|
eSporks posted:Great description. This. I bought a carbon fiber base bar for my triathlon bike through Ali. The name brand one was 400.00(zipp) but I only paid 50.00 for mine. ...it lasted a couple of seasons, but on my last race of 2017 it cracked audibly during the transition dismount. Lesson learned. I'm just glad it didn't fail when I was going 40 mph.
|
#
?
Dec 10, 2018 23:31
|
|
|
|
| # ? Jun 10, 2024 20:46 |
|
|
Rad-daddio posted:This. Did you buy a knockoff of the zipp one or just an unbranded or made up Chinese brand? Ive been commuting for about 3 years on a similarly priced Ali carbon aero bar on my fixie (which means a lot less bike unweighting) and haven't had issues - not even any unusual flex. That said I've seen footage of Shimano tri-spokes exploding on flat tarmac for no good reason. Edit: video in here for those that want to see what can happen to literally any carbon part no matter the quality http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/wheel-failures-decimate-team-skys-tirreno-adriatico-ambitions/ as I understand it the problem is that a bubble or poorly adhered laminate is prohibitive to diagnose non destructively. norp fucked around with this message at 01:49 on Dec 11, 2018 |
|
#
?
Dec 10, 2018 23:53
|
|
|
Rad-daddio posted:This. tbh, if you were doing triathalons on it, I'd say you got your moneys worth imo.
|
|
#
?
Dec 11, 2018 01:25
|
|
|
norp posted:Did you buy a knockoff of the zipp one or just an unbranded or made up Chinese brand? From what I could tell, it was an unbranded Zipp Vukka base bar. I did notice that it was unusually thin compared to the used Profile carbon fiber base bar that I replaced it with. Also, it was unidirectional carbon fiber so I don't know if that affected it. Sex Robot posted:tbh, if you were doing triathalons on it, I'd say you got your moneys worth imo. Pretty much. I think I've switched out every part on my bike in an attempt to my my goony rear end go a little faster/last a little longer.
|
|
#
?
Dec 11, 2018 05:10
|
|
|
Yikes, I just bought a couple of bits from AliExpress (aluminium dart shafts, replacement flights) and was idly browsing. I promise. I had a look for a leather belt, and was ambushed, ambushed by this NSFW listing... https://i.imgur.com/6z7cali.pngI'm out for the day.
|
|
#
?
Dec 11, 2018 08:59
|
|
|
Seems pretty cheap for its size. Did you buy one?
|
|
#
?
Dec 11, 2018 10:07
|
|
|
My favourite is the latex glans mask that just to come storming in fro left field I the most unexpected of places. Kitchen goods, knitwear, jewellery. Intersted in a big ol’ wearable dingaling?
|
|
#
?
Dec 11, 2018 10:49
|
|
|
Sex Robot posted:My favourite is the latex glans mask that just to come storming in fro left field I the most unexpected of places. Kitchen goods, knitwear, jewellery. Intersted in a big ol’ wearable dingaling? It's the biggest dick on the site but it doesn't have a little censorship sticker on it?
|
|
#
?
Dec 11, 2018 11:03
|
|
|
The censorship sticker factory was on fire. Sorry.
|
|
#
?
Dec 11, 2018 12:34
|
|
|
bad posts ahead!!! posted:i'm looking for a fidget toy that has some weight to it, preferably metal. any ideas? I've found these are awesome to fidget with https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/7NVwHvm Pro tip: don't swallow any of them. They can rip holes in your insides due to their magnetic strength
|
|
#
?
Dec 11, 2018 12:49
|
|
|
Sagebrush posted:If your current cheapo chinese tripod from amazon fell apart, i'm not sure what you're expecting from an even more cheapo AE version. it'll probably be the exact same model but with 70% of the build quality. I only use it for photographing my Wife's knitted hats, scarves, etc. for her Etsy. It never leaves the house! My current one has lasted about 8 years, which isn't bad. Was just curious if there were any recommendations on Ali. Can't justify buying a "proper" one for this purpose... Will probably re buy this one if it still exists on Amazon Cheers!
|
|
#
?
Dec 11, 2018 13:29
|
|
|
I decided to buy a set of bottle brushes, and I received a message from the seller:quote:"Dear friend,I noticed that you make a big deal with us,we feel so happy with that，thank you for your purchase.But we probably face a deficit,because your country is very far from us,and the postage of China Registered Air Mail will be very expensive.I just wonder whether you can pay us extra $0.5 as some postage.Because if there is too much deficit,my boss may punish me or even fire me.Hope you can help me,anyway,look forward to your reply!Best Wishes! Dear, if you make up the shipping cost, you will place an order through the link below. When you place an order, please note ""fill shipping"", then I will know that it is yours. Thanks in advance."
|
|
#
?
Dec 11, 2018 17:27
|
|
|
it's basically a scam but you can be a magnanimous westerner if you like
|
|
#
?
Dec 11, 2018 17:47
|
|
|
trust your ali sellers they will do you well
|
|
#
?
Dec 11, 2018 17:51
|
|
|
I got a less manipulative but equally bullshit one the other dayquote:Hi dear, thanks for your purchase,We just get notice from Logistics company that the shipping fee is increased.It is 0.5 USD for extra fee. we will be much appreciate if you pay for extra shipping fee. Here I send a link to you . The value of the link is $0.5. And you can choose the amount of the product for 1 , so that you can pay for the shipping fee to us. And besides, please leave us a message of the new order you will make ""repay the shipping fee "", so that we will understand it. We will send your parcel as fast as possible. The link : XXX Hope to hear from you soon. Best regards and have a great day!
|
|
#
?
Dec 11, 2018 17:52
|
|
i like nice words
|
I'd just pay them. I'm too nice IRL.
|
|
#
?
Dec 11, 2018 17:54
|
|
|
Crotch Fruit posted:I decided to buy a set of bottle brushes, and I received a message from the seller: I watch guys barter at Chinese counterfeit markets on YouTube cause I have no life and that language is pretty loving similar to the lines they use. I’d tell them that if it’s too low then they can cancel the order.
|
|
#
?
Dec 11, 2018 18:00
|
|
|
I get no NSFW suggestions, FWIW. (Anne, you said you don't either, right?) Maybe it's because I login with a Google smart login and I often have safe search enabled? I'm not sure if the settings possibly carry over like that.
|
|
#
?
Dec 11, 2018 18:16
|
|
|
I get occasional NSFW suggestions, mostly lingerie, but last night there was some medical product for hemorrhoids that definitely included closeups of healthy and extremely unhealthy buttholes. But for me lingerie is like maybe 1 in 50 suggestions, not like other people's screenshots where 90% of their recommendations were sex toys. That's even though I have actually bought sex toys on aliexpress. Otoh, I don't log in with google and I don't have safe search enabled on google or anywhere else afaik. v e: yeah, if it had seemed like a genuine error -- if they had changed the price of shipping on the listing -- then I might have paid up. Since they didn't, it seems like a scam. Anne Whateley fucked around with this message at 18:26 on Dec 11, 2018 |
|
#
?
Dec 11, 2018 18:19
|
|
|
If they actually said that the price of shipping had changed instead or if they had changed the price in their store instead of just saying "your country is too far" then I would either paid the shipping, or found another seller for the same item at the same price. Instead I replied pointing out that the listing price included shipping with multiple options for free shipping to the US and said to either mail the item or cancel the order. As for lingerie, I do login with a Google smart account and I do not have safe search turned on, I also click almost every link labeled NSFW in this thread so I'm not surprised by the results, I just know not to browse Ali around the kids.
|
|
#
?
Dec 11, 2018 18:21
|
|
|
Hmm I almost never click on the links labeled NSFW itt, maybe that explains it? More than anything my suggestions seem dictated by things in my shopping cart, wish lists, and most recent search history, like within the last 48 hours. I do leave an awful lot of things in my shopping cart and wish lists that I'm thinking about.
|
|
#
?
Dec 11, 2018 19:01
|
|
|
Teach posted:Yikes, I just bought a couple of bits from AliExpress (aluminium dart shafts, replacement flights) and was idly browsing. I promise. I had a look for a leather belt, and was ambushed, ambushed by this NSFW listing... I can sympathize. For whatever reason, Ali has seen fit to send me weekly sales notifications on all of their male chastity devices. All I buy on that site is bike parts and hobby electronics.
|
|
#
?
Dec 11, 2018 21:33
|
|
|
Has anyone had any luck with a Dualshock-style USB controller for Windows 10 from AliExpress? The left stick on mine has started to stick ( ), which can get pretty irritating, and I can't for the life of me get my actual PS3 controller to work via USB or Bluetooth. I game just enough to want a new controller, but not enough to want to pay top dollar for it.I'm waiting on my latest order: a fuckton of Born Pretty nail polishes, including one magnetic variety (and the corresponding wand), and that cheap water-resistant Bluetooth speaker. I hold no hopes of either coming before Christmas, but that's okay! Chinese Christmas is fun, too.
|
|
#
?
Dec 11, 2018 21:42
|
|
|
Rad-daddio posted:I can sympathize. one reason why is because stores often sell a large range of products. The hobby electronic shops probably also carry ball clamps
|
|
#
?
