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When I compared the prices of amazon and aliexpress, I wanted to buy them on aliexpress because they were cheap. But they don't trust their transportation. I have bought something on the gear before and their transportation is very reassuring. Please tell me about your shopping platform

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I have used Banggood.com, Gearbest.com and Amazon.com USA. I have had good experiences with all. Of course Amazon USA can be very quick (two days), but is often a few dollars more. Shipping from China to USA can be two to four weeks, but most times about two weeks if all goes well.

I do not mind a few dollars more from Amazon because it is much quicker and Amazon can fix problems very quickly.

I would think if you are in Singapore, lights from Asia could be quicker than to USA.

Good luck!

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Banggood adn Gearbest

Which do you choose more? Which is better

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I’ve had no trouble purchasing and receiving torches from Sofirn, Convoy and Eagle Eye on AliExpress.

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Better is hard to say, but I have used Banggood.com more often because they sell Astrolux lights which are popular on this forum.

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I have better trust with Banggood.

Not only have their shipping been consistently better and faster, let’s just say that Gearbest’s customer service hasn’t been all that good for me.

Unless a light is massively cheaper or specific to Gearbest, I usually don’t buy from Gearbest.

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I use Banggood and Gearbest most. Never had any problems and the shipping is usually 2 to 3 weeks. Normally closer to 2. I would like to use Aliexpress more but with all the different sellers I never know if and when I am going to receive my order. I ordered from a few well known sellers back in March. Still have yet to see my orders. One was sent 3 times and I have yet to see it. I will also use Amazon if the price is within reason.

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Banggood and Gearbest both are very good. Lately I have received orders much faster with Gearbest than Banggood, but overall I like both. Amazon is best if you have a problem, but more often than not their prices are really high.

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IHMO there is little to no difference between BG and GB in aspects of reliability and speed (3 wk on avarage). They just don’t sell the same stuff. Try NOT to want something right NOW. Make a list of what you want and wait till there is a flash-sale or someone has a coupon for it. IF the item is also sold by Fasttech, chances are that this is the cheapest. FT offers a bit more speed and a 5% discount with the “BLF”coupon. Atm. BG and GB don’t have general coupons (for BLF members). Sometimes I buy from brand-related stores on Ali (like Liitokala). But also here: wait for sales and discounts. Last but no least: if you want a real Convoy flashlight, buy from Simon on Ali! He will go the extra mile to get you exactly what you want.

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have you ever use dhgate? similar with aliexpress.

One year ago, our company sold on dhgate, now we stop.

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@Henk, BTW, there is a general coupon code not for BLFers, but for Redditors on Banggood off of regular price flashlights.

It is RD10OFF.

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Thank you :+1: