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 Andrew! I’m currently working on market research to find a market/industry/niche I would like to get involved with my next business venture. I owned an IT company and sold it off successfully 3 years ago. After a quick break I’m ready to get back to work again! Do you know any sources, websites where I could find some industry related reports (like how big the market is, main play...

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’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...

Hey Andrew! I want to pay money to China dealer and www.xe.com gives me one rate, but let say PayPal gives very different. What is the way you doing when you need to convert GBP to USD. What payment method do you use to save as much as possible. It’s been a while since I was watching EAB2 course and I don’t remember if you mentioned this or not, however I don’t have time to watch...

This is the first time I’ll deal with a supplier from China. I have done all the usual checks and they look legit to me. My question is – what shipping method would be best to send 100 MP4 players (approx. 15kg) from China to the UK? For packages like these, your best option would be to use a courier service. Sea Freight & Air Freight won’t be cost effective for such a small shipment...