Buying From AliExpress is NOT Safe (Unless You Do This)

AliExpress has a bad reputation for carrying cheap, worthless junk. So a common question I get asked is whether buying from AliExpress is worth it and whether is AliExpress safe?

In this video, I will teach you how to buy from AliExpress safely without getting ripped off.

0:00 Intro
0:42 What is AliExpress?
1:11 Alibaba Vs AliExpress
1:24 How Alibaba Works
2:31 How AliExpress Works
3:31 Alibaba vs AliExpress Summary
3:56 Is AliExpress Safe?
5:05 Is AliExpress Legit?
6:05 Is It Safe To Buy Electronics On AliExpress
6:26 How To Buy From AliExpress Safely Without Getting Ripped Off
6:33 Step 1: Create An AliExpress Account
6:48 Step 2: Go Shopping
7:48 Step 3: Check The Trademark Database
8:24 Step 4: Check AliExpress Delivery Times
9:16 Step 5: Check AliExpress Payment Methods
9:51 Step 6: Check Your AliExpress Order Right Away
10:31 Conclusion

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[MrTheChries]

I have bought a lot of stuff on both Ebay and Aliexpress. Ebay has better support when i receive junk/defective products. Ebay is also faster in handling the dispute. I have multiple orders on AE that was defective, and i provided evidence, but they did not agree that it was defective. So i did not get my money back. You are not 100% safe on AE. Also the chat robot on AE is a joke.

[suzy]

Hey Ive been buying with aliexpress and Id say 98 percent of the time Im delighted with my purchases. Ive bought Boots, makeup jewellery and even did my own designs and got them printed on a coat or jacket or hoodie and they came out amazing. I have had a few problems along the way but mostly got my money back. Once in a while they dont give your money back but its so cheap I dont mind. this is a great video thanks suzy

[breathe]

The amount of research and details in these videos is crazy. Thank you!

[dannykampner]

I have been using AE for several years now. Its a mixed bag. I recommend communicating with the seller before purchase - ask questions and clarify what the product is. Bad sellers will either not respond or not provide full info. The good sellers on the other hand usually respond quickly and provide full info. I can spot a good seller right away. There are many good deals - you need to know how to find them and how to spot poor / junky products to stay away from.

[jasonvoorhees]

One fact about aliexpress: discounts are BS. whenever there is a discount on literally ANY product, The shipping price is all of the sudden extremely high as if not to compensate for the discount.

Even in general when there is no discounts, you will find some products which are suspiciously cheap, and only when you click on it you find the shipping fee skyrocket. It’s extremely annoying.

[Skittle]

I bought a yuji itadori cosplay costume from AliExpress from like 2 weeks ago estimated delivery was like march 12 and it came 2 weeks after very good quality!

[kattiew]

Buyer protection is kind of fishy.... If you order two of something and only receive one of two items, you'll NOT have any compensation. It happened me! The tracked parcel contained the package with only one item. Since they see that the order has been delivered, you can't do anything!

[mckenzie]

Great video I am just setting up my Shopify and this was very helpful

[TheGreatest]

Ali express items go missing in the post mainly because the WRITING on the PACKAGES is so TINY, and easily rubs off. They should definitely make the writing larger. It seems EVERYTHING is a money saving thing- even down to the amount of INK on packaging!

[naijainnit]

Thanks for this honest review. Too many YouTubers just create bandwagon content, but still do what they advise against behind the scenes.

[billphillips]

Awesome video!! Very good presenter! I got into hobby electronics and decided to give aliexpress a try as they offered the lowest cost on the myriad of resistors, diodes, capacitors, etc that I would need. I also order from the $1.99 sales on a weekly basis so I always have 2 or 3 orders being shipped at any given time. So far everything has exceeded my expectations.

[Dean-Sala]

Aliexpress has worked for me for quite a while now. Sometimes there are glitches but overall all purchases arrived. I order mainly electronic circuits components. But I have ordered toys and other stuff too. Sometimes I do find better prices on ebay. This vid provides great info that I did not know.

[masterphotog]

As always, great information. Keep up the good work!

[TOURMANBOB]

Excdllent video...helped a great deal to put things in perspective. Just started shopping on AliExpress and feel more confident

[evb]

Thank you so much for making this clear and easy to understand. I've been avoiding them but now, I'll certainly give it a try.

[SPMG]

This has to have been the most comprehensive explanation of how AliExpress. Thank you and by the way, I love the name of your channel 👍🏿 that rocks bro.

[KevinsHope]

Very good, very comprehensive video. I would disagree with the 100% safe statement. It may be very safe, but there are some issues. First of all, it takes sometimes 2 months for you to get your order in the states, due to the slow shipping speed, which isn't really a complaint for me by itself. But the problem is that sometimes the established time for returns has nearly or already elapsed by the time you get it. I had a problem with some missing pieces and, I tried to deal with the seller, who said he was mailing them to me right away, but those parts never showed up, and, while waiting for them, the time for me to report him or give him a negative review had elapsed, nor could I just request a refund because we were 4 months out by that point. I had to buy the parts to finish the item on my own.

[shawalleegrompluckth]

Thank you for sharing. What are your thoughts on the services of Fulfillman and Cj?

[sweet_cherry_blossoms]

Its a very insightful information. Thank you. Keep it up..

[centurionstrengthandfitnes]

This is genuinely high quality content. Presentation skills on point! Great work, man.