Can Aliexpress.com be trusted?

[Mortis Angelus]

Hello,

I am searching for a Dell 330W PSU for my HDPlex, and on Aliexpress I found this one: https://m.aliexpress.com/s/item/32828961561.html?spm=a2g0n.search-cache.0.0.7f25570fst5fnd#autostay

The price is exceptionally good. But is it too good? Do you guys think this is genuine, or is this a Chinese knock-off?

 

[AleksandarK]

The price is too good. I checked the model numbers and they seem to match with OEM verion.

Idk why the price is so low. I also found one for 78$ so it may not be a scam.

 

[confusis]

The question isn't really can AliExpress be trusted, it's can the individual seller be trusted - AliExpress is like eBay in that regard.

As with eBay though, if an item is not as described or found to be fake, you can file a dispute.

 

[Mortis Angelus]

The question isn't really can AliExpress be trusted, it's can the individual seller be trusted - AliExpress is like eBay in that regard.

As with eBay though, if an item is not as described or found to be fake, you can file a dispute.

Well.. I have not heard about aliexpress previously. Only about alibaba. Read now, that it is the same company, so I guess it should be okay then...

But do you think I can trust this seller and that this one is not a fraud/counterfeit? How do I even test a PSU to make sure it is real?

 

[Shahmatt]

Normally payment will only be released to the seller after you have approved it.

 

[Dubnobass]

I have purchased a few items from alliexpress and have had fantastic luck so far.

 

[PatrickSekai7]

In Taobao ， the price varies from 90~400 CNY（usually they will send you as gift when you buy a DC-ATX)
Take one of them as an example，the warranty period is 1 year with 24/24 good comments.
But I think this sentence makes sense in every place of the world.
IF YOU WANT A GOOD PRICE,YOU MUST TAKE THE SAME RISK.

 

[Mortis Angelus]

The price is too good. I checked the model numbers and they seem to match with OEM verion.

Idk why the price is so low. I also found one for 78$ so it may not be a scam.

I have now received the power supply. Omfg it is huge! Anyway, how did you verify the authenticity? Where do you check the serial number?

Also, is there any way to test that it gives the real Ampere? An electrician at work managed to test and verify that it does give out 19.7 V as advertised, but had no way to properly test the Amperes

 

[AleksandarK]

I have now received the power supply. Omfg it is huge! Anyway, how did you verify the authenticity? Where do you check the serial number?

Also, is there any way to test that it gives the real Ampere? An electrician at work managed to test and verify that it does give out 19.7 V as advertised, but had no way to properly test the Amperes

I googled the model number and looked for Original model number. I comared the two and they were same.

As far as testing Amperage, you must put a load on it. No other way arround that i am aware.

 

[Rusty]

I have bought many items on AliExpress for years now, for the most part my experience has been good.
Keep in mind, shipping from China can take a while, in addition, the vendor may not ship your item for a number of weeks after you order as well. AliExpress does offer "Buyer Protection" as well but after using it recently, it is useless. Do not equate it to Ebay. My purchase was small, I lost little money, but it was apparent my dispute was not even read ( the dispute was to simple to get wrong) I haven't ordered since.
I would have to think twice about ordering a more expensive item, waiting 60+ days to find out I had not received the same item described, and then lose two weeks in a fake dispute process.

 

[Mortis Angelus]

I have bought many items on AliExpress for years now, for the most part my experience has been good.
Keep in mind, shipping from China can take a while, in addition, the vendor may not ship your item for a number of weeks after you order as well. AliExpress does offer "Buyer Protection" as well but after using it recently, it is useless. Do not equate it to Ebay. My purchase was small, I lost little money, but it was apparent my dispute was not even read ( the dispute was to simple to get wrong) I haven't ordered since.
I would have to think twice about ordering a more expensive item, waiting 60+ days to find out I had not received the same item described, and then lose two weeks in a fake dispute process.

I received my PSU in 2 weeks. Was surprised at how fast it came. And with tracking. Everything seems to work out with the PSU so far. We'll see what happens whenever I get the system up and running sometimes in the future.

 

[AleksandarK]

We'll see what happens whenever I get the system up and running sometimes in the future.

I am curious too. I hope it will be good.

 

[Mortis Angelus]

I am curious too. I hope it will be good.

Well, I did try it out on my old machine (didn't wanna risk my main machine. ). Seemed to work nice:

Banana for scale!!!!

 

[Shahmatt]

Mind if I ask what power board that is?

 

[Mortis Angelus]

Mind if I ask what power board that is?

If you mean the DC-to-DC unit that is hooked up to the Dell PSU, it is a HDPLEX 300 W PSU.

 

[Shahmatt]

If you mean the DC-to-DC unit that is hooked up to the Dell PSU, it is a HDPLEX 300 W PSU.

Very cool! Those aren't available anymore according to the HDPLEX website.

 

[Thehack]

For others looking for the 330W adapters, I usually buy my adapters from http://www.my-adaptor.com/

They got the 330W version for $68. They generally sell genuine stuff. But as with any Chinese sellers, it's hard to tell if knock-offs enter the supply chain. It's just risk vs reward.

I like aliexpress for buying small stuff that I don't care about shipping time.

 

[Mortis Angelus]

Very cool! Those aren't available anymore according to the HDPLEX website.

No, it has since been replaced with the HDPLEX 400W: https://www.hdplex.com/hdplex-400w-hi-fi-dc-atx-power-supply-16v-24v-wide-range-voltage-input.html

I bought my 300W-unit second hand from another user here on SFF-forum.