CDG1:


I am very happy to jump on this thread, how can a buyer ask that you supply materials without even a deposit?









I sent the following doc:
A selfie
NIN slip

My deal with the said customer was transacted before my business got registered so......what is yours will be yours!
Don't kill your business because customer doesn't trust or believe in you.
Most of my sales last year came from here...

As a buyer ask for the following documents and don't stress people:

1.Cac certificate (search the name and find out the address) pay to see the board of directors etc

2.NIN slip ( confirm the legal name of the seller and bank account to be paid to if it's not a business account)

3.selfie or passport or video call

As a seller that is being asked to supply on credit, ask the same from the client.

His response to the above request will be very revealing of his or her motives.

Secondly, better ask now than when relations turn sour.

You are a very smart guy.

If I were in your territory, you would be my supplier.

All those companies that lend money vacuum up contacts, messages and more before giving out their money.

Your goods are money's equivalent

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,I explained because the Chinese won't let the trucks leave the quarry if I don't pay for the material loaded..

At the bolded, why should a Chinese be in charge of our quarry here, this is one question nobody has been able to answer, we live in a very messed up country. The Chinese in charge of this and that, and those weyre are always been bossy. May God help this nation sha

Same thing I heard in Abuja. The quarries here are also run by the Chinese

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What is the problem with Chinese owning a quarry ?? Where i live, Nigerians own businesses...they are doing really well...

[quote author=Olumighty123 post=119660854][/quote] well as long as they pay their taxes. Anyone competent should be the one in charge. Maybe if the country was still ran by the Brits we won't be where we still are now

FEGEITOK:


Same thing I heard in Abuja. The quarries here are also run by the Chinese

Not only is that business capital intensive, it involves lots of moving parts. Meaning there would be lots of wear and tear on the equipment making it hard to be sustained.
Unless you have access to quick source for replacement parts, down times might ruin the business.
That is where those Chinese have an edge. In just a short interval, they are able to replace broken parts, being that they have a grip on the logistics and supply chain.

sonnie10:

Not only is that business capital intensive, it involves lots of moving parts. Meaning there would be lots of wear and tear on the equipment making it hard to be sustained.
Unless you have access to quick source for replacement parts, down times might ruin the business.
That is where those Chinese have an edge. In just a short interval, they are able to replace broken parts, being that they have a grip on the logistics and supply chain.

they think operating and maintenance cost of machinery is a joke. When it comes to machinery even politicians as much as they steal don't go there. Leave it to the experts pls, as long as the Chinese are tax compliant they good.

visaclick:
they think operating and maintenance cost of machinery is a joke. When it comes to machinery even politicians as much as they steal don't go there. Leave it to the experts pls, as long as the Chinese are tax compliant they good.

That is why na only hotels full everywhere. The only maintenance is to employ boys that will be washing bedsheets, mop floors , clean bathroom and service generator.

sonnie10:

That is why na only hotels full everywhere. The only maintenance is to employ boys that will be washing bedsheets, mop floors , clean bathroom and service generator.

come on nah , Nigerians has never been good in thinking outside the box and we love the band wagon thing. Once Mr A does this, until Mr Z does the same it won't change.the number of uncompleted hotels is still much more than the ones running. Construction machineries is not for the lazy brains, 247 calculations are done even when the machine is idle. Nigeria brains are not built for that.

sonnie10:

Thanks for letting me know. I already have some from here taking a look. But we haven’t concluded yet.

ok sir you can try us too in case I want to compare the price

sonnie10:

Thanks for letting me know. I already have some from here taking a look. But we haven’t concluded yet.

ok sir you can try us too in case you want to compare the price

sonnie10:

Not only is that business capital intensive, it involves lots of moving parts. Meaning there would be lots of wear and tear on the equipment making it hard to be sustained.
Unless you have access to quick source for replacement parts, down times might ruin the business.
That is where those Chinese have an edge. In just a short interval, they are able to replace broken parts, being that they have a grip on the logistics and supply chain.

What I don't understand is, given how much money there is in the sector, why our own people and government appear uninterested in the sector like they are interested in the gas and oil sector.

