Buying Phone From AliExpress

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So I was thinking to get a phone from AliExpress for my friend. I've ordered a lot of stuff from there but all of them were <$20. This would be my first big purchase from AliExpress. I am only worried about customs as I have no idea how it works. Can anyone share their experience of buying something costly from AliExpress?

I will suggest to skip purchasing a phone from there unless it is a really very good deal.

Geek-With-Lens said:
I will suggest to skip purchasing a phone from there unless it is a really very good deal.

HTC M7 @13k
LG G2@12K

adityak469 said:
HTC M7 @13k
LG G2@12K

Skip it. Look at Ebay GEB for those phones.

IMO
When going for geb check original listing with item number. I've seen refurbished phones and on geb it was not mentioned.

adityak469 said:
HTC M7 @13k
LG G2@12K

they are probably refurbished phones.. read the descriptions carefully. also ask the seller if the phone works(network) in india

bibinjohn said:
they are probably refurbished phones.. read the descriptions carefully. also ask the seller if the phone works(network) in india

Yes they are refurbished. It's mentioned clearly.

Also bought from eBay.in rather than AliExpress. 1k difference.