5 reasons why you need to buy at Aliexpress!

28 September, 2016 — Charlotte

• You can find practically EVERYTHING      
  

   AliExpress stocks pretty much anything you could ever yearn for. This covers entertainment products, technology, clothing, gadgets, household items, cleaning products…you get the idea. If you can think of it, then it probably exists somewhere in this digital world.

• You’ll struggle to find cheaper prices
  

  There is cheap, and then there is AliExpress. The cost of items here can be ridiculous, especially if you’re buying in bulk. Listed items will appear much cheaper than what you could find elsewhere…however…there is a catch. You see AliExpress isn’t your typical online store, in fact it isn’t a store at all. It’s a marketplace where buyers and sellers from all over the world can meet and exchange their products for cash. That means that you might not get the quality you are hoping for. That said, more often than not if you find yourself an incredibly cheap sweater that is advertised as 100% cotton, you can rest assured knowing that it will be.

• Safety in purchasing
  

  Some people are wary of using it due to the fact that it isn’t a dedicated store like Amazon, but is instead just random people selling their stuff. That isn’t necessarily a bad thing though as it cuts out a lot of the overheads giving you cheaper prices (as mentioned above). There can be issues with safety, or more in ensuring what you are buying will actually turn up. So to counter this there is a way you can see how reputable your buyer is. There is a rating system, similar to a how you would judge any place or item, that lets you know whether your hard-earned cash should go to that person or whether someone else would be better suited. If they have a low rating then you should avoid them. High ratings usually mean that they are safe to do business with.

• Guaranteed Genuine!
  

  Let’s say you want a new pair of Nike sneakers. In the stores they are $100 but on AliExpress you can snap them up for $20…chances are they are going to be fake. To help you identify genuine products from the knock-off stuff you can check to see if there is the guaranteed symbol. This little badge with a dollar sign should be something to include in your must-haves if you are buying branded products. While it doesn’t guarantee that what you are buying is genuine, it does guarantee that if it arrives and is counterfeit then you’ll get your money back. A complete, full, 100% refund. It just doesn’t get any better…well apart from being genuine in the first place, but let’s not split hairs.

• Disputes get solved
  

  We all know how difficult it can be if your product turns up faulty or nothing at all like what the seller was promising. In some cases and with some sites, you’ll be left to your own effort to try and hassle the seller into coming good with their promise and either refunding you or sending the right product, however this strategy doesn’t always work. With AliExpress you can discuss with the buyer if you feel there is a defect and in 95% of the claims, the seller will adhere to your wishes and send you the correct thing or replace a broken item. This is generally because if you bring in the big boss then their reputation is at stake. If talking to them doesn’t help then you can file a claim with AliExpress themselves and they will get to the bottom of the issue for you. Sleep easy knowing that this incredibly popular company that is getting bigger everyday has your back! There we have it. 5 Reason to start shopping with AliExpress. I won’t lie, it isn’t perfect and it does have its flaws. But if you use your common sense and make sure to read all reviews and check the ratings of buyers before you proceed with them, then your risk is very minimal. Try it out for yourself and if you don’t like it or aren’t satisfied then at least you’ve dabbled your toes into the very wet pond of AliExpress.