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Re: Buying Gadgets Online In Nigeria? Don’t Fall Victim To This. by Franzinni: 11:38pm On Nov 03, 2015

I guess they added the cos of delivery to the normal price...any ways they are advertising it like that for the magas not for people like you. Sharpiro!

Re: Buying Gadgets Online In Nigeria? Don’t Fall Victim To This. by Drphemmy4u: 11:40pm On Nov 03, 2015

thats konga up there.it's quite common ,though mostly on products sold by *merchants/external sellers*.I have bought a lot of things on konga.I simply do a thorough research about the price of what I want to buy (Google),search for the lowest price possible on konga and also tick *sold by konga* to exclude greedy sellers from my search result and also get free delivery at times.then I check out.most products sold by konga itself have normal prices.the other sellers are the problem.konga should find a way of regularizing this.

Re: Buying Gadgets Online In Nigeria? Don’t Fall Victim To This. by lebete3000: 11:56pm On Nov 03, 2015

mrkels:
Maybe I should even stop this buying online thingy.

It's just that it makes life so easy.

If only we could get honest retailers online.

I think Konga should be.

Re: Buying Gadgets Online In Nigeria? Don’t Fall Victim To This. by Truckpusher(m): 11:58pm On Nov 03, 2015

bumi10:
hahahahahaha ooh, so sorry. they really suck at data services especially their dubious prices. so which line is better. someone told me to try glo and for a week now, glo has been working flawlessly for me.

Etisalat all the way....

Re: Buying Gadgets Online In Nigeria? Don’t Fall Victim To This. by Nobody: 11:58pm On Nov 03, 2015

miqos02:
are mtn,glo and airtel different?

MTN is yellow

Glo is green

AIRTEL is red

Red yellow green, are there thesame color?

Re: Buying Gadgets Online In Nigeria? Don’t Fall Victim To This. by Adiwana: 12:01am On Nov 04, 2015

Kizeeto:
Comments like this are better left unresponded to.

But:

With all due respect sir.

I did not want to "tarnish" the image of other people, that was why sellers name was not included in the screen shot.

Also did you see the part where I said I don't know who to blame (the buyer or the seller).

I think I also specified that the point of the post was to sensitize users to do a little research before placing their money.

Plus a seller making a profit of over 100%!

Haba Bros.

One last thing sir:

Thanks for sharing your views

E concern you if he makes over 1000% profi..na im choice and if customers like his stuffs,they simply buy it..their choice..and why will you call a hustler who does his thing guinely thief.him ever steal or beg you for money?why spoil show cos mtn dash you free mb,you come here dey write rubbish..no be person dey buy shoe 50K.him tell you him no see 5k shoe buy?na your type out of jealously dey pray make others fail.their downfall gives you joy

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Re: Buying Gadgets Online In Nigeria? Don’t Fall Victim To This. by millomaniac: 12:02am On Nov 04, 2015

Kizeeto:
Comments like this are better left unresponded to.

But:

With all due respect sir.

I did not want to "tarnish" the image of other people, that was why sellers name was not included in the screen shot.

Also did you see the part where I said I don't know who to blame (the buyer or the seller).

I think I also specified that the point of the post was to sensitize users to do a little research before placing their money.

Plus a seller making a profit of over 100%!

Haba Bros.

One last thing sir:

Thanks for sharing your views

But you called the seller a thief, why?
nobody forced the buyers to buy.

secondly. you do not have any right to dictate to people how much profit they should make. you do not know what led to the price increase(there might be so many reasons) besides if infinix or whatever company fix there price, how do you know you are not being ripped off. as you do not know the cost of production undecided

finally do not pretend to be nice as you are just full of hate. look at the time and energy you spent to investigate price differences of people trying to make an honest living and then making it seem as if its wrong. if you feel making small profit is the way to go... . . then good for you damn you will even get more customers but dont critisize others that have a different business idea.

people like you are actually needed to help tackle all these big corporations that monopolise the whole system and stiffle competition like DSTV etc and not attacking poor people trying to make a living in this difficult nation.

