Scope26:
I ordered a $93 product yesterday, here's what I did.

I messaged the seller telling him about the maximum transaction limit my card can process. I told him to split the payment so I can use multiple cards to pay.

Splitting the payment, we will have $20 in four places and $13 as the last and now I can pay with 5 ATM cards.

You grab?

Please what are the things you looked out for to be sure you are not dealing with a scammer.

And what shipping company did you opt for that gives you peace that you would get the item?

Abeg no vex for my questions.
I'm a newbie trying to learn before falling a victim.

I have ordered little items and got them via Nipost.
But reading stories of how valuable items get missing on reaching Nigeria, I am scared of buying anything above 10k.

Please what are the things I must and must not do in other to get whatever item I order??

BrainRider:

Please what are the things you looked out for to be sure you are not dealing with a scammer.

And what shipping company did you opt for that gives you peace that you would get the item?
Abeg no vex for my questions.
I'm a newbie trying to learn before falling a victim.

1. Reviews. Reviews. Reviews... If a seller is new on the platform and has no reviews, it's a no-go-area for me.

2. Reviews with pictures: I prefer sellers with reviews that previous buyers included pictures.

3. Number of followers the seller has and their store ratings.

4. Check the review section to see if someone from your country has ordered from the seller; what was their feedback?

5. Chat with the seller too. If they're real, they will reply you; not immediately, but they will reply you. If you get a reply immediately, doubt them.

Scope26:
1. Reviews. Reviews. Reviews... If a seller is new on the platform and has no reviews, it's a no-go-area for me.

2. Reviews with pictures: I prefer sellers with reviews that previous buyers included pictures.

3. Number of followers the seller has and their store ratings.

4. Check the review section to see if someone from your country has ordered from the seller; what was their feedback?

5. Chat with the seller too. If they're real, they will reply you; not immediately, but they will reply you. If you get a reply immediately, doubt them.

Thank you so much.
Any advice on the shipping part?
I'm scared of loosing my item to Nipost.

Please i order for two packages from diff store,the first package I use standard shipping and the second package I use free shipping which is the global economy.i was given a tracking number for both (speedaf) so today I just get update on my mail that my package have been combined and the both package are now using same tracking number which is the one of the standard shipping..abeg hope say problem no dy . thanks

BrainRider:

Thank you so much.
Any advice on the shipping part?
I'm scared of loosing my item to Nipost.

Any shipment is good by me; either free or paid. Your package not being delivered by Nipost depends on the people working in the Nipost branch in your local government.

The only time I've ever experienced delay was when I ordered ear buds for my roommate in Ibadan. Those Nipost guys delayed my package for 71 good days but I later got it.

If you're scared about tracking unavailable for free shipping, opt in for AliExpress standard shipping.

Is this item currently at the post office?

Scope26:
Any shipment is good by me; either free or paid. Your package not being delivered by Nipost depends on the people working in the Nipost branch in your local government.

The only time I've ever experienced delay was when I ordered ear buds for my roommate in Ibadan. Those Nipost guys delayed my package for 71 good days but I later got it.

If you're scared about tracking unavailable for free shipping, opt in for AliExpress standard shipping.

Okay, thank you so much.

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Kelly12:
Please i order for two packages from diff store,the first package I use standard shipping and the second package I use free shipping which is the global economy.i was given a tracking number for both (speedaf) so today I just get update on my mail that my package have been combined and the both package are now using same tracking number which is the one of the standard shipping..abeg hope say problem no dy . thanks

Yes. It's much better as all the packages will come together. It has been combined by aliexpress

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Fucklove:
Yes. It's much better as all the packages will come together. It has been combined by aliexpress

thanks bro now I understand

Do phones still get stolen by nipost these days or are they still adding exorbitant custom charges?

Scope26:
1. Reviews. Reviews. Reviews... If a seller is new on the platform and has no reviews, it's a no-go-area for me.

2. Reviews with pictures: I prefer sellers with reviews that previous buyers included pictures.

3. Number of followers the seller has and their store ratings. Store ratings? Yeah. Number of followers? Not a yardstick (for me).

