094407999.
and their Lagos office is at 9 Medical Road Opposite Zenith Bank Ikeja
Lagos and you can reach them on +2348155950898 or +2349094407999.
However
I use Nonikings because they are better and faster.
HOW TO SHIP THROUGH NONIKINGS
Step 1: Give the manufacturer Nonikings China Address
Step 2: Tell them to take the goods there with your details (Name and Phone number)
Step 3: The manufacturer will be given a waybill number which you should request for in order to track your order.
At Nonikings , you can ship in two ways:
1. Express and
2. Normal Shipping
Express Shipping takes one day to arrive Nigeria and 7 days for Normal.
You can contact Nonikings on +2347080208511(Amaka) +2348066748474
(Joy) +8613434369377 (Judy)
Step 1: Give the manufacturer Nonikings China Address
Step 2: Tell them to take the goods there with your details (Name and Phone number)
Step 3: The manufacturer will be given a waybill number which you should request for in order to track your order.
At Nonikings , you can ship in two ways:
1. Express and
2. Normal Shipping
Express Shipping takes one day to arrive Nigeria and 7 days for Normal.
You can contact Nonikings on +2347080208511(Amaka) +2348066748474
(Joy) +8613434369377 (Judy)
HEAD OFFICE
7 Kodesho Street Ola-Ayeni Computer Village, Ikeja, Lagos State
Nigeria
Opens: Mon-Sat, 8am – 4pm
Contact: Ben- 07031397626
INTERNATIONAL OFFICE
Area C190-191, Universe Costumes & Shoes Plaza
No. 20, Keshan 3 Street, Huangshi XI Road,
Yuexiu District, Guangzhou.
China
Post Code: 510010
Contact: Micheal – 0086-15813302441
Area C190-191, Universe Costumes & Shoes Plaza
No. 20, Keshan 3 Street, Huangshi XI Road,
Yuexiu District, Guangzhou.
China
Post Code: 510010
Contact: Micheal – 0086-15813302441
CARGO OFFICE
No 4 Adepele St, Favour Plaza 1st floor Computer Village, Ikeja
Contact: Ifeanyi- 080376700359,
No 4 Adepele St, Favour Plaza 1st floor Computer Village, Ikeja
Contact: Ifeanyi- 080376700359,
Ifechukwu- 07032541895
NONIKINGS PRICE INFORMATION
Their express air shipping is $8 and
naira clearing #480 per kg to arrive in 24hours. While their normal air
shipping is $4.5 and #350 per kg for non Battery goods. Battery goods like
wrist watch, power bank, Mobile phone, or any liquid item is $4.8 and #380 per
kg to arrive in 5/7days.
Their sea ship is $120 and #25,000
per cbm to arrive in 35/40 days.
Contact them on whatsApp
+8613128691487 +8615813302441 Michael +8613434369377 Judy Nigerian contact
07031397626 Ben.
For normal goods call ifeanyi
08037670359
For express call joy 08066748474 or
Ifee 07032541895
