AliExpress experiments - Non-watch products

[GetSomeMoney]

Someone posted a link to an iOffer seller here a while back (two weeks ago). I ordered a wallet Ive been wanting for a while. I paid $50 for this. Not sure if its real leather (probably not?) but the real LV wallets are I believe plastic coated anyways. I'm happy with it. Would have been nicer if it was $30-$40 Here is the link and pics...

https://www.ioffer.com/selling/annann2008

The wallet looks great, the genuine LV is not leather either, it's a coated canvas, so your wallet looks perfect

 

[AGL]

Previously in the thread I mentioned about these jackets: LINK

Link to GEN

Mine came in today. It's great! It's a little on the short side but thats how it is supposed to be. I went for an XL although the seller was trying to put me in an XXL. I would say this sits at the same size as a Genuine Nike size Small jumper. The jacket is soft and nice to touch, exactly the same any other bombers I've tried. It's nicely stitched. well REALLY well stitched, there was 2 loose threads in the whole thing. The pattern is great on the material. The logo is a strong white and looks strong to hold on to fabric. The only thing I didn't have was the red arm tag. Apart from that it was exactly what I expected.

I paid £26.93 and had it sent with another jumper via DHL. The seller charged $25 for DHL and it took 3 days once it had been picked up. Todays delivery schedule was pretty crazy but just another reason why DHL is the best international courier.

16:06 Delivered - Signed for (I live about an hour 15 from Heathrow without traffic. Considering how mental the M25 is today I was surprised to see it so soon!)
13:15 With delivery courier
11:49 Arrived at Delivery Facility in LONDON-HEATHROW - UK
10:42 Departed Facility in LONDON-HEATHROW - UK
10:34 Processed at LONDON-HEATHROW - UK
08:46 Arrived at Sort Facility LONDON-HEATHROW - UK
07:57 Clearance processing complete at LONDON-HEATHROW - UK
04:40 Customs status updated
23:13 Departed Facility in HONG KONG

 

[barth]

Alright chaps, finally received my last 3 Lacoste polos, ordered on 11.11 ! A short sleeves one is light blue instead of white, but otherwise I'm happy with the quality. Embroidered logo is not great, but will fool an untrained eye.

Well-known store : http://www.aliexpress.com/store/205481

Got 7 polos on total for less than a gen Big Pony RL. Good value I think.

 

[barth]

Previously in the thread I mentioned about these jackets: LINK

Good stuff mate ! So nice quality ? Do you find it warm ?

 

[AGL]

Good stuff mate ! So nice quality ? Do you find it warm ?

It's very good quality. I'm very surprised actually, I just hope it lasts more than a few wears! I'm just about to wear it out so I'll report back of how warm it is in a couple hours!

 

[AGL]

Good stuff mate ! So nice quality ? Do you find it warm ?

Can report jacket is super warm!

 

[malipiero]

Previously in the thread I mentioned about these jackets: LINK

Link to GEN

Mine came in today. It's great! It's a little on the short side but thats how it is supposed to be. I went for an XL although the seller was trying to put me in an XXL. I would say this sits at the same size as a Genuine Nike size Small jumper. The jacket is soft and nice to touch, exactly the same any other bombers I've tried. It's nicely stitched. well REALLY well stitched, there was 2 loose threads in the whole thing. The pattern is great on the material. The logo is a strong white and looks strong to hold on to fabric. The only thing I didn't have was the red arm tag. Apart from that it was exactly what I expected.

I paid £26.93 and had it sent with another jumper via DHL. The seller charged $25 for DHL and it took 3 days once it had been picked up. Todays delivery schedule was pretty crazy but just another reason why DHL is the best international courier.

16:06 Delivered - Signed for (I live about an hour 15 from Heathrow without traffic. Considering how mental the M25 is today I was surprised to see it so soon!)
13:15 With delivery courier
11:49 Arrived at Delivery Facility in LONDON-HEATHROW - UK
10:42 Departed Facility in LONDON-HEATHROW - UK
10:34 Processed at LONDON-HEATHROW - UK
08:46 Arrived at Sort Facility LONDON-HEATHROW - UK
07:57 Clearance processing complete at LONDON-HEATHROW - UK
04:40 Customs status updated
23:13 Departed Facility in HONG KONG

Do you know this meaning?
???=No government

haha [emoji28]


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[AGL]

Do you know this meaning?
???=No government

haha [emoji28]


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Yeah! It's all to do with the jacket being about Anarchy! Glad to know the translation on the jacket is correct tho!

 

[atgm]

I ordered two Mont Blanc rollerball pens and ten refills (blue and black) from store 1773728 on Dec 7, they showed up on Dec 18. China Post took a while to get it to Japan, but Japan Post got it to me same-day.

I don't know much about MB pens, but one was billed as a Meisterstuck (twist-off cap), other as a Starwalker.