Ps: moderators should please sensibly put good things on the front page. this type of topic can easily spirral to something else. konga and jumia etc might not really be enjoying this.

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Re: Buying Gadgets Online In Nigeria? Don’t Fall Victim To This. by Nobody: 12:09am On Nov 04, 2015*

millomaniac:
But you called the seller a thief, why?
nobody forced the buyers to buy.

secondly. you do not have any right to dictate to people how much profit they should make. you do not know what led to the price increase(there might be so many reasons) besides if infinix or whatever company fix there price, how do you know you are not being ripped off. as you do not know the cost of production

finally do not pretend to be nice as you are just full of hate. look at the time and energy you spent to investigate price differences of people trying to make an honest living and then making it seem as if its wrong. if you feel making small profit is the way to go... . . then good for you damn you will even get more customers but dont critisize others that have a different business idea.

people like you are actually needed to help tackle all these big corporations that monopolise the whole system and stiffle competition like DSTV etc and not attacking poor people trying to make a living in this difficult nation.

Apologies to that (in red).

One last comment though.

Be sincere to yourself.

How would you feel if after buying something (whether online or offline) you find out that you've been swindled of over 15k in this "difficult nation"?

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Re: Buying Gadgets Online In Nigeria? Don’t Fall Victim To This. by Teeside12(m): 12:12am On Nov 04, 2015

Infinix!! My best android producer
Its infinix or no android phone..using bb thou

Re: Buying Gadgets Online In Nigeria? Don’t Fall Victim To This. by millomaniac: 12:17am On Nov 04, 2015

Kizeeto:
Apologies to that (in red).

One last comment though.

Be sincere to yourself.

How would you feel if after buying something (whether online or offline) you later find out that you've been swindled of over 15k in this "difficult nation"?

How would you feel after buying a gadget and then few days later the company decides to slash the price?

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Re: Buying Gadgets Online In Nigeria? Don’t Fall Victim To This. by Techthins(m): 12:20am On Nov 04, 2015

A reliable place to confirm phone prices before purchasing is the Techthins Compare web app: http://techthins.com/compare/devices/ Be smart!

Re: Buying Gadgets Online In Nigeria? Don’t Fall Victim To This. by Nobody: 12:21am On Nov 04, 2015

millomaniac:
How would you feel after buying a gadget and then few days later the company decides to slash the price?

Re: Buying Gadgets Online In Nigeria? Don’t Fall Victim To This. by HisVine(m): 12:30am On Nov 04, 2015

See these too

Pardon me... I will mention the name

JUMIA

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Re: Buying Gadgets Online In Nigeria? Don’t Fall Victim To This. by chijike(m): 12:35am On Nov 04, 2015

This is why i always check phone prices from GSM arena. Goggle it and see for yourself.

Re: Buying Gadgets Online In Nigeria? Don’t Fall Victim To This. by funkyjms: 1:23am On Nov 04, 2015*

In fact, I wan' buy these Sneakers for Jumia but the price is outrageous.

https://www.jumia. com.ng/reservior-shoes-laced-mid-high-sneakers-with-strap-black-1394416.html

Re: Buying Gadgets Online In Nigeria? Don’t Fall Victim To This. by drehdinho(m): 2:13am On Nov 04, 2015*

fexyrich:
The kind thunder wey go fire this op ehhhh..Still dey dance skelewu!! What is your business with how much people are selling their products..Abi do you want them to sell it at same price they bought it..Am sure you are a business man and your major aim of doing business is to make profit so why are you being hypocriticsl about how much oda people are selling their products abi are the buyers of the product blind.you are doing your business and making your money while you are here spoiling other peoples businesses and tarnishing their image..Something is seriously wrong with some people.You dont have any right to come here and tarnish peoples images just because you are given a free online platforms to air your views.Some nigerians are mere hypocrites..If i buy somethin for 20k you expect me to sell it at 20k abi..Na poverty go sammer you if you dont leave this matter and mind your business!!very annoying!!selling at a price is a choice while buying at a price is also a choice..So mind your business!!

