Non-motoring > Aliexpress and prepaid Visa	Miscellaneous
Thread Author: Crankcase	Replies: 16

New Sat 16 Dec 17 20:32   Aliexpress and prepaid Visa - Crankcase

I've never bought from Aliexpress or similar. I've found something I'd quite like there (link below if you care). It's cheap, and would just be a bit of fun. So no great shakes it it doesn't turn up, or whatever. Paying for it though. I feel reluctant to just throw my debit card details at a Chinese website. Justified? If so, I thought about a prepaid Visa card, which as I understand it exposes you only to the amount on the card. However, a Google has left me floundering, as there are a gazillion, and all have different hings like setup fees, transaction fees, ongoing fees, renewal fees... Anyone got one of these and can recommend a particular one perhaps? The thing I'm looking at is a Long Winter Nights bit of faffing about. I've also discovered you can actually download it for free, but it would cost me more to print it out in colour than buying it pre-printed from China, I reckon. Aliexpress product page: tinyurl.com/ybbeo5sa Free downloadable of the same thing, but nearly 50 pages to print, half in colour. And I don't possess a printer anyway. cp.c-ij.com/en/contents/CNT-0018258/index.html Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 16 Dec 17 22:33   Aliexpress and prepaid Visa - sherlock47

I use a Halifax Cash Card aka 'Easycash' that i top up with the odd £150 every now and again. I use it for most PayPal transactions and anything that I feel expose me to greater risk than a reputable UK retailer with electronic payment capability. My debit card very rarely goes to anybody - although I am not happy at paying Mr O'Leary an additional premium charge for cattle class transport. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 16 Dec 17 22:56   Aliexpress and prepaid Visa - legacylad

Slight thread drift.. One of my ex’s was in Cologne today. A one week holiday on a fancy boat from Amsterdam. She’s even got her own butler onboard! Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 17 Dec 17 08:52   Aliexpress and prepaid Visa - CGNorwich

Buy from someone you trust, Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 17 Dec 17 09:47   Aliexpress and prepaid Visa - Crankcase

The logical thing is yes, buy it locally and pay whatever premium. However, I can't find anyone else selling that particular thing, locally or not. Maybe I'll just have to look for something else. Halifax Easy Cash is no longer available. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 17 Dec 17 10:23   Aliexpress and prepaid Visa - tyrednemotional

www.amazon.co.uk/Aue-Verlag-Cologne-Cathedral-Model-Kit/dp/3870296550 (2 left as I post). Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 17 Dec 17 10:26   Aliexpress and prepaid Visa - legacylad

Do you want me to phone my ex and try and get one like that whilst she’s in the area? She likes a challenge. ( me. Previously) Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 17 Dec 17 10:30   Aliexpress and prepaid Visa - tyrednemotional

or: tinyurl.com/paperdom (delivery a bit steep though! - you could send the real thing for not much more ;-) ) Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 17 Dec 17 11:45   Aliexpress and prepaid Visa - Crankcase

Very kind, guys, but that's not quite the same one. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 17 Dec 17 11:52   Aliexpress and prepaid Visa - Robin O'Reliant

I've no experience myself so this is not a recommendation, but a few people on cycling forums have bought stuff from Aliexpress (Frames are very cheap) and I haven't heard any complaints. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 17 Dec 17 11:52   Aliexpress and prepaid Visa - riddler

I have a Prime Mastercard for such purchases. Bought for £5 and can be topped up in the Post Office or at any PayPoint shop. 80p transaction fee is charged for each payment. Ideal as you would only lose whatever the balance is. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 17 Dec 17 15:42   Aliexpress and prepaid Visa - Crankcase

Thanks, riddler. That looks promising. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 17 Dec 17 15:44   Aliexpress and prepaid Visa - Robin O'Reliant

The reviews for Aliexpress look promising - uk.trustpilot.com/review/www.aliexpress.com Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 17 Dec 17 16:02   Aliexpress and prepaid Visa - sooty123

A couple of family members use aliexpress quite a bit. I've had a look and tbh honest a lot looks like tat, you could debate the quality of it all however they've never had an issue money wise or any issues with fraud. Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 18 Dec 17 08:54   Aliexpress and prepaid Visa - Zero

Paypal linked to a credit card. Two levers of recompense available there. Note I don't say 'protection" - thats a bird thats flown its cage these days. You just need to be sure you get your money back if and when you get fleeced, scammed or cloned. Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 19 Dec 17 09:07   Aliexpress and prepaid Visa - Roger.

I had no probs with my recent (and first) purchase from another Chinese on-line store, Gearbest, using Paypal. Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 19 Dec 17 09:13   Aliexpress and prepaid Visa - CGNorwich

I’d say those shoes are a terrible warning to stay clear of such sites:-) Reply to this message | Report message