How to find Buyers (Part VIII) : Newsgroups and Mailing List

Newsgroups and mailing lists are networking tools that provide a forum for like minded people to get together and discuss topics of common interest. There are thousands of newsgroups and mailing lists in Internet and anybody with time and effort can pin-point newsgroups of his/her interest. We have discussed about newsgroups and mailing lists in details - including resources, best practices information sources etc. Please see past issues of FAIDA at http://www.infobanc.com/faida_archives.htm

Here, we list newsgroups and mailing lists related to import/export that could be great source of information on buyers. You can browse 'postings' as well as post your own message. Newsgroups and mailing lists are extremely simple to use and free of cost.

Usenet Newsgroups

alt.business.import-export.only Moderated trade leads bulletin board http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=en&group=alt.business.import-export.only

alt.business.international (This group is moderated) Trade lead bulletin board http://groups.google.com/groups?oi=djq&as_ugroup=alt.business.international

alt.business.import-export Usenet bulletin board of trade leads http://groups.google.com/groups?oi=djq&as_ugroup=alt.business.import-export 

alt.business.import-export.computer Computer trade leads http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=en&group=alt.business.import-export.computer

alt.business.import-export.consumables (This group is no longer archived) http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=en&group=alt.business.import-export.consumables

alt.business.import-export.food Food trade lead bulletin board http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=en&group=alt.business.import-export.food 

alt.business.import-export.raw-material http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=en&group=alt.business.import-export.raw-material 

alt.business.import-export.services Leads for import-export services http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=en&group=alt.business.import-export.services 

alt.business.import.export Trade lead bulletin board http://www.deja.com/LBURL=_LBHTfita.org_LBFS/group/alt.business.import.export

alt.business.import.export.technology (This group is no longer archived) http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=en&group=alt.business.import-export.technology

alt.business.import.export.vehicles (This group is no longer archived) http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=en&group=alt.business.import-export.vehicles 

alt.business.import (This group is no longer archived) http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=en&group=alt.business.import

biz.marketplace.international Trade lead bulletin board http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=en&group=alt.business.marketeplace

Listservers 

Yahoo Group - Commerce Free trade leads delivered by email http://groups.yahoo.com/group/commerce/

Import-Export Mailing Lists Links to more than 100 import-export leads mailing lists. Seems to be compiled in good old days of Internet craze, how many lists are still operational is doubtful http://www.wtn-de.com/tradedi/mailinglists.htm

Export-Import Dubai For business with Dubai - exporters and importers. Get information on latest trade enquiries and policies. post your messages, offers, info etc.. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/export-import-dubai/ 

World Export Import This list is for importers, exporters, distributors, traders all around the world. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/World-Export-Import/

Import-Export-List Purpose of this group is to encourage questions & answers on International Trade,Import,Export, Freight Forwarding & Customs. Trade contacts are encouraged between group members. This group is suitable for people who are just starting out in Trade and want to learn. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/import-export/

Used Machinery, Plant and Equipment This Mailing List is created for IMPORT/EXPORT and International Trade related advertisements. http://www.topica.com/lists/USEDMACHINERY/

FAIDA Weekly Newsletter of Business Opportunities in India and Abroad http://www.infobanc.com/faida_archives.htm

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Source: FAIDA - Newsletter on Business Opportunties from India and Abroad Vol: 2, Issue 38 February 28' 2002

Author : Dr. Amit K. Chatterjee
(Amit worked in blue-chip Indian and MNCs for 15 years in various capacities like Research and Information Analysis, Market Development, MIS, R&D Information Systems etc. before starting his e-commerce venture in 1997. The views expressed in this columns are of his own. He may be reached at amit@infobanc.com )


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