Online purchase through AliExpress Dedicated Thread

[awais.9]

He is recommending DHL only for costly items like 200 dollars or above i reckon.

check dhl rates even for that too like if item is costing 270$, dhl rate is 173$

[Sdogar]

Got my fastest delivery through singapore post, a smart watch, order date 16th March, arrival date 1st april, in 14 days...Without any custom charges

[drkausar]

I only prefer DHL for costly products. Many of such items are also with free DHL charges. And many sellers negotiate for DHL delivery prices. All products which are usually below 100$, I prefer routine free offered delivery like China Mail. The worse delivery method is Seller's own delivery method which takes so long to be delivered. In local market many items are below standard because our business person usually buy cheap but we can buy through Ali Express many of best quality products like sports shoes, Jackets, Sanitary sets, Hardware like Digital locks etc.

[drkausar]

Always try to negotiate for DHL delivery charges with sellers by sending massages before buying. Many sellers negotiate for price if you buy more items from their stores and delivery charges and adjustment will be made after confirmation of order but not paying and sending seller massage to adjust price. I usually negotiate with sellers before buying. 50% of sellers will adjust the price if you buy more or costly items.

[awais.9]

I only prefer DHL for costly products. Many of such items are also with free DHL charges. And many sellers negotiate for DHL delivery prices. All products which are usually below 100$, I prefer routine free offered delivery like China Mail. The worse delivery method is Seller's own delivery method which takes so long to be delivered. In local market many items are below standard because our business person usually buy cheap but we can buy through Ali Express many of best quality products like sports shoes, Jackets, Sanitary sets, Hardware like Digital locks etc.

some items can b quality but not all esp when u r ordering them from a chinese site, but if high quality then really good

[drkausar]

Most important is to find right product from right seller. Then comparing the price and delivery method and delivery charges for good product. Rating and comments are also helping in decision making and negotiations with seller is more important. There are lots of Multinational companies who can ship your product from Hong Kong, Dubai, Singapore, Australia. You can explore all of it by spending more time at Ali Express like Facebook.

[MGK]

check dhl rates even for that too like if item is costing 270$, dhl rate is 173$

Yes it is expensive only in case of ordering one piece of your desired item but if you order like 100 pieces of say sunglasses then the price per piece will be ok. for example 1 sunglasses cost about 13 dollars and with dhl deliver it cost 102 dollars but if you order 100 pieces of the same sunglasses then total cost is around 1300 dollars now divide 1300 by 100 so the cost per piece is 13 dollar. I hope you get my point. All in all this method of shipping is definitely not advisable for small shoppers like you and me, it will be good for commercial and bulk purchasers.

[awais.9]

Yes it is expensive only in case of ordering one piece of your desired item but if you order like 100 pieces of say sunglasses then the price per piece will be ok. for example 1 sunglasses cost about 13 dollars and with dhl deliver it cost 102 dollars but if you order 100 pieces of the same sunglasses then total cost is around 1300 dollars now divide 1300 by 100 so the cost per piece is 13 dollar. I hope you get my point. All in all this method of shipping is definitely not advisable for small shoppers like you and me, it will be good for commercial and bulk purchasers.

hahahaha none of us is bulk buyer, n for bulk buyer its alibaba which has cheaper rates

[koolaid]

hahahaha none of us is bulk buyer, n for bulk buyer its alibaba which has cheaper rates

Bro. That is actually a dilemma , cuz i have done that and " cheaper rates on alibaba " are without shipping cost. When you add the shipping cost the items per pcs turn out to be more expensive than Aliexpress.

Also credit card payment method is not accepted by most sellers on alibaba

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[ghiyas11]

EMS will also deliver through PakPost, so definitely got detained by Lahore customs

but DHL shipments rates r so much, normally item is cheaper than the shipping cost of dhl
if u r willing to pay that high then y not purchase locally n yes in ur case the dhl is fine but y not ems then

[awais.9]

Yes it is expensive only in case of ordering one piece of your desired item but if you order like 100 pieces of say sunglasses then the price per piece will be ok. for example 1 sunglasses cost about 13 dollars and with dhl deliver it cost 102 dollars but if you order 100 pieces of the same sunglasses then total cost is around 1300 dollars now divide 1300 by 100 so the cost per piece is 13 dollar. I hope you get my point. All in all this method of shipping is definitely not advisable for small shoppers like you and me, it will be good for commercial and bulk purchasers.

hahahaha none of us is bulk buyer, n for bulk buyer its alibaba which has cheaper rates

[DUDE007]

Got my fastest delivery through singapore post, a smart watch, order date 16th March, arrival date 1st april, in 14 days...Without any custom charges

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[shobi44]

Got my fastest delivery through singapore post, a smart watch, order date 16th March, arrival date 1st april, in 14 days...Without any custom charges

I also had a wonderful experience with Singapore post and got my phone without custom and in quick time BTW i live in Lahore (Famous city for custom issues)

[koolaid]

I also had a wonderful experience with Singapore post and got my phone without custom and in quick time BTW i live in Lahore (Famous city for custom issues)

You got lucky !

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[awais.9]

Got my fastest delivery through singapore post, a smart watch, order date 16th March, arrival date 1st april, in 14 days...Without any custom charges

u got it in isb?
i also got it in same time but i had to pay 600 duty when price of $10 was mentioned

[DUDE007]

Is there any custom duty on soldering iron?

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[koolaid]

Is there any custom duty on soldering iron?

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Just get it locally. Its easily available.

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[DUDE007]

Just get it locally. Its easily available.

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I want USB powered one. Its on sale. I dont think its available here

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[koolaid]

I want USB powered one. Its on sale. I dont think its available here

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Usb powered??? From laptop?

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[DUDE007]

Usb powered??? From laptop?

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Yes sir. It works on 5 volts and has an 8W power consumption. 15 second heating time. I really really want it.

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