I'm not a huge fan of Amazon's search function either, though it is better than AX.
eBay seems to have a really great search engine, in my opinion.
i agree with all that
ebay search is useful
craigslist search is useful
(anything is useful if it allows you to REDUCE results by saying things like ’’show me listings for flashlights, under $40, but not if they contain the string 16340”)
the worst searches are the ones that do not let you eliminate stuff you do not want to see
amazon is pretty bad—it does not let you reduce
ali is worse
dhgate seems to use the same code as aliexpress
i forget what fasttech and banggood and the others use
wle
I sent you a PM Aliexpress. I can’t buy anything. I pay by card then the next day the order is closed.
Now when I try to pay it gives me error code csc_7200030.
Could you please help resolve this error.
Already contacted my bank, there is no problem on my end.
For the same reason my other name is Almighty God The Terrific, but call me buddy if you wish. :-D
My AliExpress reviews are consistently published, with many coping high places in the “default” ordered review list even if the rating isn't 5 stars. I believe reviews last 6 months. Some examples of products I reviewed (I appear as S***s, from Spain, in the list):
- https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32960738521.html
- https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32793095453.html
- https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32845429347.html
- https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32795436261.html
I've trashed very few items, the Yonii Q1 charger for example. I recall my review being published there, but it expired.
In my experience AliExpress reviews are legitimate.
P.S.: I think many of you think or believe AliExpress is from the technical support team, but he/she didn't say such a thing. O:)
“P.S.: I think many of you think or believe AliExpress is from the technical support team, but he/she didn’t say such a thing.”
—i don;t care - i complain about that AWFUL SEARCH anywhere i can
wle
Mmmkay wle, we already were there. We and others had some discussion in my thread A few words about the new AliExpress site overhaul :-/
I must admit I have changed for the better and wouldn't write the above thread O:) in the same way. There is a lot of good points in it, though.
I still have to curb myself from time to time when using the very G00gl€ search, as when I launch a search from my browser's bar it defaults to non-verbatim mode which is @#$%. Years ago I remember being able to do very precise searches, without unrelated results, but now… :facepalm: Concerning the AliExpress search engine, its even worse as it lacks search operators. But mind you, from this side of the screen we don't really know how does their engine deals with the bunch of languages it has to deal, so probably it does a much better job than we imagine here.
AliExpress could learn from the eBay search engine, which has an advanced mode plus some operators (look here and there). Of course, this if they're willing to get off :-D their high donkey.
Sat, 07/04/2020 - 02:22; Sat, 07/04/2020 - 02:36
I have questions for you ” AliExpress ” …
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Why do you charge extra to use PayPal ?
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Why do some stores not accept PayPal ?
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NO TAXES DUE TO CHINA!
I stopped buying from Ali after that “scam” started.
I am also in Kansas USA where no interstate sales tax exists (yet). If you don’t have a warehouse IN Kansas, you can’t charge me tax. FleeBay doesn’t and Amazon doesn’t.
I don’t give a about games either (there are enough in the USA as it is). 
Do we have any evidence at all this is actually someone genuine from Aliexpress ?
I mean apart from the name and logo, which I could just do myself, I see nothing that substantiates it. (presumably SB knows since he’s greeted them - could you just confirm pls 
)
Just think it odd Aliexpress should send rep over to a site, which basically accounts for 0.002% of their income……. 
Hardly worth their while surely - most deals on here aren’t even from Aliexpress!.
For all we know it could just be another ‘link earner’ set up an account, or an existing linker. Or someone just having a giggle.
Always the pessimist me sadly…… 
first of all, welcome to BLF.
I am not going to repeat what others already said (horrible search, sellers manipulating search results, …)
Most of us probably go to AE because they tend to have the lowest prices, the best selection in electronics and really unique parts. Shipping was mostly free, that changed recently, but overall still good prices and interesting coupon/loyalty system.
I tend to believe the international reviews, they are not as elaborate as on Amazon. But they normally give you the highlights (shipping speed, quality, and also details the seller didn’t explain). AE is a mass-market platform, not a highly curated web shop where every detail is listed. That is also the charm of AliExpress, it is almost like living in China, going down to an electronics market and get the little pieces you need for your next project. An amazing idea! I shop there all the time.
From the registered email address it appears highly likely that this really is somebody from Aliexpress. But their actual role in the company and their reasons for visiting us here is are unclear. Of course we’d appreciate a bit more transparency and clarity from the OP.
One word— SEO. (Wait, that’s not a word! :innocent: ) BLF ranks very high in a lot of Google searches, and a company’s website ranking can benefit if its products are linked to on a highly ranked site.
That’s good to know sb, thanks for confirming that that in mind it can only be a good thing! :+1:
I think yall scared aliexpress away.
Same here. Pist me off, ordered the last few things I “needed” (small orders like zipper-pouches and the like) and that’s it. Haven’t ordered from AX in… what?… it’s been a year since that started?
Jacking up prices 10% or so, well, that sux, but there’s nothing to argue about.
Something sneaky and shady and dishonest, like, “Hey, we have to charge you ‘tax’, so don’t blame us!”, no. That’s sneaky and shady and dishonest.
And the first (and maybe second) order was the worst. Amount is X.XX at checkout, click to confirm, and then it ramps up the bill to X.XX + 10%! Wait… what??
Only later was that “fixed” that the so-called “tax” was listed before tricking you into placing the order.
Very bad. Very very bad.
Ali is a drop-shipper, right? They do the advertising and web page and collect the money, then they order the item and have it sent.
Sometimes the people they’re fronting from have US warehouses, somewhere, for faster shipping.
Figuring out which orders collect — and remit — sales tax is a simple matter of programming.
I don’t mind paying sales taxes tied to my location, if the money actually goes to where it’s supposed to.
That helps pay for schools and lord knows we need better educated young’uns hereabouts.
Same reason I buy gas near home and pay the county sales tax rather than driving a few miles across the county line to avoid it.
I am not sure if all these consumer facing stores are traditional drop shippers.
- the goods are listed, marketed and explained by a third party (the store front)
- AliExpress handles loyalty, payment, escrow/refund, and the trust platform (ratings)
- They also run promotions and have their own payment and clearing infrastructure (Alipay)
Somehow this all sounds like the Chinese eBay?
Every single package I have received so far (I get 2-3x per week) were from a different address and seller/shipper.
Give us RED coupons with > 50% discount !
While my war is over, like Rambo said, which in the spanish version of the film got badly translated into “esta no es mi guerra” (this is not :facepalm: my war), for those of you who are complaining about AliExpress charging tax to US customers I will just say that in order to fix something you first must find the root cause, then properly act upon.
If AliExpress and only AliExpress is charging a tax to US customers (weird) then believe firmly or “ask the God in yourselves” what is the actual root cause for this behaviour. The solution will eventually come to you once the new mind program correctly settles. Some of you may already know the actual cause for this already.
Hope AliExpress (user) comes back and at least answers some questions, that if it didn't happen like trailhunter said of course. :-D
I vaguely recall GB started that soon after, but FT still doesn’t. That’s why I have no problem still ordering from FT.
i do not think of ali as a drop shipper
more of a place where vendors advertise their own wares, in ali’s format, ali handles payment, advertising, marketing, refunds, ‘service’, etc
and they tell the vendor what and where to ship things, and gives money to the vendor
a drop shipper would pretend it was all coming from one place, ali does not pretend that
wle