I am not against country investing.

FEGEITOK:


What I don't understand is, given how much money there is in the sector, why our own people and government appear uninterested in the sector like they are interested in the gas and oil sector.

I am not against country investing.

I have come to the conclusion most Nigerians will only invest in something after it has matured as an opportunity.

visaclick:
they think operating and maintenance cost of machinery is a joke. When it comes to machinery even politicians as much as they steal don't go there. Leave it to the experts pls, as long as the Chinese are tax compliant they good.

Talk about experts, are you saying Nigerians don't have experts as much as the Chinese does?infact, I put it to you that if Nigerians have the resources at hand, we are far better than the Chinese.

visaclick:
come on nah , Nigerians has never been good in thinking outside the box and we love the band wagon thing. Once Mr A does this, until Mr Z does the same it won't change.the number of uncompleted hotels is still much more than the ones running. Construction machineries is not for the lazy brains, 247 calculations are done even when the machine is idle. Nigeria brains are not built for that.

I will not agree with you on this. No way.

GloriousGbola:


I have come to the conclusion most Nigerians will only invest in something after it has matured as an opportunity.

There is another issue.

The way this country is run, to invest certain sums of money into certain businesses requires that you have obtained the tacit and not so tacit approval of certain power blocks (in power and outside power but that wield influence) that can affect your business for good and for bad.

I don't believe we don't have smart people and rich people here.

I believe that overhang is a burden not everyone is willing to absorb. Hence the majority go for the low-hanging fruit which is trading.

The Chinese who do have made the necessary friends to start and stay in the business.

Having obtained such approval, you must remain in the good books too, so the approval does not become disapproval later.

Olumighty123:


Talk about experts, are you saying Nigerians don't have experts as much as the Chinese does?infact, I put it to you that if Nigerians have the resources at hand, we are far better than the Chinese.

na lie

CDG1:


I am very happy to jump on this thread, how can a buyer ask that you supply materials without even a deposit?

I hear stuffs like people get scammed,like really?

Have you paid for materials from quarry and didn't get the supply... the most common issues is (wrong material seizes) which might be a mix up from the order placed either from the buyer or supplier sending in the order to scale.

Most independent truckers move at night between 7 pm to 5 am (swift movement) so you might pay in the morning and get it at your site at late midnight.

My first Nairaland customer is a popular actor ,he might still be using this platform, when he messaged and told he needs supply at reduced prices from what he was currently getting, I gave him quote with 10k difference...he just told me,we would work...one day he called and ask if I can supply on Sunday night /splash Monday morning (before 7 workers will start work)for his decking I said yes.....if we can finish arrangements now sir.
He asked why he has to pay before I supply,I explained because the Chinese won't let the trucks leave the quarry if I don't pay for the material loaded..

I sent the following doc:
A selfie
NIN slip

Then he sent in the full payment, delivery was done successful according to his plan and I handle all the supply for lounge he built....till today we are pals...
My deal with the said customer was transacted before my business got registered so......what is yours will be yours!
Don't kill your business because customer doesn't trust or believe in you.
Most of my sales last year came from here...

As a buyer ask for the following documents and don't stress people:

1.Cac certificate (search the name and find out the address) pay to see the board of directors etc

2.NIN slip ( confirm the legal name of the seller and bank account to be paid to if it's not a business account)

3.selfie or passport or video call

Work smart and allow people work smart too.....
I am available to answer questions at the moment.
I hope my experience with online sales help you build confidence to buy or sell with trust

Caleb Enya
Masterpiece Trucks And Granites
07026691840 or 08126254470

You all arguing no pay on delivery blablabla, you think buyers are not at the receiving end too? Buyer's don't get scammed?..

I paid for 2 trips of sharp sand since August/September...was to use it for plastering but he told my engineer that his truck got spoilt and he needed to fix it.. We had to pay for another supplier to supply us cos my plaster guy was already around and he came all the way from Abuja.. I decided to use it for tiles that was why I didn't ask for refund.. After constant calling for a month, he stopped picking calls and up till date, he hasn't delivered them... Calls he doesn't pick and when he picks, he promises to deliver them... My engineer has been trying to track him but he seems to be hiding.



