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Aliexpress Bargains CHAT thread [See MOD note #1]

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  • #102
    eeguy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,478 ✭✭✭eeguy


    My lovely £100 Fluke multimeter landed this week and ITS GENUINE!!

    Build quality exactly what you'd expect, cracked it open and the board is to a decent standard.

    I don't have the gear to verify the data sheet(its in Chinese but put together as you'd expect) but overall very happy.


  • #103
    ynwa_17
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,288 ✭✭✭ynwa_17


    Doge wrote: »
    Speaking of Belts, 2 belts I ordered before Christmas only arrived in the last month ( I was away on holidays).

    Surely that's a new record?

    While on holidays I bought a fake Rolex for 6 euro just to tell the time over there but the gold paint came off and the steel tarnished to copper.

    I went looking for something similar on Ali last night that isn't counterfeit and came across this brand:

    2017 2016 Luxury Fashion Mens Watches Quartz Steel Reginald Top Brand Green Wrist Watch For Man relogio masculino

    http://s.aliexpress.com/6Bb6V73m

    Its very similar to the watch I bought on holidays minus the counterfeit branding and no crappy gold paint.

    I ordered the blue and green one for $11.50 each via the app.

    Hopefully it will hold up better than the other watch.

    Would be interested in seeing how this pans out if you wouldn't mind posting a picture or two when it arrives. In the market for something similar myself


  • #104
    blade1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,479 ✭✭✭✭blade1


    soirish wrote: »
    Got the OBF2 car diagnostic tool for gasoline cars for less than €3
    http://s.aliexpress.com/JbuQ3Enu


    Functions:
    1.Read diagnostic trouble codes, both generic and manufacturer-specific, and display their meaning (over 3000 generic code definitions in the database).
    2.Clear trouble codes and turn off the MIL ("Check Engine" light)
    3.Display current sensor data
    4.Engine RPM
    5.Calculated Load Value
    6.Coolant Temperature
    7.Fuel System Status
    8.Vehicle Speed
    9.Short Term Fuel Trim
    10.Long Term Fuel Trim
    11.Intake Manifold Pressure
    12.Timing Advance
    13. Intake Air Temperature
    14.Air Flow Rate
    15.Absolute Throttle Position
    16.Oxygen sensor voltages/associated short term fuel trims
    17. Fuel System status
    18.Fuel Pressure

    Fake one as far as I know.
    Can't speak for them all but reports of 2.1 versions having not all the pins soldered to the board.
    If you can find one that is version 1.5 or even 1.4,you'd probably have better peace of mind as they would be genuine but around double the price.


  • #105
    The J Stands for Jay
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,807 ✭✭✭The J Stands for Jay


    soirish wrote: »
    Got the OBF2 car diagnostic tool for gasoline cars for less than €3
    http://s.aliexpress.com/JbuQ3Enu


    Functions:
    1.Read diagnostic trouble codes, both generic and manufacturer-specific, and display their meaning (over 3000 generic code definitions in the database).
    2.Clear trouble codes and turn off the MIL ("Check Engine" light)
    3.Display current sensor data
    4.Engine RPM
    5.Calculated Load Value
    6.Coolant Temperature
    7.Fuel System Status
    8.Vehicle Speed
    9.Short Term Fuel Trim
    10.Long Term Fuel Trim
    11.Intake Manifold Pressure
    12.Timing Advance
    13. Intake Air Temperature
    14.Air Flow Rate
    15.Absolute Throttle Position
    16.Oxygen sensor voltages/associated short term fuel trims
    17. Fuel System status
    18.Fuel Pressure

    If there's a CD with it, throw it in the bin. You don't need to install anything on your PC to use this on your phone, and I've heard stories of the CDs being full of viruses.


  • #106
    Miike
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,021 ✭✭✭Miike


    McGaggs wrote: »
    If there's a CD with it, throw it in the bin. You don't need to install anything on your PC to use this on your phone, and I've heard stories of the CDs being full of viruses.

    You'd really want to hate your self to put a CD into your PC that came with ANYTHING from China.


  • #107
    CantGetNoSleep
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,271 ✭✭✭CantGetNoSleep


    Doge wrote: »
    Speaking of Belts, 2 belts I ordered before Christmas only arrived in the last month ( I was away on holidays).

    Surely that's a new record?