Starwalker: Feels light, writes well, engraving? seems light, but I haven't seen the original. Logo looks good. The cartridge is very obviously not centered in the hole. (See fourth pic)

Meisterstuck: Heavy, writes well, nice metal grip. Engraving feels and looks deep and clear. Logo looks goofy.

Refills: They screw in smoothly, write nicely. Not sure what else to say here.

Three more coming in from another seller in a few days, hopefully.

 

[kss54]

Girlfriend finally received her Uggs ordered from ali, took about 4 weeks. She ordered a size larger than she wears in gen and that was perfect sizing. Unfortunately the link is dead now, but she paid $40 CAD. They are a bit lighter in colour than the gen, but some water resistant spray stuff should fix that. See album below.

http://imgur.com/a/39s9j

 

[Daisbuys]

Well doesn't look like I'm going to get my Michael Kors Selma bag.

Customs picked up my EMS parcel and are going to destroy it unless I get in touch with them.

Anyone ever had to go through this yet?

 

[eliano]

Well doesn't look like I'm going to get my Michael Kors Selma bag.

Customs picked up my EMS parcel and are going to destroy it unless I get in touch with them.

Anyone ever had to go through this yet?

Very unusual in uk ????

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[macca001]

Well doesn't look like I'm going to get my Michael Kors Selma bag.

Customs picked up my EMS parcel and are going to destroy it unless I get in touch with them.

Anyone ever had to go through this yet?

Sadly, yes, they took a Birkin of mine 400usd paid, either they destroy it or you have to challenge them, they can then try to prosecute for importing replica/fake goods.

Unfortunately you just have to let it go


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[Daisbuys]

Sadly, yes, they took a Birkin of mine 400usd paid, either they destroy it or you have to challenge them, they can then try to prosecute for importing replica/fake goods.

Unfortunately you just have to let it go


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That's rough! And I thought losing £76 was bad!

Im half tempted to challenge them as obviously the advert on aliexpress shows no logos, no mention of Michael Kors etc etc
Was going to act dull and just claim I thought I was buying a genuine leather bag??

 

[Discigerous]

Well, if the item isn't delivered you should get a full refund. So I'd probably open a dispute and just order another one. I don't believe customs will release the item if they've concluded with it being a replica/fake.

That being said I've been notified by customs before that a watch of mine was being held up until I could provide the proper documentation. So I contacted the TD I ordered from to ask what I could do. And before the TD answered my email the watch was released. From me being notified to it being released 2 days passed.

 

[Maszie]

Starwalker: [...] The cartridge is very obviously not centered in the hole. (See fourth pic)

That's a common issue with rep pens and even some other gen brands. You can greatly improve the writing experience by wrapping the tip of the cartridge with a tiny bit of scotch tape. Additional to this fix I would also recommend to use gen refills or some other high quality brands like Monteverde.

 

[Daisbuys]

Well, if the item isn't delivered you should get a full refund. So I'd probably open a dispute and just order another one. I don't believe customs will release the item if they've concluded with it being a replica/fake.

That being said I've been notified by customs before that a watch of mine was being held up until I could provide the proper documentation. So I contacted the TD I ordered from to ask what I could do. And before the TD answered my email the watch was released. From me being notified to it being released 2 days passed.

I am am going to open a dispute....once my other order has been delivered, this time with dhl.

UK Border force are definitely going to destroy it. They have given me until the 4th Jan to object to their destruction of the bag

 

[dutchwatch]

Going to order some happy socks for my girlfriend, since my size is not available. Will let you guys know how the quality is on arrival and after few times in the washer.

 

[Arttylux]

I am am going to open a dispute....once my other order has been delivered, this time with dhl.

UK Border force are definitely going to destroy it. They have given me until the 4th Jan to object to their destruction of the bag

Read what the seller writes on the delivery terms in the ad on Ali. He might state that he is not responsible for any customs problems.

Then you might be better off playing ignorant to the fact that it was a rep....

 

[Giver]

I've been investigating buying LV wallets for the past day or 2. There doesn't seem to be much on AliExpress for mens bags - such as messenger bags, backpacks etc.. I'm also not finding clothes by brands like Hugo Boss either.

I've had a couple sellers send me links to galleries with products. They look great and I plan to order some LV Wallets and card holders to compare with my GENS. I'm also after an LV Runner Backpack - impossible to find!!, LV Coin Pouch and an LV monogram gradient tie.

Most sellers have got tonnes of small leather goods for men. If anyone wants the links to the Ali Stores and the galleries then let me know.

You can buy the runner bag as 1:1 copy from finerlabels. I ordered a lv bag for my wife and the quality is really outstanding. 100% Real leather straps which will get a nice patina over the time (like gen) and perfect made brass hardware. A serial is also added on their bags.

My experience with some cheap lv bags which i buy on a vacation was not that great. I paid around 40 euro for a lv travel bag and the straps cracked on first use. The hardware is not made like gen and fade after few days of use. you can spot it as a fake easily.

Cheers