I didn't have choice than to just reply your ill comment. Your comment is a disappointment. Am ashamed of you. Your type are those that go all around Europe doing anything in the name of making money any which way;äs a result ,cutting down the chances of other seasoned and well meaning Nigerians. You should be in your late Thirties now(30's) by now,I guess, and your orientation is still very low,what a shame. And unfortunately, your type will open mouth to say Nigeria is not good that it's full of corruption. That Nigerian leaders are corrupt,this and that. Tell me,with the rubbish you put here as comment, do you ever think you can make this nation a better place even for yourself now and your posterity? Man, pls think like someone who is mature. Hyping price whether on online or off-line market platform, is totally bad and it should be frowned against. Don't cover for it by saying it's a market strategy. With the retail recommended price on any product. There is enough gain. Is like you don't understand that this thing will not only affect the buyers ,it will even affect the robber who call himself the seller,provided he's a Nigerian and he resides in this country.
A vice observed and pointed to public attention by a well meaning Nigeria whose life shall be filled with joy and prosperity.
Obviously, he(OP) doesn't deserve all the abuses you rained on him. Am very disappointed in you! Even a teenager will never ever have spoken the way you did.

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Re: Buying Gadgets Online In Nigeria? Don’t Fall Victim To This. by Lucasbalo(m): 2:56am On Nov 04, 2015*

Truckpusher:
Of course eBay is one shiity foreign Multi million dollar giant but they are still shiity.

Truckpusher, leave EBay alone, it's a great company and I love it. Been using them for years and never have any negative thing to say about the company.

Re: Buying Gadgets Online In Nigeria? Don’t Fall Victim To This. by KHAYGOLD(m): 3:57am On Nov 04, 2015

checkpoint:
JESU THIS MUST BE JUMIA

ANOTHER WORD FOR JUMIA IS SCAM

Your comment means that JUMIA is really getting the publicity it has been working on. Online shopping is the best, and JUMIA is gonna offer the best you could ever imagine in terms of price and quality delivered at your doorstep. Patronise us today and have a better experience. God bless you.

Re: Buying Gadgets Online In Nigeria? Don’t Fall Victim To This. by jodeci(m): 4:10am On Nov 04, 2015

KHAYGOLD:
Your comment means that JUMIA is really getting the publicity it has been working on. Online shopping is the best, and JUMIA is gonna offer the best you could ever imagine in terms of price and quality delivered at your doorstep. Patronise us today and have a better experience. God bless you.

This is not true,Jumia sells alot of low quality and knock off items,i hv been shopping on jumia for the past 2 years and still does but truth be said,50% of the time,items delivered are low quality.

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Re: Buying Gadgets Online In Nigeria? Don’t Fall Victim To This. by dguyindcorner(m): 4:23am On Nov 04, 2015

The blame is more on the buyers who refuse to research.

You can preorder your original phone from us. We deal with brands like Lenovo, Gionee, Meizu, Xiaomi etc, all at Give-away Price

https://www.nairaland.com/2710838/preorder-style-cheap-phones-lenovo#39644779

Re: Buying Gadgets Online In Nigeria? Don’t Fall Victim To This. by FRANKOXY(m): 4:25am On Nov 04, 2015

Looking at the thread like Tom and Jerry with my Tecno y6 held firmly behind me. shocked

Re: Buying Gadgets Online In Nigeria? Don’t Fall Victim To This. by bigtt76(f): 4:29am On Nov 04, 2015

Konga.com, Dealdey all fast becoming the new OLX.... thriving ground for scammers grin

Re: Buying Gadgets Online In Nigeria? Don’t Fall Victim To This. by Theflexlord: 4:55am On Nov 04, 2015

Thanks.

Re: Buying Gadgets Online In Nigeria? Don’t Fall Victim To This. by adepiero: 5:21am On Nov 04, 2015

Thank God you mentioned sellers in your post.

