Thread 106466279

Everything is already from China, but here we discuss the cheap chink shit you see on various sites.
1st rule of /csg/: If it looks too good to be true, it probably is.

Useful links
>TWS IEM reviews: www.scarbir.com/
>Guide: csg-guide.neocities.org/
>Wiki: https://igwiki.lyci.de/wiki/Chink_Shit_General

>What headphones/earbuds should I buy?
>>>/g/iemg
>I want a cheap smartphone what should I buy?
>>>/g/spg/
>I want to buy some sort of emulation device
>>>/vr/hhg/

>News
>>106437918 - Anon goes all-out for the news while I'm gone (thanks!)
>>106440554 - Anon gets a shirt, it's decent.
>>106443169 - Drawanon ponders if he should get a csg wacom alternative
>>106444240 - Anon shills the wushu shoes, claiming they are great for the price
>>106444445 - Splash resistant bluetooth speaker discussion
>>106444578 - Anon has a broken foot pump, many anons try to give advice and help over the course of the thread
>>106449791 - Anon watches a seller flirt with their customer
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>>106437903

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>>106410623

>News (cont)
>>106453690 - Knife anon endorses the shibazi meme knife
>>106454766 >>106449922 - Doll discussions (I don't know shit about dolls)
>>106458106 - Review of a 18€ "Shanghai" mechanical watch with a nice video of the movement
>>106459162 - Lenovo XT53 TWS review, anon seems happy with it
>>106460683 - Anon buys tech and adult diapers. Nothing to see here.
>>106462224 - Anon's rug print desk pad arrives.
>>106463067 - Footpump-anon's quest for a footpump leads to disaster

Anytime.

>>106466382
That's very interesting, but what about someone else having access to my flashdrive (for whatever reason), aren't they getting access to all of my stuff, including passwords? Is there a way to encrypt FF when it's not plugged? I can totally see the convenience, but the implications can be a bit wild. Thanks for the write up, though.

>>106466382
>but you can't be bothered to download and properly setup firefox on each of them.
Firefox Sync does all that. And you can host your own Sync server if that's what you like.

>>106465270
"1000W" lol

Never used one, so IDK for sure, but that number is completely made up. 5 18650s in the typical power tool pack gets you maybe 300W. And that better be start and stop, not continuous for several minutes or you're going to have serious safety issues.

Are there any good 2.5g switches on ali?

I still wonder how some companies like 8bitdo are able to release controllers for so cheap. I mean I'm not complaining either, but $30 leafbucks is still a pretty big steal for a controller thats better than the Madcatz shit we had back then.

>>106462574
vibrating butt plug? its the bomb.

Went and bought a shitload of lighting stuff about 43€ total.
The equivalent on ikea would come out to ~100€ (without the hub).
Wish me luck it doesn't suck ass.

>>106468004
anon was asking about those sunset lamps a few threads ago they look cool plz update when you get it

>>106468029
Will post a review/picture of it in action when it arrives anon.

>>106468004
main thing you're probably going to miss out on is dimmability (for the E27 bulb) and CRI (basically everything on Aliexpress)

>>106468047
>>106468047
>dimmability (for the E27 bulb)
Yeah I'm aware, the led strips are dimmable (since they are smart/zigbee compatible), the bulb isn't. That lamp isn't meant to be mood lighting though, it's supposed to go on my desk, the left side of it I have a lightbar for, but the right is too dark. Doubt I need dimmability for that, but to be fair I have little idea if 9W is good or too bright or not bright enough.
>and CRI
I wonder if that matters to me, I suppose time will tell. Will post in the review when it arrives (by eye though I have no idea how to quantify cri)

>>106467906
Most components of a controller cost pennies, I'd imagine the battery is the bulk of the cost.
It looks kind of crazy (and for the consumer, blessed) relative to first party, but consider also how wild Microsoft's profit margins must be selling a $65 controller with no included batteries that also have less internal tech than $20-30 chinkshit.

they've disabled cashback in my region

>>106461034
desu i've been using wristrest mousepads for years and came to like them. I just wore out my Flandre feet one and had to go back to my old Sakura boobs pad

>>106466409
you could just encrypt with veracrypt or something similar, but i think the general approach is low security. If you do banking and need security it should be on it's own VM or computer with its own setup.

>>106467429
i have one and my ex-tradesmen dad loves it
reasonably powerful at around 20-25kpa but yes, don't know what the motor is made of and its endurance. it's around a third of a brandless stick vacuum and a tenth of a real dyson in terms of price

Gillette razor blade replacement?

>>106468176
gaming companies have figured it out
playing a 4 player game on the xbox will require 3 additional controllers at $75-200 per controller, and then there's the cost of games at $60-80 a pop in addition to xbox live monthly fee if you're serious about online matchmaking
they got my brother so hard because he buys the yearly ufc, fifa and nba's at full price as soon as they're released. the playerbase migrates with the new games so if you "skip" one your strats and playstyle may be outdated if you decide to pick it up again the following year

>>106466279 (OP)
that's a keychron keyboard in the OP right?
what does this general think of it? price seems alright but I want to know if there's some things I need to worry about

does anyone else get post-consoom regret. like that shit i bought looked decent in the moment until after it's like having dozens of tabs open each to degraded women covered in gross mens disgusting fluids, the heat of the moment passed and i'm sitting here in the dark my limp dick in hand my face dimly reflected in the screen like what am i doing what have i done. not unlike my order book clearing shipment after another received as the packages come in i'm thinking how good is this even, in the moment with a bunch of tabs open to different listings, checking the reviews the photos, must consoom, but in the afterglow, do i really need it, what was i thinking, why did i even

>>106469340
>playing a 4 player game on the xbox
There are none. At none worth playing, let alone dumping so much money into. Anon, it's 2025, not 2001. Split screen is dead and buried.

>>106470359
>regret
Only if the thing turns up and it's only suitable for the trash.
Or if I see a much better deal elsewhere.
Or if the item will be only be clutter.

>what am i doing what have i done
If you're going to go back to those tabs anyway, you might as well just skip the self-loathing and embrace the degeneracy.

>>106470651
there's a handful like overcooked and it takes two
nonetheless i have now inherited the xbox along with the three extra controllers

>>106469568
>that's a keychron keyboard in the OP right?
Correct
>what does this general think of it? price seems alright but I want to know if there's some things I need to worry about
I'm not the anon that posted it, but I have a keychron C2 and have been using it for years. It's never had any issues, so zero complaints on my part.
Keychron used to be a no-brainer recommendation, but since then they've gotten a lot more popular and well known, which has caused them to raise their prices. So now while the quality is still the same, the value isn't quite as amazing.
Think of it like a naturehike of keyboards, you know you'll get a certain level of quality, but you also know you're paying a premium for that fact. Up to you if you think it's worth that.

