i’ll teach you the best time to buy products, so pay attention;
1. cars - dec
2. iPhones - sep to oct
3. TVs - jan to feb
4. laptops - nov to july & aug
5. electronics - nov
6. washer & dryers - sept to oct
7. grills & patio - aug to sept
8. indoor furniture - jan & july
9. gold - june to july
10. flights - feb to march & mid-week
most of you focus on what to buy but smart buyers also think about when to buy it.
look, cars get cheaper when dealers need to clear old inventory, phones get discounted when newer models arrive, TVs drop when retailers need room for the next generation, laptops get aggressive during back-to-school and holiday sales, i can go on and on
the same product can cost dramatically different amounts depending on when you buy it.
patience is a form of leverage.
you don't always need to earn more money to afford more things, sometimes you just need to stop buying at the wrong time.
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If you want to buy clothes, accessories, and gadgets at cheaper prices with good qualities, this post is for you.
Here are the best sites and apps where Nigerians can shop for less:
- For clothes and fashion:
1. SHEIN (shein. com): ships directly to Nigeria. One of the cheapest places to buy trendy clothes, bags, shoes, and accessories. The prices are low but read reviews and check size charts before ordering.
2. Temu (temu. com): clothes, accessories, and more at prices that will shock you. Stack your coupons and limited time discounts before checking out. We have talked about this one before.
3. AliExpress (aliexpress. com): one of the largest online marketplaces in the world. Ships to Nigeria with free shipping on most items. Delivery takes 15 to 45 days so plan ahead.
- For gadgets and electronics:
4. Banggood (banggood. com): smartphones, accessories, earphones, smartwatches, and more at very affordable prices. Ships to Nigeria and runs flash sales regularly.
5. MiniInTheBox (miniinthebox. com): perfect for gadget lovers. Covers phone accessories, bluetooth speakers, smartwatches, drones, and more. Ships to Nigeria.
- For both fashion and gadgets:
6. Konga (konga. com): solid Nigerian platform covering fashion, electronics, and accessories. Pay with your naira card and enjoy flexible payment options including KongaPay.
7. Amazon (amazon. com): not everything ships directly to Nigeria but you can use a shipping forwarding service like Bazebo or MyUS to receive your items locally. Great for premium gadgets at better prices than what you see in Nigerian stores.
A few things to always remember before you order from any of these sites:
- Read the product description carefully.
- Check buyer reviews and real photos.
- Confirm your size before ordering clothes.
- For international sites, make sure you have a dollar card or a card that supports international transactions.
The same item selling for 50,000 naira in a local shop could be sitting on one of these platforms for 15,000 naira.
Get started and thank me later.
Above all, love God.
A day ago, I posted that you could spend months “locked in” while getting better at the wrong thing.
That post reminded me of my early days trying to land website gigs back in 2022.
I thought I was doing everything right.
I wasn’t.
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