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Technology Market › Re: This Thread Is Only For Aliexpress Shopper by mctfopt: 8:55am On Aug 17, 2020

Harpheez50:
Hello. Pls who knows how I can pay for goods worth $600 on Aliexpress

Three options here:

1) Use your domiciliary account to pay.

2) Max out three Zenith bank naira debit card, but first tell seller to split payment into 3 (each $200 which is the maximum amount allowable per month).

3) Use third party agents (can't recommend any).

Technology Market › Re: This Thread Is Only For Aliexpress Shopper by mctfopt: 8:42am On Aug 17, 2020

Monlo:
Good morning @all.
What is happening to AliExpress.
I have been trying since yesterday to buy goods from it,when ever I click on the "Buy" button,it usually refer me to my login page,saying "You have already logged in,click now to access account"......., Even till this morning
Anyone experiencing this?
Thanks@all

Are you using the app?

Technology Market › Re: This Thread Is Only For Aliexpress Shopper by mctfopt: 8:40am On Aug 17, 2020

We hate and love to see this... sad

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Technology Market › Re: This Thread Is Only For Aliexpress Shopper by mctfopt: 8:38am On Aug 17, 2020

stanisbaratheon:
Please I need an agent for some items I want to buy from Alibaba. My last week experience has taught me something.

Share the last week experience so that others can learn too cool

Investment › Re: Is DW Arerben A Scam Investment? by mctfopt: 8:36am On Aug 17, 2020

IAMTHEHERO:
I have been at their office in PH, well organized and beautiful office space. From my enquiry, l found out most of their branches operate differently, like different minimum amount for each investment plan.. The DW got their business model wrong with date of payment. What’s 3-7 days. People make budget on their money, and no specific date here. Their marketers and branch representatives are rude and not honest. They don’t like to be told the truth. They run the whole thing as if they are scammers. They started with insurance policy that was denied by sovereign insurance company. They started telling people that EFCC vets and approves money before they pay out. That’s why the delay. Why can’t they send the payment sheet on time. Now the delay is because they want to start paying on the exact date.One of their WhatsApp groups only the admins comment. They locked it so that investors should not comment and tell the people what is really happening. Even the way one of the admins who is one of branch heads talks, very rude and arrogant.

MY MAN these are the telltale signs of a scam. If you see all these signs and still "invest" in them, then when your capital goes missing you know who to blame is YOU cool

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Technology Market › Re: This Thread Is Only For Aliexpress Shopper by mctfopt: 9:08pm On Aug 16, 2020

Reinaldo:
Do you think this ship from Singapore might be carrying AliExpress shipments too?

I'm tired of waiting since May.

https://www.nairaland.com/6057000/onne-seaport-welcomes-biggest-ship

That was my first thought too grin

Investment › Re: Is DW Arerben A Scam Investment? by mctfopt: 8:17am On Aug 16, 2020

weblord1900:
I first heard their advert on a radio station. I wonder why such advert should be allowed on a radio station.

Radio station is a commercial enterprise, most don't really care about the information they spread as they get paid for it. MMM was once advertised in radio and TV as a "poverty alleviation" program.

Investment › Re: Is DW Arerben A Scam Investment? by mctfopt: 4:49am On Aug 16, 2020

Prospero01:
11 days after and she is yet to get her ROI? If technical challenges can prevent you guys from paying, shouldn't it prevent you guys also from receiving investors money.

This is just the signal to show that lesser number of people are registering. If they are making as much profit from whatever they do to make money, why the ad to get more people? The people are the product. But as usual, those that want quick cash won't listen until it is too late. In every Ponzi scheme, the winners are usually the early "investors". This is like re-watching a horror film, you know the actor will die once he opens the door, you secretly wish the actor doesn't open it. But he does anyway and get killed. Now I'm watching another Ponzi scheme in the guise of investment, but of cause no one will listen to what we say until it happens that the website no longer works. The office is suddenly closed. Owner has jetted out of the country. Then we will be here to read the lamentations. It's a familiar scene, we have seen it so many times.

