I need to know how to order a phone from aliexpress so in want someone to shed me more light. I just fall in love with one phone, help me with advice pls.

najoomey:
I need to know how to order a phone from aliexpress so in want someone to shed me more light. I just fall in love with one phone, help me with advice pls.

OK after you have registered and u have filled your correct shipping address then you go to the product and select your option like color then proceed to buy now and pay with ur debit card

I once bought a Sony Xperia Z1 from Ali Express. I used DHL coz I did not want to hear any story and I was eager to have it. I spent 62,000 in total while it was being sold for 80+ in Nigeria.
I did not enjoy the phone at all. It was hot, battery won't last. I had to spend 4,000 to replace the battery. They phone was heavy too and the camera with the whole 20.4mp ( that's why I was interested in the phone) was like using an old Nokia camera.
So I would really advise you don't buy gadgets from Ali Express. Although you would see great reviews but nah, it's not worth it. I've learnt my lesson.

What about buying in bulk through Alibaba.com ?

Can anybody enlighten me about safety an reliability of buying on Alibaba?

Spicylate:
I once bought a Sony Xperia Z1 from Ali Express. I used DHL coz I did not want to hear any story and I was eager to have it. I spent 62,000 in total while it was being sold for 80+ in Nigeria.
I did not enjoy the phone at all. It was hot, battery won't last. I had to spend 4,000 to replace the battery. They phone was heavy too and the camera with the whole 20.4mp ( that's why I was interested in the phone) was like using an old Nokia camera.
So I would really advise you don't buy gadgets from Ali Express. Although you would see great reviews but nah, it's not worth it. I've learnt my lesson.

You've spoken well, I also bought 3 dozens of LED earpieces on alliexpress and it turned out that only handful were working while some were not working at all and some only have one ear piece working.it's advisable to have a trusted source before shopping on alliexpress


Btw, Happy Womb Escape Ma'am, Enjoy your day and reserve ma own portion of the cake

Most of the phones carry the REFURBISHED sign beside it.. Buying fones from Ali get him own risks.. Some turn out good, some dont.. Just like some guys have said here. U may get one, but it will be on Chinese language. U either have to look for a Chinese guy here, to help u change it, or download the English language pack...
Timbros ordered a fone recently from them. Lets hear his review... I purchase more of clothes from them.. ND gadgets too.

And hope u know u cant spend more Dan a 100 dollars. And Alipay is no longer working... Lastly, its only gtb ND access bank cards can work on Ali express. If u get any or both accounts, then u re good to go.

Happy birthday ma

Spicylate:
I once bought a Sony Xperia Z1 from Ali Express. I used DHL coz I did not want to hear any story and I was eager to have it. I spent 62,000 in total while it was being sold for 80+ in Nigeria.
I did not enjoy the phone at all. It was hot, battery won't last. I had to spend 4,000 to replace the battery. They phone was heavy too and the camera with the whole 20.4mp ( that's why I was interested in the phone) was like using an old Nokia camera.
So I would really advise you don't buy gadgets from Ali Express. Although you would see great reviews but nah, it's not worth it. I've learnt my lesson.

Follow this thread

https://www.nairaland.com/3092803/xiaomi-thread/560

Spicylate:
I once bought a Sony Xperia Z1 from Ali Express. I used DHL coz I did not want to hear any story and I was eager to have it. I spent 62,000 in total while it was being sold for 80+ in Nigeria.
I did not enjoy the phone at all. It was hot, battery won't last. I had to spend 4,000 to replace the battery. They phone was heavy too and the camera with the whole 20.4mp ( that's why I was interested in the phone) was like using an old Nokia camera.
So I would really advise you don't buy gadgets from Ali Express. Although you would see great reviews but nah, it's not worth it. I've learnt my lesson.

