Buying from AliExpress

GregoryK · 06-10-2018, 12:50 PM

Realise that there is a trade war starting up but what do you guys think of buying from AliExpress?
I just bought a dashcam (front and rear). Basic but does the job for $120 with express shipping. Received it is 9 days.
It fits perfectly and you really don't notice it when installed.

monochrom3 · 06-10-2018, 02:03 PM

Got a link? Was looking at similar ones on Amazon

Lotus99 · 06-10-2018, 03:20 PM

Wow, got it from China in 9 days? Usually it's like 3 months to me, in Vancouver! How much extra was shipping? And where are you located?

Sounds way better than Ebay. You can't get Express shipping with them, can you?

GregoryK · 06-10-2018, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Lotus99

Wow, got it from China in 9 days? Usually it's like 3 months to me, in Vancouver! How much extra was shipping? And where are you located?

Sounds way better than Ebay. You can't get Express shipping with them, can you?

$14 US. Tracked it all the way. Bought a red start button from a different site in China took 3 months. Most of the delay is in Canada. Those $5 items wait a while...
I'm in Toronto.
Not all vendors offer fast shipping...check out the key covers in leather for $12.

GregoryK · 06-10-2018, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by monochrom3

Got a link? Was looking at similar ones on Amazon

Interestingly enough this is the same (or very similar) camera that inCarBite sell for almost $300.

http://www.incarbite.com/en/productD...d=VD_Camera_OE

The one they sell for the M2 looks identical.

Here is the one I bought:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/BigB...874109217.html

monochrom3 · 06-10-2018, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by GregoryK

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Originally Posted by monochrom3

Got a link? Was looking at similar ones on Amazon

Interestingly enough this is the same (or very similar) camera that inCarBite sell for almost $300.

http://www.incarbite.com/en/productD...d=VD_Camera_OE

The one they sell for the M2 looks identical.

Here is the one I bought:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/BigB...874109217.html

Cool thanks. Had looked at the InCarBite also but didn't think it was worth the $. Which set did you get? The site isn't clear of the difference between 1, 2, and 3. Thanks again!

GregoryK · 06-10-2018, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by monochrom3

Cool thanks. Had looked at the InCarBite also but didn't think it was worth the $. Which set did you get? The site isn't clear of the difference between 1, 2, and 3. Thanks again!

Set one fits our cars. Feel free to write to them. They respond quickly. The instructions are pretty bad however. Most info is in Mandarin but These things are not complicated to install.

IB M · 06-10-2018, 10:42 PM

No thanks. When possible I'm looking for options other than made in China.

atlas · 06-11-2018, 06:32 AM

So how is the camera itself? Looks like a clean install. Do you hook up power somewhere from the mirror?

GregoryK · 06-11-2018, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by atlas

So how is the camera itself? Looks like a clean install. Do you hook up power somewhere from the mirror?

Too busy to hook up right now. Goes to the fuse box. It has time lapse when parked.
The rear camera it's tiny.

M2OG · 06-11-2018, 03:49 PM

Is the DVR built into the housing? Care to post any video from both camera's? I'd love to see the dynamic range and low light capability.

GregoryK · 06-11-2018, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Natek

Is the DVR built into the housing? Care to post any video from both camera's? I'd love to see the dynamic range and low light capability.

I doubt it is great. I thought that eventually that I'll tear down a better camera and struck out in the space...

heavyD^2 · 06-12-2018, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by IB M

No thanks. When possible I'm looking for options other than made in China.

Isn’t that where most of this stuff is made regardless of the brand?

IB M · 06-12-2018, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by heavyD^2

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Originally Posted by IB M

No thanks. When possible I'm looking for options other than made in China.

Isn't that where most of this stuff is made regardless of the brand?

Most but not all. Lots of stuff MIC is good quality ie iPhones and lots of stuff is total junk. When given the choice though, why add to the trade deficit?? Oh because you saved $3, good for you.

GregoryK · 06-12-2018, 06:02 PM

I bought a radiator hose tap which was sold in the US for $64 for $5 and they were the same part....I would ask who is making the money the Chinese or middlemen with huge markups.

subliminalaudio · 06-14-2018, 09:12 AM

I don't think we can use this In the USA

Lotus99 · 06-14-2018, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by subliminalaudio

I don't think we can use this In the USA

That's a helpful post...

GregoryK · 07-15-2018, 07:45 PM

Just did an installation write up in the camera section.

subliminalaudio · 07-16-2018, 06:51 PM

Installed so far?

GregoryK · 07-16-2018, 07:47 PM

Works really well. It good enough and is completely stealth.

https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1515981

GregoryK · 07-17-2018, 07:15 PM

Just bought this form AliExpress
IND sell a version for $105.
I paid $12 including shipping! Was not expecting much but check it out. Real deal genuine BMW part for 15% of IND's cost.
Fit is perfect.

chip_dip19 · 07-17-2018, 08:52 PM

Got a link?

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IB M Brigadier General 2772 Rep 4,243 Posts Drives: 2017 M3 MG/SO ZCP DCT Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (1) Garage List 2017 BMW M3 [8.50] 2013 BMW M3 [10.00]	No thanks. When possible I'm looking for options other than made in China.
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GregoryK Captain 503 Rep 780 Posts Drives: M2 '18 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	I bought a radiator hose tap which was sold in the US for $64 for $5 and they were the same part....I would ask who is making the money the Chinese or middlemen with huge markups. __________________ "I would rather cry in a BMW than smile on a bicycle." Ma Nuo
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GregoryK Captain 503 Rep 780 Posts Drives: M2 '18 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Works really well. It good enough and is completely stealth. https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1515981 __________________ "I would rather cry in a BMW than smile on a bicycle." Ma Nuo
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GregoryK Captain 503 Rep 780 Posts Drives: M2 '18 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Just bought this form AliExpress IND sell a version for $105. I paid $12 including shipping! Was not expecting much but check it out. Real deal genuine BMW part for 15% of IND's cost. Fit is perfect. Attached Images __________________ "I would rather cry in a BMW than smile on a bicycle." Ma Nuo
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