The good news is that AliExpress, as a general rule, is not a scam, and is a safe place to shop. If you're willing to forego brand names you can save a decent chunk of change, and as sellers are often targeting the wholesale market, you can expect to get the same quality product as a shop would.

Everyone is free to buy from AliExpress, except native, mainland citizens of China who are required to shop on a different marketplace. In terms of quantity, there is no limit on either end. That means anyone — individuals and businesses — can buy goods in small and large quantities of their choice on the platform.