[preommr]

I get that people are outraged about this. And that's one side of it.

But I also feel like people need to know how to use these platforms. If you're getting a heavy discount, from a sketchy source, then maybe there's a reason for it. Idk about Wish, but platforms like ebay, aliexpress, etc. are great even for things like electronics if you know what you're buying like leds, microchips, etc. Makeup, perfume, power related applications, audio, etc. are the types of products that I would be very wary of. I think it still might be possible to find good sources for those things, but it's more of a gamble.

Before we crucify these platforms, and call for more regulations, etc, let's also remember that they do provide a valuable, cheap service for some.

[FireBeyond]

> If you're getting a heavy discount, from a sketchy source, then maybe there's a reason for it.

Talk about a perverse incentive. Maybe I should sell fake AirPod Pros for (MSRP-$3). Enough that the price feels right to make you think it's the real deal, and as a reward, I'll make more profit!

[preommr]

Then it wouldn't work.

They purposefully price it low so that people will go against their better judgement because they can get a really great deal. It wouldn't really be the same scam if they priced it higher.

And I am not saying price is the only indicator. Just that low prices are usually a red flag.

Although, there are studies that show increased sales for products by just increasing their prices and nothing else. So that incentive exists either way, scam or not.

[sosuke]

There are excellent non-fake products from AliExpress. I have bought several trinkets but nothing over $20. They are super buyer oriented I've never had problem getting refunded for damaged goods. I buy capacative touch pens at 1/10th the cost of the exact same ones I see in Walgreens.