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>I've started ordering two (or more) of everything I buy from Aliexpress I ordered 2x the batch of an item (which was low enough cost that even though I only n

>I've started ordering two (or more) of everything I buy from Aliexpress I ordered 2x the batch of an item (which was low enough cost that even though I only needed a few it was worth paying for several more) from eBay once in order to try and decrease the risk of loss in transit and also because I figured that even if both batches turn up eventually, one would arrive before the other. Even though it was two separate sellers, it turned out that the originating address was the same and they did combined shipping of the order so I got all of them together and at the same time. Now I had ordered these items well in advance of the latest date at which I would require them but still, having them combined, I felt a bit... cheated. What has been your experience in this on Ali? Do you frequently get the items shipped together?

Declanomous 10y ago
I have never had a shipment from two different sellers combined. In fact, I've had a single order from one seller split in to multiple orders because e-packet is so much cheaper per ounce than larger packages of similar size. Occasionally I'll place an order that has a guaranteed delivery date in a timeframe I'm okay with, and the seller will extend the purchase protection outside of that timeframe. The other issues I've faced are that sellers will either substitute items for dissimilar items or not ship items at all if they are out of stock. I've never had a seller contest a package not received or package not as described though. I think they just figure they'll make a few dollars here or there on people who have forgotten to contest the order.