>>106470359
Next time you order some shit, get some outdoor equipment and then go outside for a few days at least once overnight. I promise it'll help.
That being said I rarely get consoom regret, maybe if I feel like I paid a bit too much. I used to get it more, but that was in the early days when I wasn't a high leveled chinkshitter who can tell the quality of an item from a listing and can infer how much he'll like it. Instead I now have a bunch of csg items around that make me happy everytime I see them.

>>106470989
I've had people I know IRL recommend Akko keyboards, and I can see they're similarly priced
But I think I'll look for more Keychron reviews for now

>>106471192
It's just a question of the price, the quality is great for them. The only thing you may prefer that keychron doesn't offer are different switches, but if you are fine with the ones they have then it's not a bad choice.

the head broke after a month. more specifically two separate rotor blade sections have parts which crumbled off after i took it apart to clean it so fuck me for being a responsible adult and trying to maintain it i guess
back to xiaomi and enchen for me. already got a enchen blackstone for $3.59 from the bundles earlier. forgive me lord xiaomi for ever trying a different brand

>>106471282
Can you shave your head with these things? Not to a bowling ball shine, but just do a very close shave?

DON'T TEST MY PATIENCE, CHANG. SHIP MY SHIT. I NEED MY DOSE OF CONSOOMER JOY.

>>106471379
buy a trimmer and set it to a 1. rotary shavers have no guard so you cannot adjust length.
otherwise you can shave your head down bald using these with patience, hell i did in my teens to shave my legs with no problem

>>106471459
I do have a trimmer, but it takes a while -- the head (of the trimmer, not mine) is pretty narrow. Rotary looked more efficient in that regard. I want to just hop in, hop out, and have a bald head in 5 minutes. Maybe that's just wishful thinking.

>>106471476
bald polish only then. that's the function of a rotary shaver - down to the skin until 5pm comes around

ALERT !!!
Shopping Credit and 2 off 15 COUPON enabled

GOGOGOGOGO

>>106471504
But i'm all out of shit to buy

the 2 huge stores Digitaling Store and Cutesliving are fucking gone

>Be me
>Look at fishing reviews
>See this
We've all been there, kek.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007180316985.html
Anyone try something like this?

>>106471771
Anon, it's going, and you can't do anything about it. Just embrace the chrome dome.

>>106471790
Oh i'm not balding just wondering about ordering these types of products in general tonics/creams/after shaves

>>106471771
You're gonna lose your hair even faster and the seller will say it's your fault for not reading the packaging.
If you really have an issue with hairloss, it's fin and/or min or ascending by accepting your fate like an adult.

>>106471800
I wouldn't. Best case scenario you'll get some bottled gutter oil. Maybe if you do your research and get something that chinks actually use, that they are selling for 10x prices to gweilo. I'll stick with regular Western brands for something like this.

>>106471630
They were not "real" stores

>>106471771
these products are all scams used to prey on the insecurity of balding men. Either take a trip to Turkey to get implants or shave.

>>106471476
I've already recommended picrel and will do so every time the topic comes up. Electric razors are shit at shaving your head, no matter if it's a trimmer or a rotary. I've tried a bunch of them, even larger rotaries marketed specifically for shaving your head, and they are all slower + do a worse job than shaving with razors. I can understand not wanting to use a classic razor to shave your head because you're scared of cutting yourself, but picrel is super safe. I've only nicked myself once in ~2 years and only because I jerked my arm while doing a sweeping motion for something unrelated, and even then it was barely noticeable. Yes you do have to swap out razor heads every once in a while but you can buy them in bulk and they will last you a long time (only had to buy them once so far). electric ones also require head changing, and it will cost more than the original razor costed you.

>>106471969
I have a classic razor that I know how to use, it's just all the surrounding hassle. Hot water, lathing, all that. Wanted something faster when I don't feel like doing all the rituals.

>>106471672
No, fuck fishing.

>>106472052
You're missing out anon.

>made a big order
>day after I did a small display on one of my devices gave out
>it's freely available for under 2 bucks
>you have to pay shipping or order five of them
>wouldn't be an issue just two days ago if limped with a big order
Fuck.

>>106472014
next time i do a 1 all over i'll try out the rotary on my sideburns or back of my neck and i'll report back. i actually think it should work and you'll look like someone who went into basic (army training) and got their head shaved

>>106472159
This is how they get you

I am addicted to coins discounts
I spent 2000 in the last sale and I am logging in every day since to get them back up like a good boy

Help

>>106472217
If only you knew how bad things get

>corners you in a dark alley
>flips open his trenchcoat
>coin nipple piercing
blyat

>>106472170
And get me they did. Ordered a good amount of items off Bundle Deals with OLEDs. Fuck.

Has anyone here ever done a chargeback against Aliexpress? Could you describe the process to me?

I think my bank was trying to gaslight me. They explained that I can make a request of "recall funds", whereupon my bank will contact Aliexpress and ask them if they are willing to return the funds or not. If Aliexpress says no, then end of story and I'm out of my money.

They never heard of or used the word chargeback, which is pathetic and I can't just write it off as a language barrier thing. At no point would I be asked to provide proof or communication or anything either, since there would be no any kind of dispute process.
There isn't anything available resembling to a chargeback process, which seems insane to me.

>>106472529
this sounds more like your shit bank issue than an Ali issue desu
you can chargeback, they'll likely just ban you

>>106471771
lmao
amazing packaging

>>106472529
Chargeback is done entirely on the bank's side and on their discretion, meaning they decide if they do it and under what conditions. Ali has nothing to do with it.
So in other words your bank is shit and you probably should switch it.

>>106472657
I don't care if I'm banned, but I can't seem to initiate a chargeback.

>>106472845
Interesting, thank you for confirming my doubts.
I'm seriously thinking about switching a bank, but I doubt the alternatives are any better. Regardless I'm going to ask around the other banks if they have any idea about chargebacks at all.

I just finished talking with my bank's customer service. They at least had an idea of what a chargeback is.
Seems like I first must make a formal "complaint", then the bank will decide what happens and reply in 15 business days. They couldn't tell me more. It appears there is no set process of handling chargebacks.

By the way, the number of their customer service was not free and I spent 3$ for listening their shitty elevator music.
Fuck this goddamn country.

>>106473068
>Regardless I'm going to ask around the other banks if they have any idea about chargebacks at all.
Keep in mind that chargebacks are a sort of "last resort" type of thing, you aren't meant to do them often and they will fuck your standing with whatever site you bought from.
It's not that you should get a bank that allows you to do many chargebacks, it's moreso that the fact that your bank doesn't (or barely does) indicates that it's not all that great overall.

>By the way, the number of their customer service was not free and I spent 3$ for listening their shitty elevator music.
I'm sorry anon but in a twisted way that's really funny kek. My condolences.

i got a USB-C PD charger for free from a chinese seller some time back
i think he wanted a good review or something. i never uesd it because i didn't trust it

if i test it with a little usb-c tester for the wattage and everything and it checks out, does that mean it's safe to use or nah?

