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Re: What You Should Know About Buying Phones From Aliexpress by humblesteve(m): 8:58am On Apr 21, 2017
MizMyColi:


A 20k phone with mad specs?
I pity you people though.
Enjoy your mad specs phone and I really hope it does not make you mad in reality.

Good morning.
Yes, with mad specs. I'm gonna quote you when I get it.


LOL. Good morning

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Re: What You Should Know About Buying Phones From Aliexpress by eleojo23: 8:59am On Apr 21, 2017
You can get a good 3G phone with 2Gb RAM on aliexpress for 20-22k.

If the exchange rate was lower than 320, it would have been cheaper sef

Thanks to the internet, we are no longer confined to buying only what is locally available.
We now have options!
Let nobody take it personally, it's called globalization!

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Re: What You Should Know About Buying Phones From Aliexpress by humblesteve(m): 9:03am On Apr 21, 2017
MizMyColi:


Which kyn negativity this one wan carry join my body this morning nau?

Abeg read that post wey you quote well, how did I fool anyone? By stating the obvious?

Nna, waka pass me Biko.
Are you not being paid to advertise for all those craps they ship down to Nigeria ?

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Re: What You Should Know About Buying Phones From Aliexpress by MizMyColi(f): 9:04am On Apr 21, 2017
humblesteve:

Yes, with mad specs. I'm gonna quote you when I get it.


LOL. Good morning

No,
quote me when you have used it for 6 months, sorry 2.
Re: What You Should Know About Buying Phones From Aliexpress by Abubakar96: 9:18am On Apr 21, 2017
Honestly I don't know why you people decided to argue with techno, infinix and gionee fans.
You should have atleast try to educate them about things like BUILD QUALITY, CAMERA QUALITY(and not just how many shitty pixels but the quality of the pixels, sizes and where they are made) SOCs( this is the real deal) type of memory use(emmC and UFS) to mention but a few.
Many people here don't even know about the type of processors used on phones, they only know about cores, and how many gz. Display type.etc.
Re: What You Should Know About Buying Phones From Aliexpress by hydeka: 9:19am On Apr 21, 2017
MizMyColi:


No,
quote me when you have used it for 6 months, sorry 2.
Ma'am, I bought a Dual OS (Win8 plus android) tablet from aliexpress in August 2015 for $119 (about N25,000 at that time) and till now, it is still in good condition. I rarely use my laptop since I bought the tablet.

I understand your skepticism but once you've used a good Chinese product, you will testify. Can't you see the number of people testifying positively on this thread? Trust Nigerians, if something isn't worth it, they won't throw their money into it.

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Re: What You Should Know About Buying Phones From Aliexpress by Abubakar96: 9:24am On Apr 21, 2017
Honestly I don't know why you people decided to argue with techno, infinix and gionee fans.
You should have atleast try to educate them about things like BUILD QUALITY, CAMERA QUALITY(and not just how many shitty pixels but the quality of the pixels, sizes and where they are made) SOCs( this is the real deal) type of memory use(emmC and UFS) to mention but a few.
Many people here don't even know about the type of processors used on phones, they only know about cores, and how many gz. Display type.etc.
Re: What You Should Know About Buying Phones From Aliexpress by Abubakar96: 9:25am On Apr 21, 2017
Do you even know that techno, infinix and gionee only sell in Africa. There're banned in most countries and they don't even sell in their country of origin because of quality of products.
For instance know India, there's embargo on mediatek phones by manufacturers. You've to use a Qualcomm processor at least.
You can get a phone that beats phantom 6+ at half the price.
I currently use a ONEPLUS 3T device from ALIEXPRESS and I got it for less that 150k - A phone that beats S7 and iPhone 6+ in all angles.

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Re: What You Should Know About Buying Phones From Aliexpress by MizMyColi(f): 9:32am On Apr 21, 2017
humblesteve:

Are you not being paid to advertise for all those craps they ship down to Nigeria ?

