How to import original gadgets from China at the cheapest prices ever
Webinar Recap: Importation class with Xtatee.
Did you miss our last webinar class with Xtatee? Here is a little recap of the things that we covered:
Introduction and Overview of Importing Gadgets from China
Cheap gadget secrets
Importing gadgets from China
Terminologies for importing from China
Explanation of Phone Conditions
Understanding Phone Locking and Unlocking
Checking Phone Status Before Purchase
Q&A Session
Q&A session on Shipping and Logistics
Q&A Session on Supplier Contacts and Payment Methods
Contact Information, Trusted logistics and shipping options
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Webinar Recap and Summary:
Introduction and Overview
Omolara, the moderator, welcomes participants and introduces Toluwalope (Xtatee) as the lead coach for the session on importing gadgets from China. The start of the session is delayed to accommodate more participants, and the use of the chat box for communication is encouraged to avoid disruptions. Xtatee begins by discussing the ease and profitability of importing gadgets from China and emphasizes the importance of building good relationships with suppliers to secure discounts and other benefits.
Explanation of Phone Conditions
Xtatee provides a detailed explanation of the various phone conditions, such as open box, used, new, and "99% new" (refurbished). She emphasizes that "UK used" does not exclusively refer to phones used in the UK and addresses misconceptions about refurbished phones.
Understanding Phone Locking and Unlocking
Xtatee provides detailed explanations of brand new phones, locked phones, and factory unlocked phones. He emphasizes that a locked phone is cheaper but restricted to a specific carrier, while a factory unlocked phone offers more flexibility in terms of network usage.
Xtatee addresses the use of sticker cards from suppliers for locked phones and explains the terminologies related to buying gadgets from China. She also shares two websites, ionlocker.com and imeicheck.com, for the participants to explore, and asks for confirmation on their visibility.
Checking Phone Status Before Purchase
Xtatee stresses the significance of checking the iCloud status and IMEI of a phone before making a purchase. She warns against suppliers who refuse to provide the IMEI, and advises that the "find my iPhone" feature should be off to ensure the phone is not compromised. Additionally, she highlights the importance of checking the blacklist status to avoid purchasing a stolen phone.
Q&A Session
Xtatee suggested addressing the Q&A before sharing supplier contacts to maintain engagement. Midddleman presented their platform's services, focusing on RMB products and the Q&A format, and addressed technical issues by using the chat for questions. Xtatee then discussed the use of WeChat for communication with Chinese suppliers, highlighting the platform's popularity and providing tips for successful sign-up.
Q&A Session on Shipping and Logistics
Midddleman and Xtatee respond to inquiries about shipping gadgets from China to Nigeria, highlighting the advantages of air shipping and the necessity of engaging with trusted suppliers. They also explain the need for a virtual wallet and the mandatory BVN verification for using the app, reassuring the safety of the process.
Q&A Session on Supplier Contacts and Payment Methods
The Q&A session, led by Ask Xtatee and Midddleman, addressed various queries from participants. Topics included using the Middleman app for vendor payments, communication with suppliers on WeChat and WhatsApp, the safety of payments outside of 1688, the potential for importing gadgets from 1688, the concept of dropshipping, and the availability of classes for laptops. Additionally, the session covered the absence of MOQ for personal use purchases and the fluctuating RMB rates.
Contact Information, Trusted logistics and shipping options
Xtatee provides detailed instructions on how to add the suppliers' phone numbers on WeChat and WhatsApp, emphasizing the importance of specifying the shipping destination when reaching out for assistance. Additionally, the process for making payments through platforms is explained.
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