>>106473167
Depends on what the tester does.
If it just measures voltage, no.
If you apply a load that draws close to max current (and thus max power), and it doesn't heat up substantially and the voltage is consistent, then probably safe, yes.

Got the VEVOR air impact today. It feels pretty nice, as well as the sockets.
It comes with an oiler fitting and a swivel fitting (which I won't be able to use as my plant uses automotive fittings). Will test when I got to work in a couple days.

>>106473985
looks exactly the same as the shit i've bought locally for 20€ 10 years ago. pretty mediocre. i think you'd be better off buying the cheap electric makita knockoff with a proper battery.

My desk stuff arrived, review incoming.

>PU leather desk mat/pad 45x90 cm (8.22€)
It's honestly pretty nice for the cost.
Pretty much the typical PU leather feeling, but it feels thicker than expected. Pleasant texture to touch/rest your skin on. It looks nice too and the resistance it offers to the mouse, while higher than on that dedicated mouse pad fabric, isn't all that bad.
Obviously it's moreso for office work than gaming, but it should be fine for the occasional gaming session if you're not trying to minmax the competitive angle.
What I'm hoping to get from it and I think it offers is a nicer aesthetic than a normal mousepad and easier cleaning (just wipe it off). What I can't comment on and is the most likely issue with this pad is longevity, PU that starts peeling is annoying and essentially trash. Time will tell. Given the cheap cost I can't complain.
>Wooden wrist rest for mouse (6.52€)
I have no idea how to identify wood, I seriously doubt it's walnut though, feels too light for that. It's machined really well, it doesn't come out as much in the pictures, but it's not as simple as a square, it's got nicely rounded edges and is deeper in the middle than the sides, so your wrist can rest nicely in the middle. Comes with rubber feet at the bottom to avoid slipping. It's sanded to be smooth and treated, feels like oil or wax or something, you can still feel some of the wood texture underneath but it's definitely not raw wood.
Whatever it is, it's not (as I feared) cheap composite wood or mdf or some shit. It feels sturdy and well made.
Comfort is good, though it's noticeably harder than a cushioned pad (duh). I'm sure I'll get used to it, but it's a noticeable difference at first.
Overall, very happy with it. It's cheap, it looks nice, and in terms of shape they went the extra mile to machine out the center and create a more ergonomic wrist shape. Impressive honestly.
(cont)

>>106474106
this has reviews from the big tool channels lol. If I want an electric impact I'll just get a hypertough kit

>>106474179
(cont)
Here's a bit more of a top view.
Given that the mouse and keyboard rest were different sellers I got really lucky with the colors matching.

>full-size (44cm) keyboard rest (14.17€)
Anything I said about the mouse rest I can also say about the keyboard. It's machined well, it's pleasant to use, it's got the right dimensions, it even has the same rubber feet to avoid slipping. It also doesn't feel like walnut either, but whatever it is it's not bad wood. The shape is a bit more standardized than for the mouse (basically a rectangle with a bit of a slope and rounded edges), but it's executed well.
While I would consider the mouse wristrest optional, the keyboard rest makes a massive difference in ergonomics and how pleasant it is to type.
Highly recommended.

Overall, very happy with this order. The PU leather's longevity will remain a question, but the wooden rests I can already tell I'll like and will make my desk more pleasant to use.

>>106472217
Literal pavlovian dog kek

>>106474238
And lastly, a picture of the mouse wristrest from a profile perspective to better explain the shape it has.
The backview is where you can see how your wrist is meant to rest in the middle, then it all tapers down a little towards the front, which is how you get that front profile.

>>106473188
oh it's just a basic ass tester, it doesn't do that
if i just keep a check on it that it doesn't get too hot, will that be alright or am I still risking boom boom times

>>106474322
Usually the components inside are low quality and the transformer is badly winded in cheap phone chargers. They also usually have cheap housings that can come apart and expose the 120v prongs (I've had this happen once on an aliexpress charger)
It will probably work without issues basically forever, but it might short to mains voltage someday and either trip the breaker or turn your phone into an IED.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6ywvcOv2Qo

>>106474322
The boom boom is a bit of a meme, chargers don't go boom boom really.
There's really 4 options:
You plug it in and there's some loud spark and the breaker flips immediately -> Probably a short that involved a capacitor somewhere that blew up. Unplug and throw away.
You plug it in and it gets hot very fast -> It's got a short somewhere and will release magic smoke almost immediately. Unplug and throw away.
Neither of these 2 are common, as even the most technically inept user could figure them out and leave bad reviews.
You plug it in and it works, but gets very hot over time at higher loads -> It's a bad circuit design. This is what you're actually looking for. Since heat dissipation is often proportional to power, you want some load that takes as much wattage as the device can offer (for example a laptop charger). If the heat is too high for comfort, throw it out.
You plug it in and it works and it either stays room temp or mildly warm at high load -> It's fine to use, enjoy.

The common failures are inefficiency, which has the risk of heating up, which can be a dangerous hazard, or improper grounding, which shouldn't be an issue with a plastic shell. If it doesn't get dangerously hot it's probably fine to use. Might not be GaN levels of efficient, but work just fine.

>>106468935
Makes sense. Thanks.

Going to get some flux from ebay (have a voucher, need to spend an extra £2 and can literally think of nothing else to buy)

Is there any meaningful difference between these two?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/127082865827
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/266851263617

Asking here because they're both clearly china made and I'm sure I've seen them on AliExpress. Will one be more toxic or unsafe/harmful or is most flux fine?

>AliExpress has randomly gave me a $2 off $2 coupon that expires in a few days
wtf man I don't need to order rn anything stop doing this to me

>>106474874
You must consooom. Valar Dohaeris.

>>106474839
that rma-223 is the generic chink flux, it works (not great but it still gets the job done). it leave behind a soft wax like substance that you should to clean (with plenty amounts of ipa and some mild heat).
the other one claims to be a no clean, but ive never used a paste that was indeed no clean, all ive tested over the years still leave some sort of residue behind (i have not tested that very many, tho, so that this with a grain of salt).
the only truly no clean flux ive found is the generic flux pens, the liquid (not paste) dispensed completly evaporates and leaves no residue behind.
honestly, just get the cheapest paste chang has on offer and clean the finished board after your done with it, its a much better deal for all everyone and everything

idk if this is stupid question I just wanted to ask. For ali express is it better to use paypal or just my regular card?

>>106475150
About the same to be honest.
If you don't trust Ali, use paypal, they're easier to take your money back, just know that if you do you'll be banned on ali.
I used paypal when I got started and didn't trust them yet.
Personally I know ali is trusthworthy though, in which case it doesn't matter. The fee is the same.