    While on holidays I bought a fake Rolex for 6 euro just to tell the time over there but the gold paint came off and the steel tarnished to copper.

    I went looking for something similar on Ali last night that isn't counterfeit and came across this brand:

    2017 2016 Luxury Fashion Mens Watches Quartz Steel Reginald Top Brand Green Wrist Watch For Man relogio masculino

    http://s.aliexpress.com/6Bb6V73m

    Its very similar to the watch I bought on holidays minus the counterfeit branding and no crappy gold paint.

    I ordered the blue and green one for $11.50 each via the app.

    Hopefully it will hold up better than the other watch.

    How do you know it isn't counterfeit?


  • #108
    soirish
    Registered Users Posts: 713 ✭✭✭soirish


    They've cut down on counterfeit sellers in the past couple of years.


  • #109
    LariToper
    Registered Users Posts: 137 ✭✭LariToper


    Kat1170 wrote: »
    Was there anything on the packages to indicate that they had been sent 'differently' ??

    Not that I could see apart from a An Post Registered sticker, I guess there was something on there that indicated that but I didn't spot it.


  • #110
    jeffk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,847 ✭✭✭jeffk


    Did anyone order these

    https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Aukey-5-Pack-Micro-USB-Cable-Fast-Charging-Adapter-5V2A-Data-Charger-Mobile-Phone-Cable-for/32637756862.html

    Ordered 15th May after seeing a post about them, up to today nothing about tracking etc. I used PostNL


  • #111
    Slunk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,556 ✭✭✭Slunk


    jeffk wrote: »
    Did anyone order these

    https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Aukey-5-Pack-Micro-USB-Cable-Fast-Charging-Adapter-5V2A-Data-Charger-Mobile-Phone-Cable-for/32637756862.html

    Ordered 15th May after seeing a post about them, up to today nothing about tracking etc. I used PostNL

    I ordered a couple of packs of these and a charger. Thought I picked the quicker post option. No sign of them yet. Still early days


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  • #112
    Doge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,060 ✭✭✭Doge


    CantGetNoSleep wrote: »
    How do you know it isn't counterfeit?

    If you look at the photos in the customer reviews section you can clearly see it doesn't have the Rolex branding.


  • #113
    jeffk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,847 ✭✭✭jeffk


    Slunk wrote: »
    I ordered a couple of packs of these and a charger. Thought I picked the quicker post option. No sign of them yet. Still early days

    I think the next option was the same price of the cables, I suppose you got a lot so wasnt as bad.

    I know its usually around a month, but thought an offical shop be faster, sure its down as not left the country :confused:


  • #114
    Slunk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,556 ✭✭✭Slunk


    jeffk wrote: »
    I think the next option was the same price of the cables, I suppose you got a lot so wasnt as bad.

    I know its usually around a month, but thought an offical shop be faster, sure its down as not left the country :confused:

    I just checked, didn't opt for faster post after all. China registered post. I'd say another two weeks


  • #115
    loki7777
    Registered Users Posts: 1,158 ✭✭✭loki7777


    Any good car phone charger?


  • #116
    SachaJ
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,746 ✭✭✭SachaJ


    This looks handy
    https://xeroly.com/products/angleizer

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ombWtX1OTY


    A massive ?2.61 on Ali
    https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Binoax-Four-Sided-Ruler-Measuring-Instrument-Template-Angle-izer-Tool-Mechanism-Slides/32807299813.html


  • #117
    Slunk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,556 ✭✭✭Slunk


    loki7777 wrote: »
    Any good car phone charger?

    This just arrived for me the other day. Seems sturdy enough and charges my opo quick enough with decent cable
    Ordered 11 May so quickish delivery too

    5V 2.1 Amp 2-Port Dual USB Car Charger USB Power Adapter Universal for iPhone 6 Samsung S3/4/5/6 Black Metal Griphook
    http://s.aliexpress.com/fUjeE3qq
    (from AliExpress Android)


  • #118
    Manutd623
    Registered Users Posts: 77 ✭✭Manutd623


    Whats a good android tv box for sale on aliexpress? Any suggestions


  • #119
    Kristopherus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,907 ✭✭✭✭Kristopherus


    Manutd623 wrote: »
    Whats a good android tv box for sale on aliexpress? Any suggestions

    MXQ PRO 4k.