4. Check the review section to see if someone from your country has ordered from the seller; what was their feedback? If none from my country?

5. Chat with the seller too. If they're real, they will reply you; not immediately, but they will reply you. If you get a reply immediately, doubt them.

It's not a crime to respond (almost) immediately. Hian. Some of these things ain't stone-casted!

A new store doesn't make the store a scammer. No reviews doesn't make it one either.

Online shoppings generally are with risks but with AliExpress, ones money is highly guaranteed to be safe.

oloko1859:
Do phones still get stolen by nipost these days or are they still adding exorbitant custom charges?

Stolen/extraction of items is possible but not always from NIPOST. Could be before arriving Nigeria, could be at IMPC/NCS, and NIPOST staff too.

Custom charges has nothing to do with NIPOST.

jboixxx:
It's not a crime to respond (almost) immediately. Hian. Some of these things ain't stone-casted!

A new store doesn't make the store a scammer. No reviews doesn't make it one either.

Online shoppings generally are with risks but with AliExpress, ones money is highly guaranteed to be safe.

Quote me please. I said "doubt" and not "don't patronise". Besides, he's a new customer on AliExpress and why shouldn't he go to an extreme extent to get his first order delivered?

Do you feel comfortable buying from a store without any followers and ratings?

I only gave him those tips since he's a new customer there. With time, he'll soon learn how to buy things safer.

P.S: That AliExpress gives you the opportunity to file dispute doesn't mean you'll get your money back in all cases. May we not have an experience to file such dispute.

Scope26:

Do you feel comfortable buying from a store without any followers and ratings?

I only gave him those tips since he's a new customer there. With time, he'll soon learn how to buy things safer.

The things I buy these days don't even require me to check ratings. I can only hope the seller is able to split payment

Good tip though to check, just that I pity any seller selling fake items as I always win in dispute, at least so far

I saw very great review on an item I wanted to buy the other day, I noticed all the reviews were given same day from same country It turned out seller na scam using fake reviews to boost their store's rating.

Sellers go to great lengths to make that sale, me too goes to great length to ensure you no chop my money should you sell me a dud.

Is it advisable to buy a phone like Samsung s21 ultra on AliExpress?

You are right. I got my dollar card and now I can order as much as 1k Dollars at a go.

jadajada:
Is it advisable to buy a phone like Samsung s21 ultra on AliExpress?

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jboixxx:
Stolen/extraction of items is possible but not always from NIPOST. Could be before arriving Nigeria, could be at IMPC/NCS, and NIPOST staff too.

Custom charges has nothing to do with NIPOST.

Ok, so is the theft still rampant these days?

Please how can I get my item?

Tracking shows that my item has arrived at Nigeria facility, what does that mean? I've not gotten any call or message.

Please I need your advice, this is my first time using CAINIAO and SUNYOU - SYTRACK.

I anticipate you guys response...Thanks.

bisigasegun:
You are right. I got my dollar card and now I can order as much as 1k Dollars at a go.

At what rate?

What of Hidden charges?

Maintenance fee nko?

Who gives the dollar?

VeeVeeMyLuv:

At what rate?

What of Hidden charges?

Maintenance fee nko?

Who gives the dollar?

He would have to source out the dollar himself from aboki lol

Reddington:

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I'm about to order pressing iron from AE...
Please anyone will I receive it successfully here in Nigeria?

oloko1859:


Ok, so is the theft still rampant these days?

My order of June got to me in two weeks , and it's a mobile phone delivered via Nipost. Yours won't suffer theft if you do your assignment well before the order is shipped.

mboii:
I'm about to order pressing iron from AE...
Please anyone will I receive it successfully here in Nigeria?

Sure, you will receive it just like every ordered product.

siRememovicTM:
Please how can I get my item?

Tracking shows that my item has arrived at Nigeria facility, what does that mean? I've not gotten any call or message.

Please I need your advice, this is my first time using CAINIAO and SUNYOU - SYTRACK.

I anticipate you guys response...Thanks.

Your item is still in transit within Nigeria and will take a couple of days to get to your location. So exercise more patience.

please as a beginner in aliexpress what are the dos and don't