Usually people see the original price of an item available on the website yet they opt for a more expensive one with the hope of getting extra goodies.

And you hear questions like what is the difference BTW the two? No agent will ever tell you its the price of which that is the only difference undecided

Re: Buying Gadgets Online In Nigeria? Don’t Fall Victim To This. by Nobody: 5:28am On Nov 04, 2015

checkpoint:
JESU THIS MUST BE JUMIA[/b]not jumia but konga. Check d advert well n go to konga

ANOTHER WORD FOR JUMIA IS [b]SCAM

not jumia but konga. Check d advert well and visit dir online site

Re: Buying Gadgets Online In Nigeria? Don’t Fall Victim To This. by englishmart(m): 5:57am On Nov 04, 2015

checkpoint:
JESU THIS MUST BE JUMIA there you lie. Jumia sells at the most affordable prices. The first phone I bought from them was innjoo note at 20k. You won't get it anywhere less than 25k now

ANOTHER WORD FOR JUMIA IS SCAM

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Re: Buying Gadgets Online In Nigeria? Don’t Fall Victim To This. by jcflex(m): 6:13am On Nov 04, 2015

is it not better to pay higher and get the exact product you order for, than you pay less and all you get is a fake phone, and well package with correct seal, opening it and you discover it a china phone with no brand name, together with Aba made charger, earphone and battery.
if you dough me, go and buy from kaymu.

Re: Buying Gadgets Online In Nigeria? Don’t Fall Victim To This. by JideTheBlogger(m): 6:30am On Nov 04, 2015

We are still struggling to make people embrace ecommerce, so we don't need thisnkind of analysis for now.

If you walk in to the market in your town, you can't get a product at the same price from all sellers. It's left for you to walk around and buy from the seller offering the cheapest price.

Re: Buying Gadgets Online In Nigeria? Don’t Fall Victim To This. by aspirebig: 6:41am On Nov 04, 2015*

I pity all of you that still buy infinix or Techno.

Give me any brand of those phones free, na dustbin you go see am.

Is time SON start serious quality and pricing compliance to all these substandard phones in the market.

There are better phones in the market. Buy a good phone and have rest of mind.

Re: Buying Gadgets Online In Nigeria? Don’t Fall Victim To This. by opeyehmmy(m): 6:53am On Nov 04, 2015*

Kizeeto:
We're in Nigeria bro.

Remember the mega-pixel war?

So many still believe that higher mp count parallels high picture quality.

Or the Infinix better than Tecno saga.

Whereas the same company runs the two firms.

The problem?

Me thinks most Nigerians are rather ignorant.

#nooffence

Infinix is a French Coy, while Tecno is a Chinese Coy.

http://m.gulfnews.com/business/sectors/technology/infinix-to-rattle-the-brutal-smartphone-market-1.1414869

http://www.highteknology.com/2013/08/the-country-that-manufactures-infinix.html#.Vjmf-V2t-o8

http://www.howwemadeitinafrica.com/chinese-mobile-phone-company-tecno-explains-why-it-only-does-business-in-africa/

Re: Buying Gadgets Online In Nigeria? Don’t Fall Victim To This. by Tcpraiz: 7:02am On Nov 04, 2015

Honestly, this post should have been done with better inquiries. Online store is just like a shopping mall, with many sellers. Each of the sellers pay a particular amount as commission to the company. Some company collect as high as 25% of the price you posted. Do the mathematics. If you a seller cost price for that phone is 13,000Ngn, and you decide to sell online for 15,000Ngn, deduct the 25% of 15,000 and see what your "profit" is...u re really in serious deficit. You can now see that the cheaper the cost price of your product, the cheaper the online selling price. Two people can buy same item from China, same company but different prices. Why? China usually consider quantity during pricing. Have you not discovered that prices of some commodities at shopping mall also varies...a lot of factors should be considered.
The main reason for business isn't to make just profit, but to stay in business ( sellers takenote)

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