2cribz:
Heavy scam.wud crash soon and vanish into thin air with yall money.even abroad.no work.no oay. Dont be a greedy fool. Na scam

Do you think most that wants crazy ROI will listen? Give it a little time and follow this thread. You will see what happens when their ways of making money (new guys registering) stops.

Prospero01:
11 days after and she is yet to get her ROI? If technical challenges can prevent you guys from paying, shouldn't it prevent you guys also from receiving investors money.

That's how MMM started, of course, they'll be stories and even "facts" about the delay. The real MVP are those that "invested" first. The bubble will soon bust when they do not get new members. No real investment can GUARANTEE you 500% of your capital in a year and still be SUSTAINABLE. Of course the paid agents and owners will come out with excuses as to why that is possible. In the real world, that is just not sustainable.

weblord1900:
Sounds too good to be true

Because it is not true, just follow that gut feeling.

I think we, the people that sees a scam and says it's one, have tried. I rest my case here.

Of course those that has benefited from this Ponzi will come out with guns blazing with "facts" to back their claims that these guys aren't running Ponzi, but if it looks like Ponzi, has all the telltale signs of Ponzi and acts like Ponzi, can it be anything else but Ponzi huh

Last word, no GENUINE investment will sustain such humongous ROI payment system for long.

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Technology Market › Re: This Thread Is Only For Aliexpress Shopper by mctfopt: 11:03pm On Aug 13, 2020

Jayveed:
Hello sorry for quoting you but I'm in a state of dilemma
I tried to order for a sample of something and the shipping fee was times 8 of the product I was ordering (0.1kg)
Why is Alibaba and AliExpress shipping fee so expensive and is there anyway to reduce those exorbitant prices or any other shipping agent I can use apart from the one they recommended.

Shipping is the real Achilles heel in the importation business. Getting cheap and efficient shipping is just that major factor that one needs to enjoy importation. So, it's not surprising when you see x10 the price of an item as shipping fee. These crazy shipping is not exclusive to AliExpress and Alibaba but to every international shipping done is very expensive.

Ways to reduce cost is to look for third party shipping agents, chat enough sellers till you see one willing to ship at a cheaper rate, buy large quantities and negotiate discount, check if there are local vendors selling same. I've seen some goods that I thought can only be sourced overseas here after much search online at a cheaper rate (goods must've been bought in bulk and shipped via sea).

Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by mctfopt: 6:45am On Aug 13, 2020

ceaser:
Why don't you just shop for it on AE?

I got two units about three weeks ago 29k apiece but used DHL option. Got to me in 12 days; no customs charges. Shipping was I think 11k with DHL option compared to 5k with the regular shipping which is complete wack at the moment, thanks to COVID.

You may have DHL issues with your location though. Seller says some DHL- designated remote locations will require extra 45 USD charge aside the 11k shipping charge. One thing I also didn't know then was that you can negotiate DHL shipping fee with the seller which is something I'll never forget to do henceforth.

Abeg if you go do am that way, you fit hep me find 14s Li-on 18/65/0 30amp BMS hide for inside? . I ordered one last week but with regular shipping. And the way regular logistics from China is going, it may not arrive this year.

Are the table fan and standing fan of the same blade diameter? Please feedback on the fair consumption that may make it desirable over other brands.

Meanwhile, got a 12v orbit fan installed a week ago, costs 12k. Three speed and works fine so far. Strictly connected to 12v DC for now, I intend to connect an external AC power pack to measure the consumption later as the inverter freezer is monopolizing the wattmeter at the moment. The nameplate says 12 watts though.

Lol at the fake and genuine "war" between Makeskyblue and PowMr. Funny, my friend has been using the "fake" Makeskyblue for three years. I have one for seven years now and counting. That's some good fake grin

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Technology Market › Re: This Thread Is Only For Aliexpress Shopper by mctfopt: 10:01pm On Aug 12, 2020

piro007:
Gd day all, pls I bought some wireless chargers frm aliexpress, total was about 102k,but when it's arrived naija post office, I was asked to pay a duty of 38k but later reduced to 25k.pls guru's in the building, what can I do. Tks

https://www.nairaland.com/5266068/thread-only-aliexpress-shopper/134#90226701

Technology Market › Re: This Thread Is Only For Aliexpress Shopper by mctfopt: 9:56pm On Aug 12, 2020

SpeedRacer:
Fam just left cologne in Germany mist likely Belgium from there to Lagos, they have a daily flight to Lagos from that side . Fingers crossed.

