Buying on AliExpress?

[Kaser1]

I bought recently direct from China and the product (so far) is of the same quality and performance of my previous "American" product I bought. I'm sure this doesn't translate to all things we buy, but it saved me about $200.

Other than taking 17 days to deliver, I'm pretty pleased. Anyone else have experience cutting out the middle man?

 

[r32]

it's hit or miss. Sometimes you get an equal product, other times you get some cheap knock off that doesn't match the photo and quality sucks so bad you wish you had just spent the money on the 'American' item.

A bigger concern of mine is manufacturing materials, such as lead and other stuff, since the many of the products on there probably don't go through any kind of QA checks or testing.

 

[Kaser1]

it's hit or miss. Sometimes you get an equal product, other times you get some cheap knock off that doesn't match the photo and quality sucks so bad you wish you had just spent the money on the 'American' item.

A bigger concern of mine is manufacturing materials, such as lead and other stuff, since the many of the products on there probably don't go through any kind of QA checks or testing.

I've been looking at tennis/pickleball shoes as I go through a pair every 2-3 months. Haven't found any yet, but my pickleball paddle seems to be of the same quality.

 

[r32]

I've been looking at tennis/pickleball shoes as I go through a pair every 2-3 months. Haven't found any yet, but my pickleball paddle seems to be of the same quality.

Way back in day, I used to order shoes by the 100 on baba, then sell them individually on eBay for a slight profit. Too much work though with the packaging and trips to post office. Never quite had it automated enough. The shoes were decent quality though.

 

[Kaser1]

Way back in day, I used to order shoes by the 100 on baba, then sell them individually on eBay for a slight profit. Too much work though with the packaging and trips to post office. Never quite had it automated enough. The shoes were decent quality though.

What size was your best seller?

 

[ElOgro]

I know a guy that got swindled on pricey golf clubs that ended up being unusable knockoffs. Maybe stick to stuff the Chinese can’t phuck up.

 

[r32]

What size was your best seller?

in US, size 8 for women is the most popular size in America, so those went fast. After that, size 7. Only did adult sized shoes and always the tennis / running styles in basic colors.

At the time I thought about doing it with other products as well such as wetsuits, school backpacks, etc. but at the time, I was young, had rented a tiny room in a tiny house in SLO with roommates, no money for storage of products, etc. Just couldn't work out the logistics in my poor man thinking brain.

For example, the wetsuits I was going to sell, you had to buy in lots of 50 or 100 and at the time, it came out to about $22-25/suit. Incredibly cheap. Could have sold them easily for $45 or $50 on eBay. But that's a lot of space needed (and shipping boxes).

 

[GromsDad]

AliExpress is where some board companies get their knock off fin boxes.

 

[One-Off]

AliExpress is where some board companies get their knock off fin boxes.

Do NOT get their FCSII knock offs. Very poor quality.

 

[SurfFuerteventura]

The Chinese thank you for your service in making Amerikuh less Great.

Al Soldano is glad you saved 200 bucks helping the Chinese out.

 

[Mr Pecker]

Ho, anyone pick up kine fins?

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805058573410.html?pdp_npi=2%40dis%21USD%21%2458.19%21%2426.19%21%21%21%21%21%402103205116888846333216045eff09%2112000032342811979%21btf&_t=pvid%3A0a462b19-4ecf-4e3d-bb17-42373ed05c9d&afTraceInfo=1005005244888162__pc__pcBridgePPC__xxxxxx__1688884633&spm=a2g0o.ppclist.product.mainProduct&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa

 

[Black]

I've bought a few things on ebay direct from China, mostly techie things and they've all been good except one time they sent the wrong size but they said keep it and refunded. As long as there's no hurry for it. They are all still operational even after a few years.
Yes I feel guilty doing it but my wallet likes it.

 

[brukuns]

Good for minor stuff. Also good for some toys for the kids, like plush toys of the latest trend and whatnot. Over protective parents would probably disagree.

 

[GromsDad]

If you ever see these fin boxes in a board, walk away. Better yet, run.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803729657807.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.19.3edd15d914mCRx&algo_pvid=f28d5ee1-8d61-4916-8bf6-42793ca8a3d5&aem_p4p_detail=202307090718084164456223744600015272213&algo_exp_id=f28d5ee1-8d61-4916-8bf6-42793ca8a3d5-9&pdp_npi=3%40dis%21USD%2110.00%2110.0%21%21%2110.00%21%21%40211bf3f816889122882248306d0797%2112000027458829682%21sea%21US%210&curPageLogUid=eNe1TCJdEIDg&search_p4p_id=202307090718084164456223744600015272213_2

 

[grg]

I've been looking at tennis/pickleball shoes as I go through a pair every 2-3 months. Haven't found any yet, but my pickleball paddle seems to be of the same quality.

get the Babalots that have a 6 month guarantee. Send you a new pair if you can go thru the soles in less than six

 

[Kaser1]

get the Babalots that have a 6 month guarantee. Send you a new pair if you can go thru the soles in less than six

Thanks! Just ordered a pair.

 

[grg]

Thanks! Just ordered a pair.

PB on hardcourts is not sole friendly. Been buying the low end Nike for $50 and last me several months. Then just buy a new pair as buying the high end stuff lasts about the same. I havent done the Babalots "yet" but a guy who plays daily takes advantage of the deal.

 

[Pico]

I dont anymore

 

[freeride76]

wtf is pickle ball?

 

[SurfFuerteventura]

wtf is pickle ball?

The new yuppie thing in the Untied States.

It's like using a solid paddle ball racquet, the ones with the holes, to play tennis basically.