>>106475190
alright thanks

>>106474224
yeah i'm sure they're not getting paid for those reviews

>>106474179
Thank you for the reviews, the desk mat looks good considering the price, I think I'll grab one too. Dumb question but how is it shipped? I feel like my local post office is going to destroy it by jamming it in the mailbox if it's only in a plastic bag.

>>106474179
Thanks for the review, anon.

>>106474179
>'wooden' wrist rest
why would buy SOLID rest, do you have 'wooden' pillows as well?
>PU leather
it's fucking plastic retard, put garbage bag on your desk, it would be a cheaper

>>106475360
>Dumb question but how is it shipped?
Rolled up as one big roll, but no reinforcement iirc. It's been a while (as I said, the keyboard rest was the last to arrive so I don't quite remember 100% if the roll was in a padded package or a normal one). Should be fine unless your delivery person legitimately goes sicko mode on the parcel though.
In my case it also came consolidated with other stuff, which I think further helped.
When you unroll it it'll have a bit of a PU leather smell and not be perfectly flat, but a few minutes rolled out and the smell should dissipate and it'll become flat.
>>106475371
Glad it can be of help.
>>106475430
>why would buy SOLID rest, do you have 'wooden' pillows as well?
Had a cushioned one before, the cushioning lost spring over time and it was annoying to clean. Wood looks good, is solid, easy to clean and lasts forever.
>it's fucking plastic retard, put garbage bag on your desk, it would be a cheaper
You don't seem like a particularly pleasant person to be around anon. I enjoy it for what it's worth.

>>106475448
>it was annoying to clean.
did you try not cumming on it?

>>106475466
Then what's the point?

Does ali carry any soldering iron tips that aren't dogshit?

>>106472529
>bank
Were you using a debit card?

Credit cards are the ones that give you the protections.

>>106475251
https://youtu.be/MyTOD0kwOZY?feature=shared&t=322
Guy on youtube who runs them on a torque transducer and has been offered (and declined) sponsorship money from every big tool brand. I don't think VEVOR is paying them for ads of a $30 impact lol

>>106476473
No. They just send them the product for free. And then the youtumor resell it on craigslist or whatever.
Those 'influencer' are that desesperate.

>>106471504
Saving my load for 11.11
I'll be edging the entire time by adding to my wishlist

>>106474179
>leather desk mat
was looking into getting one, but I saw quite a few reviews of it saying it arriving rolled up with bad creases and being a chore to fix

>>106477314
Mine arrived rolled, but no bad creases. The inner part was a bit wavy and seems to have ~2 creases if I look really closely, but I won't notice them unless I specifically look for them and the wavy part already went away within today, just from having it lay flat.
Then again my shipping company people aren't savages, so that may change things if yours are.

I did the unthinkable and ordered a new fishing rod from aliexpress.
If it doesn't suck ass I'll be very happy.
It's got great ratings, people in the reviews posed pics of catches with it, and it's goddamn 16€ for the rod, 3 different hardness tips and 3 spare tips. (includes 2€ off coupon and 0.88€ shopping credits)

Not bad colors for 5 bucks

>>106477314
For not too much more you could simply get a real leather sheet from a crafts store. I don't know how good it is as a mat but it's sure to last a lot longer than chang's painted plastic

https://leatherhidestore.com/gun-smoke-pre-cuts.html

>>106471504
$5 gem was immediately out of stock

>>106477300
11.11 is going to be a fucken shit show

>>106477423
ok now post it on your face

>>106477671
Im a guy

Highly disincentivized to order non-Choice in the future

Have the glowies laced my coffee filters?

>>106475430
he knows it's plastic, what do you think PU stands for

Man this would take me like 10 years of game point farming.
Pls Chang, have mercy
https://youtu.be/sOjbYHYhL6I

>>106476516
i watched a tech influencer from the start and the room he shot his vids from went from completely bare to looking like a phone store with a ton of smartphones and boxes in the background
the vids themselves were nothing special but he did review them better than the black guy or the bald guy

>>106478442
like, can you believe that once you get big enough then companies will send you a $200-1000 phone for free and all you have to do is read off the specs sheet, play around with the cameras and install genshin impact for a 15min vid and you keep that shit at the end? and he gets to do it a few times a month?
try explaining that to an indonesian making $500 a month or a brazilian who has to buy a burnt out rx570 from ali to play games on 1080p low settings for 5 years

>>106478287
Can you imagine the size of the brain aneurysms that would give a well-respect schizoid personality? I would pay to see that, oh hell yeah I would.

Anyone know if there are ali stores that sells shirts and shoes from reputable brands as b-stock or flat out undercutting?

>>106478442
Care to name drop the youtuber?

>>106479841
yeah, tech tablets. i started watching him when he was doing reviews for the entry and mid-range for xiaomi back in the day and now he's branched out to almost every consumer electronic you can think of

>>106478442
Vast majority of tech youtube is like that, the companies have an iron grip on it just by giving "review" samples and sponsored sections.
Sad because none of the companies will send actual retail samples so honest reviewers have to buy thousands of dollars in products to test, like TTC linked here >>106476473 .
I looked for reviews before just ordering the xiaomi phone and all of them were 1 game, 5 pictures, and blabbing off the specs sheet.

>>106475430
some people really think they're geniuses when they find out common knowledge lol

>>106472529
In the US banks will basically never do chargebacks without agreement or extensive arguing and evidence. A lot of the time they do they just eat the cost of it to shut their customers up. Credit cards will do a chargeback with exceptions for some kinds of sites

>>106479893
Thanks a lot, kind sir.

>>106471385
It's been another day, and nothing has changed. My other order, made AFTER this one, yesterday, is already shipped in full. But not this one. I'm not happy.

>>106478287
Sorry, but orange pedophile needs your filters.

>>106480189
Most likely wont get shipped then

>>106480189
Take your time, deep breaths.
I've been there and I know the feel but sometimes it happens.
I have an order that somehow got held up with 2 other orders I did later arriving already and that order is still in transit (arrived in my country today). No idea why it happens, but it does.

I’m pretty tempted to get a new monitor and the Xiaomi (Redmi?) G Pro 27Q looks too good to be true. I kept reading about some red tint bug, but seemingly it’s fixed in the Q version, then I read about some other firmware bugs like the monitor brightly flashing sometimes.
It’s a really good price here though. I can’t get it out of my head

>>106480986
God damn, it's just about the perfect monitor for me too. For some time now I was looking for something that is 27", 1440p, non-OLED (sadly; need to use it for productivity too) and somewhat affordable. MiniLED seems like a way to go. Now to see if they ship to my cunt...

I bought a nice deckbox from the combo deals
but it arrived with a heavy dent on one side, so i thought a can just send a picture and get my money back
now im in the process and aliexpress asks me to return it so i can get a refund
shipping would be free but i really dont want to
are the days of getting shit for free over?
oh and they want to refund me almost double what i paid so i'll probably do it anyway

>>106481167
forgot picture

>>106481134
And of course it isn't available here. Fuck me.