  • #120
    Doge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,060 ✭✭✭Doge


    Manutd623 wrote: »
    Whats a good android tv box for sale on aliexpress? Any suggestions

    Make sure you get one with 2GBs of RAM, and an Amlogic S905x or s912 chipset, avoid Rockchip like the plague.

    16GBs of storage is recommended also.


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  • #121
    11214
    Closed Accounts Posts: 338 ✭✭11214


    eeguy wrote: »
    My lovely £100 Fluke multimeter landed this week and ITS GENUINE!!

    Build quality exactly what you'd expect, cracked it open and the board is to a decent standard.

    I don't have the gear to verify the data sheet(its in Chinese but put together as you'd expect) but overall very happy.

    Which one did you order.


  • #122
    CollyFlower
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,109 ✭✭✭CollyFlower


    Has anyone who ordered seeds/ plants, have they germinated for you yet?..... 6 weeks I've had mine in pots and no sign of growth..


  • #123
    Suckit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,211 ✭✭✭✭Suckit


    I have been reading a lot about the germinating of Bonsai seeds, and everywhere says that they require a lot of patience, and can take up to 4 years to grow. All of the sites i have looked up say it is the best and most rewarding, as you get to shape it etc..
    Germinating can take a few months.
    If you got the dwarf fruits, then they all have different processes and time frames.
    There are a lot of guides and dedicated websites, i did not go for any of the flowers or outdoor plants so i can not comment on those.


  • #124
    masculinist
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,616 ✭✭✭masculinist


    eeguy wrote: »
    My lovely £100 Fluke multimeter landed this week and ITS GENUINE!!

    Build quality exactly what you'd expect, cracked it open and the board is to a decent standard.

    I don't have the gear to verify the data sheet(its in Chinese but put together as you'd expect) but overall very happy.

    A link would be appreciated. I sold my 20 year old multimeter on adverts recently and planned to invest in a new one.

    (tool addict here :D)


  • #125
    Olivia Early Sucker
    Posts: 0 ✭✭✭ Olivia Early Sucker


    Fluke post

    Direct link to Fluke on Ali

    Got one myself. Had it sent from the UK option to my Parcel Motel address. Don't forget TCB (7.57% on AliExpress!).


  • #126
    HoggyRS
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 444 ✭✭HoggyRS


    Got that fluke multimeter last year and never had any issues with it since seems to be the real deal!

    On another point; is it still possible to get cheap Nike roshe and other runners on aliexpress anymore? Most are priced at near to 100 euro but you used to be able to get them for 30 quid


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  • #127
    Oat23
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,368 ✭✭✭✭Oat23


    We're not allowed to discuss knockoffs. Please don't get this thread closed lads.


  • #128
    Slunk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,556 ✭✭✭Slunk


    Got my Viethdia sunglasses today which I ordered on the 11/05. Really impressed for the price. May order another pair as back up. They came registered post but also received a smaller item ordered on the same date. Seems delivery times are improving


  • #129
    loki7777
    Registered Users Posts: 1,158 ✭✭✭loki7777


    Looks like now is about 2 weeks from ali:)


  • #130
    jeffk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,847 ✭✭✭jeffk


    loki7777 wrote: »
    Looks like now is about 2 weeks from ali:)

    3 weeks waiting on cables from official Anker store


  • #131
    mcgovern
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,267 ✭✭✭mcgovern


    CollyFlower wrote: »
    Has anyone who ordered seeds/ plants, have they germinated for you yet?..... 6 weeks I've had mine in pots and no sign of growth..

    Hit and miss, chillis and chrysanthemums germinated no problem. Lilies, roses etc didn't.


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  • #132
    blade1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,479 ✭✭✭✭blade1


    2 weeks wait for me now.
    Let's hope they keep it up!!


  • #133
    jeffk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,847 ✭✭✭jeffk


    jeffk wrote:
    3 weeks waiting on cables from official Anker store


    Back from cycle to find registered envelope from AliExpress left in my porch and door open.

    Good aul an post not giving a fcuk


  • #134
    _Brian
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,624 ✭✭✭✭_Brian


    Sorry guys, maybe this belongs elsewhere..
    What's the best payment method for Aliexpress..


