Aliexpress Bargains CHAT thread [See MOD note #1]

slave1 · 01-12-2018 1:01pm

vicwatson wrote: »

€10.00 is extortion. :mad:

No it's not, much cheaper that a courier charge for clearing customs

vicwatson · 01-12-2018 3:36pm

slave1 wrote: »

No it's not, much cheaper that a courier charge for clearing customs

Didn’t it used to be €6

ImARebel · 01-12-2018 4:16pm

I paid 12.50 to DHL and even with that plus customs it was cheaper than the eu equivalent store. Madness really when you think about it

Suckit · 01-12-2018 4:31pm

Last time I paid DHL it was €15. I don't use them for any orders if I can avoid it.

blade1 · 01-12-2018 4:45pm

Suckit wrote: »

Last time I paid DHL it was €15. I don't use them for any orders if I can avoid it.

I hate DHL; they've lost several items including a mountain bike.
But what I will say is, I am getting stuff from Hong Kong there with a while and using DHL Express and have never got caught.

I don't know is it because they are rushing more with the express stuff or what but it it works so far so good.

webpal · 01-12-2018 6:23pm

Got my delivery today and didn’t get charged any customs fees. When I got the parcel $23 was the value on the parcel even though I paid $84, so that probably explains that

ImARebel · 01-12-2018 7:24pm

Luck of the draw I've had packages pulled that were marked down. So always factor in having to pay customs if you don't bonus

Suckit · 01-12-2018 8:10pm

I don't mind paying customs. I hate paying DHL. They also have their volumetric weight calculator, which they insist is paid by the receiver if a parcel is shipped by their system and hasn't got the shipping price marked on it clearly. The volumetric weight calculator can easily add €100 to the price.
They don't back down when they are wrong, it's a long drawn out process with them holding your parcel for ransom and threatening to destroy it if it isn't worked out in their allotted timeframe (which it won't be).
Their €15 charge (or whatever it is now) for handling is theft.
They have been generally unpleasant to deal with in my experience.
But they don't care, because the individual is not their real customer (except when it comes to paying volumetric calculated charges and handling + VAT), the wholesaler/seller is. They don't want to have to deal with the individual items.

Suckit · 10-12-2018 9:13pm

New regulations are being introduced in China, to check more carefully on sellers underpricing the payment on the parcels.
So they will either start to charge actual Chinese prices, or will have to charge us the correct tax at their end or mark it/declare it on the way.

They are due to start ensuring it in 2019, I am not sure of any date that they have as a deadline, or if there is one.
But it might make a big difference.
There are plenty of items that are already cheaper on amazon anyway, so it may not make much of a difference.

Some sellers have started to do it already. For example this seller mainly targets Russia.
This clothes steamer doesn't ship to Ireland, so shows the Russian price of $29.92.
If you change country, the price and shipping changes.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/SC-288-Garment-Steamer-Iron-Adjustable-Clothes-Steamer-With-70-Minutes-Of-Continuous-Steam-1800W-1/32851379374.html
For example, UK is $60.28 + $10.53 shipping. Germany is $61.60 + $10.53, Netherland/Spain is $58.08 + $10.53 etc.

You may want to order your bobs n bits now..

scottigael · 11-12-2018 12:59am

Suckit wrote: »

New regulations are being introduced in China, to clamp down on sellers underpricing the payment on the parcels.
So they will either start to charge actual Chinese prices, or will have to charge us the correct tax at their end or mark it/declare it on the way.

They are due to start rolling out in 2019, I am not sure of any date that they have as a deadline

Do you have a source or article or anything about these new laws because I couldn't find any reference to it when I tried googling it.

Suckit · 11-12-2018 2:12am

scottigael wrote: »

Do you have a source or article or anything about these new laws because I couldn't find any reference to it when I tried googling it.

Yeah a couple of foreign language sites. 'Clamping down' was probably a bit of an overstatement. It is more like they have been directed to follow guidelines (I have edited above). Sites like Aliexpress, Banggood, Tomtop and others (JD/Joybuy are the biggest I believe) are introducing tariff insurance across more of their items.

I have

Del007 · 11-12-2018 10:33pm

I got nabbed by customs today. €17.59 on a value of €33 for the product, doh!