>>106481167
>are the days of getting shit for free over?
depends on your score, how often you do it, and how much it cost or someshit like that

>>106481134
>Now to see if they ship to my cunt...
Hello beautiful

>>106480408
Ha, they shipped one of them! The one that I wanted the most! I almost can feel happiness again.

>>106481565
I told you anon. Glad to hear.
What is it?

>>106481167
If it's free, why do you care? Are you black by any chance?

>>106481573
Remember those wushu shoes some anon got last thread? I've got some too, since my old decathlon tennis shoes I use for cycling are done -- as in, they have unremovable black stains on them.

>>106481582
I wanted to write out a response about how you shouldn't care about them shipping a few days late if they are to replace the shoes you already have that work perfectly fine other than some discoloration
but then I remembered how it can feel to wait for a package you want and fuck it, just be happy it's shipped. Life's too short to always be rational.
Do post a review when it's there.

>>106470359
you're on a dopamine cycle. I recommend technology fasts and no fapping for some time. reset your brain

>>106481611
Decathlon ones are absolutely BLACKED, not slightly discolored. But I've got almost three years out of them, and for 10 Euro? I would call it a good buy.

>>106466279 (OP)
Got one of those marklife miniprinters, decent enough for that price.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006314445753.html

>>106482713
I labeled every single thing with a flat surface in my apartment once I've got one.

>>106483054
You were supposed to bend your waifu over the flat surfaces!

>>106483171
Well, first you need to label it as a designated waifu bending over surface.

What do you think about chink phone brands like Hiking, Omix, Infinix and Tecno?

>>106483550
i think: how much are you really saving compared to realme/redmi/blackview

>>106483550
Are you Nigerian?

I fell for netural nephrite jade bowl for my shaving bowl, wish me luck

>>106483918
How much was it? The listing image looks nice, leave a review when it arrives.

anyon know any waterproof shoes or something like that from Ali?
I'm trying to gather a biking rain kit.
I got a jacket from Aldi for 18 euro today, its crazy since it has both back vents and pit zips, and I've only ever seen that in several times more expensive products. hope it actually holds water, but the cheapest one with pitzips is this 33000ft jacket for 50+€ on amz https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Waterproof-Outdoor-Lightweight-Packable-Raincoat/dp/B08CGQNJ84?
aldi is truly fantastic. wonder what their margins are.

I also have some a bit undersized pants but I need something to keep my feet dry
any ideas?
or also of anyone knows some synthetic quick dry pants, cause every time I ride my ass is just sopping wet.

and on this topic further, anyone ever buy any net underlayer like the Nordic military uses? mesh underlayer apparently is extremely good at thermal and also let's moisture evaporate well. but I'm not paying a fortune for that. I've seen similar fetish wear on Ali for couple bucks.

>>106485609
>wonder what their margins are
Relatively low, which is why they compensate for it with pure volume. They're all over the country for a reason.
>mesh underlayer apparently is extremely good at thermal and also let's moisture evaporate well
I can't speak to biking, but mesh is great for thermal insulation for hiking, unreal performance. That goes both ways though, if it's not actually cold it's too insulating. You'll want thicker mesh than most fetish gear, as the insulating power is the air you trap between it and you upper layer.

>>106485640
how can anyone ever compete with the cheap volume strat?

>>106485866
Diversification and offering different options for other market segments.
You can't compete on a pure value proposition usually, as the scalar effects of the established sellers will make it unfeasible.
So you either make an emotionally more valuable product (branding), a different product (diversification) or a product that's more niche (boutique stuff).
Simply said, don't compete with "cheap, decent enough sports clothes" with aldi. You're gonna use. But some special design or feature? Premium materials? Those work.

The tweezers are so good.
Thank you, Polish anon.

>>106485908
well, as far as that last part is, its 100% polyester oeko-tex 100 certified, not sure what it uses for the advertised water repellent part, or how much rain it can actually withstand (chargpt said 3000mm but I don't know if it hallucinated it or not), but I've been searching for ANYTHING with pitzips for like a year so i hope its good. and it has a mesh underlayer so I think at least I'm not gonna be wet from sweat in it, if I go slowly.
ironically though the best fabric would be complete waterproof plastic. just have to make it with zips and good ventilation stuff.

if it isn't good wonder if I could try to DIY a wax oil waterproof coating, or would it melt the polyester or wouldn't absorb
https://youtu.be/HedRbIsM75M

>>106483918
That real jade? Should have a glassy sound when you tap metal against it right?

>>106476516
the torque test channel is one of the few that are trustworthy

>>106486020
which ones? i could use new tweezers

>>106486067
>if it isn't good wonder if I could try to DIY a wax oil waterproof coating, or would it melt the polyester or wouldn't absorb
First step for synthetics especially would be those spray cans sold to waterproof textiles and shoes that I think are silicone based. Unlike the other options, these don't compromise the breathability of the fabric. Been using them on shoes and my backpack for ages, works fine in light to medium rain.
The DIY wax solution won't work as well for synthetic fibers as it won't soak in right and then peel off. Works fine for cotton and such, less so polyester.
>>106486142
Different anon, but I too bought the polish shill's wares, see picrel. That's the ones that this anon is talking about.

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can I buy one on ali?

>>106486355
I have seen food trucks and excavators there but no cars yet. Maybe the shipping costs would be too high

I worked at a bank in software development, so I've been exposed to my fair share of this stuff.

>>106472529
"recall funds" makes it sound like you paid with your checking account over ACH rails. In that case you basically have no recourse.

>>106480056
It really depends. Including on how profitable you are as a customer to them, i.e. by being rich and always paying your bills on time. But yeah in the end a lot of times I think they end up just eating the cost instead of putting a full chargeback through.

Most customers are fucking illiterate, so you will have much better chances if you can clearly lay out your expectations for the transaction, how the merchant has failed to meet them, and how you've already tried to make it right with the merchant (including dates) but failed.

>>106486142
>>106486269
The case is good too. I mean just buying a nice tin box like this will probably cost a few bucks. It was a great deal.
Unfortunately with Choice shit they put the stickers all over the items. It leaves sticky residue. Ruins nice packaging and boxes of better product.

>>106486931
>It leaves sticky residue
Ethanol if it's a glue that can be dissolved that way, otherwise use some vegetable oil. Should get rid of that shit. Heating with a hairdryer (or hot air station) can also help but that's assuming the label is still on there.

The mijia hair clipper v2 has been great, I got it to replace a
Philips Bodygroom 7000 ($70) that I've had a few years now. Way better experience, it feels "premium" and the guard isn't extremely floppy like on the Philips. It comes with a bunch of haircutting accessories I don't need but are a nice surprise I guess.

A cat toy for my cat. She usually ignores toys but she likes this one so I'm happy.

1m silicone tape for my bike handlebars. Sure is better than the peeling electrical tape, but time will tell.

