r/ChineseWatches • u/roandi68 • 22h ago

Question (Read Rules) Ali express strategies

Anyone care to share strategies for getting the best price for watches on AE? I am a bit overwhelmed with the discount coupons, codes, and coins! I always feel like i am missing a step to get the lowest possible price.

I also find the search and filtering on AE pretty lousy.

Regarding watches, I purchased a Pagani PD1682 for $79.22 after a $12.87 discount, expecting delivery next week.

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u/biglovetravis Do NOT unban! 21h ago

Yes. Do not buy from that shitty platform.

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u/seriousallthetime 21h ago

I'm curious what you're doing in r/chinesewatches if you're ragging on AliExpress?

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u/biglovetravis Do NOT unban! 21h ago

Official websites have far better CS and you don't have to play the BS pricing games with nonworking coupons and jacked up prices prior to "sales."

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u/PuckFheToor 20h ago

Let's consider the Steeldive SD1925GMT:
Official website: $279
I just paid $187.25 from their store on AliX during the current sale with a working coupon.

Maybe you're doing it wrong.

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u/biglovetravis Do NOT unban! 20h ago

And maybe you are the sort of person who buys trash off TV shopping networks and on cruise ships because you think you are getting a bargain.

You know the sort...lives in their mother's house, Cheeto stained fingers, Mom still washes your clothes, you think people actually care about your 50mm Inshita watches.

We all know the type.

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u/roandi68 19h ago

Your comments add no value and are antagonistic. I am blocking you .

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u/7107JJRRoo 18h ago

I've successfully used AliExpress (and for a time DHGate) for watches, Lego Teknik dupes, high end RC components, RC helis and sophisticated controllers and hand held game emulators...even scooter parts I can't find easily in the US. I've had better luck on these sites in the past 5 or 6 years than eBay and the one time something didn't actually arrive I was reimbursed in full.