hanno wrote: ↑Wed Apr 24, 2019 9:14 am Forget about 30 KG's excess. An extra seat is cheaper.

Unaccompanied baggage is considerably cheaper than either excess baggage or an extra seat.

Which U.B. provider is cheaper and reliable? I compared 30kg unaccompanied baggage with Sendmybag(.com) [cheapest quote of 3 providers] to the same amount of excess baggage with Malaysian Airlines (since I flew back to the UK with them).

Sendmybag = 166 GBP for 16-30kg

Malaysian Airlines = 170 GBP for 30kg ;
or 120 GBP for 20kg

With additional expenses of door to door service with U.B., I think Mayalsian would work out best in both cases (20kg and 30kg).

Bangkoktrapper wrote: ↑Wed Apr 24, 2019 10:08 am unless you speak khmer they are gonna treat you like your desperate, under 2000 USD is gonna be such small profit that you will be waisting your time.

That's only if it's really obvious that I am importing to sell a quantity of anything, something which I am not intending on doing. My primary goal is to cover the cost of the flight ticket at least, which is about 400 GBP. I am looking for a set of individual items which I can mark up 100% or so, which shouldn't be too difficult with a bit of research. If I do take any bulk lots, I would choose to declare it and pay the duty - in this case I would need to take more consideration on which items would still be profitable enough after all expenses are paid.

rogerrabbit wrote: ↑Wed Apr 24, 2019 1:35 pm Perfume and big brand hand bags. You can easily sell those double the price here.

Well worth investigating then - thanking you RR

hanno wrote: ↑Wed Apr 24, 2019 2:26 pm

I was going to buy a large bag of high grade spanish Saffron

And who would you sell it to? I do not think there is much demand. And I can find Saffron in Temple Town (sometimes).

I would sell it mostly to restaurateurs of which I know many. Am only thinking to invest 100 GBP worth, but I recon I'll make 100-200% profit on that pretty quickly! That's good they sell it in S.R., in SHV I've not found it anywhere yet!

Flexxman wrote: ↑Wed Apr 24, 2019 3:12 pm Study the Customs and Excise website thoroughly. It lists conditions, rates, tariff classes, regulations, procedures, exemptions and all else you need to know. Depending on the items to bring you might have to pay additional import fees, always when above the allowed duty-free threshold. [see full quote in original post]

Hi and thanks for your detailed response. As I am only looking to recoup the air fare and anything else is a bonus, I am not looking to do shipping container sized imports as that would be a full on business venture! I anticipate taking a handful of different items so my luggage will appear normal and will therefore not qualify for additional import charges. Your suggestion of cosmetics is a good one I think, I hadn't considered it however I think there would be a good profit to size/weight ratio for correctly selected items (with proof of purchase and authenticity).

(I'll continue with another post once I have digested all the other responses, since I don't want to make my reply too lengthy)

If you're looking to spend 2k and make $500 back then it's probably worth lumping on a 4/1 / .25

That said you could lose it all, but lugging about 2k worth of stuff in the hopes of flipping it to make a small profit might be more stress than it's worth... Just work the extra week or so imo

AndyKK wrote: ↑Fri Apr 26, 2019 9:43 am The Khmer would not buy off you unless you had something very special.

Penis pumps.
I made some beer money selling them to my Tongan co-workers (in N.Z) last year.
Was approached by one guy who asked me "did I know the shop that sold the penis pump". Told him there wasn't such a shop locally but that I could find online if he wanted. Expected him to be disappointed when the claimed increase did not happen- but the next week he wanted three more for his mates.
Not to sure why they were into them but wondered if the porn they were watching gave them some kind of inferiority complex. Khmer men might have the same issue.
Haven't seen them fore sale in Pp.

Good luck to you mate, as i said earlier my mate in goa makes around a £100 each time he returns from the UK, he also makes the same amount on the way to the UK with tobacco. When you are on a pension every little bit helps. Maybe you should ask around next time you go and get some orders in advance.?

charlie

bittermelon wrote: ↑Fri Apr 26, 2019 2:16 pm

AndyKK wrote: ↑Fri Apr 26, 2019 9:43 am The Khmer would not buy off you unless you had something very special.

Penis pumps.
I made some beer money selling them to my Tongan co-workers (in N.Z) last year.
Was approached by one guy who asked me "did I know the shop that sold the penis pump". Told him there wasn't such a shop locally but that I could find online if he wanted. Expected him to be disappointed when the claimed increase did not happen- but the next week he wanted three more for his mates.
Not to sure why they were into them but wondered if the porn they were watching gave them some kind of inferiority complex. Khmer men might have the same issue.
Haven't seen them fore sale in Pp.

I'd feel personally attacked if someone asked me

^ I took it as a compliment.

bittermelon wrote: ↑Fri Apr 26, 2019 2:16 pm

AndyKK wrote: ↑Fri Apr 26, 2019 9:43 am The Khmer would not buy off you unless you had something very special.

Penis pumps.
I made some beer money selling them to my Tongan co-workers (in N.Z) last year.
Was approached by one guy who asked me "did I know the shop that sold the penis pump". Told him there wasn't such a shop locally but that I could find online if he wanted. Expected him to be disappointed when the claimed increase did not happen- but the next week he wanted three more for his mates.
Not to sure why they were into them but wondered if the porn they were watching gave them some kind of inferiority complex. Khmer men might have the same issue.
Haven't seen them fore sale in Pp.

