If you are a person who enjoys changing their phone often, or you assist friends and family members in choosing a suitable phone, it is good to know how to buy phones at a better price. I usually use AliExpress for cheap smartphones. You can save more when you follow the right plan that can help you a lot. Below are my quick tips to ensure you get the phone of your choice at a very cheap price.
1. Set Up Price Drop Alerts
AliExpress is a site that changes its prices frequently and for this reason, to save on your purchase, you should opt to receive price drop alerts. Saying that, you will be able to get a notification when the price of the phone you are interested in drops. Here’s how:
Create an account: If you are not yet a member, you need to sign up on AliExpress to be able to receive price drop notifications among others.
Search for the phone: Find the model you are interested in and go to it. It may also be useful to look for several sellers as prices can be greatly different.
Add to your wish list: After that, navigate to the phone you see and press the heart symbol to add it to your wish list.
Use price tracking tools: Such extensions as AliPrice will allow you to monitor price fluctuations and inform you when it is high time to buy something.
2. Is Coupons Discount Scheme For You?
AliExpress often provides coupon codes and such during the special sales. These can help you save more especially when you are making purchases of items that are relatively expensive such as smartphones. Here’s how to maximize coupon use:
Check the product page: Many a times the sellers also provide the coupons on the product listing that they are selling. If none are available, contact the seller and request for one.
Look for platform-wide coupons: Usually, AliExpress has global sales, for example, 11.11 or Black Friday, when platform coupons will be provided for use in different stores.
Apply your coupons: Pay attention to the coupons that you may need to use at the end of the ordering process to save some money. Some examples include:
- ESBSD06: Buy any products worth €59 and above and you get €6 off.
- ESBSD10: Get €10 off when you buy for €99 and above.
- ESBSD30: Get €30 off when you spend more than €249
- ESBSD50: Get €50 off on your order when you spend at least €439
3. Compare Prices and Sellers
Due to the fact there are many sellers on AliExpress who sell similar products, it is recommended to compare prices in different shops. Do not miss sales and special offers, but keep in mind the warranty of the product and the time it will be delivered.
Also, you should consider the feedback given by other buyers on the seller’s account to be certain of his or her credibility. This is to prevent problems with dishonest sellers.
4. Do Your Shopping on Key Dates for Great Discounted Prices
People know that AliExpress is usually on sale on certain days. Some key dates to watch for include:
- 11.11 (Singles’ Day): One of the best day to get discounts on the products you need at a low price.
Black Friday & Cyber Monday: While being more popular in the Western countries, the same great discounts can be found on AliExpress. - Seasonal Promotions: Do not forget to monitor the sales based on specific occasions, such as the beginning of the school year or Halloween or New Year and look for additional coupons and bonuses.
Heeding to these suggestions, you can very well save a good deal of your money the next time you decide to buy a smartphone on AliExpress. Whether you are an habitual upgrade BUYER or just occasionally assist friends and relatives, the following tips will help you to get the best possible price.