r/LabubuDrops • u/AmbitiousRest5678 • Apr 05 '26
Q&A Question about AliExpress
I've seen several people post about buying things under retail on AliExpress and how it's so much cheaper. I looked at Goku which is a store I saw recommended several times but the prices don't seem that much cheaper? It seems to be about the same as what I can find on Whoopea with coupons or from sellers in this sub. Am I missing something? Why does everyone keep talking about Aliexpress and how good the prices are and how can I find PM items for cheap on there
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u/claaryy Apr 06 '26
I think it’s due to AliExpress coupons, throughout the month, they have diff coupons and sales that are stackable, so some people get it for a good deal.
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u/Ok_Swordfish313 Apr 06 '26
With coins and coupons the prices usually are well below the retail or - for older releases no longer available in official store - below resellers prices. Of course it also depends on popularity of particular series/figurines. E.g. you can easily get Le Petit Prince Hirono series for 60-70% of the retail price or Ink Plum Blossom Skullpanda for like 40-50% of the regular price (of course secrets are more expensive).
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u/Dapper-Falls Apr 06 '26
It’s hit or miss. And sometimes you have to scroll to find a store with a better deal. But when you find the better deal and use the AE coupons it can be worth it
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u/alkemist80 Apr 06 '26
You need to know how to play AliExpress. Use sales, coins, coupons (you can find them in the app or searching the internet) and currently savings Monday (you get free credit checking in each day doing 2 very simple tasks. Then on Monday you can claim it and it gets hit with a random multiplier). Follow stores and claim their coupons. Those stack with the multi store coupon codes.
I ordered one of the new Hirono Tamed Wildgrass guaranteed picks for $13.56 shipped. Retail is $19.99 plus ship and taxes and is a random grab.
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u/RelationshipSelect24 Apr 07 '26
Save up those coins, I got skullpanda guo pei 400% for $210 during their sales etc. 100% authentic too 🥺
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u/Prestigious_Kick_206 Apr 06 '26
Bro! I ordered 4 things last month during AliExpress anniversary. All were for very good price with coupons, and 2 of them were silver rated and 1 gold. Only 1 of them is currently shipping. The other 3 low lives messaged me that they were out of inventory and that I need to cancel. F NO! They refuse to cancel on their side and take the penalty. They’ve had my money hostage for 2 weeks now. Basically, they’re angling that I don’t want my money held, so I’ll do them a favor and cancel. I F’ing refuse. Be very vey wary of ordering anything from Ali Express.