If you don't want to buy used phones and gadgets from Xianyu, you can get brand new ones from JD.
JD is basically China's Amazon.
it's a platform where you can get authentic products, gadgets, iPhones, Samsung phones, Xiaomi, various electronics, clothes, and shoes from trusted brands. They focus on new and reliable goods.
But then, JD also has an official secondhand section (Paipai), where you can get used iPhones without fear of being scammed.
Their used listings usually have the "PaiPai" label. They'll clearly let you know the phone's condition: battery health, grade, and if it has any faults. Just read the description carefully before you order.
You can sign in using your email, Apple, or phone number.
But the smoothest way to sign in is to just link your WeChat, if you already have one. Simply look for the green WeChat button on the log in interface and you'll be able to get in with WeChat.
You can easily change the language on the app once you're logged in. Just go to your profile, tap the globe icon at the top, and you'll find the option to switch to English.
To get your product delivered to Nigeria, just use a shipping/procurement agent such as SavaBuy. They have an app.
Send them the product link, they buy it, inspect it for defects, then consolidate and ship it down. You pay them in Naira, while they handle the Yuan.
Easy peasy.
This is for educational purposes, by the way.
Make sure to do further research.
Stay sharp! 🪒
1688 Tip #4
Stop relying on multiple middlemen when you can often source directly from manufacturers or suppliers on 1688.
Here’s how:
-Use image search to find similar products.
-Translate your keywords into Chinese for better search results.
-Ask if they’re the factory or a trading company.
-Request a sample before placing a large order.
Buying direct doesn’t guarantee the lowest price every time, but it can reduce unnecessary markups when you choose the right supplier.
Fact is the more you understand sourcing, the less you overpay.
If you ware to start importation today, what product would you think of ?
Drop it below. 👇
People keep asking what I meant by this.
Okay, fine. I'll give a detailed explanation below.
If a vendor tells you any iPhone uses "physical+ e-SIM," you should make sure to confirm the specific region of that iPhone.
Different iPhones are usually made for different regions and their features are not always the same, based on government regulations and unique market preferences.
If you want to know the region your iPhone is meant for, go to your phone's Settings > General > About > then check the model number.
Whatever the model number ends with indicates the region.
1.▫️ LL/A is for the United States:
From the 13 Series downwards, you can still find physical + e-SIM. But starting from the iPhone 14 series, all US models completely lack physical SIM trays and rely entirely on dual eSIM.
So, if a vendor sells an LL/A iPhone 14, 15, 16, or 17 for you, and it has a physical SIM slot, rest assured that phone has been converted. And it'll likely start having issues later.
2.▫️CH/A (China mainland) & ZA/A or ZP/A (Hong Kong / Macao):
Uses two Physical Nano-SIM.
The downside is that these iPhone models usually lack some features such as FaceTime audio and group chat, and the battery also tends to be smaller.
3.▫️ J/A (Japan):
eSIM & Nano-SIM.
These models still contain a physical SIM slot, but for regulatory reasons, the camera shutter sound cannot be turned off, even when the phone is muted.
4.▫️ AE/A or AB/A (Middle East - UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, etc.):
eSIM & Nano-SIM. This region's models historically has restrictions on certain video-calling apps like FaceTime.
5.▫️ HN/A or IN/A (India):
eSIM & Nano-SIM.
6.▫️ B/A or UK/A (UK & Ireland); F/A (France); C/A or CL/A (Canada); ZA/A (Singapore/Malaysia):
eSIM & Nano-SIM. These serve as the standard "Global" versions that retain both a physical SIM tray and eSIM support.
⚠️ In addition to all these, the first letter of your model number also matters.
- M indicates a brand new device.
- F is an officially refurbished model.
- N is an official Apple replacement unit.
- P is a personalized/engraved device.
I hope you understand now.
Stay sharp! 🪒
If you know eBay, there's a Chinese platform just like that.
Many "UK-used" iPhones, Samsung, or laptops sold in Computer Village actually didn't come from London.
Some of them came from this platform called Xianyu, also known as Goofish or Idle Fish: a used-goods marketplace under Alibaba.
Once you know how to navigate your way on this platform, you can get used iPhones, Samsungs, Google Pixels, cameras, laptops, and various gadgets at very low prices.
Each seller will indicate whether the gadget has issues or not, so you can decide what you want.
- Once you've picked the specific gadgets you want to buy, discuss with the sellers, and confirm what you're buying are in good condition. (Don't worry, some of them understand basic English.)
- After that, you'll need a shipping agent such as Superbuy and CSSBuy to help you secure the goods and send them to your country. (I'll drop the links in the comment section.)
- The agent can even help you inspect the goods, negotiate, and pay in yuan on your behalf.
- When the items land in the agent's warehouse in China, they'll ship it to Nigeria by air or sea, depending on the mode you want. (Air is faster but costlier; sea is slower but cheaper.)
Note that this platform is completely in Chinese, so you'll need to translate. They have a website and an app on the iOS App Store.
You can log in with Taobao, Alipay or Wepay.
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This is for information purposes only, though.
Use wisely and responsibly, and ensure to do your own further research.
Stay sharp! 🪒
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To help you easily get the keyword search combination, I created a tap-to-copy search word tool. Open on your phone, tap a combo, paste in Temu. You can add to home screen so it lives like an app.
https://t.co/cFCrBCTbX5
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.
Instead of directly telling your chat GPT to
“Write like human” “let this sound human” etc, Use these prompts instead
- ELITE HUMAN EDITOR
Prompt:
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- MAKE IT BELIEVABLE
Prompt:
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Prompt:
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- STRONG WRITING PERSONALITY
Prompt:
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- NATURAL CONVERSATION FLOW
Prompt:
"Rewrite this as if you are talking directly to one intelligent friend. Use natural conversational language, occasional short sentences, and smooth transitions. Prioritize connection and clarity over perfect grammar or formal writing."
- REMOVE AI PATTERNS
Prompt:
"Rewrite this text and eliminate every sign of AI writing. Remove repetitive sentence structures, predictable transitions, unnecessary filler, and overexplaining. Vary sentence length naturally and make the writing feel spontaneous rather than generated."
- ADD HUMAN THINKING
Prompt:
"Rewrite this content by showing how a real person would think through the topic. Include observations, tradeoffs, questions, doubts, and insights where relevant. Make the writing feel thoughtful rather than perfectly polished."
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