  • #135
    Chardee MacDennis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,225 ✭✭✭Chardee MacDennis


    _Brian wrote: »
    Sorry guys, maybe this belongs elsewhere..
    What's the best payment method for Aliexpress..

    alipay


  • #136
    blade1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,479 ✭✭✭✭blade1


    jeffk wrote: »
    Back from cycle to find registered envelope from AliExpress left in my porch and door open.

    Good aul an post not giving a fcuk

    What's the problem?
    You got your package.
    Lock your door if you're worried about intruders.


  • #137
    jeffk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,847 ✭✭✭jeffk


    blade1 wrote: »
    What's the problem?
    You got your package.
    Lock your door if you're worried about intruders.

    Registered package means signed for, not throw it in an walk off.
    Suppose not as bad as empty envelope when I ordered batteries from Groupon

    Intruders isnt the issue, its the issue of parcel there in plain sight for the world to see, should have closed the door. Plus post delivered at two in afternoon is a joke

    Anyway im delighted with the cables, anker great brand(have powerbank made by them) and handy to have different lengths and for less than the price of one cable


  • #138
    blade1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,479 ✭✭✭✭blade1


    jeffk wrote: »
    Registered package means signed for, not throw it in an walk off.
    Suppose not as bad as empty envelope when I ordered batteries from Groupon

    Intruders isnt the issue, its the issue of parcel there in plain sight for the world to see, should have closed the door. Plus post delivered at two in afternoon is a joke
    Personally I prefer anything like that thrown in.
    Saves a trip to the p.o. and usually they're only things worth a couple of euros.
    Perhaps he thought he was doing you a favour.
    Just let him know if you don't want him to to do that.


  • #139
    jeffk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,847 ✭✭✭jeffk


    blade1 wrote: »
    Personally I prefer anything like that thrown in.
    Saves a trip to the p.o. and usually they're only things worth a couple of euros.
    Perhaps he thought he was doing you a favour.
    Just let him know if you don't want him to to do that.

    Even if I wanted to I couldn't, who knows when/if or what postman would turn up from day to day.

    I think ill take my chance with left in open porch verus the black whole of an post sorting depot in coolmine industrial estate :eek:


  • #140
    blade1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,479 ✭✭✭✭blade1


    jeffk wrote: »
    Even if I wanted to I couldn't, who knows when/if or what postman would turn up from day to day.

    I think ill take my chance with left in open porch verus the black whole of an post sorting depot in coolmine industrial estate :eek:

    Assuming it's not diamonds or similar, probably the easier option alright.


  • #141
    Slunk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,556 ✭✭✭Slunk


    My aukey cables from a few pages back arrives today registered post. Ordered 11/5. Was in local sorting office.
    As for the postman. I told him to just shove most small packets in the letterbox. He's usually around about half eight. He says he will make another attempt on his way back at 130 and then go sorting office. He even announces himself through the letter box so I know its worth getting out of bed for and not some Muppet looking to sign me up to electric or gas.
    Talk to your postman. Most are sound


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  • #142
    jeffk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,847 ✭✭✭jeffk


    Slunk wrote:
    My aukey cables from a few pages back arrives today registered post. Ordered 11/5. Was in local sorting office. As for the postman. I told him to just shove most small packets in the letterbox. He's usually around about half eight. He says he will make another attempt on his way back at 130 and then go sorting office. He even announces himself through the letter box so I know its worth getting out of bed for and not some Muppet looking to sign me up to electric or gas. Talk to your postman. Most are sound


    Yeah they generally are,just as I said from day to day we couldn't tell if or what postman turns up.

    No harm done, just sore point after empty envelope the was meant to have batteries arrived to be told oh no wasn't empty


  • #143
    Kat1170
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,640 ✭✭✭Kat1170


    Bought THESE fishing lures on the 20th May, arrived today. Think that's the quickest I have gotten anything so far :)


  • #144
    11214
    Closed Accounts Posts: 338 ✭✭11214


    Could anyone give me a link to any shops that do painting on canvas?


  • #145
    b.gud
    Registered Users Posts: 4,817 ✭✭✭b.gud


    Anyone got any recommendations for good USB C cables. Obviously it's easy to find loads of choices out there just wondering if anyone got ones they're happy with.


  • #146
    mcgovern
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,267 ✭✭✭mcgovern


    b.gud wrote: »
    Anyone got any recommendations for good USB C cables. Obviously it's easy to find loads of choices out there just wondering if anyone got ones they're happy with.