No. I am not paid.
And no, Tecno does not produce crap. Thank you.
Re: What You Should Know About Buying Phones From Aliexpress by MizMyColi(f): 9:39am On Apr 21, 2017
Abubakar96:
Do you even know that techno, infinix and gionee only sell in Africa. There're banned in most countries and they don't even sell in their country of origin because of quality of products.
For instance know India, there's embargo on mediatek phones by manufacturers. You've to use a Qualcomm processor at least.
You can get a phone that beats phantom 6+ at half the price.
I currently use a ONEPLUS 3T device from ALIEXPRESS and I got it for less that 150k - A phone that beats S7 and iPhone 6+ in all angles.

This is wrong. the emboldened is wrong.
Tecno launched in India and it's an MTK SoC

Ohhhh, please stop the lies!
na you ban them?
Haba!

Re: What You Should Know About Buying Phones From Aliexpress by MizMyColi(f): 9:42am On Apr 21, 2017
hydeka:

Ma'am, I bought a Dual OS (Win8 plus android) tablet from aliexpress in August 2015 for $119 (about N25,000 at that time) and till now, it is still in good condition. I rarely use my laptop since I bought the tablet.

I understand your skepticism but once you've used a good Chinese product, you will testify. Can't you see the number of people testifying positively on this thread? Trust Nigerians, if something isn't worth it, they won't throw their money into it.

see this Tecno I'm supporting today, it chiefly because of one thing. ONE THING.

I used to have a natural aversion to anything chinese.
testifying possitively on using a 20k device in this 2017

Oh no!!!
How did we get here nau cry cry cry
Re: What You Should Know About Buying Phones From Aliexpress by Abubakar96: 9:45am On Apr 21, 2017
MizMyColi:


This is wrong. the emboldened is wrong.
Tecno launched in India and it's an MTK SoC

Ohhhh, please stop the lies!
na you ban them?
Haba!

If you're current on the technology market you'll know this
Re: What You Should Know About Buying Phones From Aliexpress by hydeka: 9:49am On Apr 21, 2017
MizMyColi:


see this Tecno I'm supporting today, it chiefly because of one thing. ONE THING.

I used to have a natural aversion to anything chinese.
testifying possitively on using a 20k device in this 2017

Oh no!!!
How did we get here nau cry cry cry

Must we all buy expensive phones?
What is wrong with using a 20k phone as long as you are satisfied with it? I believe you are familiar with the saying 'cut your coat according to your size'

Anyway, there are also people who have bought phones of over a 100k testifying here too. The point we are trying to make is that you can actually get good value for money from phones gotten from aliexpress and the like.
Re: What You Should Know About Buying Phones From Aliexpress by teebell90: 9:52am On Apr 21, 2017
Rocking my Aliexpress purchased Lenovo K3 Note since 2015 and still no issues. People love the camera quality so much that I have decided not to upgrade anytime soon.

Things to note
1 Review different sellers to familiarize yourself with the real generic spec and separate the sheep from the goats. You can check specs in www.gsmarena.com
2 Buy from a seller with positive reviews from different continents.
3 Do not be too greedy by looking for prices that are too good to be true.
4 Get a tempered glass and protective case when buying the phone or better still negotiate with sellers to include it for you.

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Re: What You Should Know About Buying Phones From Aliexpress by MizMyColi(f): 9:54am On Apr 21, 2017
hydeka:


Must we all buy expensive phones?
What is wrong with using a 20k phone as long as you are satisfied with it? I believe you are familiar with the saying 'cut your coat according to your size'

Anyway, there are also people who have bought phones of over a 100k testifying here too. The point we are trying to make is that you can actually get good value for money from phones gotten from aliexpress and the like.

there are okay phones for 10k sef. Me sef don do window shopping on aliexpress taya.

The point I am trying to make is that I am wary of 20k phones with MAD specs as humblesteve posited. (mad being the key word)
Every one should o grin
Re: What You Should Know About Buying Phones From Aliexpress by 40manlappy: 10:00am On Apr 21, 2017
MizMyColi:


No,
quote me when you have used it for 6 months, sorry 2.

Wrong!

