AliExpress.com
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The overall sentiment towards AliExpress is overwhelmingly negative, with a significant number of consumers reporting fraudulent practices and a total breakdown in customer support. While a small segment of users appreciates the low prices and product variety, the majority of recent feedback highlights a pattern of non-delivery, misleading product listings, and a dispute resolution process described as a "circular" and "frustrating" experience.
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AliExpress is currently perceived by many users as a high-risk platform where buyer protections are often ineffective when issues arise. Consumers are advised to exercise extreme caution, particularly with expensive electronics or time-sensitive purchases, and to consider using payment methods with strong chargeback protections.
Requested a refund for an item that arrived broken. Aliexpress is now claiming this reason for return counts as a change of mind making me liable for cost of return. This is complete nonsense. Do not trust this site. Aliexpress used to be customer focused. Now they are just intent on ripping you off. Show details
Ordered several items from Aliexpress but the courier used was some useless courier company called SpeedX. They were unable to find my address they tried to deliver at night at 8 pm. Said they tried twice but my cameras recorded no attemps my items were returned to China with no opportunity to claim the items . Suspect the courier ended up with them
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I didn't pickup on the change in the name because the bottle looks exactly like the original one . And I got fooled so I will be sending this copy back to them. See the changes in my pictures. It should be Chemical Guys .No wonder it was half price grrr. Show details
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- +6
I ordered an ebike from the seller "Moobeloebike Store" on AliExpress. It stated that it comes with 1 year of warranty and Australian stock and support. Apart from the warranty on the bike, they mentioned warranty on parts such as the motor, battery, and charger that came with it. They also mentioned that the bike runs for a minimum of 64 km… Read more
(40–60 miles). I ordered the bike on 23rd May and received it on 28th May. After assembling the bike on 29th May, I noticed there were some dents and scratches on the frame, which I shared with the seller, but he did not care and ignored the quality issue. Then I fully charged the battery according to the instructions and did a test ride of merely 200 meters, testing the brakes and motor. It worked fine. The next day, I took it to my workplace, 5.5 km away from my house, and noticed the fully charged battery went from 100% to 50%, and this was with pedal assist. When I went back home, another 5.5 km, the battery level dropped from 50% to 0% and the red light started blinking. This was the second day, i.e. 1st June. I got worried but hoped it would be covered under the warranty, so I contacted the seller. The seller DID NOT DO anything and just asked me to perform a charger test with a multimeter checking the output of the charger. I did what he asked and shared pictures and videos of the problem. I recorded a video from a full charge showing that after riding just 5.5 km, the battery reached 50%. I sent the pictures, videos, and reached out to customer support. To my surprise, AliExpress offered me a partial refund. I am talking about Australian Consumer Laws being followed by such companies and sellers. The product was faulty, I submitted the proof, and I alerted the seller on the second day as well. On the third day, I alerted the AliExpress support team. They made a complete joke of Australian laws, and now they want to keep the faulty product incur a loss of $600+ & REQUEST a partial refund of $175. I kept following up as both AliExpress and the Moobeloebike seller were trying their best to AVOID responsibility. Eventually, AliExpress said they can offer a full refund provided that I ship the bike back at my own cost and with the how it was packed when i received it and then the seller will perform tests again. It has been more than 20 days now and the seller is still saying that "our technical team is reviewing your photos and will get back to you once they have an answer." This is highly absurd! They are stating 1 year warranty, blaming each other back & forth and making a fool of Australian laws. AliExpress & the Moobeloebike Store are ignoring customers and customers like me who genuinely bought the bike just to go to work are left with nothing but faulty equipment. I am constantly being ignored by both of them. I also stuck between the shipping loops because I cant pack the bike as the way i received it. I am writing and sharing my review so that honest customers can invest their money into better brands instead of paying the full amount for a piece of garbage and then feeling like others are just stealing their hard-earned money. Boycott AliExpress and Moobeloebike Store!
