Want to buy on AliExpress? Whether you've been shopping there for a long time or you're just starting out, it's very important to pay attention to two main things when choosing a product:
๐ฐ Money
Most shoppers simply add the product they want to the cart and buy it, but AliExpress also takes care of shoppers who care about saving money. How? Through cashback and discounts.
โญ Product quality
Out of the millions of products shown to you, many will give you a flashy image, but when you receive them you'll be surprised at how poor the quality is. What to do? Learn to choose a high-quality product.
How to save money?
There are several ways to save significantly on your AliExpress purchases. So don't miss out!
๐ Gifts for new members
New AliExpress users can receive coupons worth $20. The benefit is only for those who register through a special link.
Users who didn't register through a special link are entitled to:
- Products worth several dollars - for just one cent!
- Various products at big discounts!
- A $1 discount coupon on purchases over $2!
๐ซ Discount coupons
Besides the coupons for new users, there are additional coupons for everyone. You can get them at the click of a button.
How do you use coupons?
- Check if there's a coupon below the product price
- Click "Get Coupons"
- Choose the most worthwhile coupon
- The amount is deducted automatically before payment
How to buy a quality product?
AliExpress has tons of really high-quality products - you just need to know how to identify them!
Search by number of orders
It's highly recommended to sort search by orders. The reason is that for a product with many buyers, you can tell its quality from customer reviews.
Seller rating
Every seller has a rating. Make sure you buy from a seller with a good rating. The positive feedback should be at least 95%.
Product rating
Don't buy a product with less than 4.6 stars. Make sure the product has at least 10 reviews, so you can trust the average rating.
Seller rating - the complete guide
Why is the seller rating so important?
On AliExpress, like on eBay, sellers have a rating. It's calculated from several critical parameters:
Feedback percentage
At least 95% positive feedback
Time on the site
At least 6 months
Symbolic rating
Crowns > Diamonds > Medals
Important tip!
Before buying, go to the FEEDBACK tab and check:
- โ How long the seller has been on AliExpress (at least six months)
- โ The percentage of positive feedback (at least 95%)
- โ Detailed rating: communication, item as described, shipping speed
Original or fake?
โ ๏ธHow not to get caught?
The simple way is to buy the product from the company itself or an authorized supplier. Good Chinese companies (such as XIAOMI) have an authorized supplier that sells on AliExpress.
๐ Look for the "Top Brand" mark
This is the sign that you're buying from an official authorized supplier
5 golden rules to avoid fake products:
- 1Buy from a reliable seller with high positive feedback
- 2Note that the seller explicitly states the product is original
- 3Don't be the first - only buy a product that's already been bought many times
- 4Check the rating - only buy if the rating is high (4.6+)
- 5Read reviews - are customers satisfied? Are there complaints about fakes?
Fast shipping and savings
๐ Fast shipping
Not everyone knows that sometimes there's an option to get products faster:
- โข Click the shipping button
- โข A list of different shipping options will open
- โข Sometimes there are fast shipments at reasonable prices
๐ก The best-value option
Usually the best-value option:
"AliExpress Standard Shipping"
โ Free in most cases
Watch out for EMS shipments!
Some carriers (such as EMS) may charge a local handling fee on delivery, even for low-value packages. Check the carrier's terms in your country.
Buyer protection - everything you need to know
Escrow system - perfect protection! ๐ก๏ธ
AliExpress has a high level of buyer protection. Your money doesn't reach the seller until you confirm you received the product!
You pay
The money is held by AliExpress
Receive product
Confirm receipt
Money to seller
Only after confirmation
What to do if there's a problem?
Didn't receive the product?
Contact the seller and demand a refund
Product arrived damaged?
Contact the seller and open a Dispute
Seller not responding?
Contact customer service - they'll handle it!
Very important - a 60-day clock!
You have 60 days from when the product was shipped. If you didn't receive a product and did nothing - the product is considered received and the money is transferred to the seller.
๐ก Tip: You can request an extension of the protection time from the seller
Customs and tariffs
Low-value orders - often exempt
In many countries, imports below a certain threshold (e.g. ~$75) are fully exempt from customs! Check your country's threshold.
Higher-value orders - customs may apply
Above the threshold, you may owe customs, often around 17% of the product price, depending on your country.
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