I have been using a Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro since June 2016 and still loving it! The phone is yet to develop a single fault. I cannot say the same about the Infinix that I got few months down the line for which I am already considering a replacement.

Looking at getting another Xiaomi phone via Aliexpress sef smiley

cc: Gptech, GrandMufti, fibonacci2526, jboixxx, Mckandre, Youngpo413, mike234, noobody, vosquare

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Re: What You Should Know About Buying Phones From Aliexpress by hydeka: 10:00am On Apr 21, 2017
MizMyColi:


there are okay phones for 10k sef. Me sef don do window shopping on aliexpress taya.

The point I am trying to make is that I am wary of 20k phones with MAD specs as humblesteve posited. (mad being the key word)
Every one should o grin

I get your point and that is where due deligence comes in. Before you buy any phone whether cheap or expensive, you have to do alot of research and read user reviews to note the pros and cons of the device. If you can live with cons, you go ahead and buy, if not, you look for another device. I do this a lot.
People who end up complaining about their device are those who did not note the cons of the device before purchase.
Re: What You Should Know About Buying Phones From Aliexpress by MizMyColi(f): 10:20am On Apr 21, 2017
40manlappy:


Wrong!

I have been using a Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro since June 2016 and still loving it! The phone is yet to develop a single fault. I cannot say the same about the Infinix that I got few months down the line for which I am already considering a replacement.

Looking at getting another Xiaomi phone via Aliexpress sef smiley

cc: Gptech, GrandMufti, fibonacci2526, jboixxx, Mckandre, Youngpo413, mike234, noobody, vosquare

Was Xiaomi redmi note 3 pro a 20k smartphone with Maaaaad Specs?
Re: What You Should Know About Buying Phones From Aliexpress by Nobody: 10:20am On Apr 21, 2017
From my experience, phones from Tecno & their sister company - Infinix' share peculiar attributes after using it for some time and these are:

Shortened battery life.
Shaky Usb port., (this was the case of my Camon c8) after just 5 months.
Increased Lagging.
Camera deteriorates a lot. esp. selfie cam
Slow charging..


These Oems seriously need to up their game.
On the other hand i have used phones from Doogee, Lenovo purchased from aliexpress and i didn't witness such experience.

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Re: What You Should Know About Buying Phones From Aliexpress by MizMyColi(f): 10:21am On Apr 21, 2017
hydeka:


I get your point and that is where due deligence comes in. Before you buy any phone whether cheap or expensive, you have to do alot of research and read user reviews to note the pros and cons of the device. If you can live with cons, you go ahead and buy, if not, you look for another device. I do this a lot.
People who end up complaining about their device are those who did not note the cons of the device before purchase.

Someone is making sense, finally.
Re: What You Should Know About Buying Phones From Aliexpress by MizMyColi(f): 10:22am On Apr 21, 2017
Abubakar96:

If you're current on the technology market you'll know this

Na so
Honourable minister of current affairs.
Phantom current affairsgrin
Re: What You Should Know About Buying Phones From Aliexpress by franzis(m): 10:27am On Apr 21, 2017
JAWBONE:
my Shoot 1 is 3 months old and still rocking.... Value For Money(10/10). when you want to buy phones, buy from the manufacturer's store and it takes average 3 weeks to get here.
abeg review that shoot 1 for me that phone looks dope for such a price

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Re: What You Should Know About Buying Phones From Aliexpress by franzis(m): 10:29am On Apr 21, 2017
40manlappy:


Wrong!

I have been using a Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro since June 2016 and still loving it! The phone is yet to develop a single fault. I cannot say the same about the Infinix that I got few months down the line for which I am already considering a replacement.

