Yes, but be smart and exercise caution. Though there is a possibility of being scammed through AliExpress, there are still plenty of reliable and legitimate sellers that'll allow you to score great deals on products. Be sure to do your research and read through reviews thoroughly before making a purchase.

Yes. There are scammers, but if you read the buyers guide, follow the advice and use due diligence, you should have a happy shopping experience. Your first purchase shouldn't be $50 — or $300. And avoid clothing or custom made items.

Low production costs in China There are over 100 million items on Aliexpress, and most of them are made in China. In comparison with the US and Europe, the cost of production materials and labor is low in China. Furthermore, many sellers are located near factories. They don't need to spend a lot on the transportation.

AliExpress scams are too common these days. Some are falling for phishing scams, some for refund ones, and more. This doesn't mean the platform is full of scammers. You can't deny the presence of trustworthy and legitimate sellers.