Dec 11, 2018 23:15
|
|
|
Rad-daddio posted:I can sympathize. The good news is that Aliexpress thinks you are a guy who fucks. The bad news is they think you should stop.
|
|
#
?
Dec 11, 2018 23:23
|
|
|
Goddamnit after all this time I've finally got a financial fight ahead of me over like 2 euros. I ordered 5 of these fancy clothes hanging hooks, out of which one is bent at the base and can't be used and I just want another hook that's good, like the 4 others, and the seller wants to refund me 30% of the order through .. paypal. WHAT. WHY?! Just send me a goddamn hook, how is this difficult? On one hand I feel so petty fighting over a silly amount of money like this, but one the other hand, I want to do it just 'cause they're pissing me off. Sharpest Crayon fucked around with this message at 23:40 on Dec 11, 2018 |
|
#
?
Dec 11, 2018 23:37
|
|
|
I just realized aliexpress has buttons and I now have literally 435 buttons on their way to me
|
|
#
?
Dec 12, 2018 00:04
|
|
|
They want to refund through PayPal because ali punishes them for fuckups in their stats. It's not you, it's you plus the 10000 other orders they hosed up.
|
|
#
?
Dec 12, 2018 00:05
|
|
|
I liked this good-faith effort to rip off MOSCHINO. luxury handbags women bags designer Letter PU leather Girls Clutches Fashion designer shoulder bags famous brand women bags 2019 https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/vHk6l9q
|
|
#
?
Dec 12, 2018 00:43
|
|
|
Has anyone gotten a soundbar like this one https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/WOYbQhS Or this one https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/jtjtnWY or could recommend one? I can't really spend 200 on a bose bar but I'm not sure Jack-Off Lantern fucked around with this message at 10:04 on Dec 12, 2018 |
|
#
?
Dec 12, 2018 10:02
|
|
|
are those s.click links from mobile? piehole blocks all of them, kinda sucks.
|
|
#
?
Dec 12, 2018 10:28
|
|
|
mike12345 posted:are those s.click links from mobile? piehole blocks all of them, kinda sucks. Yeah, sorry, I'm currently on mobile and can't link the long ones. Original Xiaomi Bluetooth TV Sound Bar Wireless Speaker Soundbar Support Optical SPDIF AUX in for Home Theatre And LONPOO Home Theater 40W Bluetooth Soundbar TV AUX Optic Bluetooth Soundbar Speakers Soundbar with Subwoofer Speaker for TV
|
|
#
?
Dec 12, 2018 11:10
|
|
|
Has anyone ordered walking stick tips from Ail? Does it start suggesting condoms if you do?
|
|
#
?
Dec 12, 2018 12:22
|
|
|
I wish China Post would begin shipping parcels to Canada again/Canada Post would give them the go ahead. Got a bunch of tabs open for cheap junk I want to buy and all it says is Can Not Deliver to Canada!
|
|
#
?
Dec 12, 2018 12:48
|
|
|
Why do none of the guitars ship to Canada?
|
|
#
?
Dec 12, 2018 14:25
|
|
|
Defenistrator posted:Why do none of the guitars ship to Canada? Didn't you have a postal strike or something recently?
|
|
#
?
Dec 12, 2018 15:05
|
|
|
In case anyone is interested, the seller who asked for an extra 50 cents for shipping for
|
|
#
?
Dec 12, 2018 15:48
|
|
|
I wonder if they actually ship it or are just pushing the deadline for cancellation/refund back a few weeks hoping that you will forget about it. I had one where the seller requested I cancel it but then the order was marked as shipped a few days later.
|
|
#
?
Dec 12, 2018 16:00
|
|
|
Faded Mars posted:I wish China Post would begin shipping parcels to Canada again/Canada Post would give them the go ahead. Got a bunch of tabs open for cheap junk I want to buy and all it says is Can Not Deliver to Canada! Yeah I have a bunch of cheap stuff saved that says it's gonna cost a fortune to ship to Canada. My understanding is that the Canada Post warehouses are full, so they can't efficiently receive and process new packages (and maybe envelope mail too). There are no estimates on how long it'll take to clear the backlog, all I've seen in the news is "regular service will not be returned until at least after Christmas." Request: does anyone have a leather engraving service they like on Ali Express for wallets and the like?
|
|
#
?
Dec 12, 2018 20:02
|
|
|
|
| # ? Jun 10, 2024 20:46 |
|
|
Hirayuki posted:Has anyone had any luck with a Dualshock-style USB controller for Windows 10 from AliExpress? The left stick on mine has started to stick ( I bought a Gamesir gamepad last year, and it worked ca. 8 months, then started freaking out. The build is nice, but apparently the electronics are poo poo.
|
|
#
?
Dec 12, 2018 20:15
|
|