I buy on Ebay. but limit my purchases to small value items. Usually when you sign in, and search for something, Ebay will show you vendors who will ship to Kenya, and the relevant charge if any.

Items arrive via post... sometimes I pay duty sometimes it slips through.

Sometimes some items never arrive, but most vendors resend if you request.

Takes a month at least from payment to delivery.

Feedback is very important on Ebay, hence it is wise not to buy from someone with little feedback, or with a lot of negative feedback.

@webish On BidOrBuy; i'm not sure what your experience with them is, but i retail on their site and have found them to be quite genuine.

And although their HQ is in SA, they have a local office along Parklands road. You can also simply call [0705-155932] should you have any questions.

Most sellers ship themselves, so you don't need agents. I use Posta, its easier than dhl etc but again I only buy small value items on ebay...I prefer more valuable stuff from Amazon.

Hi Sizzla,
What's the procedure for using Posta? How do you link up Posta and the Supplier on E-Bay etc etc?
And this also means, you use a Postal Adress, and not a Physical Address, right?

I tried to add sth on my Cart,and immediately it told me, "Supplier cannot ship to Destination", i.e Kenya, which I put as my Location. #phhhr.

Hi Dmitry,
I have just tried checking out on ebay.co.uk and it listed "Express Int'l Postage" as the Service. Is this the same as EMS? Or Post? Is it familiar?

I cannot see any other options for me to choose.

Hi,

Thanks for your response. If you don't mind, would you let me know how to choose the kawaida postal mail? (i.e Yellow CARD) I can't see this option Please. That's the worry now.

Thanks for the information above, very much.

OK. Brilliant.

Thanks you All. Will give a try with a small shipment, before I risk any huge shipment.

Regards,

If your stuff is not negligibly small or has noting to do with the internal parts of a pc ready yourself to pay an additional 25% import duty and 16% VAT at the customs desk (furthest counter down at the lower grounds in the post office opposite Times towers on the other side of the road)

Start with something that costs maybe $10 then see how it goes. On ebay keep searching there are sellers that offer free shipping. I have run into a few in UK. If you can get a seller in Hong Kong the stuff you send for will be here in 3 days via standard mail shockingly.
It is also very important that you stuff is returnable atleast 14days to evaluate otherwise steer clear. Try interacting with them, it helps you know whether you can trust them or not, I have been doing so till they also started rating me, I have a good rating yet am not a seller. For me I must interact before making any purchase.

Custom guys can be very cunning you have to understand the tax implications of your stuff otherwise these are guys who will make you pay through your nose. e.g. Stuff like pc headphones may be accused of being Dejay headphones hence you pay tax through your nose if you are not smart, knowing that computer accessories are zero rated.



If you visit their site and setup an account with them you will know the exact rates right to your doorstep (for fedex since it is what I use)

That surely makes business sense, but you know what's interesting? I save upto $35 with the ones listed as free shipping.

I usually buy from www.internationalcheckout.com
Basically it's like a directory listing all merchants who offer international shipping. All categories covered.