Aliexpress Bargains

crystal9

thebestnameshavegone wrote: »

I've been buying from Aliexpress/Alibaba for several years for both business stock and personal use, so thought my experience might be useful:


* when it comes to import tax/customs, if the items you have purchased are sent via China or Hong Kong Mail and are of relatively low value then you will have little to worry about. They will, however, take a while to arrive. If, however, a seller is offering to send you goods via a courier like DHL then you are much more likely to have to pay customs/taxes to get them delivered to you. It doesn't always happen, but the chances are much higher. Some couriers demand money on the doorstep when delivering, and some will send you a letter with a bill to pay before they will release the goods. As well as the tax/customs, the courier will also charge a handling fee which doesn't necessarily equate to the price you have paid for the goods (£15 for a small parcel was the last charge I paid). On the plus side, you'll usually get the goods within a week.


* unbranded goods are usually fine from Aliexpress (although not entirely sure I'd put anything in my mouth or on my skin without careful consideration!). However, do beware that ALMOST ALL branded goods for sale on there are fakes. This is particularly true in the clothing and accessories categories - all the handbags are fake copies, and I've seen fake Converse trainers, fake replica cycling kits and fake Calvin Klein boxers on the site recently too. If any of these are intercepted by customs they will be confiscated and you'll then have to fight with Aliexpress to get a refund.


I do agree that the scarves are great value - I buy th to give away as free gifts on multiple purchases from my website and often end up keeping several for myself!

thank you very much this is very useful to know. :)

dawnybabes

I've bought loads of stuff from there. The clothes have always been ok but are always small sized so check the measurements. Also the shoes are American sizing so check them too.

The scarves are brilliant, they sell in my local garden centre for £12 each !

Scaredy_Cat_3

I really love this print - what do you think of the bag?

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/2014-New-Arrival-Hot-selling-women-nylon-canvas-kip-shoulder-bag-monkey-purple-black-blue-17/2025421440.html

littlestitches

Scaredy_Cat wrote: »

I really love this print - what do you think of the bag?

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/2014-New-Arrival-Hot-selling-women-nylon-canvas-kip-shoulder-bag-monkey-purple-black-blue-17/2025421440.html

It's a cute print, i've looked at it several times but it's got one of those horrible fake monkeys on it.....cheap & cheerful

Scaredy_Cat_3

littlestitches wrote: »

It's a cute print, i've looked at it several times but it's got one of those horrible fake monkeys on it.....cheap & cheerful

I usually take the monkeys off anyway so I'm not bothered about that I do like that print but need to decide on the right style, I've seen a few different ones in that print. Wish we could see them in the flesh first!

crystal9

Scaredy_Cat wrote: »

I really love this print - what do you think of the bag?

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/2014-New-Arrival-Hot-selling-women-nylon-canvas-kip-shoulder-bag-monkey-purple-black-blue-17/2025421440.html

that's a nice cute bag, I love the print which is on first row last on right the pink one

robstersgirl

I'm buying frozen stuff from sellers with good feedback, the Anna dress cost me just over a fiver.

Badger74

I've been looking at these for ages and decided to go for it, as i've been pleased with my shoes and hair accessories...let's hope they really do look as good when they arrive!

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/2014-New-Anchor-Chevron-Linen-pillow-cover-cushion-cover-sofa-cushion-45cm-45cm-Decorative-pillow-4pcs/1733497096.html

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/2014-New-Yellow-Flowers-Linen-Cotton-pillow-cover-Bird-cushion-cover-sofa-cushion-45cm-45cm-Decorative/1809646864.html

littlestitches

Scaredy_Cat wrote: »

I really love this print - what do you think of the bag?

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/2014-New-Arrival-Hot-selling-women-nylon-canvas-kip-shoulder-bag-monkey-purple-black-blue-17/2025421440.html

well if you didn't like it, i'm sure it would sell on ebay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181541757213?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

7roland8

Closed because of a listing error! Was that because its not a Kipling - don't think that fabric is Kipling stock is it?