A little fan for my 3d printer because my last fan caught fire. Nothing major but you could see where the label burned a little bit.

And an adapter to use my nice wiha micro bits with my electric screw driver.

>>106486986
Are you sure that's mijia? Since their stuff usually is white, the shape language seems off for their brand and I don't see any logo?

I got my screwdriver set. One of the 115 in 1 things.
Look how badly aligned the torx holes are. Those are both T6H. The seller threw in 4 more extra bits into the kit. The one with a better hole is one of the extras. I don't know why they did this. Maybe they got a lot of disputes due to the shitty tier machining.

>>106487124
That sure looks like shit anon. Hope the other bits aren't as atrocious.

>>106485609
Just get some shoe covers.

>>106486673
Just drive that shit to me.

>>106487033
logo is on the other side

https://www.mi.com/global/product/xiaomi-hair-clipper-2/

>>106486986
Just got some self-fusing silicone tape myself for the same reason; and putting it under zipties for mounting mudguards to save the paint. Not paying Tesa prices for something that is essentially a glorified paint protector.

perhaps a longshot but any tips for (cute) bookmarkers?
gf wants some since she likes reading multiple different books at the same time

Gf marked these but always open to getting more good ones (since ali search is dogshit) or tips on what to look for
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007769959062.html
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005008554520100.html
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005008455474160.html
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005008675739005.html

Should we expect these to basically just be paper rather than anything sturdier?
Are prints like these usually reliable, because we've had dogshit luck with stickers being different from listing

Rakuten CEO back again to remind /csg/ anons to save money using cashback sites

>>106488384
kek without any adblock, right, bro? Let all the tracking run wild, right bro? Just today, eh?

>>106487124
maybe me holding back from buying that xiaomi screwdriver set clone that goes around for $2 ain't such a bad idea after all

>>106486986
mijia is the chinkshit gold standard. currently have a mijia trimmer and toothbrush, all used lovingly for many years

>>106485609
specialist brands like goretex and kathmandu seal up the seams with glue and splash a coat of hydrophobic plastic onto it. where i live they're like $250usd base but as expected waterproofing is a premium feature

look at this: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004583456465.html
doesn't it look similar? the fabric and toe area look right but it's low cut and they use a metal ring for the top lace with aren't good

>>106488398
chrome to buy online stuff and surf the net using firefox and brave. i used to have a dedicated laptop for it, now reformatted and used for OBS recording the main laptop

>>106476344
Wtf is a debit card?
Oh wait, I know. It's a permanent debt spiral device for amerigolems.

I used a credit card of course.

>>106480056
>>106486733
I'd want the chargeback to go through. It might be a small amount, but I'm seriously fed up with Chang.

>"recall funds" makes it sound like you paid with your checking account over ACH rails
It's a gay language thing that obfuscates everything, but it's supposedly for recalling wrongly sent funds between trusted partners (friends, government offices, local stores). Checking account or credit card doesn't seem to matter.
The local bank employees had no idea about chargebacks, so they gave me their "recall funds" form, which I knew of beforehand and also knew it's not what I wanted. (Also completely useless to be fair.)
Yeah, I'm going to capitalize that I want a CHARGEBACK and send all the proof. Unfortunately, the online form for it only allows 5 files at 4MB size at most. I have 42 files and 110MB of proof.

Mini-review / comparison of 2 65W GaN flat chargers
>Essager vs Vention
Essager is left and top in pic related while Vention is right and bottom
>Price
From the stores I bought them from, the Essager was under 17USD and the Vention was 28USD
>Physical specs
Essager is smaller in all dimensions and weighs ~83g vs Vention's ~122g
The Essager feels substantially lighter in hand. Both feel solid otherwise.
Both have folding US plugs but the Vention comes with a UK adapter and an EU adapter in the box
>Charging specs
Essager: 45W + 12W if using both ports
Vention: 45W + 20W if dual USB-C; 45W + 18W USB-C & A
>Miscellaneous
My Samsung S23 starts fast charging almost immediately when connected to the Essager while it takes about 1 - 2 seconds with the Vention
The Vention is a little warmer to the touch compared to the Essager after a 10-minute charging session
The adapters for the Vention are hard as fuck to take off; the UK adapter especially.
Unfortunately the Vention adapter don't fit into the Essager
>Final thoughts
Unless you really need the better multi-port charger specs of the Vention, I'd recommend getting the Essager charger of the two.
If you need adapters, buy a second Essager but the UK or EU version; it's just the US version plus adapter in the box for a few bucks more.

>>106488890
Small addition to the price bit
After coupons and coins discount, I got the Vention close to Essager so I don't feel that bad about it but without many coupons or coin discounts, the Essager is better value

>spend 5 mins taking precise pics of broken rotary head
>spend another 20 framing it right in the video and writing a claim that's succinct
>temu bot automatically issues the refund without even looking at it
what the hell man

>>106487391
>20 bucks
fucking wew.

>>106488599
godetez is also a scam cause membranes only work in very specific conditions and those conditions aren't rain. plus the forever chemicals.
>similar
to what?

>>106488860
>Wtf is a debit card?
>Oh wait, I know. It's a permanent debt spiral device for amerigolems.
>I used a credit card of course.

>>106489042
>to what?
what the frik. i swear i uploaded a pic with that post. ah well.

>spend 5 mins taking pics and editing it to show them the broken cap clip on my shaver
>spend another 20 framing it right in the video following their guidelines and making sure they can see that i can't use it
>the temu chatbot automatically approves the refund one the next page after i submit it
what the fuck. temu ain't bad.
i wished i was more proactive and conscious of my chinkshit purchasing so that i had stuff to buy when they launched temu. i think it was like $15 off one item when they first came here.

>>106489127
I looked at temu and it kind of sucks, you need to spend 25€ minimum

>>106489407
yes, they've gradually nerfed it over the past year
it works best if you have 4~ish items to meet the 25yuro/$40usd threshold, then you can stack them with in-app discounts from spinning a wheel or whatever along with a cashback site to make it worthwhile

>>106488384
>Rakuten CEO
I actually met the guy when I worked for them for a while. Still got his book somewhere.

>>106489478
How good are the discounts compared to ali

Somehow I got 10$ shopping credits twice in a row.
Ali has never given me anything but 50 cents before

what should I get? Last thing I bought was an everdrive clone. I've got like 25$ free

>>106489718
honestly not great. you have to constantly buy things for the next round of discounts to come around. so unless you have a small business where you resell stuff or need tools/parts all the time, or you're buying clothes and toys every few weeks then i'd stick with ali

>>106489039
Get a cheaper one then, don't be retarded.

>>106487434
Interesting my doubts were wrong then it seems. Glad it's working well for you, if mine breaks I might get that one in the future, will keep it in mind. Thanks!

