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> I simply can't risk getting counterfeit safety-critical goods. That’s a good call. I usually buy direct from someone like Black Diamond when it comes to thin
by chabes 8y ago
> I simply can't risk getting counterfeit safety-critical goods.
That’s a good call. I usually buy direct from someone like Black Diamond when it comes to things like that.
Also, like with most industries , it helps to have a friend with a pro deal, if you’re trying to save money on important stuff.
I’ve found that AliExpress is good for cheap electronics that I don’t mind waiting for, but not much beyond that. I haven’t used the site in months (though, I haven’t used Amazon during the same time either)
- ryanisnan 8y agoA word to the wise, the first rule about pro deals is that you don't talk about pro deals.
- kryogen1c 8y agoLike Groucho Marx said, "I don't want to belong to any club that will have people like me as a member."
- nkurz 8y agoI usually buy direct from someone like Black Diamond when it comes to things like that. Interesting example. Did you see the recent story about Black Diamond sending a cease-and-desist to Walmart demanding that they stop advertising their products: https://www.retaildive.com/news/black-diamond-demands-walmart-remove-gear-from-website/531298/ https://www.retaildive.com/news/black-diamond-demands-walmar...
- linuxlizard 8y agoOn my second order, AliExpress asked for a picture of my passport (or other id). Was a bit disconcerting. Did you encounter that? I found what I needed on newegg and ebay instead.
- 83 8y agoMy first order from Ali (couple weeks ago) asked for a photo id, picture of credit card, and picture of credit card statement. I declined to provide them and the order was cancelled by their system after a week or so.