Ebay and Aliexpress differ in the number of payment methods, buyer protection system. The second site is considered more expensive, but you can buy items of European and American brands on it. Chinese goods are presented on Aliexpress.
Ebay and Aliexpress are similar services. On the first one, you can purchase goods from promoted brands, including used ones. The second site is considered more democratic in terms of prices, it sells mainly new things. The main idea of both sites is to provide a platform for the sale of any goods that are not prohibited by law. They act as an intermediary who guarantees the fulfillment of the order.
The main differences
You can only buy goods from China on Aliexpress. There are no European or American brands on it. On eBay, you can find not only products of Chinese origin. Portals differ in the number of payment options. Aliexpress offers to pay for your purchase through:
- WebMoney;
- Qiwi wallet;
- bank card;
- Yandex. Money;
- systems of instant payments.
Because of this, many users prefer this particular site. In this case, any bank cards can be used. You can pay for your order within three weeks from the date of registration. All this time, the goods remain booked. If the required amount is not paid within the specified period, the application will not be processed and will be automatically canceled.
On the Ebey website, PayPal is the main method, although sellers can indicate in their ad other payment methods that are more convenient. These include some types of bank cards of international payment systems and Qiwi wallet. Sometimes the buyer simply does not have a choice, which makes some of the transactions impossible.
The payment is given no more than four days. But there is one caveat: if the money is not received within two days, the seller can file a dispute about the unpaid product. The administration of the Internet site can enter information about this in your profile. If there are many such notes, a person may lose several privileges at once.
Buyer protection
On Aliexpress, the maximum protection period is two months. The seller "in manual mode" can extend the term. If the buyer did not receive his order within the specified time frame, he remained dissatisfied with his condition, then a dispute may be opened. To prove your case, you can provide various evidence. These can be screenshots, excerpts from correspondence with the seller, photographs. This site uses the Escrow system for security.
On eBay, all buyers are protected by PayPal. You can reimburse not only the purchase, but also the shipping cost. To exercise your right, you need to pay the entire amount in one payment through the specified payment system. The maximum validity period for such a service is 180 days from the date of payment for the order. A dispute can be converted into a claim within 20 days.
