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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Since you all are interested
I import using
- 1688
- Pinduodo
- Taobao
But I mainly focus on 1688
The app have started introducing English unlike before when you’d have to translate..
They’ve also started shipping directly to your door step, tried it with a very small item
But to be safe as well as cost effective, you’d need a shipping company where your goods can be sent to in China then they will ship it to Nigeria..
That’s how I bring in my goods…
Before, you’d need to have an Alipay account for payment but now, the app now accept bank transfers or pay directly with your card..
I use Alipay
Onesie of thumb I do when ordering
- I pay attention to the years of the merchant ( if they are certified)
- I am not interested in the e cheapest but I go for the middle
- Reviews, very important, most times I prioritize reviews, other times, I try my luck
- 1688 is way cheaper than even TEMU
I have gotten a lot of items from this app since 2024 that I have been shopping..
I did not pay anyone to teach me or buy on my behalf, all these information I needed even down to choosing the shipping combo have been using since 2024 has been online, just took my time to research
Lastly, once you start, there’s no going back cause they are a whole lot of items, I mean a WHOle lot
Lastly, if you are looking to starting a business and you need items, this is the best place..
You can buy from 1 - thousands on this app
There are sellers that have MOq while a lot don’t, even if it’s 1, you’d get it.
Even our dining table was gotten from this app, and atm, I have gotten a couple of dining tables and chairs for few friends and family..
Hope this helps.