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Purchased this air purifier from this Ali Express seller, Xiaomi Mi Home Global, 12 weeks ago. Getting any action from the seller and Ali Express was impossible. First I asked for a refund. Seller said no, I can send it back for repair. I reluctantly agreed, asked for the return address. Which the seller refused to provide. But did proceed to… Read more
treat me like they were the customer not me by asking if I would refund them! I then continued to ask for their address. To date this has not been provided. I then escalated to Ali Express customer service. Who then offered me a 30% refund. To which I said no, under Australian consumer protection I'm entitled to a full refund as the item failed in 12 weeks. Plus my attempts to obtain a return address for a repair have been ignored. Ali Express customer service then withdrew the 30% refund and said there will now be no refund! Not to mention I had met every request in the sending of multiple videos, photos, back and forth to bothe the seller and Ali Express. I mean seriously, for such a simple obvious request for refund became an example of the worst in customer service support.
Be warned, Ali Express customer service WILL NOT help you. And Xiaomi Mi Home Global product is of very poor quality. And will also not help you.
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- +5
I want to share my real experience so that others can be careful. I ordered Maybach sunglasses from AliExpress. What I received was not sunglasses at all, but a strange leather case with a Lexus logo — which has nothing to do with my order. I opened multiple disputes and provided full evidence: photos, videos, and all order details. I even… Read more
appealed the case several times and contacted their live support. Unfortunately, every time they just asked for the same documents again and again, and finally rejected my claim without any fair solution.
I spent my own time and effort, worked with my bank for a chargeback, and I still have all the proof. This is not how a global platform should treat honest buyers.
My advice: 1. Always check seller reviews very carefully. 2. Pay with a credit card so you can dispute the charge if needed. 3. Be prepared for poor buyer protection.
I’m sharing this to protect other buyers. Feel free to reach out if you want details — I have full photos and videos to prove everything.
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A charger for a $1,000 dollar lithium battery power bank failed within 8 months. Ali customer service constantly force me to deal with Ai bots. Constant refusal to replace the charger. I'm a big Ali Express purchaser. This experience breaches Australian consumer guarantees. Pretty disappointing experience overall. CTOLITY was the vendor. Do not buy from them.
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Its like a piece of crap that i will never ever buy this desisn and crap material! I bought a winter jumper and end up received this trash. I applied for refund but they declined and ask me for me proof more evidence!!! They are a crap company. I hope australia will do something with oversea website! Temu is better sevice easy for refund and return. Aliexpress is so crap!
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Latest follow-ups
Don't buy from these chinese criminals. Received a consolidated delivery and one item was missing. Raised a refund on that one item and was asked for proof of non-delivery. How can you take photos of and item that they did not send. Mongrels. Sent… Read more
me proof of delivery photo and it was a plastic bag that contained the other items. Asked for more proof and had 30dyas to respond. 3 days later they closed the request due to no response. Mongrels. Still sent them the proof as I know what these mongrels are like and took photos of the package and all the contents.
The mongrels response.
We are regret to inform that your appeal request was closed. Regarding this request, we have carefully revisited all the proof provided, including the newly updated proof and found that the proof is not effective enough to prove your claim. And now this request has exceeded the AliExpress protection period. To prove my purchase the mongrels have removed the purchase from my order history. All the other items that I received are still there, the one in dispute has been removed.
That is proof that they are stealing, deceitful mongrels.
Solution, If you have to buy from then, only purchase one item at a time.
Follow-up · No refund. Items did not arrive. Yes, but hey never reply. Once again, Aliexpress and sellers are crooks.
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I ordered 2 Neck Cushions for my sleep apnea, in mid May 2025. They never arrived. I have tried in vain to get a refund for goods not delivered. 7 weeks later I am still getting a merry-go-round of excuses like:- We can't find your orders, Please… Read more
resubmit your enquiry etc. etc. Online shopping might be cheaper, but it's the value in Customer Service that makes the REAL Difference.
