AliExpress... Too Good To Be True Prices?

[RustyUs]

Has anyone every got an Arrma RC from AliExpress before? Surely, they can't be all legit. I was looking at the 6S models specifically.

 

[DavidB1126]

@luke66 is the pro of AliExpress lol

 

[tudordewolf]

Link the listing you have in mind, it could be legit or it could be a scam. There's reputable sellers who's prices are half what you'd pay via Amazon, (where the Amazon sellers get most of their stock anyway), and some that are from vendor profiles with no history or positive feedback.

 

[blaster27]

I ordered a K6 from them. After 11 days, I got my money back, from PayPal. $325. Was too good to be true. . The seller told me that it was not in their warehouse. PayPal saved the day for me.

 

[fstnd]

I wouldn't take the risk of buying something worth as much as a 6S 1/8th rc truck from AliExpres. I do order dozens of parts from them

 

[Lucifur10]

I've ordered a few things from them, shipping can take awhile. Watch the shipping costs, it can be 3 times the low cost of the item! I'm not a regular customer of theirs.

 

[332_RC]

All I've seen on the AF forum, the too good to be true $$ on a RTR Arrma, it is.

 

[CertifiedMike]

I would use a credit card wrapped in a condom on paypal for those "deals".
Put as much buyer protection on that sale as you can!!!
Good luck if you buy!!!

 

[ferrebee88]

I would use a credit card wrapped in a condom on paypal for those "deals".
Put as much buyer protection on that sale as you can!!!
Good luck if you buy!!!

PayPal will for sure give your money back if you get scammed. Like I've said before, they refunded me after the TRX4 I bought turned into a manilla envelope full of Thomas the Train stickers.

 

[DavidB1126]

Like I've said before, they refunded me after the TRX4 I bought turned into a manilla envelope full of Thomas the Train stickers.

That is hilarious lol

 

[CertifiedMike]

That is hilarious lol

Thomas the TRX??? There may be a lawsuit brewing...

 

[ferrebee88]

Thomas the TRX??? There may be a lawsuit brewing...

Traxxas does like to sue people.

 

[Warby]

Has anyone every got an Arrma RC from AliExpress before? Surely, they can't be all legit. I was looking at the 6S models specifically.

So far I've never had an issue.

 

[nino]

Hmm, most "regular" brands that you can get in hobby shops are not that cheap on Aliexpress. Usually even more expensive (buying from EU in my case). So anything priced extremely low is bound to be a scam or error.

I use AliExpress about once or twice a month for small stuff (just ordered some balance cables, bearings and a Dasmikro Rx), shipping free or 1-2 euros. Never had problems, it takes 2 weeks or to get here.

Only once I had a package take 2 months, it went through Vanuatu for some reason

 

[WickedFog]

PayPal will for sure give your money back if you get scammed. Like I've said before, they refunded me after the TRX4 I bought turned into a manilla envelope full of Thomas the Train stickers.

This is exactly what the scammers do. Sell you an item, then ship you some cheap little pos so they get you a tracking number. If you have the money you can tie up for a few months, and you use PayPal, it's no worry at all. If it works out, great. If not, it's just an inconvenience since you'll be covered for 180 days with PayPal.

An extra safeguard would be to make sure you take pictures of the unopened package, clearly showing the shipping label, along with a video of the unboxing and item(s) received. That extra bit of proof will speed things up.

 

[Greywolf74]

I generally don't have much issue buying from AliExpress. That being said, I agree with Nino about the prices on most regular RC brands on AE being close to what they are here. I have looked before on AE specifically for both Arrma and Axial rigs and everything I found was not much cheaper than normal. Like, maybe $20-ish bucks cheaper, if at all. I'd be willing to bet that any Arrma kit for a ridiculous price on AE is either a scam or a clone, but if you have PayPal then go for it.

 

[Warby]

Only small issues I've had was damaged items due to poor packaging. Was refunded straight away no questions asked.

 

[Warby]

The wait is the biggest killer

 

[CertifiedMike]

I'm starting to wonder if there is an AliExpress "America" division where all the shade and scam deals are???
Overseas seems like ppl are generally pleased where here is seems like a fair number of horror stories!
I can't even sign on to the site!
Its interesting to read everyone's experiences for sure!

 

[blaster27]

I'm starting to wonder if there is an AliExpress "America" division where all the shade and scam deals are???
Overseas seems like ppl are generally pleased where here is seems like a fair number of horror stories!
I can't even sign on to the site!
Its interesting to read everyone's experiences for sure!

My experience for sure was unsat. I believe that they offer a great deal, only to lure you in. I got my refund, only because of PayPal. It wasted 2 weeks of my time and effort. Never again for me. . They have happy customers I'm sure. Just did not work for me, is all. My Avatar says it all.