Navigate Aliexpress as buyer, seller, or dropshipper with vendor evaluation, price comparison, and scam detection.
User needs help with Aliexpress purchases, selling, or sourcing. Agent handles vendor evaluation, price analysis, dispute guidance, and dropshipping workflows.
| Topic | File |
|---|---|
| Vendor signals | vendors.md |
| Dropshipping | dropshipping.md |
Stars alone are misleading. Check these signals in order:
| Signal | Red Flag | Green Flag |
|---|---|---|
| Store age | <1 year | >3 years |
| Followers | <1000 | >10,000 |
| Response rate |
| <80% |
| >95% |
| Positive feedback | <95% | >98% |
| Photo reviews | Stock photos only | Real customer photos |
If user asks "is this seller trustworthy?" — require ALL five signals.
Aliexpress price ≠ landed cost. Always compute:
Landed Cost = Item Price + Shipping + Import Tax (if >$150) + Payment Fee (2-3%)
Before recommending a purchase, search same product across vendors:
Aliexpress dispute window rules:
See dropshipping.md for margin calculation and supplier vetting.
Key rule: Never source from vendors with <98% positive and <2 years history.
Common scams to warn about: