Mbenzy:
pls o I want to make my 1st order but don't no the cheap and reliable shipping service to use Chrisvicmall or nonikings

alhabie:


anyone transacting with them is on his/her own, I have sent funds to them for the past 10 days via western union and my account has not been credited. I will take this matter to the law enforcement agencies and will get my cash back this week. I have tried enough.

jedisco:
Hello house. I've closely followed this thread for sometime.
I want to import ties (customised). A seller is asking for a $25 design fee which is refunded after placing the order. I'm getting alot of confusing prices. Pls is there anyone here that has done that or anything similar?
I would also appreciate tutoring as a first timer so as not to make mistakes

jedisco:

Anyone?

francawilson:

If the seller said he/she will refund u then they will.I usually pay for mold sha and i send my own design to them so i don't know which one is design fee but my mold fee has once been refunded to me as promised by a supplier but not refunded per sey.It was deducted from the total bill I was supposed to pay cos i used escrow.Gather liver&pay but if not refunded to u as promised;then argue it out with the supplier.
Good luck

jedisco:

Thanks.
I'm ready to pay. Is just that he says its per design so I have to be sure of the design before they go ahead as they cannot make mock-ups. So if they do it and I don't like it, then I pay again.

Also what customised items did you import as I really need all the experience I can get?

francawilson:

It was customized wristwatch.They told me to pay sample fee(mold and something else.Can't remember) and dhl fee so that they will produce a sample and send to me.Someone from NL here helped me design the wristwatch as I want it so i emailed my design to them but i asked them for sample of their past wristwatch which they showed me cos i wanted to confirm they'l be capable of handling it.

Ymodulus and David8 and some other guys on this business thread are good at these customized things.On alibaba.Items has MOQ (minimum quantity).I also got a contract to also do customized socks but I was travelling so I told them i can't meet up.Moreover most Alibaba suppliers I contacted told me MOQ for socks is 1500pcs&the school wanted just 500.So I let it go.

Before u venture into importation.Knowlege dollar rate and the price of shipping plus cost of produ tion and ur gain.It will help u with ur quotation in ur proposal.

jedisco:


Good points. I would try and contact them.
Another issue bothering me is getting the right and cheaper method for shipping. I'm sure after doing it the first time, it would be easier subsequently.

francawilson:

Shipping is what will eat into ur gain big time.I change dollar at a high rate then pay customs fee any if u're outside Lagos u pay extra to get it shipped.If u can chat with rhe gurus on NL here&if it can be produced here then do it here a nd gain more.Something I got two days ago fro China;I paid thru my nose which I regretted.

francawilson:

Shipping is what will eat into ur gain big time.I change dollar at a high rate then pay customs fee any if u're outside Lagos u pay extra to get it shipped.If u can chat with rhe gurus on NL here&if it can be produced here then do it here a nd gain more.Something I got two days ago fro China;I paid thru my nose which I regretted.

lordmayor4:

I'll say best advice, you got him on the right pedestal.
So good to be back here. Have missed you all and the oldies.

jedisco:

Have you done something similar before or imported fabric in the past?
Also, what method do you use for shipping?

lordmayor4:


Fabric yes and I used container shipment, cos cos was about 2 bales.

jedisco:

That's big. You should be well experienced in this then. For smaller packages like mine, what option do you think is best?
Also, the fabric you imported, were they already sewn (i.e shirts, dresses e.t.c) or plain? I'm asking because I'm also looking at importing customised cotton fabric for school uniform or do you know where I can get it in Nigeria?

Mbenzy:
I want to use my first bank master card to make payment on alibaba, just want to know their current exchange rate and charges

jedisco:


Hmm. I'm outside Lagos and looking at about 300pcs of customised school ties. I don't know anywhere I can get it done in Nigeria. I thought there was the option of free shipping or anyone where I can pick it up at the nearest post-office. It's the Customs duty that I don't know how it's calculated. How did you ship yours

Infinitikoncept:
Around 315#

Infinitikoncept:

A tie is a light item so air cargo will do. If its a contract you are going for then I advise you get a good graphics designer, check out tie pictures for schools online, look for what suits you well. Tell your graphics guy to design according to the pattern your supplier gave you. He puts it on 3D,ask your supplier if it will be achievable either by monogram or its screen printing, show d school management the 3D design, they approve and u run samples.
U will still get air cargo for $5.6-6/kg inclusive clearing.
Please I won't answer your question again so don't bother quoting me.

jedisco:


LOL. No vex o. But you sound so knowledgeable about the subject matter. I know say e no easy but make una dey try share info with we newbies. No be one day person dey take learn everything

Mbenzy:
wish I had a cheap means of paying on alibaba Nigerian bank, I wonder y buhari Neva reach there self

Infinitikoncept:

Who tell u say dem emefiele and d rest no sabi say commercial banks dey round trip? The corruption in this nation sticks to the high heavens

Infinitikoncept:

The biggest advice I got on this thread is ply only the route you know well
If I decide to go into furniture today my first task is to take at least two weeks practical training with a good company and learn the pros and con's cox @ d end what I'm rushing after may not be the LA crème LA crème.

Infinitikoncept:

A tie is a light item so air cargo will do. If its a contract you are going for then I advise you get a good graphics designer, check out tie pictures for schools online, look for what suits you well. Tell your graphics guy to design according to the pattern your supplier gave you. He puts it on 3D,ask your supplier if it will be achievable either by monogram or its screen printing, show d school management the 3D design, they approve and u run samples.
U will still get air cargo for $5.6-6/kg inclusive clearing.
Please I won't answer your question again so don't bother quoting me.

Mbenzy:
bro is there any way I can make a payment of $30 below 300#?

Mbenzy:
I want to use my first bank master card to make payment on alibaba, just want to know their current exchange rate and charges

Young03:
I need someone that can be supplying me with phone accessories... either from China or Lagos

Praisemelody:
contact me bro am based in lagos alaba international. My whatsapp number is in my signature.

Young03:


ur number is not showing well

will send u pm