Awesome

Technology Market › Re: This Thread Is Only For Aliexpress Shopper by mctfopt: 8:41pm On Aug 12, 2020

SpeedRacer:
Fam when did you buy the item
Bought mine Sunday evening and it was shipped yesterday

Paid on Saturday (8th August). Don't worry, this is DHL, you will get your package.

Technology Market › Re: This Thread Is Only For Aliexpress Shopper by mctfopt: 8:01pm On Aug 12, 2020

iKingsley:
it's already 0$ per month on AliExpress
You might be right

We keep winning.

Technology Market › Re: This Thread Is Only For Aliexpress Shopper by mctfopt: 8:00pm On Aug 12, 2020

Rajioba1:
What item did you buy? Is it a phone?

Not a phone. I don't buy phone in China.

Technology Market › Re: This Thread Is Only For Aliexpress Shopper by mctfopt: 7:18pm On Aug 12, 2020

SpeedRacer:
True , have they called you for your item , did you pay custom duty ?

No duty. Collected it yesterday.

Technology Market › Re: This Thread Is Only For Aliexpress Shopper by mctfopt: 6:34pm On Aug 12, 2020

Alozera:
Just tried it..
Still not working

Ok, GTB's loss.

Technology Market › Re: This Thread Is Only For Aliexpress Shopper by mctfopt: 5:50pm On Aug 12, 2020

SpeedRacer:
Are you telling me your order used 2 days to get to Nigeria ??because i want to faint o, delivery date says August 25 or so

DHL can blaze when it feels like.

You may get it earlier. It is always good to under promise and over deliver, than the other way round. grin

Technology Market › Re: This Thread Is Only For Aliexpress Shopper by mctfopt: 5:37pm On Aug 12, 2020

adeniranfam:
Yeye bank, I will abandon them soon. I'm waiting for this ordeal to finish. I still find it difficult to understand why a bank will impose a restriction on international usage of cards. I just hope other banks will not imitate them and it's obvious that they are losing a lot of clients.
Just imagine the way they are reducing the amount to be spent on international transactions, it's ridiculously and the bank is in a dicey position.

It's sad to see the way good things usually end up in this country.

Technology Market › Re: This Thread Is Only For Aliexpress Shopper by mctfopt: 5:30pm On Aug 12, 2020

SpeedRacer:
Fam
This DHL is expensive but if you find a seller that's willing to negotiate it's totally worth it because now my parcel is in Germany, the way it's moving e just dey sweet my belle and I don't think of the premium I paid any longer do it, I just want Nigerian customs to have sense .

As from now on before I place an order i will chat seller up and look at his response time also because I chatted a lot of them up on midnight of Sunday/ Monday and only he responded promptly some are just replying to my Dhl enquiry now, meanwhile shipment don dey Germany o

DHL blazes

SpeedRacer:
Total halt

I wouldn't be surprised.

Technology Market › Re: This Thread Is Only For Aliexpress Shopper by mctfopt: 5:19pm On Aug 12, 2020

What next? $50 huh

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Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by mctfopt: 1:28pm On Aug 12, 2020

IYGEAL:
Which of these is the better and more efficient?

It depends on the make. Not the type that matters. But often the cheap TL type is often more inferior compared to type with transformer.

Technology Market › Re: This Thread Is Only For Aliexpress Shopper by mctfopt: 11:06am On Aug 12, 2020

Olamed89:
This life is good with competition, and remember no champion 4ever, imagine if deres no competition,pple wit power for call themselves God,imagine d mighty gtbank now coming back to their senses gradually after loosing many customers,campagn after election.after zenith bank don gain customer finish, I just received a text message now, just look at d screenshot below

Got the same message...who will try first to get the current ₦ rate grin

Technology Market › Re: This Thread Is Only For Aliexpress Shopper by mctfopt: 8:43am On Aug 12, 2020

Tokenism:
Please what is Access bank rate and what is zenith bank rate?