>>106487584
>perhaps a longshot but any tips for (cute) bookmarkers?
While I do like bookmarks, my style is very different from what you posted.
See picrel, some of these are in packaging still as have them for gifting people.

From left to right:
1 - Metal bookmark, you can find these by looking for "van gogh bookmark" or "van gogh metal bookmark" in the bundles. They're from famous van gogh paintings, including the famous sunflowers and starry night. Come with cutouts and a fabric string thingy at the end. Look nice, feel premium, overall not bad.
2 - Wooden bookmark with koi on it. Wood is a nice material, feel sturdy, but a little too thick for my tastes, which makes them annoying to use. They also have that string thingy which I find more annoying than useful.
3 - "Memory fragments" paper thingies. They weren't even advertised as bookmarks, I think they're for meditation or some shit. Thickened paper/cardboard, so far less sturdy than the rest, but large (helps not move around in the book), pretty, with various motifs and thin. These are my favorite of the entire bunch. If you read a lot away from home/on the go, they will eventually get beat up, you can see an example in the 0 marked one, it's got dog ears etc. I don't mind and you get plenty of spares, but it's worth keeping in mind.
4 - Scrapbook paper - too thin, too small, don't get.
5 - magnetic bookmarks - a solid middle ground of being more safely seated than the paper bookmarks and not being quite as large and thick as the wooden one.
6 - just if you're considering gifts for someone that reads, these thingies for your thumb to hold the book open are often nice gifts (get ones from wood though, not plastic like me). Personally I find that I rarely use them but some people seem to like them.

Overall, as a gift I'd recommend 1, for myself I think 3 is the best, 5 is a solid middle ground, 2 is fine if you just read at home, stay away from 4.

>>106444445
>>106444510
>>106466080

JBL anons,

Is there a chink equivalent to the JBL Clip? The carabiner format is super useful where I work and I need to get a new one due to too many drops.

https://www.jbl.com/outdoor-speakers/CLIP+4-.html

>>106490608
Not that anon, but 4 looks ideal for light novel sized small books.

I also want some nice bookmarks, but I'm fine using the one I cut out from a random thin cardboard (from hardcover notebook).

>>106490608
girls love the (1) style with tassels and artsy patterning

>>106490726
I really like it too, am I gay?

>>106490726
>girls love the (1) style with tassels and artsy patterning
Tassel was the term for it, thanks kek.
I think it kind of depends on your use case, my issue is just that I have zero emotional attachment to it (I find the bookmark looks equally as good with or without) and the only practical upside is if the bookmark doesn't peek out the top a little it makes it easier to find, but you also have that entire thing dangling there which is annoying and if you travel a lot with books (I do most my reading on public transport) and you carry it in a bag or backpack, it's just one more thing to get snagged on something. So for me the downsides drastically outweigh the upsides.
But if I did all my reading at home and maybe that was a bit more in line with my interior design, I could see the appeal.
Thankfully they are usually just a loop that's threaded to itself, so they are trivial to remove if you don't want it.
>>106490775
You can be whatever you want to be anon

>>106490775
nah, i like them too. i straighten out the end parts like it's hair

>>106490716
>Not that anon, but 4 looks ideal for light novel sized small books.
In terms of shape yeah, but sadly they're still too thin.
> also want some nice bookmarks, but I'm fine using the one I cut out from a random thin cardboard (from hardcover notebook).
Obviously use what you have, but all of the ones in that picture were from bundle deals and under 2€. I'd say add some you like to the cart and next time you need a third item to get the shipping minimum, or you have 5 items and want that 6 item discount, add it. With the discount it's basically a freebie.

>>106490687
Can't think of one, most only seem to have a rubber loop, which obviously you can attach a carabiner to, but I'd suspect the rubber might have material fatigue over time and it'd wobble around more.
Xiaomi also doesn't seem to have anything in that form factor.
A quick look on ali found
https://aliexpress.com/item/1005009506612714.html
"Joyroom Wearable Bluetooth"[...]
which has a clip (albeit not a carabiner), but I have no idea how it sounds, it's under half the size of the xiaomi one I suggested, which usually means less sound quality and loudness, and it's a bit overpriced.
Maybe some other anon has some suggestion that they actually tried.

Can I use coupons from Piggy Bank Smash for Bundle Deals?
And can I combine them with other coupons?

What are shopping credits and how do I earn them?

>>106490784
i'm an ebook chad so i guess i'm max practicality and also max aesthetics when it comes to doodads and thingamajigs

>OOOOH GWEILLO YU WANTED TO REDEEM THOUSAND OF YOUR GRINDED DIAMONDS?
TOO BAD!!!
OUT OF STOCK
NO MORE CREDITS FOR WHITE DEVIL
BUY MORE STUFF FOR NORMAL PRICES

Got a couple of items, can't be bothered to take pictures now, will add later.
>NiceHCK flathead earbuds
Perfect for listening to something laying in bed, even on the side -- they don't stick out much, if at all. Had a pair before, broke (physically -- stepped on them by accident), got another one. Three or so bucks and they put a waifu card in the box.
>Metal clips for securing cables on the bike
U-shaped anodized clips, nothing out of the ordinary. They look decent, fit well at first glance, my only concern is that they might rattle on harsh surfaces. We'll see.
>A pair of smaller bags
They are purple, very thin and light, supposedly waterproof (had one like that before, rain didn't get in) Dyneema bags. One can be used as a bum bag OR on the chest or waist strap of the backpack; other one as an over the shoulder OR attached to a shoulder strap. Very handy for me -- I often take small two-day trips to some hiking spots. While in mountains they work as backpack expansions, to keep things you might need on hand without the need to remove the backpack; and when I'm done and want to check out the town/village, I use them to carry phone and keys and money around. And I fucking love this color.
I actually will take the pictures now.

>>106487321
The T8H are both equally badly off center. The extra T9H and T10H are slightly better but still shit.
An anon posted a photo of his set which is different than mine. From what I can tell the torx security bits are omitted all together in his set. Probably cause they suck anyways. Based on that I would probably trust the quality of his version more.
The photos I saw in the reviews show sets with much better bits. Nowhere near as far off center holes. That's why bought this listing.
The bits are stamped CRV but it's most definitely bullshit.

>>106488550
Honestly just pay some more for a good set.
I also bought a smaller set with S2 bits. So I'm not too torn about this.

>>106491226
>>106487124
I had to prepare myself for five years to drop some dough on ifixit set, and it was so difficult to press that checkout button, knowing that Chinamen will sell me 17 sets for that price. Shame that Xiaomi X Wiha isn't a thing anymore, but I feel like I still made the right choice.

>>106491226
>An anon posted a photo of his set which is different than mine
That was me, shame to hear they seem to be different products. Granted, torx security is something you exceedingly rarely need, but that's so offcenter it's unusable basically.
>>106491267
I see most ifixit hardware as you paying for the quality assurance primarily, but in my case I also consider it a sort of charitable donation, like yeah you're getting a bit more money than this is worth, but I've also used your website to fix a bunch of electronics for free, so have these few bucks. Plus I don't think I've seen their weird gel thingy that you heat up in the microwave and use to loosen up glue on electronics on ali yet.