Er...

frank lee bent wrote: ↑Wed Apr 24, 2019 9:03 pm Bulk CBD oil
Repackage it to avoid questions.

The thought did cross my mind, however since I wouldn't necessarily be able to sell bottles legally through typical advertising channels and their could be significant risks associated, I think I'm better avoiding it for now. Once I see clear confirmation of it's legality to sell and import into Cambodia, I will reconsider it.

tightenupvolume1 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 26, 2019 2:16 pm Good luck to you mate, as i said earlier my mate in goa makes around a £100 each time he returns from the UK, he also makes the same amount on the way to the UK with tobacco. When you are on a pension every little bit helps. Maybe you should ask around next time you go and get some orders in advance.?

charlie

Hi Charlie and thanks. That's good if it works for him. I usually take a layover in KUL or SIN so unfortunately any frozen products would be completely defrosted before I arrived unless I took bulky frozen food containers with me which isn't really viable. Dried food products such as unavailable / hard to source spices is a good prospect though if there's a market for them.

As for pre-orders, I think this is definitely a good idea - have been working on this one already

The Whisperer wrote: ↑Thu Apr 25, 2019 3:14 pm Colmans English Mustard and Yorkshire Tea Bags would do for me as starters.

100%, at least for my persy stash cupboard anyway! These were both already on my shopping list, haha

bucknaked wrote: ↑Fri Apr 26, 2019 9:59 am Sadly guys me thinks you're pitching to the wrong clientele...start thinking what the Chinese want ....and they're cashed up

I for one didn't mention which clientele I am open to dealing with, in fact I think you are on the mark with your observation! Small luxury goods items with high mark up and proof of authenticity would be perfect items to take, if they are expensive for the Chinese to source normally. E.g. I'll most likely transport a 200 gbp litre bottle of Scotish Single Malt Whiskey or good brandy with me, especially since I can personally get 50% off numerous premium product lines anyway! Not always so easy to advertise to the Chinese though, you need to find the target audience and market in the correct language ideally.

JUDGEDREDD wrote: ↑Fri Apr 26, 2019 2:09 pmCondoms

Good thinking!

JUDGEDREDD wrote: ↑Fri Apr 26, 2019 2:15 pm If you're looking to spend 2k and make $500 back then it's probably worth lumping on a 4/1 / .25
That said you could lose it all, but lugging about 2k worth of stuff in the hopes of flipping it to make a small profit might be more stress than it's worth... Just work the extra week or so imo

4/1 odds is 20% chance, I think that's a terrible idea tbh! For me, this isn't about random luck chancing anyhow.....

Sorry I should clarify my potential investment stake and my anticipated returns. I am hoping to at least make 400 gbp (approx. $500) and I want to earn 100-200% profit on my investment. If I invest $1000, I want to turn at least $1000 profit, however if I make some poor judgements and only turn a 50% profit, I will have still made $500 which should hopefully cover the cost of my return flight.

I may choose to invest $2000 even, since this would then also pay for the 400 gbp expense I had with flying back to the UK recently.

bittermelon wrote: ↑Fri Apr 26, 2019 2:16 pm Penis pumps, I made some beer money selling them to my Tongan co-workers (in N.Z) last year.

Was approached by one guy who asked me "did I know the shop that sold the penis pump". Told him there wasn't such a shop locally but that I could find online if he wanted. Expected him to be disappointed when the claimed increase did not happen- but the next week he wanted three more for his mates. Not to sure why they were into them but wondered if the porn they were watching gave them some kind of inferiority complex. Khmer men might have the same issue.

Haven't seen them fore sale in Pp.

In Cambodia, I'd rather not risk it thank you... https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ ... -destroyed

Since Penis pumps are catagorised as "Male Sex Toy" items on the well known Lovehoney website, it's far too much of a gamble.

This is probably the reason why you haven't found them advertised in PP me thinks....

My mate in Goa always includes a few haggis, good ones from a butcher shop, he knows a few expat Scots in Goa. He makes 3-4 hundred rupees from each one. He worked out that he covers his visa and some of his flight cost. it is not a case of "lugging around a bag" he goes to the Uk with a large empty bag as he only stays for a week to get the visa. It comes back full and right at the correct baggage allowance, 23K and sometimes 32k.

As the millionaire wife of Ozzy osbourne says "every little bit helps"

Charlie

tightenupvolume1 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 26, 2019 4:01 pm My mate in Goa always includes a few haggis, good ones from a butcher shop, he knows a few expat Scots in Goa. He makes 3-4 hundred rupees from each one. He worked out that he covers his visa and some of his flight cost. it is not a case of "lugging around a bag" he goes to the Uk with a large empty bag as he only stays for a week to get the visa. It comes back full and right at the correct baggage allowance, 23K and sometimes 32k.

As the millionaire wife of Ozzy osbourne says "every little bit helps"

Charlie

Black pudding had crossed my mind. Personal preference due to missing it.
But then again all foods are out! Due to regulations on bringing perishable goods into the country. Sex toys too a big no no.
Like tightenupthevolume was saying in a kinda way I knew a couple of students when I was in India in 1993 they were studing at Bristol University.
I tagged around a short time with the young couple whom showed me the difference in weaves of textiles and the knots in carpets and so on. Interesting they knew their business.
They would spend all summer in the country looking for the best buys on their travels, taking home two large rucksack back, dumping everything to fill the packs of bed covers mainly, also at the time they were fashionably,
Selling them in the entrance of the Uni to fellow students. Actually making the cost of the whole trip back.
The key - what, where, whom, cost.