Hi Andrew, I have read you previous answer on FOB importing however I have a question which may sound funny but am genuinely puzzled big time here. If I was to choose sea freight for my goods where do I go inside the port to pick my goods up and what will I need to find them and receive them (paperwork/receipts??). I live in Leeds do you know which port my items would go to? Thanks a lot for assi...

Hi Andrew, I’m sure you’re fully aware of a site called Alibaba.com I’m new to all this importing stuff and wanted to ask your opinion – is Alibaba really a SCAM? As I have read that it’s full of scammers. On the other hand, I can’t believe this is true as I have seen their TV & magazine ads. Can’t believe they would allow such a scam operation to adve...

Hi, Could you tell me if I have to pay any import duty if I import goods using courier services or the courier company will take of that and I will not be required by the customs to come and pay any other charges? Thanks, Cliff, UK Hi Cliff, Thanks for your question. If goods will be delivered by a courier company, such as TNT, DHL or UPS – most likely you won’t have to do anything ex...

I’m currently looking to purchase items from China to resell on eBay. Following your advice I’m using Terapeak.com to make sure all the stock I purchase will sell on eBay as I have purchased dead stock in the past. However I would also like to purchase new lines, items that are not selling on eBay at the minute. This is where my dilemma lies if there is no history of this product on eB...

I have designed some clocks that I think would sell really well. Where would be a good place to start selling them? They are my own designs and there’s nothing out there, even on eBay. Cheers, Dean Hi Dean, Thanks for your question. There’s no real difference in selling your own product or selling product manufactured by someone else. You still have to sell it The fact that thereR...

I’m working on my first import deal from China but not sure on what shipping method should I use? I have found supplier (on Alibaba.com), they look totally legit, take PayPal etc. so that’s all sorted! Products in question – children clothing, first order coming close to $500 (just as a test purchase). If all goes well, next order will be much bigger (close to $10k mark). Any ad...

Hi Andrew! I was on TWF and saw Microsoft customer returns pallets for £300, with a claimed RRP of £6000-£11000. Do you think that these are good for a potential quick profit? Have you had any experiences with customer return pallets? Thanks, Durham Hi Durham, Thanks for your question! Ask yourself – does it sound REAL to you? A pallet “worth” £6000-£11000 full of Microsoft ...

Hi Andrew, I have found a supplier through a site you recommended called smallvolume.com, they are selling GHD hair strengtheners and what seems like a too good to be true price, should I risk a small order? Thank you in advance for your help. I am so glad I found your site; I was about to give up, thank you so much! Louise Dear Louise, Thank you for your question! In general, SmallVolume.com onl...

Where can i find some good dropshippers to work with who ships to all Europe? Can you suggest some warehouse that works with Europe? If you are in Italy or Spain or France there are not good dropshippers so sometimes we use English dropshippers. Where can i find a good list of them? Thanks, Paul Before we move onto dropshippers I recommend, I want to make some important points about them so that y...

I have been scammed several times, I just can’t get it – is there a safe way to send money to suppliers in China? I will never ever use Western Union again. What payment methods in general are safe when dealing with suppliers from China? It really doesn’t matter whatever your potential supplier is based in China, United States (US) or United Kingdom (UK) – scammers work by a similar princi...