Buying from China

[vapinglikecrazy]

We all know that buying goods direct from China/Hong Kong etc is a lot cheaper! But the risks are faulty goods, trouble of returns and the fact that your order can take up to a month to get to you! And I'm sure most of you - like me, tend to need everything like yesterday!!!

I have been looking at the Chinese market and I know a lot of our venders do buy in great bulk from these sites, but a couple of months ago, after buying from a vender on our list (will not disclose his name, as he's a good vender), an ego which was obviously not an authentic ego and just fell apart in the middle after 8 weeks, So I reckon seeing as they charged me nearly a tenner for a copy, then why not get ten of the things for £30 direct from China? what do you think? may be worth the risk of a few duds at £3 or £4 each? as this is all our venders get them for, maybe a lot less, who knows!!!

The way that I lose them, break them, etc etc, may be worth having one for every room, the car, various pockets etc hehe;')

Just a thought, hope to order in a couple of days! Jules

[OneDay]

Jules many members do buy direct from China, either in ocassional 'group buys' or individually. Health Cabin and Greenhouse One are trusted sellers

[Gordy]

it's horses for courses really Jules

one thing i will say is some vendors can take the guesswork out of buying poor quality Chinese made kit by only dealing with reputable quality suppliers... so that you know the quality of what you are getting ...sure this isnt true for all vendors as some dont even test their own products

[Deleted]

I've ordered twice from SoMyBox.com no problems so far but they only use air mail which is ok for lighter goods. I bought 10 CE4 clearomisers last time @ £2.25 each air mail was just over £5. Dave

[Phoenix .]

I can't wait that long for my stuff that is why I won't buy from China.

[Sandra (aka Chillax)]

I have bought the odd thing from HC and Heavensgift, waited ages from Heavensgift but no problems

[vapinglikecrazy]

Was thinking of using DHGate, it's their ebay type auction site, but they have sellers shops who they all have their own websites, protected by paypal, most do returns, free UK p&p some come with 6 months guarantee! They seem okay for the price and obviously as good as the UK bought one that fell apart in 2 months!(which came from China anyway)

I may take the risk and wait up to 4 weeks, But do I want 10 egos hmmmm... Jules