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Kerbtree
Sep 8, 2008

BAD FALCON!
LAZY!

everdave posted:

I opened a paypal dispute for my crazy carry on luggage - its been like 40 days and there is no tracking number, i have messaged the seller no response except now that the order is "frozen" on Ali I got a "?" message - losers

paid with AMEX so if paypal doesn't reimburse me then AMEX will

Uh, Amex won’t because they paid PayPal. PayPal paid Ali.

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flavor.flv
Apr 18, 2008

I got a letter from the government the other day
opened it, read it
it said they was bitches




I don't need a humidifier shaped like an avocado with a cat inside it, but

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nonathlon
Jul 9, 2004
And yet, somehow, now it's my fault ...
Any recommendations for noise isolating earphones?

I had good luck with Shures for years, using them on aircraft and in noisy environments. The foam sleeves really seal the world out, so I could listen to things at reasonable volume, rather than just dailing it up. But their increasing expense and fragility makes me reluctant to invest in another pair. Gotta be corded as well, for long flights.

Fleta Mcgurn
Oct 5, 2003

Porpoise noise continues.

flavor.flv posted:

I don't need a humidifier shaped like an avocado with a cat inside it, but



Oh my god it me

Chemmy
Feb 4, 2001

Kerbtree posted:

Uh, Amex won’t because they paid PayPal. PayPal paid Ali.

Amex doesn’t care at all. File a claim under purchase protection.

Jemak
Dec 27, 2003

Go to JAIL.
Go directly to JAIL.
Do not pass GO.
Do not collect :200bux:

ante posted:

I bought my brakes off aliexpress


You're fine

Can't stop.
Won't stop.

bar88537
Nov 8, 2004

nonathlon posted:

Any recommendations for noise isolating earphones?

I had good luck with Shures for years, using them on aircraft and in noisy environments. The foam sleeves really seal the world out, so I could listen to things at reasonable volume, rather than just dailing it up. But their increasing expense and fragility makes me reluctant to invest in another pair. Gotta be corded as well, for long flights.

Bluedio tends to be this threads' favorite. I didn't think they were very comfortable. I got these a while ago and liked them more.
https://www.amazon.com/Silensys-Active-Noise-Cancelling-Headphones/dp/B098XGQS6G

Edit: here's the specific Bluedio that were recommended previously.
https://m.aliexpress.com/item/1005001452866863.html

bar88537 fucked around with this message at 18:23 on Mar 4, 2022

theflyingexecutive
Apr 22, 2007

Chemmy posted:

Amex doesn’t care at all. File a claim under purchase protection.

PayPal might ban their card or whole account though. They do not like chargebacks.

holefoods
Jan 10, 2022

Received my first combined order today - I barely ordered anything over the past year and rarely multiple items, so this was new for me.

Bought some knock off Converse for a little under $9 - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003704174332.html?spm=a2g0o.9042311.0.0.4a644c4dRArIjF

Really impressed with the quality of these and the fit is great. If it wasn't for the Yuanbustar Fashion logo I'd have no idea these weren't real if I somehow bought them in a store. Stitching matches the originals, I usually immediately lock on to fake Converse because they'll add more stitching in attempt to avoid lawsuits I guess? Was honestly less concerned about the logos and more about the stitching, so these are great.

Replacement N64 box inserts - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002420406666.html?spm=a2g0o.9042311.0.0.4a644c4dRArIjF

These are excellent, real bitch to fold though. Maybe there's some trick and I'm just an idiot. Had a handful of games missing the inserts and I was sick of the carts dropping out when I picked up the boxes.

Phone case (I went with the ripndip cat wearing a mask and giving double birds) - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003502016783.html?spm=a2g0o.9042311.0.0.4a644c4dRArIjF

Also shocked by the quality here, fits my phone extremely well and has a good texture. Feels solid but also not bulky. Granted, usually my phone case choice is just those lovely rubbery transparent ones you can get at walmart.

One Punch Man OK. hat - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32909121701.html?spm=a2g0o.9042311.0.0.4a644c4dRArIjF

This is pretty clearly a cheaply made hat, the stitching is a tad bit messy but not anything anyone would notice in public or at normal standing/talking distance. It has one of those adjustable fabric sliders at the back and I had to slide it all the way out. I don't think I have a particularly large head, most hats fit without issue and I can't recall ever needing to slide something out all the way so if you have a large american head exercise caution.

Killingyouguy!
Sep 8, 2014

Oh those converse look nice!

