True Branches, an online export/import service company, has introduced a free BlackBerry mobile app to bring its services closer to its customers. With this new mobile app, Nigerians will be able to buy items in US stores using their Blackberry mobile phones and have them delivered to them in Nigeria. The BlackBerry app also enables merchants in Nigeria to sell their products to the US market.
The TrueBranches mobile app is an extension of the website located at www.truebranches.com. It is aimed at bringing its services closer to its customers and empowering them to access its services from anywhere without restriction.
TrueBranches offers two core services namely the Buy USA and the Buy Africa services. The Buy USA service enables businesses and individuals in Nigeria and all across Africa to buy from the US and have them delivered to their chosen address in Africa. The Buy Africa service, on the other hand gives people living in the United States, abroad and within Africa easy access to Nigerian based merchants with plans for Ghanaian and South African merchants.
Have you ever tried shopping in a US based online store only to be told that the item you are interested in cannot be shipped to Nigeria? If you have, you will appreciate the value of the TrueBranches service. Without a service like this your option will be either to buy return ticket to the United States to buy the item or try your luck in the few shopping malls in Nigeria. The TrueBranches service is also great for wholesalers who import goods from the United States.
The beauty of TrueBranches is that unlike other online stores where custom duties are not included in your cost, leaving you with additional cost and the hassle of clearing your goods; TrueBranches does all this for you and bills the cost as part of the shipping and service charges. So you know the total cost of the item before paying. There is an exception if the item you are buying is a car.
To enjoy the service, visit TrueBranches website at www.truebranches.com to download the free BlackBerry app. You can also use the service directly at the website. You will need to signup for the service first, then login with your account credential, and start searching for items. TrueBranches allows you to search for items by type, name, designer, etc.
If you find what you want, submit your quote and pay using online transfer or cash at GTBank or UBA. Payment can also be made online via GTBank webpay. Shipping takes 7 to 10 working days for air freight. For containers delivered through the sea, the shipping period can take from 6 to 8 weeks.
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Business Overview
TrueBranches is an export/import service company focused on enhancing seamless commerce between the US and Africa, specifically Nigeria. We have two strong areas of focus 1) Technology and 2) Customer Service. For Buy Africa - Our goal is to encourage non-oil grassroots exports from Nigeria to facilitate job creation and economic growth. For Buy USA – our goal is to provide stress free access and easy payment options to African consumers and business looking to import from the United States.
cant they make applications that will give out dollars for once to appreciate consumers instead of looking for ways to collect more money ontop. i bet if you click on it, it shows $4.99 or $5.50.....mschewwww all dis phone n telecom operators
ReplyDeletehow much be d BB sef?
ReplyDeleteLots of potential here. If they can pull off the logistics, it would be a great service...
ReplyDeletemakes too much sense
ReplyDeletebut just that the goods on their website are over-priced
Logistics, Clearing e.t.c. in Nigeria is quite tedious but trust me these guys are very dependable I personally know people who have used their service. The items on their site are the prices from the brand themselves or shops. If you want an inexpensive item just email them. The big thing is that Nigerian merchants/sellers can now sell their goods to the International community through their platform.
ReplyDelete@Jen; they just launched a Promo called IPAD2 promo. And their Blackberry application is free.
By an Ardent follower of the company.
Ermmmm...they need to redesign that website. Just saying. It's cool and all. It's difficult sifting thru soo many items.
ReplyDeleteBS Their prices are not anywhere close to what the actual merchant charges.
ReplyDeleteWho would pay $896.90 for a Blackberry Playbook which is available for $700? Markup of $200. For what?
iPad2 @ 1181.66 when it costs $700?
Range Rover 2006 for 31k when you can get 2010 for about 5-10k more.
Heck even Outre Velvet for 128, when the thing costs $116 retail.
Abeg, these people need to go and sit down. I understand they need to make profit, nothing wrong with that, but don't come and do BS PR saying they charge what the goods go for; such is not the case.
interesting, so they charge over the retail price. good to know, i wont be patronizing them anytime soon. I guess Nigerians can never provide a service with moderate costs.
ReplyDeleteNigerians, we have a thing of not probing further. Check their About Us link at the bottom of the site. There are absolutely no mark-ups on those prices. It depends on the seller, the shop and sometimes the grade of the product (Brand New or Used) If you find a product at a less expensive price, they would get it for you at that price. Of course they have a service charge, check their website well.
ReplyDeletePlease always probe things further, why not call and find out or find out thoroughly on the website. Is it not stupid for a Business to charge so much over RETAIL PRICE???? No sound business person will do that. Thanks.