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drizzy009:
how do i get the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro Prime Special Edition (Kate)

Aliexpress. Go through the thread

jamebex:


No this isn't my first time using Aliexpress, bought my laptop batteries in 2013 using Aliexpress. No funding issues.

I thought as much

GrandMufti:


Aliexpress. Go through the thread

Gptech:

Screenshots?

I think it's the order when I wanted to fund my wallet

fibonacci2526:

Oh wait! I you had one for sale or its sold?

GrandMufti:


Aliexpress. Go through the thread

whats the price please and how soon do i get my order

drizzy009:


whats the price please and how soon do i get my order

Approximately 55k with accessories and shipping. You get your order in 2 weeks or thereabout.

First the aliexpress app, create an , and go through the thread on how to fund your alipocket.

GrandMufti:


Oh wait! I you had one for sale or its sold?

I don sell am before the phone even land sef. I LOL because you told him to go through the thread which is what he should have done before asking the question.

fibonacci2526:


I don sell am before the phone even land sef. I LOL because you told him to go through the thread which is what he should have done before asking the question.

Oh! Now I get

GrandMufti:



We suppose arrange one phone for the guy

I think 1 guy dey offer e own for sale here?

Gptech:

I think 1 guy dey offer e own for sale here?

for me or someone else

Is dere a way to arrange apps alphabetically with dz miui launcher

Gptech:

I think 1 guy dey offer e own for sale here?

Yes

drizzy009:
how do i get the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro Prime Special Edition (Kate)

Welcome to the Xiaomi thread. (Pronounced Shao-mi eg, Shao-mi the money )

Prerequisites:
-A GTB, FCMB, Access Bank, or UBA enabled for internet banking.
Access Bank charges ₦375/$ with a monthly limit of $200
GTB charges between ₦375-₦400/$ with a monthly limit of $1,000
Fidelity Bank charges ₦380/$
Ecobank charges ₦380-390/$ with a monthly limit of $300
UBA charges ₦375-₦400/$
FCMB charges between ₦380-400/$

Sterling Bank also works, with $1,000 monthly limit

Note that the monthly limit is every calendar month, meaning that you can use your $100 on the ending of one month and by the next day you can use the monthly limit for the next month.
For example, you can use your March limit on the 31st of March and by 1st April you get to use your allotment for April without waiting for 31st April.

Prerequisites:
-An AliExpress
-Aliexpress app on your phone (new get coupons)
Activating Your Card For Internet Transactions
Have you paid for stuff online before, whether Nigerian or international sites?
If no then you'll have to activate your card for internet banking.
For VISA card you'll need to go to your bank's ATM(I hear you can use any ATM) slot in your ATM and insert your PIN.
Then select "Change PIN"
You'll see a "Change I-PIN" button, click on it.
Now insert your I-PIN (something easy to but hard to forget)
For added security use a different pin from your usual ATM pin so if one is compromised the other is safe.
The I-PIN is the PIN you'll use to the transaction if you want to buy things online.

For MasterCard eg GTB's MasterCard, you'll have to go to the branch and fill a form to enable internet banking.t

Funding AliExpress Pocket
the app, create an .
On the My tab on the app you'll see My AliExpress Pocket, click on it and fund your AliExpress Pocket with about $100 (if $100 doesn't work at once then select it in multiples eg $20 * 5 or $50 * 2)
Search for the device you want to buy select buy now, you'll see an option to use your AliExpress Pocket, tick it.
Then use your other ATM to complete the transaction.


Locating Postal Codes
For an item to be shipped to you you need to input your shipping address.
That includes real name that will be written on the package (the post office will require an ID card of the person whose name is written), phone number, home/office address, depending on where is convenient, LGA, and postal code.
To get your postal code Google "(Your LGA) postal a code" eg "Surulere postal code"
You can also check this site for a list of postal codes:
http://nigeriazipcodes.com/

FYI you can have more than one shipping address, in case you want to purchase an item for someone in another state.

Identifying genuine sellers
Every item posed has its own rating.
The store selling also has rating/.
So you're looking for item rating of 4.5 stars and above, with a seller rating of at least 93%.
Read reviews of the item you wish to purchase.
There is also a Q&A section for you to ask questions from people that have bought the device.
Whenever in doubt, message the seller for clarification on an item.

Aliexpress has a buyer protection programme, usually 60 days from when an item is shipped.
Within that window you can open a dispute if youre not satisfied with your item, provide evidence, and your money would be refunded.

