
There was a year I ventured into a business outside my training. Because I was partnering with my in-law, I dropped all fears and suspicions. I trusted he'd protect my interest, but I was wrong. I sent about 500K naira hoping to recoup at maturity.
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There was a year I ventured into a business outside my training. Because I was partnering with my in-law, I dropped all fears and suspicions. I trusted he'd protect my interest, but I was wrong. I sent about 500K naira hoping to recoup at maturity.


I think its Yahoo boys that's making some of you clowns You are a security man You see me 10 times, you beg and hail me 10 times You sell shoes 85k I can get on Temu for 50k with free delivery You open a restaurant and use plastic takeaway to sell one plate of Egusi soup for 18k. Just because Yahoo boys are tipping you everytime you hail them or because Yahoo boys are buying 5$ Chinese sneakers for 85k or because Yahoo boys mostly do not have taste and will accept 18k soup in a black SUP plastic takeaway That does not mean we are all Yahoo boys I am not giving you shishi unless you earn it. If you like hail me 1 million times I will buy my cheap Chinese shoes on Temu and I will not accept an SUP for an 18k soup

There was a year I ventured into a business outside my training. Because I was partnering with my in-law, I dropped all fears and suspicions. I trusted he'd protect my interest, but I was wrong. I sent about 500K naira hoping to recoup at maturity.


Most people only know Temu and Shein. But I know three platforms you can order from at very cheap prices. They're platforms where Chinese people actually shop on, so things are way cheaper there because you're buying directly from the producers. Even Temu gets its goods from some of these platforms. Likewise, a lot of "mini importers" in Nigeria use these websites. All those WhatsApp and Facebook vendors you see around, they get their goods from these websites at very low prices, then they inflate the prices when they want to resell. I'll mention them below and share their links in the comments section. 1.▫️1688 Best for clothes, shoes, bags, phone accessories, electronics, home appliances, and just about anything in bulk. They offer wholesale prices, but you may need to make bulk orders (10 to 100+ units). It's best for people who want to resell. The language on this website is Chinese, so you'll have to translate it. The video below explains how. 2.▫️Taobao Best for fashion, jewelry, home decor, gadgets, and niche items you can't easily find elsewhere. They sell single items easily, have a huge variety, and even better quality than what gets imported to Temu. It's good for both individuals and resellers. 3.▫️Pinduoduo Best for everyday items, kitchenware, phone accessories, small gadgets, and household basics. This is similar to Taobao, and often even cheaper. It's a great place for everyday buys. NOTE, though: Also, none of these websites ship internationally. You'll need a shipping agent to receive your order in China and forward it to you. It's also best to order in bulk. Some of the agents include: - Superbuy - CSSBuy To use a shipping agent: 1. Create an agent account on any of the agent website I'll share in the comments. 2. Paste the product link from 1688, Taobao, or PDD into their search bar. 2. The agent buys it and receives it at their warehouse. 3. You pay a service fee, then shipping once it arrives. 3. Agent ships to you, sometimes combining items to save cost. Just make sure to always read the descriptions. Sort by best-selling, read reviews and check the photos shared by reviewers instead of relying on product pictures. I'm sure you learnt something. Stay sharp! 🪒





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Once you learn how to shop directly from China, E.g Temù or shien your wardrobe changes completely. Call me cheap I don't care I ain't rich, I don't do fraud.😭 It's knowing what to search for. Here's my style after making plenty of mistakes. 1. T-shirts: Skip 100% polyester unless you're buying gym wear. Instead, search: • 100% Cotton • Combed Cotton • Heavyweight Cotton • 240-300 GSM Cotton • Premium Cotton • Mercerized Cotton The heavier the GSM, the thicker and more premium the shirt usually feels. 2. Jeans: Denim Jeans Temu is surprisingly good for denim if you know what to search. Search: • Denim Jeans • Cotton Denim • Raw Denim • Selvedge Denim (if available) • 98% Cotton + 2% Elastane • 99% Cotton Avoid jeans with high polyester content. The more cotton, the better they'll age and feel. 3. Body-hug clothing: Search: • Ribbed Knit • Modal • Viscose Blend • Cotton-Spandex Blend They hold their shape much better than cheap polyester. 4. Hoodies Search: • 400 GSM • French Terry • Cotton Fleece • Heavyweight Hoodie 5. Chains Search: • 316L Stainless Steel • Titanium Steel • PVD Gold Plated • Vacuum Plated These are far more resistant to fading than ordinary fashion jewelry. 6. Earrings Search: • 925 Sterling Silver • 316L Stainless Steel • Hypoallergenic • Moissanite (if you're buying stones) 7. Scarves Search: • Mulberry Silk • Silk Blend • Cashmere Blend • Wool Blend • Viscose Avoid the shiny, thin polyester scarves if you're after a premium look. 8. Loafers Search: • Genuine Leather • Cow Leather • Full Grain Leather (rare but worth looking for) • Rubber Outsole 9. Sneakers Search: • Rubber Outsole • EVA Midsole • Breathable Mesh • Leather Upper • Stitched Sole Pictures lie a lot The description usually tells the truth. Here's how I shop: 1. Read the material composition before anything else. 2. Sort by Most Orders or Best Selling, not cheapest. 3. Only buy products with lots of reviews or pictures or even better when a Nigerian has purchased it before they always tell the truth. 4. Read the 1-star reviews first. They'll tell you what the seller won't. 5. Look at customer photos, not the product photos. 6. Check the weight of the product. Better quality clothing is often heavier. 7. Read the size chart. Don't assume your Nigerian size matches. 8. If the title has words like "luxury," "premium," or "designer" but the material is 100% polyester, not everything but still move on. Your best friend isn't the product picture. It's the material, the reviews, and the customer photos. That's how you separate the gems from the junk. I hope this help. Things are to expensive for a country this poor.