Zenith is ₦390/$ while access hovers around ₦410-₦445

Technology Market › Re: This Thread Is Only For Aliexpress Shopper by mctfopt: 5:49pm On Aug 11, 2020

BigTableShaker:
I thot as much.
I tried Access but their OTP never came.
My Zenith is my everything, I don't ever want to put it's details online.
Anyways, thanks bro.

Access works too. Just that Access rate is high. But if you are sure it's AE, your card details are safe.

Technology Market › Re: This Thread Is Only For Aliexpress Shopper by mctfopt: 2:55pm On Aug 11, 2020

BigTableShaker:
My Gtbank card is not buying anymore on AliExpress
each time I try to buy, I got an error message "Decline"
what can I do?!

Try Zenith as GTB has suspended their dollar use on naira debit cards.

Technology Market › Re: This Thread Is Only For Aliexpress Shopper by mctfopt: 11:41am On Aug 11, 2020

Jayveed:
Can I get your WhatsApp number incase any other questions arise.
Thanks

I don't do WhatsApp, you can always PM me. But I'm always here. So ask away so we can learn from each other. Gracias.

Technology Market › Re: This Thread Is Only For Aliexpress Shopper by mctfopt: 10:20am On Aug 11, 2020

anonymousey:
Good morning.
Please when you go to banks for dollar what's the rate they give you?
Also how does it work? How straightforward is it? Are there any special requirements?

Not really straightforward, but I've got friends as bank managers who handle it for me.

Technology Market › Re: This Thread Is Only For Aliexpress Shopper by mctfopt: 10:19am On Aug 11, 2020*

Jayveed:
Wow thanks bro....really appreciate it
Since what I'm importing is nothing of value(earpiece) I'm sure it'll highly unlikely if I'm going to pay the import duties

Ok, that may likely not be taxed.

Technology Market › Re: This Thread Is Only For Aliexpress Shopper by mctfopt: 9:01am On Aug 11, 2020

ceaser:
Thanks.

So do you in most cases source for the dollars from banks to pay up or you just pay with the MasterCard debit card and the bank deducts the naira equivalent as it obtains with most users of AE on here?

I sourced for dollars to make payment for orders above $500 or I can decide to max out several cards telling seller to split payment grin

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Technology Market › Re: This Thread Is Only For Aliexpress Shopper by mctfopt: 8:56am On Aug 11, 2020

ceaser:
Thanks for this bàbá. I've always believed that Alibaba thingy is strictly reserved for big time commercial importers and not few items meant for personal use.

I go definitely need more tutorial and guidance as I continue the foray into that Alibaba niche.

Edited:

• But the "Alibaba payment method with credit card" option you selected is not the same as using the MasterCard debit card on AE, is it?
• And is there anything like Buyer's protection on there, in case a deal goes south?
• What's "PI"?

Debit card or ATM card is what I meant. The PI is proforma invoice which gives the breakdown cost of item , shipping and handling fee (if any). You can use this PI to source dollars from bank for bank payment.

See sample below

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Technology Market › Re: This Thread Is Only For Aliexpress Shopper by mctfopt: 7:55am On Aug 11, 2020

Jayveed:
Thanks a lot...you don't know how long I've been searching for this kind of information.
So you're saying I might pay and might not?
And if I was to pay does it depend on the weight of the material?
What I'm importing is like a quarter of a kilogramme.

No, what you pay import duty on is not based on weight, it is often based on value. Eg if you use DHL or FedEx on Apple products like iPhone, it'll be hard not to pay duty. How much does an average phone weigh? I've received a 7kg item that costs nearly $700 but I paid no duty. But if I was to import iPhone 11 Pro Max, they'll surely hammer me import duty. Also, I think they check the value of the product declared, that is why most Chinese will under default never quote the real cost of a product on their invoice unless otherwise stated grin

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