Sometimes you may need to return the item to the seller before your refund is processed.

You can message seller to increase buyer protection period.

So when you get your item it is advised that you do not confirm order received unless you're satisfied with the goods.


Wish list and Cart
"Wish list is a list of desired things.... There is no commitment of any sort.
Wish list for price monitoring instead of looking for the item all the time, Also if item is out of stock you can easily see on wish list.
A shopping cart is the same as a shopping trolley used at the mall,
You can decide to pay or not pay for all item in the cart.
Wish list or Cart only make your shopping experience better, Both do not affect Price"

If you want to lock in the price of an item then initiate payment for it, and it will remain at that price even though the price of the item increases later.
Note that buying an item is a sort of contract and you're required to pay for the item within a particular time frame (3days - 20 days) or else the order will be cancelled.

About Appeals:
You don't have to appeal before you fund your AliExpress Pocket.

Sometimes people are told to appeal for security reasons, to you're the owner/handler of the card, mostly when you use a card that isn't in your name to fund the pocket.
In that case you'll be told to a picture of the ATM card(you can block out some numbers for security purposes), identification (eg port, voters card, birth certificate [don't know if they still collect these], or international port), and a recent bank statement of the you were told to appeal.

After 3-5 business days the details will be verified and you can use that card (that doesn't bear your name) to fund your pocket in the future without hassles.

Item is pre-advised
If you ship via NL Post when tracking the first stage is "item is pre-advised" and it can stay that way for up to 2 weeks, you NL Post and they say they haven't got your item.
Do not panic, you most likely haven't been scammed or given a fake tracking number.
What pre-advised means is that the seller has ed Netherlands Post and have advised them that a parcel is coming their way, that they should expect to receive it. The parcel will then be processed by their sorting centre, the checks and then finally be dispatched to the destination country.
Your package will go from China to the Netherlands first before it is ultimately shipped to Nigeria.
Even though the pre-advised stage can be long and frustrating, it doesn't usually last for more than 15 days and when it does get to the Netherlands the shipping is quicker and your item should reach you by the next week!


About Collection:
The package will be delivered to the nearest post office and you'll be notified by the post office (either by call or text, or they'll bring a slip to your house) that you have an item waiting for collection at the post office.
You might be charged a ₦500 "handling fee" upon collection of the item.
Happy buying!


Xiaomi phones tip
Because Xiaomi doesn't have an offline presence in Nigeria, parts may be hard to come by.
If you're buying a Xiaomi device --or any little known android device -- from AliExpress you're advised to purchase also :. a tempered screen protector to protect your screen;
an extra screen so if your screen breaks it can readily be replaced, also if your screen breaks years from now getting the parts on AliExpress would be hard as sellers might not stock the item in favour of newer devices.
-an extra battery, if you so desire.

NB: Be careful if you want to ship via DHL. You may be required to pay extra fees bribe to receive your item.
See this thread for details: https://nairaland.macsoftware.info/3787162/item-stucked-dhl


IMPORTANT: WHEN YOU GET YOUR XIAOMI PHONE, PLEASE ENABLE MI CLOUD LOCK, SIMILAR TO APPLE'S ICLOUD LOCK.
WITH IT ENABLED IF YOUR PHONE IS STOLEN IT WILL BE USELESS IN THE THIEF'S HANDS
If you have any other questions you can ask here.

rookidmart:

Welcome to the Xiaomi thread.
Prerequisites:
-A GTB and Access Bank enabled for internet banking. Other banks eg Stanbic, FCMB etc work but you'll be charged at a higher rate.
(You'll need 2 s because your order is above $100 and due to the forex crisis banks limit forex transactions to $100 monthly. FYI GTB charges ₦320/$ and Access Bank charges ₦325/$)
-An AliExpress
-Aliexpress app on your phone (new get coupons)

the app, create an .
On the My tab on the app you'll see My AliExpress Pocket, click on it and fund your AliExpress Pocket with about $100 (if $100 doesn't work at once then select it in multiples eg $20 * 5 or $50 * 2)
Search for the device you want to buy select buy now, you'll see an option to use your AliExpress Pocket, tick it.
Then use your other ATM to complete the transaction.

If you have any other questions you can ask here.

