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Everyone's talking about AliExpress these days!
"This is $10 on Amazon but $2 on AliExpress?"
"But is it legit...?"
Shop smart and you really can get amazing deals! Let's get started β¨
π Why AliExpress is Great
- Unbeatable prices: 50-90% cheaper than local
- Free shipping: Most items ship free
- Huge variety: Literally everything
- Multi-language: Available in many languages
- Choice delivery: 7-10 day fast shipping
π Step 1: Sign Up
- Download the AliExpress app (recommended!) or visit the website
- Sign up with email or social account
- Add your shipping address
π‘ Tip! New users get massive coupon packs! Use them on your first orders for maximum savings.
π Step 2: How to Pick Safe Products
β What to Look For
'Choice' badge products:
β’ Quality guaranteed
β’ Ships in 7-10 days
β’ Easy returns/refunds
β Check These Things
- Review count: At least 100+ reviews
- Rating: 4.5 stars or higher
- Photo reviews: Real buyer photos are key!
- Sales: '10K+ sold' = trustworthy
β Red Flags
β οΈ Avoid:
β’ Sellers with under 10 reviews
β’ Brand items priced too low (likely fake)
β’ Products with no photo reviews or bad ones
π¦ Step 3: Shipping Options
Choice Shipping (Recommended!)
- Delivery time: 7-10 days
- Accurate tracking
- Sometimes ships from local warehouses
Standard Shipping
- Delivery time: 15-30 days
- Often free
- Good for non-urgent items
Local Warehouse
- Delivery time: 2-5 days
- Look for 'Ships from [Your Country]'
- Nearly as fast as local shopping!
π° How to Save More
1οΈβ£ New User Coupons
Massive coupon packs at signup (up to 50% off!)
2οΈβ£ App-Only Deals
Extra discounts for first app purchase
3οΈβ£ Collect Coins
Daily check-in = coins β Use for discounts at checkout
4οΈβ£ Major Sales
- 3.28 Sale: End of March
- 618 Sale: June 18
- 11.11 Sale: November 11 (BIGGEST!)
π‘ Pro tip! Add items to wishlist before 11.11, then buy everything at once for maximum savings!
ποΈ Best Things to Buy on AliExpress
β Recommended
- Phone cases/screen protectors: $1-3 (1/5 of store prices)
- Charging cables: $1-5
- Home goods: Storage, kitchen items
- Decor: Lights, decorations
- Hobby items: Building blocks, DIY kits
- Basics: T-shirts, socks
β Not Recommended
- Brand items: High fake risk
- Electrical safety items: Power strips, fast chargers
- Food: Safety concerns
- Expensive electronics: No warranty/support
β οΈ If Something Goes Wrong
Package Didn't Arrive
- Open dispute within 90-day buyer protection
- Request refund
- Usually get full refund
Product is Defective
- Take photos/videos
- 'Open Dispute' β Attach evidence
- Get partial or full refund
β
AliExpress dispute system favors buyers!
With good evidence, you'll usually get refunded.
β¨ Wrap Up
AliExpress is amazing when you stick to Choice products + check reviews.
Phone cases, cables, home goods on AliExpress!
Save 50-80% compared to local stores ποΈ
For non-urgent items, AliExpress is a money-saver!
- The Datriss Team β¨