ImARebel · 11-12-2018 10:35pm

Del007 wrote: »

I got nabbed by customs today. €17.59 on a value of €33 for the product, doh!

Ouch!

Esel · 12-12-2018 2:42pm

Del007 wrote: »

I got nabbed by customs today. €17.59 on a value of €33 for the product, doh!

What shipment method did you use?

Del007 · 12-12-2018 4:38pm

Esel wrote: »

What shipment method did you use?

Just the standard shipping.

It's the first time that I've ever been done by customs so I can't really complain much

12-12-2018 4:59pm

Guys sometimes I pay a little bit extra for the standard AliExpress shipping as it's supposed to be quicker. Yet I notice the seller still use something like Singapore post. Bit annoying to be honest. Anyone else have this happen to them?

GBX · 12-12-2018 5:14pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Guys sometimes I pay a little bit extra for the standard AliExpress shipping as it's supposed to be quicker. Yet I notice the seller still use something like Singapore post. Bit annoying to be honest. Anyone else have this happen to them?

Yes. Contact the seller and question it with them. They might refund you .

FLOOPER · 15-12-2018 2:56am

Hi all,

Looking for a half decent security web cameras with recorder. Anyone bought one from these guys.

Also looking for a panic alarm for the mother either wrist or pendant. Again would appreciate any feedback.

Thanks.

Inquitus · 15-12-2018 7:09am

scottigael wrote: »

Do you have a source or article or anything about these new laws because I couldn't find any reference to it when I tried googling it.

Its actually the US threatening to pull out of a global postal agreement that allows China and other emerging nations to post stuff for next to nothing, and the potential knock on effects.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/oct/17/trump-universal-postal-union-withdraw-foreign-postal-rates

Suckit · 03-01-2019 1:19am

Edited -Wireless (different make) for $1.43 - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/High-Quality-S6-Sport-Wireless-Headphone-Bluetooth-Earphone-Headphone-For-Phone-with-Mic-Earphone-For-iPhone/32953193517.html

Earphones with mic and control for $1.59 red, white, black or gold
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Bass-Subwoofer-Earphone-for-phone-DJ-mp3-Sport-Earphones-Headset-Earbud-auriculares-Double-Unit-Drive-In/32953668117.html

"Listening to music and thinking about something"

Brand Name: lieve
Model Number: T1105
Function: For Mobile Phone,for Video Game,Monitor Headphone,HiFi Headphone,For iPod,Sport,Common Headphone
Active Noise-Cancellation: Yes
Support Memory Card: No
Connectors: 3.5mm
Line Length: 1.2m
Plug Type: Line Type
Vocalism Principle: Hybrid technology
Wireless Type: None
Support APP: No
With Microphone: Yes
Support Apt-x: No
Style: In-Ear
Sensitivity: 103dB
Resistance: 16Ω
Volume Control: Yes
Communication: Wired
Frequency Response Range: 20-20000Hz
Waterproof: Yes
Is wireless: No
Control Button: Yes

slave1 · 17-01-2019 8:00pm

Ordered stuff last Monday night......arrived today :eek:

b.gud · 17-01-2019 9:07pm

slave1 wrote: »

Ordered stuff last Monday night......arrived today :eek:

Same here, thought it must be something I ordered ages ago that I forgot about

ImARebel · 18-01-2019 9:00am

https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/bg8c1RzB

How cool is this? I want one and if the offer is still on when I get paid I'll be getting one

Invincible · 18-01-2019 10:31am

ImARebel wrote: »

https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/bg8c1RzB

How cool is this? I want one and if the offer is still on when I get paid I'll be getting one

Is that you Roy!?

Suckit · 18-01-2019 11:12am

ImARebel wrote: »

https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/bg8c1RzB

How cool is this? I want one and if the offer is still on when I get paid I'll be getting one

Slightly cheaper - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Hot-Popular-Creative-Mechanical-Gears-3D-Wooden-Puzzle-For-Children-Movement-Assembled-Locomotive-Steam-Stem-Gift/32950588988.html

Don't forget to hit the coupon for an extra €0.90 off too (€2.68 for new user).