I have been buying from aliexpress since 2008 and I had no bad experience. One of the problem you people are having is that is not good to buy item that is not of Chinese origin on aliexpress. They are fake or refurbished.

dacovajnr:
You've spoken well, I also bought 3 dozens of LED earpieces on alliexpress and it turned out that only handful were working while some were not working at all and some only have one ear piece working.it's advisable to have a trusted source before shopping on alliexpress


Btw, Happy Womb Escape Ma'am, Enjoy your day and reserve ma own portion of the cake

The way shipping company handle item may cause it and not from seller and you could have open a dispute and part if not all of your money will be refunded

sorextee:
Most of the phones carry the REFURBISHED sign beside it.. Buying fones from Ali get him own risks.. Some turn out good, some dont.. Just like some guys have said here. U may get one, but it will be on Chinese language. U either have to look for a Chinese guy here, to help u change it, or download the English language pack...
Timbros ordered a fone recently from them. Lets hear his review... I purchase more of clothes from them.. ND gadgets too.

And hope u know u cant spend more Dan a 100 dollars. And Alipay is no longer working... Lastly, its only gtb ND access bank cards can work on Ali express. If u get any or both accounts, then u re good to go.

You are right about the Alipay... I tried to load it with different card recently and it's giving me processing error. Later I use the card to pay online which is international transaction as well.

sorextee:
Most of the phones carry the REFURBISHED sign beside it.. Buying fones from Ali get him own risks.. Some turn out good, some dont.. Just like some guys have said here. U may get one, but it will be on Chinese language. U either have to look for a Chinese guy here, to help u change it, or download the English language pack...
Timbros ordered a fone recently from them. Lets hear his review... I purchase more of clothes from them.. ND gadgets too.

And hope u know u cant spend more Dan a 100 dollars. And Alipay is no longer working... Lastly, its only gtb ND access bank cards can work on Ali express. If u get any or both accounts, then u re good to go.

I've been using the Ulefone Tiger for a month+ now, zero issues. For the price, the phone is dope. Infact wifey just hijacked the phone last week. I'm using hers now and planning to order another phone.

I advise anyone buying from Aliexpress to buy NEW items not refurbished or fake. Sony Xperia isn't the normal 'Chinko' phone we know. So buying Sony, Samsung, iPhone etc is either a fake or refurbished. You're on your own.

And I don't buy a device of more than $150. That's my spending limit. So if it turns out bad, I can bear it. But so far, I haven't had a bad experience with my aliexpress orders.

Imagine buying a 64gb flash drive below 4k!

And they just finished their 7yrs anniversary.. Price of so many items dropped.. im awaiting their delivery.. Hope u took advantage of that moment, or u were not aware??

timbros:


I've been using the Ulefone Tiger for a month+ now, zero issues. For the price, the phone is dope. Infact wifey just hijacked the phone last week. I'm using hers now and planning to order another phone.

I advise anyone buying from Aliexpress to buy NEW items not refurbished or fake. Sony Xperia isn't the normal 'Chinko' phone we know. So buying Sony, Samsung, iPhone etc is either a fake or refurbished. You're on your own.

And I don't buy a device of more than $150. That's my spending limit. So if it turns out bad, I can bear it. But so far, I haven't had a bad experience with my aliexpress orders.

Imagine buying a 64gb flash drive below 4k!

sorextee:
And they just finished their 7yrs anniversary.. Price of so many items dropped.. im awaiting their delivery.. Hope u took advantage of that moment, or u were not aware??

I was aware. I even had some coupons that wasted.

I just began a project that period and I made massive expenses so I didn't have enough extra cash to do some shopping.

My cart is stockpiled right now but I'll make the orders gradually.

timbros:


I've been using the Ulefone Tiger for a month+ now, zero issues. For the price, the phone is dope. Infact wifey just hijacked the phone last week. I'm using hers now and planning to order another phone.

I advise anyone buying from Aliexpress to buy NEW items not refurbished or fake. Sony Xperia isn't the normal 'Chinko' phone we know. So buying Sony, Samsung, iPhone etc is either a fake or refurbished. You're on your own.

And I don't buy a device of more than $150. That's my spending limit. So if it turns out bad, I can bear it. But so far, I haven't had a bad experience with my aliexpress orders.

Imagine buying a 64gb flash drive below 4k!

