So this is what I was thinking.

- You want an item/s that is available in the US to be delivered to Nepal (perhaps there's a big sale, an item is only available there, etc).
- You don't have any plan to travel to Nepal in the near future and you think that shipping individual items to Nepal is very expensive, especially for big items/electronics.

So here is the business model.
A company in the US buys an item you want in the US on behalf of you, and does so for other customers until its quota for group cargo shipping is fulfilled, and then it ships those items in bulk to Nepal, pays fee, insurance, etc. Since we are talking about bulk transactions fees will be cheaper or discounted. You pay this company and submit all the information. or you buy online and ship to this company and notify this company that you need the item shipped to Nepal.

You or your relative in Nepal then receives notification when items get to Nepal and clears customs, which are then securely picked up.

I did see a similar business model, but that company only does per customer basis, including shipping to Nepal, so the cost is quite steep. Also it may be that I didn't see a company does this business already. Either way if a company doesn't put profit margin way high, thus resulting in high price for end customer, then this is a win win business model.

harilo.com छ त ?

First, Nepal is not yet ready for such large scale shipping and handling considering high corruption rate in Nepal. There is a high risk for doing such business on company's part. Hence, US based companies would not take such risk in Nepal where transparency is the issue. Second, Nepal is one poor underdeveloped nation which is going downhill day by day. The high quality products which are made in China for Americans are not meant for Nepalese people. The value of life is treated differently based on which country you live. For example, world don't give much attention if Nepali security guards guarding American Embassy or British Embassy are killed in ambush by Taliban. Life is treated differently and different products are made for different people according to their perceived value. Therefore, US based companies don't do such large scale business in Nepal. In short, the country is not yet ready for such things.

Looks like Harilo.com is doing similar business model, however, Idk if they do group shipping to reduce shipping and other related costs to end costumers.

I understand the value of life and all and US companies generally not willing to do business like that due to corruption and other reasons. However, what I was referring above was a business for Nepalese in Nepal, by Nepalese in the US. Perhaps, a precedence could be set.

I have used Harilo's service quite a bit. This works for people who want niche products found only in U.S. and cost is generally not a problem. But, they didn't have a grouping feature as you said. (However, if you buy 3 quantities of something from amazon or other site and it is already sent as a single parcel to harilo's US warehouse, then it is a single package). Grouping the package is how they save money in shipping, and exactly where they make most money, so I am not surprised.

Regarding ujl's comment, it is typical of our 'गफाडी' mentality. We know little, we assume a lot, provide our own pet theories and talk a lot.

I am just pointing the truth though it may sound bitter. I am a business major myself. My point is that it is difficult to do such a grand scale business where corruption is so high and basic infrastructure is unreliable. When I was in Nepal last time, I was ashamed to call myself a Nepali seeing power-cuts inside TIA.

i second ujl!
i would like to point out that people may package drugs and mail as electronic to dealers! who will be responsible? one with the package or unknown sender?

I was just pointing out the ignorance. Until a moment ago, you didn't know that a business like harilo.com could exists and be profitable in Nepal. Your pet theory wouldn't allow it. But your theory has miserably failed the reality test. While you sit here and cry that nothing can be done in Nepal, there are a plenty (admittedly not in limelight) of examples of people doing undoable-in-Nepal things through their effort and motivation. Garnele garchha, gardai chha despite the hurdles.

sidhasojhoketo:
i dont know if you have realized that nepal has lost (as in debt) its ability to print its own currency. (less and less new notes in the market proves my point). so, country (and people) will only get poorer. so what ujl has said is the most realistic results/regression

I am not saying that it is impossible. Again, this all depends on what kind of business you want to do and to what extent you want your company to grow. For example, installing projectors and computers to each and every classroom in public schools is achievable but do you want to do it right now considering 12 hours of power cut? There is just no scope for projectors and computer based classroom until there is reliable electric supply throughout Nepal. Therefore, what I am trying to say is that until Nepal achieves level 1 development, doing business in corporate level will be difficult. However, doing small scale business is achievable.

Harilo had the same exact model. They keep all orders till their container is filled, then they ship it to Nepal.

The problem with their business now is they are only able to take payment in Nepal, which defeats the purpose. Most people in the US want to buy things for their family but with harilo they have to send the money home first so they can pay them before they buy and ship.

In the beginning people were able to pay in US using credit card and paypal but these guys may have lost some shipment so their customer complained the credit card company and paypal so they restricted their payment processing in the US.

Oh! They stopped accepting paypal ? Thats bad. But, no, it doesn't completely defeat the purpose. For people in Nepal, it's still great. Also, they might take some bank transfer or eSewa etc, which the US customer might make use of.

Don't think harilo's taking new orders anymore. check out iwishbag.com, ships every week, and better rates

also companies like Harilo can partner with Muncha or some other company to accept payment in the US as well.

I think most people do not need like within 48 hours shipment, like that, most are fine with receiving their item even in like two - three weeks.

one who thinks that, if one similar businesses failed primary due to currency factor; (that) another similar business will thrive under same circumstances? that's risky business model

come up with less risky business; you've the brain! stay hungry

Hi guys! There is a Nepali company already doing this for us. They are iWishBag. (www.iwishbag.com) They also have a facebook page where they are more active. They service is Impeccable and rates are reasonable as well.

They have started shipping to Nepal every week from US. They are also in a process of launching new website very soon with payment gateways and other fancy stuffs.

Currently, for all US customers they accept payment via PayPal although not mentioned in their website.

I highly recommend their service. Try it out.

Link to their facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/iwishbag/

I just sent a quote request to iwishbag website, hope the quote I get back is not outrageously expensive.

Hi, didn't get any request either on the website or FB. Please fill out request form. Link below: http://www.iwishbag.com/index.php?route=information%2Fform

Or simply message us on our Facebook page. Thanks!
https://www.facebook.com/iwishbag/

So, Rahul Bohara ji, you work at iwishbag.com ? You could have told that in your previous post too, you know, full disclosure and stuff.

Hi, I had on the first comment which posted via my Facebook login. Apparently I deleted it. My apologizes.

Yes, I founded the company along with my brother. Would love to be of service in any possible way.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions. My email is rahulbohara@gmail.com

Once again, my apologizes for not disclosing earlier.