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Aliexpress Bargains

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  • asset2004 wrote: »
    just signed up and disappointed the $5 can only be used on offers over $50 :( had my eye on a bag but won't be buying now :o

    That's disappointing. Thanks for pointing it out - I haven't signed up myself yet so haven't read the T&Cs. I agree, no point signing up as I don't mind risking a low value purchase but no way am I spending over $50 :mad:
  • I had one problem with an order, i asked for a partial refund but seller didn't want to give it until i opened a case and partial refund was given straight away. I'm waiting for some more bags to come (don't tell OH) and i've also bought some crafting items which were great value.....i just don't like having to wait so long, it's not always the delivery time it's the processing time but i have found if you email the seller and ask when it will be dispatched it does speed things up a little :)
  • crystal9
    crystal9 Posts: 3,813 Forumite
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    I had one problem with an order, i asked for a partial refund but seller didn't want to give it until i opened a case and partial refund was given straight away. I'm waiting for some more bags to come (don't tell OH) and i've also bought some crafting items which were great value.....i just don't like having to wait so long, it's not always the delivery time it's the processing time but i have found if you email the seller and ask when it will be dispatched it does speed things up a little :)

    the processing order is the bit I find a bit frustrating but like you I have emailed the seller and normally it's the next day that's it's shipped
    have now given up smoking since feb 13th 2014 loving the money I'm saving
  • Well, I suppose I will get slated for this but beware of not getting the exact item you have looked at on the picture,

    One seller on there is advertising what looks like a UK branded item and this is what it looks like you are getting because they are using the brands own model - but they sending out their own cheap knocked up goods and the sizing and quality is nothing like the real thing.

    So, everyone gets a bargain I suppose but at the expense or the livelihoods of lots of UK businesses. I've been trying to buy something today and looked on eBay and every seller is registered in China but comes up as a UK listing, I would rather buy from a UK registered business where I know certain standards have been met before the items can go up for sale and to keep people in emplyment, even if I pay slightly more.
  • crystal9
    crystal9 Posts: 3,813 Forumite
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    edited 13 September 2014 at 8:51AM
    Well, I suppose I will get slated for this but beware of not getting the exact item you have looked at on the picture,

    One seller on there is advertising what looks like a UK branded item and this is what it looks like you are getting because they are using the brands own model - but they sending out their own cheap knocked up goods and the sizing and quality is nothing like the real thing..

    this maybe the case for some items but all of mine have been exactly what I ordered like the bag I got was exactly what was online and knew what to expect and to be honest it was better than expected.

    but I know what you mean and these are what you have to be careful of
    have now given up smoking since feb 13th 2014 loving the money I'm saving
  • crystal9
    crystal9 Posts: 3,813 Forumite
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    edited 14 September 2014 at 1:05PM
    have now given up smoking since feb 13th 2014 loving the money I'm saving
  • deanos
    deanos Posts: 11,241 Forumite
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    doubt its silver though for that price though
  • crystal9
    crystal9 Posts: 3,813 Forumite
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    deanos wrote: »
    doubt its silver though for that price though

    in not sure, i ordered one from a china seller on Amazon it cost me just under £2 and it's still as good as new, I'm allergic to cheap jewellery and I've not come out in a rash yet

    it's a chance you take I suppose
    have now given up smoking since feb 13th 2014 loving the money I'm saving
  • erana69 wrote: »
    I've also used this site many times without problems. You just have to be patient for your order to arrive that's all :)

    I've just ordered these cushion covers- real bargain as I was tempted by EXACTLY the same ones in New York where they were $29.99 each... :dance:

    http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Wholesale-Free-shipping-Decorative-Burlap-Cushion-Cover-Pillow-Case-Pillow-cover-4-Seasons-of-the-tree/1466314304.html

    That is because they are fraudulently using the advertising from another company and, what you get will be a cheap knocked up cushion covers that would be nowhere near the same quality, colour and maybe pattern.

    Of course, they could also be stealing the items to order from that companies factory......
  • erana69
    erana69 Posts: 113 Forumite
    That is because they are fraudulently using the advertising from another company and, what you get will be a cheap knocked up cushion covers that would be nowhere near the same quality, colour and maybe pattern.

    Of course, they could also be stealing the items to order from that companies factory......

    Doubt it. More likely the company making the cushions for the U.S market had some overstock and is now trying to move them. I'll let you know about the quality when they're here... ;)
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