    I've bought these and this, both seem to be of good quality.


  • #147
    maximoose
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,207 ✭✭✭maximoose


    11214 wrote: »
    Could anyone give me a link to any shops that do painting on canvas?

    I used this crowd and they were perfect

    Edit: just noticed they appear to be closed now


  • #148
    ED E
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,169 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    b.gud wrote: »
    Anyone got any recommendations for good USB C cables. Obviously it's easy to find loads of choices out there just wondering if anyone got ones they're happy with.
    mcgovern wrote: »
    I've bought these and this, both seem to be of good quality.

    Bad USB C cables can cause big problems (think flames).

    A Google Engineer certifies which brands are sound.
    https://plus.google.com/+BensonLeung

    Wouldnt be buying any from Ali/Ebay. Use Amazon as they cleared house using his lists.


  • #149
    Olivia Early Sucker
    Posts: 0 ✭✭✭ Olivia Early Sucker


    ED E wrote: »
    Bad USB C cables can cause big problems (think flames).

    A Google Engineer certifies which brands are sound.
    https://plus.google.com/+BensonLeung

    Wouldnt be buying any from Ali/Ebay. Use Amazon as they cleared house using his lists.
    mcgovern wrote: »
    I've bought these and this, both seem to be of good quality.

    Cripes I bought loads of Ugreen stuff over the weekend. Flaming typical! Do please let me know if they cause any trouble (God willing they won't of course!):)


  • #150
    b.gud
    Registered Users Posts: 4,817 ✭✭✭b.gud


    ED E wrote: »
    Bad USB C cables can cause big problems (think flames).

    A Google Engineer certifies which brands are sound.
    https://plus.google.com/+BensonLeung

    Wouldnt be buying any from Ali/Ebay. Use Amazon as they cleared house using his lists.

    Good point, for anyone interested here's his list of recommended cables


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  • #151
    Suckit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,211 ✭✭✭✭Suckit


    Most of those brands are well known Chinese brands, and the others are just rebadged.

    Here are the official stores for many on that list and others not on that list that are also known to be safe.
    https://tronsmart.aliexpress.com/store/715390 - Tronsmart Official Store
    https://tronsmart.aliexpress.com/store/all-wholesale-products/715390.html - Tronsmart Wholesale Products
    https://tecknet.aliexpress.com/store/1862098- Tecknet
    https://anker.aliexpress.com/store/1710553 - Anker Official Store
    https://anker.aliexpress.com/store/all-wholesale-products/1710553.html - Anker Wholesale Products
    https://www.aliexpress.com/store/1873942 - Anker Global Store
    https://blitzwolf.aliexpress.com/store/1965360 - Blitzwolf Official Store
    https://www.aliexpress.com/store/1087494 - VCE
    https://www.aliexpress.com/store/1875297 - CoolReall
    https://www.aliexpress.com/store/1395535 - Bridgegen
    https://www.aliexpress.com/store/2961042 - Suaoki
    https://www.aliexpress.com/store/1299109 - Otium
    https://xiaomimi.aliexpress.com/store/2800188 - Xiaomi Mi Store
    https://www.aliexpress.com/store/1261525 - Xiaomi Official Store
    https://xiaomionline.aliexpress.com/store/2178148 - Xiaomi Online Store
    https://www.aliexpress.com/store/1683105 - Xiaomi Official Flagship Store
    https://usams0001.aliexpress.com/store/2008001 - Usams
    https://aukey01.aliexpress.com/store/1830134 - Aukey Official Store
    https://www.aliexpress.com/store/2094013 - Aukey Official Direct Store
    https://www.aliexpress.com/store/group/Aukey/630463_260350861.html - Aukey Flagship Store
    https://www.aliexpress.com/store/2387126 - Tiegem
    https://voxlink.aliexpress.com/store/1909557 - Voxlink
    https://ugreen.aliexpress.com/store/301635 - Ugreen
    https://fireunion.aliexpress.com/store/627935 - Pzoz
    https://oricocompany.aliexpress.com/store/105327 - Orico Direct Store
    https://orico.aliexpress.com/store/1509115 - Orico Official Store
    https://oricodirect.aliexpress.com/store/1816519 - Orico Online Store

    There are many more, the list is massive.


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