Follow-up · Since my original complaint was never resolved, and I just got the "the run around" I no longer deal with AliExpress.
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Poor products and poor customer service – The customer service is non existent with them rejecting all claims made by customers. The same reason is given “ no proof “ for refusing genuine claims for poor and sub standards products. I was sent a broken clock with the crack on the dial and… Read more
they refused the claim with the same comment. The head phones stopped working within a week and I was given the same reason. The head phones were worth A$ 65.00
Follow-up · I moved to other online suppliers who are much better in crediting a product if defective. The delivery from them is much quicker.
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Positive reviews
Excellent customer service, Great womens sports clothes, great mens motorcycles Tshirts. So many products to choose from, Excellent prices and Fast delivery and tracking. Easy returns and correspondence. Love AliExpress ❤️ Show reply
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I’ve been purchasing from AliExpress for several years and have never had any problems with my orders. I always received exactly what I purchased, and even received a refund once when I changed my mind about an item. AliExpress offers several free… Read more · 1
returns each month, and I was impressed that refunds are processed as soon as the goods are lodged with Australia Post for return.
I was surprised to see so many negative reviews elsewhere because, in my experience, AliExpress is more accommodating than eBay and often much cheaper—especially if you don’t mind waiting a little longer for delivery.
I always use PayPal for extra security when buying from any online store, whether local or overseas. Overall, I’m extremely satisfied with AliExpress’s policies, prices, and service.
Follow-up · My experience has not changed since my first review. Deliveries take abou 7 days and I never had any custom issues on any delivery
Surprised about all the neg reviews! But then, people don't check in the description the size of an item and then complain if it is small. I have ordered over the years on more than 20 occasions tshirts, incense, replacement parts for high-end items… Read more · 1
(Bose, Dyson), ceramics, replica lighter and various other items. Most were cheaper than on eBay. Every time I received the exact item I had ordered except for one ~$3 item but I got a full refund without even having to ask for it. The longest shipping time was about 2 months to Australia, postage was very reasonable or free, communication excellent and quality very good given the prize. I do intend to use this service in the future and can wholeheartedly recommend it. And no I haven't received any perks from them for this review but wanted to honestly share my experience
Follow-up · Quality of filter and ear pads was very good given the price. Not as long-lasting as the original parts but then in my experience even genuine replacement parts (Apple, Makita, Bose) never matched the durability of the original ones. The longest shipping to Australia was just under 2 months but generally much less, and no, never had any issues with customs
Negative reviews
I ordered an item that cost AUD 120. I was then informed that there was an 'issue' with delivery. I couldn't work out what had gone wrong and was compelled to download the app. On the app I was told the issue was with the courier, Ubi, and told to take it up with them. When I clicked on their link, the entire site was in Chinese language. I then… Read more
went back to the website where I tried to get a refund. I was then told it would only be done on receipt of 'evidence' -- how you prove something has gone missing is beyond me. It also said I would only get a refund once the item had been returned and inspected. This is pathetic service -- I have no insight as to what may have gone wrong and am forced to wait. If the item is never returned (ie if it was stolen), I will never get my refund, presumably. Shocking customers service. DO NOT BE FOOLED BY LOW PRICES -- looks like a scam to me as I can't tell if the parcel was really ever sent.
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Aliexpress! How could you employ such incompetent, lazy, idiotic mob like imile??? They can not find my address stating "invalid address" (I live here in the last ten years!) and they delivered x3 parcels in the last 2 weeks and sitting on my parcel, and I am expecting another x3 parcels withing a week(??????????) No, I am refusing to go anywhere… Read more
to recover it. I want my parcel that is already 4 days with the driver, or I want all of my money back and forget me and I will forget aliexpress too!
