The relevance of goods from China is growing every day. Thanks to the online store Aliexpress, anyone can buy an inexpensive and high-quality item, whether it be clothes, shoes or electronics. In this article you will learn not only how to choose a seller and place an order, but also how to fill in the address on Aliexpress and in case of a failed purchase, open a dispute and return your money.
What is Aliexpress?
The largest online store became known to Runet users in 2010, when the site was fully adapted for a Russian-speaking audience with convenient conversion of prices into rubles. The Aliexpress website in Russian is a large portal where buyers and sellers meet to make profitable transactions. The advantage of this online store is that you can find very high-quality and inexpensive goods with free delivery anywhere in the world.
Do you like the watch for 1 dollar? Feel free to order them from the seller and be sure that you do not have to pay for delivery. That is why the Chinese online store has become such a popular source of profitable purchases in Russia and the CIS countries.
Today in Aliexpress, not only retail, but also bulk purchases are made. It is beneficial for individual entrepreneurs to purchase lots of inexpensive goods for sale in retail chains and stores. In addition, on Aliexpress you can find copies of well-known brands of clothing, watches and equipment, which is also in great demand.
How to choose a quality product?
Everyone knows that Chinese products are not famous for their quality. That is why you need to be very careful about shopping on Aliexpress. But the site helps to easily navigate the quality of the goods and the integrity of the seller. So, what you should pay attention to:
- The seller’s rating, which can be checked in his personal profile.
- Reviews of other customers about the selected product.
- Delivery and payment terms.
- Analysis of prices from other sellers of similar goods, which can be found using the search form on the site.
How to place an order on Aliexpress?
First you need to go through a simple registration procedure, indicating your reliable contact information. On the page of the product you like, you need to choose the color, size, etc., and also carefully study the terms of delivery of the order. In most cases, the seller provides free shipping.
After selecting all the parameters, click the "Buy Now" button. On the page that appears filling out the form, you must correctly specify the address and contact phone number. Shipping address on Aliexpress is one of the main parameters of a successful purchase. By entering incorrect data, you risk not receiving the package at all.
How to fill in the address on Aliexpress?
Many users have difficulty filling out the delivery address. Actually there is nothing complicated in how to write an address on Aliexpress. You need to understand that for Chinese mail, the main criterion will be a country, for example, Russian Federation. And then, to which city or region the parcel will go, is the concern of the workers of the Russian Post. Therefore, you can fill in the address in the following ways:
- Enter the data in any online translator and get the English version, enter it in the order form. For example: Gagarin Street in the English version will look like Gagarin Street and so on.
- Fill in the address with transliteration. In other words, rewrite the Russian version of the address in English letters. For example, ulica Gagarina. For correct transliteration, you can also use online services.
The experience of most users shows that the latter option is much more acceptable for employees of the Russian Post, who are not always competent in English. How else can I get acquainted with placing an order on Aliexpress? How to fill in the delivery address and correspond with the seller, you can also find out from experienced buyers of this famous online store.
After the seller sends the order to your address, he is obliged to send a track code by which you can track the movement of the parcel. However, for small goods worth $ 1-2 a track code is optional. And the seller must warn his customers in advance.
Aliexpress payment forms
After filling in the address on Aliexpress it turned out correctly, you can proceed with the calculations. Another advantage of the Aliexpress online store is the various methods of paying for an order without a commission system, which are convenient for all categories of buyers:
- E-commerce ("Qiwi-Wallet" and WebMoney).
- Payment by Visa / Master Card.
- International Transfer Western Union.
An interesting campaign is held on Aliexpress for new users who are going to pay for their first order with the help of "Qiwi-Wallet". Upon purchase, a small but pleasant cash bonus of 50 rubles is credited to the account.
Before placing an order, be sure to check with the seller exactly which payment method he supports. According to the rules of the system, the dispatch of goods is carried out only after paying its full cost.
How to open a dispute and get your money back?
Of course, no one is safe from unsuccessful purchases. This may concern both the quality of the product or its size, and the deformation of the packaging during shipment. To protect the rights of buyers, the Aliexpress system provided a convenient system for crediting funds to the seller’s account. That is, until the buyer receives the goods and makes sure of their declared compliance, the seller does not receive the money blocked in the system.
If the buyer is dissatisfied with the thing, he can open a dispute and express his complaints to the seller. To do this, it is imperative to photograph or film the process of opening the parcel on video. Thus, the buyer will always have the opportunity to defend their rights. Correspondence with the seller can be carried out in English using any online translator (we examined above how to fill in the address on Aliexpress with its help).