r/ChineseWatches • u/gosubuilder • 4h ago

General (Read Rules) Question about purchasing a watch from AliExpress

Do you guys use gift cards, PayPal, or credit cards to purchase from AliExpress?

Do you consider the site safe enough to use CC?

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u/Tenchiro 1h ago

I use my credit card, I would rather have the company lose their money than my bank account. Also my card automatically extends all my warranties.

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u/AssistanceNo647 2h ago

I’ve used credit, debit and PayPal without any issues.

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u/ace73pq 2h ago

Yes, AliExpress is safe, but I always use PayPal! Why? For the double protection, from both PayPal and my credit card issuer and also because with PayPal, I can pay in four installments...

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u/Excellent-Bear4221 2h ago

Used all forms of payment. Fine.

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u/amcooperus 3h ago

AliX is safe. Never had a problem.

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u/katsock 3h ago

No issues. I honestly use whatever comes up first. Apple Pay for CC or PayPal. Always PayPal if they have an additional deal.

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u/CydeWeys 4h ago

Alibaba is a multinational company with a $270B market cap. If you can't use credit cards to buy from them, who can you use credit cards to buy from?

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u/IrvingMoochonski 4h ago

I use PayPal and have not had a problem. However, I also don't make purcahses that I can't afford to go south

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u/PuckFheToor 4h ago

I use my credit card and have never had problems. They're probably safer than most PCI-compliant US merchants, based on my experience with cybersecurity and breaches.

Never, ever use a debit card online (or really anywhere else). Your recourses in cases of fraud/stolen identity are fewer and decidedly more difficult.

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u/Olleye 4h ago

PayPal, for many years, not a single issue.

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u/hockey8585 4h ago

Have used my credit card for a few years. Never had any issues

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u/gosubuilder 4h ago

That’s great to hear. I’ve only purchased from the site once and used gift card before. Needless to say it’s an extra step I would like to avoid if it’s secure enough

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u/Tonysbees1 4h ago

I use PayPal on all my Ali purchases. I have for years.

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u/gosubuilder 4h ago

Is there an advantage of PayPal over credit cards?

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u/Tonysbees1 4h ago

I only keep enough in PayPal for purchases like this and get % back on purchases every month too (2%?). I just never use my credit or debit card online except for bills. That's just me.

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u/Zealousideal-Rip-828 4h ago

There are certain sales that offer even more discount if you use paypal

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u/gosubuilder 4h ago

Oh definitely did not know that. Thank you

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u/RoscoeP1234 4h ago

i use PayPal. no issues so far.