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recently we had bad experience. we put parcel locker as our address and did not know that they did not accept it because no note in there. the product was also sent using speedx - no notification received. poor courier company. noticed that product could not be delivered. contacted the customer service for change of address and asked them to help… Read more
to contact the courier. the staff said address has been updated but in fact not updated they asked me later to contact speedx but phone number provided is international number. we asked a refund due to stressfull process but they kept declining even we advised please provide australian number and not international number. short story, the courier contacted us via sms and product was delivered two days later. they took a picture where they left the product, house, intercom but when i went down 1 hour later after i checked in their website that product was delivered. the parcel was not there. i lodged a complaint and asked the courier to investigate but they just believed on the picture and asked me to file claim to seller (ali express). explained to ali express the situation, they didnt want to help and believe the courier means they did not want to refund the money. if there is another option better just go use other company like temu or other are much better
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Recent reviews
Aliexpress what a disgusting experience with this… What a disgusting experience with this company the with my proof delivered to the wrong address don't refund me when I even appealed it they didn't care!!!! They delivered to the correct address I live in an apartment building left the package outside stolen didn't beloved me the driver didn't… Read more
contact me via the intercom again basically called me a liar and thief in which I'm very angry about do not only have I lost the items I paid for but I never received a refund! Because they just keep asking did I contact imile I prove to them I have and again still a liar still no refund! I have 2 more deliveries waiting to arrive that who knows if they ever come? I've lost around$150. Thanks to aliexpress and imile courier company in which I have also put a review up regarding them also! Buyer beware!!!!!!!!
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Over 56 days and still no delivery. Seller kept giving excuses, and when escalated to AliExpress they just pushed the delivery date further instead of resolving. AliExpress doesn't care about their customers anymore. That said, their service is useless and mostly automated replies with zero accountability. Honestly, after waiting for that long,… Read more
now I don’t need the item anymore. I may bin it if delivered and also, I am tired of chasing it further with AliExpress. Avoid AliExpress unless you’re okay with delays and no support. Completely unreliable.
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16 days ago I purchased a product for $22.65 on the 6 June 26, my bank shows the payment has been received. According to Aliexpress there is no evidence of a purchase however after many emails back and forth they then gave me my order number which I had, and gave them earlier. All that happens is frustration with AI I have decided to stop chasing… Read more
for a refund and or delivery of my goods. Therefore I will never ever purchase again from this platform and never recommend them to anyone, in fact I will discourage using Aliexpress
A very angry customer
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I had received a number of products ordered thru Aliexpress without problem. However I changed address and went to the website to change address. I ordered a small item and it arrived OK at new address. I placed an order for about $150. I noticed that I received notification that it was being to be delivered to my old address. I logged onto their… Read more
problems website in Singapore and I was told that it would be redirected before it got to Australia. However it was done via a chatbot without an email confirmation. They were delivered to my old address and I was told that I should go there and look for them. My new address was 1200 km away. I asked for a refund without success. I later discovered that my original address was still hidden through layers of menus and it took an AI request to locate it.
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One star would be far too much for this rating. The company is a scam. Sent a product I paid for to a post office 3 hours away from where I live, then asked me to "pick it up" - you've got to be joking! Show details
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Because I told iMile when they could deliver my parcel, I even emailed them the delivery instructions before the driver came. This is more than just an inconvenience. AliExpress has been told about this via email and chat dozens of times… Read more
due to similar issues with other deliveries I have made with the same problem.
The instructions were very simple: deliver the parcel during office hours on weekdays, because the office is closed at night and on weekends.
But the driver tried to deliver the parcel near midnight on a Sunday night when nobody was there. Of course the office was closed. Because of this, the parcel could not be delivered and was taken back to the warehouse.
This could have been avoided if the driver had read and followed the instructions. Instead, it caused delays and wasted everyone's time.
AliExpress should use delivery companies that read and follow delivery instructions. If a customer says when a parcel can be delivered, the driver should follow those instructions.
I have not had this problem when AliExpress sellers use Australia Post. Australia Post tracking shows that deliveries are usually made during normal business hours.
AliExpress has generally good products/prices, but my experience with iMile delivery was poor.