Looking at getting another Xiaomi phone via Aliexpress sef smiley

cc: Gptech, GrandMufti, fibonacci2526, jboixxx, Mckandre, Youngpo413, mike234, noobody, vosquare
no mind them for last 2-3 years , i have used 1 leagoo , 2 redmi note 2 , 2 redmi note 3 pro all bought on aliexpress and none has given me a single problem
Re: What You Should Know About Buying Phones From Aliexpress by chicwoman(f): 10:32am On Apr 21, 2017
You called me useless
You are the ones with the insults
Upon all you plenty plenty insults
Tecno is still better
You can't beat ten years of experience in the market
Abeg where is Xiaomi in comparison
Eh? Nobody?
noobody:


Thats why we buy from trusted stores
The useless op na tecno agent,check all her posts,it is obvious tecno don dey feel the negative impact of our aliexpress activities,there next strategy is to discredit alixpress,
I ca show you proof itel phones are not produed by itel,dey are phones mass produced in china,al itel do is stamp there logo nd brand on it,but that na matter for anoda day.
Re: What You Should Know About Buying Phones From Aliexpress by chicwoman(f): 10:36am On Apr 21, 2017
See me see wahala
Phone that I bought with my hard earned money
I was using the W3 until I got my L9
You don't know anybody on the internet yet you decided to run hate campaigns
I am living my life OUTSIDE the internet unbothered by your own hete campaign
noobody:
Tecno/infinix agents don dey feel the negative impact on there sales,they are now runing a hate campagn against shopping online,i smell tecno agents,dey know dem sef,so this is you guys next move,i promise to mess you guys up,the war has begun,u wouls regret u did dis
Re: What You Should Know About Buying Phones From Aliexpress by chicwoman(f): 10:38am On Apr 21, 2017
You are still showing yourself as a Xiaomi marketer
This is really not how to market your products
Get a job OR BETTER
Get a life
noobody:


I keep calling you biased,blind,foolish,i aint wrong,you dont see me comparing xiaomi to iphone 6,u dont see me going about on every thread shouting xiaomi is better,like you ediots lie about the phone pad 3,you dont see xiaomi puting up flyers all around ikeja like tecno do,you donnt even see xiomi doing adverts,yet they sell more than tecno ca ever dream off,thats to tell you,nor be by weed smoking or noise,quality beats crap!! Learn,even your head sales agent dey beg to own xiaomi
Re: What You Should Know About Buying Phones From Aliexpress by chicwoman(f): 10:39am On Apr 21, 2017
You don't know me yet you decide to call me stupid
I pity you
My prayer for you is that hate is removed from your heart
vanchi:


So e really pain you..... You for kuku password the thread. Stewpid person. Xiaomi force you buy?
Re: What You Should Know About Buying Phones From Aliexpress by Nobody: 10:40am On Apr 21, 2017
chicwoman:
You called me useless
You are the ones with the insults
Upon all you plenty plenty insults
Tecno is still better
You can't beat ten years of experience in the market
Abeg where is Xiaomi in comparison
Eh? Nobody?

Search top 10 smartphone brands...
U need to be schooled seriously..

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Re: What You Should Know About Buying Phones From Aliexpress by chicwoman(f): 10:43am On Apr 21, 2017
My dear I have money By God's grace
Bought my L9 this month for 65k
You need money ask stop insulting people
I don't need your 28k cheap phone that does not add real value
noobody:



grin grin na redmi 4a 16gb not 32gb i go dash am,her life would change forever,costs just 28k,i wudnt mind to do her dis favour,as long as her lyf change for good
Re: What You Should Know About Buying Phones From Aliexpress by chicwoman(f): 10:44am On Apr 21, 2017
Like I said in my thread, buy phones that have real value
Some phones might appear cheap at first glance but will start packing up in months
franzis:
abeg review that shoot 1 for me that phone looks dope for such a price
Re: What You Should Know About Buying Phones From Aliexpress by MizMyColi(f): 10:45am On Apr 21, 2017
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Re: What You Should Know About Buying Phones From Aliexpress by chicwoman(f): 10:46am On Apr 21, 2017
See
It's better to buy a known brand with good specs than buy something that might pack up weeks later
It is not about the price, add money and get a good brand
eleojo23:
You can get a good 3G phone with 2Gb RAM on aliexpress for 20-22k.

If the exchange rate was lower than 320, it would have been cheaper sef

Thanks to the internet, we are no longer confined to buying only what is locally available.
We now have options!
Let nobody take it personally, it's called globalization!

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