What do you expect me to do?

MMotimo:
Money121 the money mobilizer!
The man that does not let customers’ money get comfortable in his account, are you selling shares in your business? Asking for a friend because I really admire your business model. Always ready to mobilize funds once the customer pays and avoid n gbati n gbati.

I noticed your advertisements specify you service customers that have already done their woodwork. I like a business that’s not trying to do everything. You’ve identified a specific construction stage (roof installation) to service and you’ve become a specialist, perfecting your delivery for that particular activity. In the midst of no fuel, checkpoint harassments, unreliable workmen, etc; you still deliver. God bless you flenty, flenty, truly impressed.

Happy new year, Ladies and Gentlemen

Adedward - we have heard and we are expectant that 2023 will not have you in the defendant’s seat again. Please, no fall hand o! Thank you!
Somehow- Like anyone else that works for their money, I feel your pain but I also rejoice that the fraud did not bankrupt you or cause a halt to your dream. Yorubas say “ti elegan l’osoro” loosely translated, the evildoer is always the end loser.

Thank you ma'am, I appreciate your concern..

Well it slowed me down but not enough to kill the goal.

Late 2021 and 2022 were years I'd never forget in a hurry. Multiple gbas gbos when it comes to investment, but in everything, I give thanks.

Ese gidigan.

Another African country is taking mining in its land very seriously

One quick way out of this shortage of forex is to do the same thing

[quote author=Olumighty123 post=119660854][/quote]
Well, to the best of my knowledge, I know a Nigerian who owns a quarry in ABK, he employed some Chinese to work there, maybe that's what our people do.

[quote author=Olumighty123 post=119660854][/quote]
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I remember Crushrock Industries in Cross
River State. It was owned and operated by our people. They were doing so well in the quarry business.

uncleteeh:

Well, to the best of my knowledge, I know a Nigerian who owns a quarry in ABK, he employed some Chinese to work there, maybe that's what our people do.

Like2 people in Abeokuta.
You are right

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sonnie10:
I remember Crushrock Industries in Cross
River State. It was owned and operated by our people. They were doing so well in the quarry business.

Crushed rock still doing very well in Netim and other locations in calabar....hauling stones for crushed rock calabar to eleme used to be my day job.a quarry site was owned by udeoye in Isiagu....

dongc:


Crushed rock still doing very well in Netim and other locations in calabar....hauling stones for crushed rock calabar to eleme used to be my day job.a quarry site was owned by udeoye in Isiagu....

Just for fun and old memories. Let me see if you know that area well.

What does SBS and AWI have in common?

GloriousGbola:


I have come to the conclusion most Nigerians will only invest in something after it has matured as an opportunity.

manufacturing is tough and stressful , and has a longer period for recouping your investment than most other businesses , capital outlay is also significantly higher , those are the reasons Nigerians prefer other businesses to it , and why it seems there are lot of foreigners in that sector in general

rmx:


manufacturing is tough and stressful , and has a longer period for recouping your investment than most other businesses , capital outlay is also significantly higher , those are the reasons Nigerians prefer other businesses to it , and why it seems there are lot of foreigners in that sector in general

That plus policy somersaults and the high-interest rates for financing locally makes manufacturing more attractive to foreigners who can bring in cheaper capital

FEGEITOK:


That plus policy somersaults and the high-interest rates for financing locally makes manufacturing more attractive to foreigners who can bring in cheaper capital

Policy somersault affects everybody , correct about higher interest rates for local players compared to foreigners that get cheaper loans from there home countries , but not an excuse in my own books , u can also get single digit thru cbn and Boi interventions , can also get good rates thru commercial papers if you have prior presence and scale , major reasons are what I earlier stated in my own opinion

Forgot to add technical know how , could be a reason too

sonnie10:

Just for fun and old memories. Let me see if you know that area well.

What does SBS and AWI have in common?

I dont know ...tell me... akampka lga?

dongc:


I dont know ...tell me... akampka lga?

You are 100% correct.