Cool breakdown.... but another person go still come no read through and ask this same question

Horlaarsco:


Cool breakdown.... but another person go still come no read through and ask this same question

That's normal, because there will be new on this thread say on page 300; they will find it difficult to trace page 276 by then.

drizzy009:


for me or someone else

No, for ibawon.

rookidmart:

Welcome to the Xiaomi thread.
Prerequisites:
-A GTB and Access Bank enabled for internet banking. Other banks eg Stanbic, FCMB etc work but you'll be charged at a higher rate.
(You'll need 2 s because your order is above $100 and due to the forex crisis banks limit forex transactions to $100 monthly. FYI GTB charges ₦320/$ and Access Bank charges ₦325/$)
-An AliExpress
-Aliexpress app on your phone (new get coupons)

the app, create an .
On the My tab on the app you'll see My AliExpress Pocket, click on it and fund your AliExpress Pocket with about $100 (if $100 doesn't work at once then select it in multiples eg $20 * 5 or $50 * 2)
Search for the device you want to buy select buy now, you'll see an option to use your AliExpress Pocket, tick it.
Then use your other ATM to complete the transaction.

If you have any other questions you can ask here.

hello I get error when I try to use the coupon
what can I do

rookidmart:

Welcome to the Xiaomi thread.
Prerequisites:
-A GTB and Access Bank enabled for internet banking. Other banks eg Stanbic, FCMB etc work but you'll be charged at a higher rate.
(You'll need 2 s because your order is above $100 and due to the forex crisis banks limit forex transactions to $100 monthly. FYI GTB charges ₦320/$ and Access Bank charges ₦325/$)
-An AliExpress
-Aliexpress app on your phone (new get coupons)

the app, create an .
On the My tab on the app you'll see My AliExpress Pocket, click on it and fund your AliExpress Pocket with about $100 (if $100 doesn't work at once then select it in multiples eg $20 * 5 or $50 * 2)
Search for the device you want to buy select buy now, you'll see an option to use your AliExpress Pocket, tick it.
Then use your other ATM to complete the transaction.

If you have any other questions you can ask here.

Cc mizmycoli

I finally got my screen protector even though I ordered for it along with my phone.
all these mumu shipping companies and their wahala eh

Gmajor:
I finally got my screen protector even though I ordered for it along with my phone.
all these mumu shipping companies and their wahala eh

how long did it take?

My people,,, abeg what is the latest Global Rom MIUI edition...i just received a notification of 7.2.9

steevy:
My people,,, abeg what is the latest Global Rom MIUI edition...i just received a notification of 7.2.9

On what model ?

steevy:
My people,,, abeg what is the latest Global Rom MIUI edition...i just received a notification of 7.2.9

Are you on beta rom?

Finally placed my order 2 days ago after having my appeal verified. Shipping company is the AliExpress standard shipping.
Anyone here know how long it would take for the store to ship out my order?
I do not mean deliver to Naija o but just to transfer the product to the shipping company.
Thanks.

onwards:
Finally placed my order 2 days ago after having my appeal verified. Shipping company is the AliExpress standard shipping.
Anyone here know how long it would take for the store to ship out my order?
I do not mean deliver to Naija o but just to transfer the product to the shipping company.
Thanks.

items shipped on 5th have not left china.......

better zero your mind till end of the month before u start worrying about shipping. ur way still far

4llerbuntu:


items shipped on 5th have not left china.......

better zero your mind till end of the month before u start worrying about shipping. ur way still far

Oga you no tell us say dem don ship your item, na wa ooo

onwards:
Finally placed my order 2 days ago after having my appeal verified. Shipping company is the AliExpress standard shipping.
Anyone here know how long it would take for the store to ship out my order?
I do not mean deliver to Naija o but just to transfer the product to the shipping company.
Thanks.

Oga everything from shipping to delivery will take 16days depending on your location. Put your feet up and relax.

Nah...

fibonacci2526:


Are you on beta rom?

Note 3 SE.....The notification was from the MIUI forum sha

Gucciboss:

On what model ?

fibonacci2526:



Oga everything from shipping to delivery will take 16days depending on your location. Put your feet up and relax.

Alright thanks.

fibonacci2526:



Oga you no tell us say dem don ship your item, na wa ooo

i buy many things Alixpress. i'm not new to them. the one i was concerned about was that Xiaomi Online Store because they weren't even responding to messages for 8 days.

But i did mention that they shipped the phone on 8th. same day 2 other people said theirs shipped too. even now sef the phone still dey sorting center.