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I Purchased 3 electronic items on Aliexpress, I was displayed total price in Aliexpress basket of AU$ 61.34 so I proceed with the purchase and SURPRISE price increase to $67.44 and when I select pay I get warning with another increase to $70.80.. wow if this is not THE fraud what is it?
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This is for a transaction where the seller’s description was completely misleading. I sent the goods back and ali decided to do a partial refund of $37.49, no reason given, just asking whether I’m happy with decision. Obviously I was’nt happy and contacted my C/card, although this was a paypal transaction, but no use contacting paypal. As the… Read more
pic shows C/card did defend me and refunded me the full amount However this month I found that C/card must’ve reversed their decision and charged me again the full amount of $93.72 , without explanation why. I wrote to C/card again and as pic shows they then gave me a partial refund for the remaining of $56.23. So what am I left with ??? Complete greed by Ali, treating customers like dirt and incompetency by C/card. I say again be very CAREFUL with Ali, I only use them when it’s something that’s just ‘bout impossible to find elsewhere.
one can only cope with hope that this transaction is now finally buried
★☆☆☆☆ My experience with AliExpress has been extremely disappointing. A package was marked as delivered, but I never received it. I immediately contacted customer service and provided all the information requested. Instead of investigating properly or protecting the customer, AliExpress relied solely on the tracking information and ignored the… Read more
fact that the package was never actually delivered to me.
What is most frustrating is that neither the seller nor AliExpress offered a replacement or a refund. As a customer, I was left with no product and no money. Their so-called buyer protection was completely useless when I actually needed it.
The dispute process felt unfair and heavily biased in favor of the seller and the shipping company. Despite explaining the situation and providing evidence, my concerns were dismissed repeatedly.
Online shopping requires trust. When a package goes missing, customers expect the platform to help resolve the issue. In my case, AliExpress failed completely. I paid for an item I never received and received no meaningful support.
Based on this experience, I cannot recommend AliExpress. If something goes wrong with your order, do not assume that buyer protection will protect you.
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Don’t ever use AliExpress to purchase anything! They are a cheap website that drags you in to purchasing cheap products but you never receive them. I ordered some coin presentation boxes and they never ever arrived. I contacted AliExpress and they said that they were delivered, which they were not delivered. They sent me a photo of my letter box… Read more
(it was just my letter box) no picture of anything in the letter box because there was nothing in it. AliExpress deliver drivers take a picture of your letter box but put nothing in it and then AliExpress tell you that is good enough for them. It was only $10 and they are welcome to it, but I will never ever use them again and you have all been warned. They are a bunch of THIEVES.
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Terrible AliExpress support. They do not solve the issue, only reply with generic templates and keep sending me in circles. Instead of real help, I received useless automated responses and promises to “forward the information,” but nothing actually changed. It feels like their support team has no interest in helping customers at all. I wasted my… Read more
time, nerves, and money, and in the end I was left without a proper answer or any real assistance. Very disappointed with this service. After this experience, I no longer want to use AliExpress.
Upd. after Aliexpress Answer:
They were unable to help me recover the difference between the amount I was originally supposed to pay and the amount I ended up paying because of the first failed payment.
On top of that, they spammed my email with separate “solutions” for each individual item I purchased, instead of resolving the actual issue properly.
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Terrible ali express is a disaster platform for buying cheap stuff and bad reputations. For 6 months since I return the Led lights which were broken upon arrival, I never have a refund. I get advised that senior team will investigate and get back to… Read more
me in 48 hours every time I call the centre or message the centre. I contact them more than 100 times as the LED costed $500. I sent via Australia Post. With confirmation that goods have been delivered. Even attempted to call my bank to stop the transfer after 6 months but The bank can't step in as it exceeds 3 months limit. Nevertheless my attempts failed and now lost even more time and postage.
Follow-up · Again Aliexpress ask for receipt of return postage and still not refund. I never recommend anyone buying from them.
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