Ok, so I’m in need of some basics like USB cables, low ampage power adapters and all my local suppliers are overpriced IMO (€10+).
I feel that Amazon stuff is just repackaged AliExpress stuff, so I want to skip the middle-hand and buy directly from them.
Problem is, EVERYTHING on there seems like a massive scam (€0.15 for 5 etc). Is there any way to not end up with something potentially life threatening on AliExpress?
You can have products that look the same (same manufacturing process for the most parts) but that have missing components or similar, as a way to reduce the price.
I read some time ago about how a lot of the products imported from aliexpress-like sources tend to not follow EU safety norms, which is probably less likely through amazon if the seller is located in Europe, even if the product looks the same as another on aliexpress.
For non-electronic stuff it’s probably different, but with electronics no one is going to notice a missing component.
Ok, thanks for the inputs. I figured there might be a way to find somewhat quality products in amongst the garbage, but it appears not…