Shopping in online stores in China can not only save time, but also purchase copies of well-known brands at very attractive prices. However, it is not so easy for a newcomer to find the right product among such a wide variety. In this article, you will learn how to search for brands on Aliexpress and how to make the right and profitable purchase.
What is "Aliexpress"
Chinese online auction "Aliexpress" became known to users of Runet in 2010. It was then that the interface of the Chinese version of the site was completely translated into Russian, and all prices began to be automatically converted into rubles.
Today, anyone can make a purchase on Aliexpress without leaving home. The advantage of the system is not only a huge selection of popular products, but also a convenient payment system. You can pay the seller with either a bank card or e-commerce WebMoney or Qiwi. Registration on the service takes no more than 5 minutes. Simply enter your contact details, the exact delivery address and phone number.
An alternative to the Aliexpress website is the TaoBao service, aimed at the Chinese segment of buyers. But you can order the goods with the help of an online translator. Beginners are often worried about how to look for brands on TaoBao and Aliexpress. Following simple rules, you can find almost everything at famous online auctions!
How to search for brands on Aliexpress: the traditional way
In order to find the right product, you can use the
search bar
on the Aliexpress
website . Just enter a keyword and the search will return all the available options. The request must not contain unnecessary words and punctuation marks. For example, it is better to write “summer dress Zara maxi” than “buy a beautiful long dress for the summer of the Zara brand”. The first option contains more specifics for the search engine.
However, in most cases, finding a product of a particular brand in this way is not so simple. Chinese manufacturers are trying to hide their fakes, exposing the product under other names. If you can’t find the product by key query, you can use the following table of Chinese counterparts of famous brands:
| The brand | Chinese counterpart |
| Adidas | Adi, Adey, Addida, Addas |
| Asics | Asks, Asi |
| Alpinestars | A starrs |
| Burberry | Bur berry |
| Calvin klein | Ck |
| Chanel | CC |
| Columbia | Colu Mbia |
| Deisel | Dsl, Die, Diezel, Dies |
| Emporio Armani | Arma, Ea, Ax |
| Lacoste | Lac |
| Louis vuitton | Mz, Lv, Mizuno |
| Prada | Prd, Pra, Prad |
| Puma | PM, PUMA |
| Ralph lauren | Laur, RL, RA |
| Victoria Secrets | VS, Secret |
| Zara | Za, Zr, Zar |
| Michael kors | MK, Korss |
How to search for brands on Aliexpress: an alternative way
If the traditional way of searching for goods was unsuccessful, then you can go the alternative way. Everyone knows that the Chinese not only abbreviate the names of goods, but often completely change the name of the brand. For example, a Casio watch can be found on Aliexpress under the name Kasio. A product with a single letter replacement, according to Chinese manufacturers, is no longer plagiarized by a well-known brand. In addition, you can use the following options:
- Remove all vowels from the brand name. For example, replace Hermes with HRMS.
- Write a shortened version. Instead of TomFarr - TomFa.
- Add another keyword to the desired product. For example, Casio watches or D&G dress.
However, ordering a watch of the well-known brand G-shock, you can get in the package a not very high-quality fake with the S-shock logo. That is why, before looking for brands on Aliexpress, you need to clarify the nuances of the seller.
Communication with the seller
To verify the quality of the product and the presence of the logo of a well-known brand on it , you need to enter into personal correspondence with the seller. To do this, just click on the "Write to the seller" button under the product photo. Correspondence can be in English, using any online translator. All messages from the seller can also be translated over the Internet.
Do not be shy to ask any questions regarding the characteristics of the product (color, size, logo, maximum delivery times, and so on). In the interests of the seller to make a successful transaction, receive positive feedback from the buyer and increase your rating in the system. You can also find out from the seller how to search for brands.
On Aliexpress after receiving the goods, the client has the right to open a dispute. This is relevant if the package does not live up to expectations, is defective, or has been severely deformed during transportation. Experienced buyers who know how to search for brands on Aliexpress recommend taking photos or filming the parcel opening process so that later it will be possible to make complaints to the seller and return their money.
Product Reviews on Aliexpress
If you still have doubts after the correspondence, then you can search for product reviews on the Aliexpress website itself by clicking on the “Reviews” tab under the product description. As a rule, after the purchase, most users unsubscribe about the quality of the package and the efficiency of the seller.
If such product reviews are not available, then you can use the iTao service, which is a social network of fans of the online auction "Aliexpress". On this site, real buyers not only express their opinion on the purchased product, but also post detailed photos of their packages and the hit parade of brands. How to look for brands on Aliexpress, what you should pay attention to and which sellers are the best - all this can be found on iTao.
How to place an order for "Aliexpress"
Checkout takes only a few minutes and consists of 5 simple steps:
- On the page of the product you like, you should choose its color, size and number of units in the package. Then press the button "Buy goods now."
- On the checkout page you need to enter the exact delivery address. The address can be written both by translation and transliteration of Russian letters into Latin. After filling out the contact details, you can proceed to payment.
- To pay for goods, customers are offered several options - WebMoney, Qiwi, Visa / MasterCard, Western Union. Money deposited in the system is transferred to the seller’s account only after the receipt of the parcel by the buyer.
- After making the payment, you need to wait for the seller to send the order and get a track code to track the package.
- After 14-30 days, confirm receipt of the parcel and transfer funds to the seller’s account. Or in the event of a product mismatch, open a dispute and return your money.