AliExpress: How to shop safely

AliExpress has a few bargains, but many consumers are wondering whether shopping is really safe there. We'll tell you how to protect yourself and what to look for when buying something on AliExpress.

Safe shopping at AliExpress: the basic rules

In order to shop safely at AliExpress and not to get into a scam, you should follow a few basic rules.

1. If the price is too good to be true, it probably is. If you see a 4k action cam for 15 euros, chances are that the product will ultimately not make 4k video recordings - if you get an action cam at all. So, despite the low prices on AliExpress, always be skeptical.
2. Also pay attention to what is in the title and description and not what is shown in the pictures. Often there are some differences that would not have been noticed at first glance.
3. As soon as it comes to paying, you should be extra careful. As long as you pay via the AliExpress site, you are on the safe side, since AliExpress buyer protection applies here. You will receive your money back in the event of a refund. However, if the seller wants you to pay them directly and outside of AliExpress, you should refrain from the offer.

Find reputable providers on AliExpress

If you have found a good and reputable provider on AliExpress, you are already on a good page with trading. You can recognize a trustworthy dealer primarily by his ratings and customer reviews. However, you have to take a close look here, as there are retailers who buy reviewers. In our other article we will show you how you can recognize fake customer reviews. Also pay attention to the following points:

1. A reputable vendor at AliExpress usually offers you a form of guarantee, usually that of a 60-day return. The more he says, the safer your shopping experience is.
2. If a retailer has a lot of negative reviews, something seems to be wrong with their service. In that case, be sure to check what happened to buyers. With negative reviews, it is common for people to write what upset them. To do this, go to the seller page and then click on the tab called "Reviews".
3. Also sort the reviews by the "With Images" option. You will only see reviews of people who have actually received a product and have tried it.

Caution should be exercised with these products

There are some products you should be careful with at AliExpress. Clothing, for example, is advised against, since the size information is usually incorrect. This is because the garments are not measured correctly and sorted accordingly.

• The situation is also critical for electronic storage media such as USB sticks and SD memory cards: the dealers can indicate that it is a storage medium with 64 GB, but you will only see whether it is in the end after receiving the order.
• You have the same problem with batteries. You will usually find out too late whether the specified storage capacity really exists. Faulty batteries can also damage your devices, for example by overheating the components, which means double trouble for you.
• So be on the safe side and buy these products from a dealer you trust. Also talk to friends who may have previously ordered similar products from AliExpress as they may know reputable retailers.

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