AliExpress users - what's been your best purchase?

theonlywayisup

MSE_Jenny wrote: »

Hi guys,

Thanks for all your stories. We've written a guide to Buying from AliExpress and included a few of your experiences. Any suggestions much appreciated!

http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/shopping/buy-from-china-aliexpress

Well, I am turned off from it after the first sentence "from sneakers to..." this is a UK site is it not?

soolin

theonlywayisup wrote: »

Well, I am turned off from it after the first sentence "from sneakers to..." this is a UK site is it not?

I agree, please lose the term 'sneakers' it gives the impression the article is lifted from a US site.

MSE_Jenny

Thank you, you're right - I'm changing it to sandals. My desire to alliterate got the better of me!

ballisticbrian

Does anyone know what time of day the currency conversion takes place on banggood and aliexpress? I mean with the volatility of the pound to the US dollar on banggood. Not sure if Aliexpress also trades in the US Dollar.

RFW

ballisticbrian wrote: »

Does anyone know what time of day the currency conversion takes place on banggood and aliexpress? I mean with the volatility of the pound to the US dollar on banggood. Not sure if Aliexpress also trades in the US Dollar.

No idea on the first part of the question. There's usually changes in the early morning when the far east markets open.
Despite big drops shortly after the referendum the pound hasn't been that volatile against the dollar, it's been floating around £1.30 against the US dollar for the last few weeks. My advice, such as it is, would be to work on £1.25 then you're relatively safe unless something disastrous happens.
I've been following it more as I've just been in the US for a few weeks, I don't begin to comprehend currency markets, I'd rather bet on horses.

ballisticbrian

Despite big drops shortly after the referendum the pound hasn't been that volatile against the dollar, it's been floating around £1.30 against the US dollar for the last few weeks. My advice, such as it is, would be to work on £1.25 then you're relatively safe unless something disastrous happens.

What I mean is, this morning my item is 2 pence more expensive, so if I buy say 1000 off them, I'm 20 quid down on yesterday.


Did find a 10% off your order voucher for sharing on facebook though.

robbyfine

I've recently ordered a cute pair of shoes from AliExpress. I'm 100% pleased with the quality and the price. Moreover, I got a good discount via http://alcoupon.info/ service.

ard123en

Loads of stuff mainly for electronics projects.
Adrino Unos and esp8266 and sensors
Never had a problem just need to wait a bit longer

sillygoose

I can't fault the Aliexpress dispute system generally but it seems really on the ball at the moment.

I ordered a laser projector from China which was demonstrated in pictures as showing Christmas images and the text stated 'Christmas'

Arrived OK but they obviously sent the wrong model as the images had nothing to do with Christmas like shown, more Halloween!

A couple of messages with seller not really getting anywhere so last night I opened a dispute and uploaded a short phone video of the package and the projectors images.

Woke up this morning to find Aliexpress resolution team judgement in my favour and I will get a full refund, without having to return anything.

It can take a bit of effort to prepare evidence but I have rarely lost an Aliexpress dispute. Sellers seem to be shipping stuff out really quickly at the moment but its really too late for Christmas now so will have to source locally.

A few more successful buys (according to wife)

Seamless bra

Good office dress, a medium fitted a UK 10 good.

Girls/ladies sharkskin style competition swimsuit, really pleased with this, NOT a copy but styling cues from a well known brand. Too tight for training but great for galas, quality great.