I also intend buying the phone. How is the battery and does it support fast charging?

sorextee:
And they just finished their 7yrs anniversary.. Price of so many items dropped.. im awaiting their delivery.. Hope u took advantage of that moment, or u were not aware??

the anniversary was timely for me as I want to change phone and I got leagoo m8 pro for $76 after anniversary the phone is $94

manlawal:
the anniversary was timely for me as I want to change phone and I got leagoo m8 pro for $76 after anniversary the phone is $94

Please manlawal, l have my eyes on that phone, please can you give me a honest review on that phone, the battery life, camera etc.

timbros:


I've been using the Ulefone Tiger for a month+ now, zero issues. For the price, the phone is dope. Infact wifey just hijacked the phone last week. I'm using hers now and planning to order another phone.

I advise anyone buying from Aliexpress to buy NEW items not refurbished or fake. Sony Xperia isn't the normal 'Chinko' phone we know. So buying Sony, Samsung, iPhone etc is either a fake or refurbished. You're on your own.

And I don't buy a device of more than $150. That's my spending limit. So if it turns out bad, I can bear it. But so far, I haven't had a bad experience with my aliexpress orders.

Imagine buying a 64gb flash drive below 4k!

Hi! Are your ordered items sent directly to your address or you have to go pick up somewhere?

consumingfire:

Please manlawal, l have my eyes on that phone, please can you give me a honest review on that phone, the battery life, camera etc.

The first ever phone to have dual back camera 13mp +5mp and 8mp in front the battery is 3500mah . what i want to tell you is do not carry last you can search for topeos on aliexpress thats the store where i bought mine to arrive naija on friday https://www.aliexpress.com/store/2214152

anitank:


Hi! Are your ordered items sent directly to your address or you have to go pick up somewhere?

they send to the nearest post office of your address

manlawal:
they send to the nearest post office of your address

Ok Thanks.

manlawal:

I have been buying from aliexpress since 2008 and I had no bad experience. One of the problem you people are having is that is not good to buy item that is not of Chinese origin on aliexpress. They are fake or refurbished.

Well u had a chat with the seller and she said it was not refurbished. Plus I checked reviews and they gave her a plus. I buy other stuffs too but gadgets will be a no no for me.

dacovajnr:
You've spoken well, I also bought 3 dozens of LED earpieces on alliexpress and it turned out that only handful were working while some were not working at all and some only have one ear piece working.it's advisable to have a trusted source before shopping on alliexpress


Btw, Happy Womb Escape Ma'am, Enjoy your day and reserve ma own portion of the cake

Thank you so much

sorextee:
Happy birthday ma

Thank you so so much

anitank:


Hi! Are your ordered items sent directly to your address or you have to go pick up somewhere?

Both.

Sometimes I get the items delivered right at my door, sometimes I get call/sms to come pick it up at the post office.

pat077:
I also intend buying the phone. How is the battery and does it support fast charging?

The battery is big. 4200mah. Lasts very long. And yes it has fast charge.

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Remember that they are Chinese company, and different sellers sell stuff through them. Also, the reviews on them are a mixed bag. With a little bit more bad reviews than good. I personally will not buy anything from them. I almost bought my ASUS Zenfone 2 from them to ship to me in the US (That was before ASUS USA had the phone on their website). Good thing I held back. Just about everyone that posted about buying from them posted about how to get a refund in the ASUS forum. Either the phone never arrived, or a totally different version of the phone arrived. Bottom line, be weary of buying any "high priced" item from them.

Spicylate:

Well u had a chat with the seller and she said it was not refurbished. Plus I checked reviews and they gave her a plus. I buy other stuffs too but gadgets will be a no no for me.

Spicylate:

Thank you so much

yw

I tried placing oder for the phone, but they said that it can't be shipped to selected region.

Pls how do I go about it?

The best items to buy on AliExpress are those ones originally made by Chinese. For you can get very good quality Xiaomi phones but the Samsung phones you buy there might be terrible. Be careful of their laptops too.

When buying check the number of orders, if it's low u can try other stores.

How to reduce your expenses on AliExpress: Use free shipping, coupons and Alipay wallet.
(I've bought two phones, a binoculars, headsets, Project materials: Raspberry Pi and some other components from AliExpress)

PS: I've been having processing error funding Alipay recently, I'm using GTBank. Please who has experienced this too and found a way around it. Thanks.