It has been a common problem for Nigerians having issues with making purchases from different top online stores that sell good and cheap items because of the many restrictions placed on the way some countries including Nigeria interacts and explore these online stores.
Amazon and Walmart are the first on the list of online stores that restrict Nigerians from purchasing items from within their store. And to make it even more worst, these websites are the ones that sell best items at the cheapest prices.
Far before the era of Yahoo Plus! came in, Yahoo Yahoo had spoilt so many things for Nigerian including the opportunity of been able to buy cheap items from online stores, especially; the America online stores in which Amazon, Walmart and the rest belong.
Anyway, back to business and let's talk biz now.
Well, I would reveal an affordable method you can use to buying items from Amazon, Walmart and other America online stores that ordinarily do not ship items to Nigeria.
What Are the Involvements?
1- A USD Visa/Mastercard
2- Open an account with the Store e.g Amazon, Walmart and others.
3- A US Shipping Address
4- Buy the Item(s)
5- Ship to your US address (Free)
6- Re-ship and track to your Nigeria Address
1- Getting A USD Visa/Mastercard:
Thank God that many Nigeria banks now offer Visa and Mastercard issued in both Naira and USD or even in GBP.
Although, you can use any of these cards on any online stores like Amazon and Walmart but, it is in your best interest to use USD card so that you may be able to shun the CoT or conversion interest rates; this will further make your final costs for purchases lower thereby increasing your profits or otherwise.
You may visit any of the nearest branch of your bank to obtain your USD Vista/Mastercard and ask that it be activated for online transactions.
2- Openning Account with the Online Store e.g Amazone:
This is likely the easiest part of the process as it is as simple as signing up an email address.
3- Getting A US Shipping Address:
This is where you get a US shipping address.
Besides the ability to make orders from US online stores like Amazon, Walmart and the rest, this will still make you be eligible for their various promos and discounts on offers usually for US residents only.
Afterall, you are a US resident having a US resident address now.
You might wonder how to get this person? Yes. I use Myus or Shippyme. You may try them as well.
4- Buy the Items:
Now, you are ready to buy every items you need or want from Amazon, Walmart or any other America online stores using your US address.
Just visit Amazone or Walmart, browse the items and add every items you want to purchase/order and add them to your cart, then proceed to checkout.
5- Shipping to Your US Address:
This is the next simple step you need to take.
Once you have made items selections and have gotten to the checkout page, here, you have to enter the shipping address you got from the Mail forwarding company such as Myus or Shippyme (or, the address of your relative in the US) and proceed.
This tracking number can be used to track and access the movements of your shipment until its gets to your US address.
Depending on the company you have used, an email should be sent to you as soon as your items reaches your US address.
5- Shipping your Items to Nigeria:
When the item has been received at your US address and depending on the US shipping account you are using and the company, you can then initiate a final shipment to Nigeria.
At this stage, you may have to calculate your shipment costs based on the weight of the items and you can estimate the costs using a shipping calculator based on the weight and size of your package.
If you are satisfied, you can then initiate a shipment to Nigeria. To this regard, an invoice would be issued to you after a while and your card would be debited for the amount.
Shipment And Arrival:
Your items would be most likely shipped within 24 - 48hrs from the time it arrived at your US shipping address and it usually take 5 - 7 days before it arrive Nigeria.
Amazon and Walmart are the first on the list of online stores that restrict Nigerians from purchasing items from within their store. And to make it even more worst, these websites are the ones that sell best items at the cheapest prices.
Why Are Nigerias Been Restricted?
Well, I suppose you have already known the reason for these restrictions depriving many loyal Nigerians some big opportunities. YAHOO YAHHO!Far before the era of Yahoo Plus! came in, Yahoo Yahoo had spoilt so many things for Nigerian including the opportunity of been able to buy cheap items from online stores, especially; the America online stores in which Amazon, Walmart and the rest belong.
Anyway, back to business and let's talk biz now.
How Can you Buy from Amazon, Walmart And Other America Stores As A Nigerian?
As is the nature of Nigerians, we always find solutions for different problems however difficult the problem could be; even if it would be just an alternative.Well, I would reveal an affordable method you can use to buying items from Amazon, Walmart and other America online stores that ordinarily do not ship items to Nigeria.
What Are the Involvements?
1- A USD Visa/Mastercard
2- Open an account with the Store e.g Amazon, Walmart and others.
3- A US Shipping Address
4- Buy the Item(s)
5- Ship to your US address (Free)
6- Re-ship and track to your Nigeria Address
1- Getting A USD Visa/Mastercard:
Thank God that many Nigeria banks now offer Visa and Mastercard issued in both Naira and USD or even in GBP.
Although, you can use any of these cards on any online stores like Amazon and Walmart but, it is in your best interest to use USD card so that you may be able to shun the CoT or conversion interest rates; this will further make your final costs for purchases lower thereby increasing your profits or otherwise.
You may visit any of the nearest branch of your bank to obtain your USD Vista/Mastercard and ask that it be activated for online transactions.
2- Openning Account with the Online Store e.g Amazone:
This is likely the easiest part of the process as it is as simple as signing up an email address.
For Instance;Note that you may add up your shipping address and card details while signing up and you may just proceed to exploring the Amazon website. You can always add your shipping address and payment details during checkout.
If you are to open an account with Amazon, all you will have to do is visit Amazone.com and try to locate the sign up button, fill in your details and submit.
3- Getting A US Shipping Address:
This is where you get a US shipping address.
Besides the ability to make orders from US online stores like Amazon, Walmart and the rest, this will still make you be eligible for their various promos and discounts on offers usually for US residents only.
Afterall, you are a US resident having a US resident address now.
Note: You may have no use for this process if you have someone in the US. Just get the person's address and phone number and be sincere, inform him or her; your intents otherwise, you may loose your purchased items.However, if you have nobody in the US, this process is necessary for you. You need to get someone that can act on your behalf. They will act like you, get the items for you and ship it to the actual address you provide for them in Nigeria.
You might wonder how to get this person? Yes. I use Myus or Shippyme. You may try them as well.
4- Buy the Items:
Now, you are ready to buy every items you need or want from Amazon, Walmart or any other America online stores using your US address.
Just visit Amazone or Walmart, browse the items and add every items you want to purchase/order and add them to your cart, then proceed to checkout.
TIP: To further lessen your costs, on the checkout page, select FREE SHIPPING and enter your US Address given to you by either Myus or Shippyme like I mentioned above.Enter your card details as instructed and proceed.
5- Shipping to Your US Address:
This is the next simple step you need to take.
Once you have made items selections and have gotten to the checkout page, here, you have to enter the shipping address you got from the Mail forwarding company such as Myus or Shippyme (or, the address of your relative in the US) and proceed.
Simple Mistakes to Avoid:You can then log in to your account to check your shipment details and make any modifications from their as you may wish. Also, you will have access to your tracking number.
1- Make sure that you use the same name you used while registering your US Shipping Address (with your mail forwarding company) in your Amazon or Walmart account.
2- Also, make sure that you used the same phone number you got from your mail forwarding company in your Amazon or Walmart account.
3- Lastly, if you have a relative in the US and wishes to use his/her address, make sure that you use his/her name and phone number as well.
This tracking number can be used to track and access the movements of your shipment until its gets to your US address.
Depending on the company you have used, an email should be sent to you as soon as your items reaches your US address.
5- Shipping your Items to Nigeria:
When the item has been received at your US address and depending on the US shipping account you are using and the company, you can then initiate a final shipment to Nigeria.
At this stage, you may have to calculate your shipment costs based on the weight of the items and you can estimate the costs using a shipping calculator based on the weight and size of your package.
If you are satisfied, you can then initiate a shipment to Nigeria. To this regard, an invoice would be issued to you after a while and your card would be debited for the amount.
Shipment And Arrival:
Your items would be most likely shipped within 24 - 48hrs from the time it arrived at your US shipping address and it usually take 5 - 7 days before it arrive Nigeria.
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