Very Important Factors to Consider before venturing into Importation Business and the Frequently asked Questions

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The question most people who are interested in importation is; “LIKE HOW MUCH CAN I START WITH??”
The answer is very simple, you can start with as low as #2000 naira, and depending on your marketing strategy, in no time at all, you can start importing cartons of that product you started with. It’s all about getting people who are interested in buying as well as a very trusted supplier who is ready to sell quality products at the best price. It is all about building trust and relationships with the supplier.

To know a genuine supplier, always make it a good habit to check the number of orders people have made with the feedbacks buyers drop after picking up their products. From the feedbacks, you will have an idea of the problems and issues people are facing with the product as this will help you from stumbling into the same kind of trouble.
Make sure you browse through the website, surf and search well for the best offer because thousands of stores offer the same product, some at cheaper rates and some at more expensive rates. From the feedbacks, you will have an idea of the supplier’s reputation and always ensure the supplier’s rating is not less than 94%.


HOW TO PAY
All you need is internet banking. Your GTB naira mastercard, UBA Africard, First bank verve card will come in quite handy. If you follow due process, you cannot get scammed. ALWAYS pay through aliexpress and not to the seller directly. Aliexpress makes use of a service called the Escrow payment. Escrow holds your money and does not pay to the supplier until you have confirmed that you have received your goods. Escrow may even return your money if you didn’t receive your goods or there is a scam somewhere, you can easily ask for a refund and if your claims are true, you can return the goods and get a refund.

WHAT TO BUY
As I’ve said earlier, there are several items available on Aliexpress ranging from jewelleries, wristwatches, car tyre indicators, android phones, tablets, power banks, wireless mouse and so many more. Just explore and depending on the kind of items you’ll really love to go into.
As a student, I dealt with wireless mouse and power banks for mobile phones and I tell you, without much advertisement, I sell all my shipping within a week.
If you are a lady or you have many female friends, why not check out the wristwatches there. The Vintage genuine leather wristwatch goes for just $1.5-$3 on aliexpress and as low as $1 on alibaba depending on your negotiation skills BUT here in Nigeria, konga sells for a whooping #2000. Check out the gold plated wristwatches over there too, reams of paper, wristbands... Really fast selling products...

Now, Let's go make our first order...

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