Aliexpress Bargains

7roland8

Some sizes on this page - http://www.aliexpress.com/item/girl-s-fashion-cute-polka-dots-dress-3-12age-2014-summer-girl-dress-kid-apparel/1970324895.html

yellowlawn

I have been considering the buying and selling route with this.

Anyone ordered anything expensive like a tablet or phone from on there. Is the duty and vat all included by the courier?

What's the fastest anyone has had delivery?

I have used Chinavasion before and they seem okay it's just the duty and vat that puts me off.

soolin

deely wrote: »

What sort of exchange rate do you get by choosing GBP? Is it better than factoring in the charge from your card company?

I have a Post Office credit card that I only use abroad or for non GBP transactions and don't get charged any fee and also get pretty much the Inter Bank rate. Think Halifax Clarity card may be same?

I seem to get a very good exchange rate, certainly cheaper than paying my First direct extra charge. You can compare though when you buy , look at the item in dollars, then just change it to sterling and see what you get.

soolin

yellowlawn wrote: »

I have been considering the buying and selling route with this.

Anyone ordered anything expensive like a tablet or phone from on there. Is the duty and vat all included by the courier?

What's the fastest anyone has had delivery?

I have used Chinavasion before and they seem okay it's just the duty and vat that puts me off.

Firstly I wouldn't touch electronics with a badge pole , your route for repair and warranty is a nightmare if it goes wrong. Don't forget you don't have normal UK consumer laws to fall back on (not that they would apply with a B2B sale). The buyer is also responsible for paying the duty, tax and handling charges as well.

I find Royal Mail delivered items usually get through without an additional charge, although when I am charged the additional £8 handling charge is the killer. If It is DHL or another courier I get charged about 50% of the time. Again it is the handling charge that makes it expensive on a small lot, I've paid up to £12 before even paying tax and duty.

yellowlawn

soolin wrote: »

Firstly I wouldn't touch electronics with a badge pole , your route for repair and warranty is a nightmare if it goes wrong. Don't forget you don't have normal UK consumer laws to fall back on (not that they would apply with a B2B sale). The buyer is also responsible for paying the duty, tax and handling charges as well.

I find Royal Mail delivered items usually get through without an additional charge, although when I am charged the additional £8 handling charge is the killer. If It is DHL or another courier I get charged about 50% of the time. Again it is the handling charge that makes it expensive on a small lot, I've paid up to £12 before even paying tax and duty.

Hadn't thought too much about the warranty and repair angle. But again if it's a worldwide brand is there not international warranties and repair regardless of country of purchase?

The China route seems to be the only way people are buying and selling a certain fruit inspired smart phone version 6!

crystal9

yellowlawn wrote: »

I have been considering the buying and selling route with this.

Anyone ordered anything expensive like a tablet or phone from on there. Is the duty and vat all included by the courier?

What's the fastest anyone has had delivery?

I have used Chinavasion before and they seem okay it's just the duty and vat that puts me off.

hi, first of all I have not brought anything expensive so can't help out with extra charges but I agree with soolin I wouldn't touch electrical.

my dearest item is about £11 and have not been charged extra and my quickest delivery time has been 10 days but normally average time is 2 weeks for me

littlestitches

i've spent £31 but the customs label usually says $12 or around so not been caught yet.

alykatz

yellowlawn wrote: »

Hadn't thought too much about the warranty and repair angle. But again if it's a worldwide brand is there not international warranties and repair regardless of country of purchase?

The China route seems to be the only way people are buying and selling a certain fruit inspired smart phone version 6!

Odds on any branded items you buy will not be genuine,

i`ve been using aliexpress for ages and they are great so long as your not buying electrical goods or thing like data storage..

soolin

yellowlawn wrote: »

Hadn't thought too much about the warranty and repair angle. But again if it's a worldwide brand is there not international warranties and repair regardless of country of purchase?

The China route seems to be the only way people are buying and selling a certain fruit inspired smart phone version 6!

You would not be buying a brand though, just a look alike so you would have no warranty- assuming they get past HMRC without being destroyed.

I can't see any future in selling cheap unbranded electrical items with no warranty.

marie-20

leggyno9 - I've bought my daughter a few Frozen dresses which have all been fantastic and soooo much cheaper.

She is generally in a 5-6 so I got her a size 7 dress which will fit but only just - the next I got a size 8 which is perfect so I'd advise at least one size bigger if not 2 TBH.