: Only buy from stores with a 95% or higher positive feedback rating that have been open for at least a year.

: Stock photos are fake 99% of the time . Scour the reviews for user-submitted photos to see the actual product.

: Always record a single-take video of yourself opening the package and testing the item. This is often the only evidence AliExpress accepts in disputes. Top Buying Strategies for 2026 A super-guide for newbies wanting to shop on Aliexpress.