I got some leggings and they're fine quality but what the hell do they do to make them smell that way?? it's like vinegar but worse

Hirayuki
Mar 28, 2010


Killingyouguy! posted:

I got some leggings and they're fine quality but what the hell do they do to make them smell that way?? it's like vinegar but worse
Maybe formaldehyde?

https://www.cottonique.com/blogs/blog/7-reasons-why-formaldehyde-in-clothing-is-dangerous-and-how-to-protect-yourself

Son of a Vondruke!
Aug 3, 2012

More than Star Citizen will ever be.

bar88537 posted:

Bluedio tends to be this threads' favorite. I didn't think they were very comfortable. I got these a while ago and liked them more.
https://www.amazon.com/Silensys-Active-Noise-Cancelling-Headphones/dp/B098XGQS6G

Edit: here's the specific Bluedio that were recommended previously.
https://m.aliexpress.com/item/1005001452866863.html

I've got those at home. They've worked out pretty good, but the build quality isn't the greatest. I've had a few Bludios over the years. The band usually fails and snaps eventually. Although it could be that I've just got a big head or something. Who knows?

Sticky Date
Apr 4, 2009

solarNativity posted:

Got these carbon fiber (allegedly) bottle cages on Ali for ~$20. They look great from far, although they're not perfectly trimmed or finished. I haven't gotten to use them yet, but I'm willing to gamble my bottles for the cheap -gramz. I figure this is one of the lowest-risk bike parts to really cheap out on.



e: link: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32425581953.html?spm=a2g0s.12269583.0.0.3a5a76e9PWXcbw

I've had these for years and they are great.

Kerbtree
Sep 8, 2008

BAD FALCON!
LAZY!

theflyingexecutive posted:

PayPal might ban their card or whole account though. They do not like chargebacks.

Yeah, my advice was from an I-work-for-a-bank perspective. I’ve spoken to enough customers who have experienced consequences for raising a dispute on a genuine payment between us and PayPal. Where the money goes after that, isn’t our problem. Using a credit card via PayPal also breaks the chain for CCA s75, so it’s a bad idea.

The only time it’s beneficial to use PayPal is instead of a direct bank transfer (BACS/FP), because you’ll gain protections, as CRM/APP doesn’t cover merchant disputes.

Ed: I hear Ali loves chargebacks, too.

NoneMoreNegative
Jul 20, 2000
GOTH FASCISTIC
PAIN
MASTER




shit wizard dad

NoneMoreNegative posted:

Speaking of blankets; usually AliX 'Recommends' emails are full of trash you would never want to buy, but they got me with this - if you know your fashion brands at all you'll know OFF-WHITE, this seems to be a design knockoff of a wall print originally.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002400204421.html



Looks to be a good thick knit, see how it goes in a month or so :o:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fp0KhvDw7Lc

Delivered, result!



It's decent quality all over, though not as heavy / warm as the blanket I swapped out for it, so I might keep this as a summer bed topper.

Killingyouguy!
Sep 8, 2014



Just had this clip-on earring come in and it looks so cute, i'm so excited to wear it out

(realized today that at this point a significant proportion of my wardrobe is from aliexpress, putting together an all-ali outfit would not even be a challenge)

Killingyouguy! fucked around with this message at 01:07 on Mar 6, 2022

Killingyouguy!
Sep 8, 2014

The item:



The product description:

quote:

Description:

Features:
1. The Nazgul were they, the Ringwraiths, the Enemy's most terrible servants; darkness went with them, and they cried with the voices of death.
2. This hoodie is amazing. This piece is going popular and for good reason. It looks and feels Cool and is so warm but not in a make you sweat way.

Killingyouguy! fucked around with this message at 05:19 on Mar 6, 2022

Facebook Aunt
Oct 4, 2008

wiggle wiggle




Killingyouguy! posted:

The item:



The production description:

I think you posted the wrong picture.


This is my hole, it was made for me.

wheatpuppy
Apr 25, 2008

YOU HAVE MY POST!
Oh man I want one, if only I could find a seller with higher than 2 star average.

Killingyouguy!
Sep 8, 2014

wheatpuppy posted:

Oh man I want one, if only I could find a seller with higher than 2 star average.

same! lmk if you find one

flavor.flv
Apr 18, 2008

I got a letter from the government the other day
opened it, read it
it said they was bitches




Finally, a shirt from ali that might actually fit

brocked
Oct 25, 2005

All shall love me and despair!
A zip-through Snuggie? Genius.

NoneMoreNegative
Jul 20, 2000
GOTH FASCISTIC
PAIN
MASTER




shit wizard dad

Ah, sometimes you just have to heed the siren call of the AliExpress Stupid poo poo...



Coke to scale



https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000123623176.html

Platystemon
Feb 13, 2012

BREADS
I got an Automatic Magnetic Stirring Mug.



It has a magnetic stir bar in it like a chemist’s hot plate.

It works well for me so far, but I can’t say anything about its reliability or even its battery life, except that it’s several minutes and long enough for my purposes.

It is not insulated, if that’s something you’re looking for. Motor is powerful enough to do its job with the cup mostly full of water and powdered milk.

I suppose that I should run the battery down just to see how long it lasts instead of plugging it in after I wash it. It has a thirty‐minute stirring mode, so I would hope that it lasts longer than that.

Platystemon fucked around with this message at 16:13 on Mar 6, 2022

By popular demand
Jul 17, 2007

IT *BZZT* WASP ME--
IT WASP ME ALL *BZZT* ALONG!


I'm just gonna drop the sentence fragment "oats, An unexpected encounter" at random times and places.

Platystemon
Feb 13, 2012

BREADS
I should take a look at the manual. It’s probably got some good English.

LifeSunDeath
Jan 4, 2007

still gay rights and smoke weed every day
I like my chemicals artisanally hand stirred.

By popular demand
Jul 17, 2007

IT *BZZT* WASP ME--
IT WASP ME ALL *BZZT* ALONG!


All natural hydrogen cyanide, distilled from the finest fruit seeds and infused into pure spring water. Bottled by hand and delivered directly to your door.
Satisfaction guaranteed or double your money back!

Platystemon
Feb 13, 2012

BREADS
I’m going to be honest, I bought and am using the cup for small‐batch soapmaking, but if I thought that saying that might start a derail.

Killingyouguy!
Sep 8, 2014

Hirayuki
Mar 28, 2010


Platystemon posted:

I’m going to be honest, I bought and am using the cup for small‐batch soapmaking, but if I thought that saying that might start a derail.
I bought one for my kiddo's coffee- and hot-chocolate mixes, so I can verify that they work fine when used as intended, too. Love that little magnetic tablet, but I'm worried we'll lose it.

DRINK ME
Jul 31, 2006
i cant fix avs like this because idk the bbcode - HTML IS BS MAN

Platystemon posted:

I’m going to be honest, I bought and am using the cup for small‐batch soapmaking, but if I thought that saying that might start a derail.
Maybe 3-4 small soaps? Micro-batch soap.

Platystemon
Feb 13, 2012

BREADS

DRINK ME posted:

Maybe 3-4 small soaps? Micro-batch soap.

I can make three bars in this mold at a time.



The cup is good for batches with up to about two hundred grams of oils. I’ve used as little as forty grams. I do this to test things like oil ratios and substitutions, or the presence or absence of an additive, without wasting a lot of ingredients. It really adds up when working with multiple variables.

Most people seem to make their smallest batches no smaller than three to five hundred grams, limited by the practicalities of their immersion blender and not wanting to mix by hand for potentially hours. I have heard of some other solutions to making microbatches, including the use of milk frothers as tiny immersion blenders, putting the ingredients in a sealed jar and shaking, and the most interesting, sous vide.



This is clever and I wish I’d come up with it.

People also throw up their hands and say “I can’t measure such small quantities”, but getting and using a more precise scale is the easy bit. The scale I use is a 600g capacity/0.01 g precision model like this.

The scale works well enough for my purposes. It’s not reliable to ten milligrams, but maybe thirty or fifty. I don’t care about absolute values as long as the ratios come out close, but I can say that it agrees with my coffee scale whenever I’ve compared them.

Platystemon fucked around with this message at 04:42 on Mar 7, 2022

r u ready to WALK
Sep 29, 2001

that bag looks suspiciously like it was raided from a liposuction clinic dumpster

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32582670264.html

Wifi Toilet
Oct 1, 2004

Toilet Rascal

r u ready to WALK posted:

that bag looks suspiciously like it was raided from a liposuction clinic dumpster

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32582670264.html


Platystemon
Feb 13, 2012

BREADS
There are so many gimmick soap moulds that I want but not enough to buy them



https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002316003140.html



https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32762829505.html

Not to be confused with moulds for actual gold bars.

Crazy Achmed
Mar 13, 2001


I would like to take you to this. Have you got any money?

Vlaphor
Dec 18, 2005

Lipstick Apathy
I got that soap recommendation as well



They know me so well.

Platystemon
Feb 13, 2012

BREADS


Time to make some hemp oil soap. :350:

Hemp oil makes the worst soap. Anyone that uses it more than once is using a tiny amount as a novelty.

This one is not on AE, but I wish it were.

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Platystemon
Feb 13, 2012

BREADS
Commercial Use A Piece of Gayke Penis Shape Waffle Maker Iron Stick Baking Machine Hot Dog Sausage Grill Baker Waffle Snacks



Food molding is more perfect, all of them are vivid

There are customer images. :discourse:

Platystemon fucked around with this message at 16:58 on Mar 7, 2022

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