>>106491267
tools are something i'd buy once and never again

>>106491286
While that's a fair approach, the truth is that many good tools are really really expensive, so there's a good chance your financial situation doesn't allow it. Also as a beginner you usually have little understanding what tools actually matter and what tools don't, so you run the risk of paying a shitton for something you end up using like 5 times over 3 years.
Personally I like to get a cheap version and then if it breaks after a few years I re-evaluate based on how much I used it.
For example calipers, you can get the cheapo plastic 2€ ones, and if you end up using them a lot, get some proper ones (either analog or digital with certificate of calibration) made of metal. No point buying the expensive ones and then realizing you don't really need them and usually use a meter stick instead.

>>106491276
>for the quality assurance primarily
Not just that. Their plastic pry tools are the only ones I've used that survived more than one device disassembled without looking chewed on and losing the shape. And the spudger is my favorite tool of all time.
>website
Knowing that some money will go to the guys who helped me to fix so many old consoles surely helped to swallow the price.
>>106491286
That is a solid approach. But you were able to do that even on Ali -- aforementioned Wiha bits that came with Xiaomi set are still going strong for people who nabbed them in time.

>>106491308
but ifixit is made in china, how could it be

hey i remember some anon here knew how to get real palestinian scarfs
could someone post back the links? or link to the post

My priciest single chinkshit item purchase arrives today apparently, I'll be able to test it in like 10 hours ueueue can't wait

>>106491650
What's that?
Mine was a 350 Euro tablet. Very good, will recommend.

>add bunch of little things to my cart just to add on for spend and save discounts when necessary
>sale on
>have enough little things to order where I can actually make an order of just little things
>at a fair price too
>mfw now ordering a bunch of shit that was only supposed to be extras

they got me again.

>>106475038
thank you very much anon, your reply was informative and helpful and really assisted my decision, unironically

>>106491778
It's a secret hehehe

how do you use the $1 OFF $3 coupons you get in app after every order. they never seem to be usable

>>106491470
>real palestinian scarfs
No idea what you mean by "real".
The term you're looking for is Shemagh. The one most closely associated with palestine is the white and black checkered type. I'd know because I used to (still do) wear shemaghs a lot because they are convenient, and the israel palestine situation made it so I no longer wear the white black ones because it raises chances that someone feels the need to talk to me about israel palestine when all I want to do is be left alone. Hence I now primarily wear dark brown ones (light brown checkered is also associated with palestine though less strongly).
The ones you find on ali that are cheap are very thin fabric though, which may or may not be what you want. They're also usually 1m*1m (95cm*95cm) which afaik is a bit different than the traditional way.
If shemagh doesn't yield the results you want, consider looking for "Keffiyeh".

>>106491997
some anon posted here links of shemagh made in palestine, i meant that

>>106492008
Ah nvm then what I said.

thanks for the discount mr seller

>>106492054
You don't get it before it cost 2.22 in japanese characters
now it costs 2.22 in dollars.

>>106491997
>consider looking for "Keffiyeh".
i didnt remenber that one, yet it didnt find shit in desuarchive
i even tried terrorist scarf
>>106492018
it was helpful, so thanks anyway

Update 4th September, A list including all the coupons that are currently working on AliExpress. The code can be used twice and does not work with phones.

September Deals Codes (Global)

$2/$19: IFPFBU2A - IFPJLB9X (10.53%)
$3/$29: IFP5NXD7 - IFPIED2J (10.34%)
$5/$39: IFPAPPQ3 - IFPXGSTL (12.82%)
$6/$59: IFPCSJRQ - IFP1DL4Z (10.17%)
$7/$59: IFPIIRBD - IFPVPC9R (11.86%)
$9/$89: IFPEA2KD - IFP7HNUD (10.11%)
$10/$79: IFPW42NQ - IFPFQ7TF (12.66%)
$16/$149: IFP7RLOD - IFPVFXAV (10.74%)
$18/$139: IFPVBJ7V - IFPSPI4M (12.95%)
$23/$199: IFPKPQRV - IFPILB43 (11.56%)
$30/$249: IFPXRUAA - IFPP9PER (12.05%)
$30/$269: IFPWA9WC - IFPQP8GE (11.15%)
$40/$349: IFPQ5RLE - IFPFIXHK (11.46%)
$40/$369: IFPJDMDQ - IFPIEPET (10.84%)
$50/$469: IFPIJWAG - IFPCS8JD (10.66%)
$55/$459: IFPLIV1V - IFPHKCUG (11.99%)
$60/$599: IFPUTX0L - IFPQ5JMV (10.02%)
$70/$699: IFP18WQI - IFPUNXXC (10.01%)
Valid until: 11/10/2025

USA Only (Valid until December 31st)
$2/$10 : IFP4L047 (20.00%)
$5/$25 : IFP8T2OO (20.00%)
$7/$35 : IFPHCOL5 (20.00%)
$10/$50 : IFFPUEN4X (20.00%)
$14/$70 : IFP2J922 (20.00%)
$16/$109 : IFPOKJ4G (14.68%)
$20/$100 : IFPUQ2SM (20.00%)
$25/$125 : IFPIKN5X (20.00%)
$30/$199 : IFPJY5EW (15.08%)
$45/$299 : IFPCKDOW (15.05%)
$60/$399 : IFPGQQH8 (15.04%)
$75/$499 : IFPDOCMB (15.03%)
$105/$699 : IFPAOEVE (15.02%)
$120/$799 : IFPBI5W5 (15.02%)
$135/$899 : IFPSEPAV (15.02%)
$150/$999 : IFP1FR8J (15.02%)
$165/$1099 : IFPFZO1V (15.01%)
$180/$1199 : IFPHHB5Q (15.01%)
$195/$1299 : IFP8LE5E (15.01%)

Today, on another episode of funny Aliexpress reviews...

>>106492741
>Color:Red
>Length: 2m

>>106492856
Yeah it's a keychain tape measure

>>106492889

>> HORN
The one liners just keep cuming.

what is this bullshit? I keep sliding and it keeps bringing me back to this page

when is the next "sale" after this one

>>106474238
While the wrist rest is very nice I have to warn you that mouse wrist rests are terribad for your wrist. They squezze the carpal tunnel by putting pressure on the inside of the wrist (bad) and encourages wrist instead of elbow or arm movement (bad) I had a very confortable one and it completely fucked my wrists in a couple months. Wrists rests are only fine is they're use to rest your palm on like keyboard "wrist"rests. And you obviously can't use it like that with mice or you loose all mobility.

>>106478287
At that price you could have bought the MH3-BOMBER dripper that's much easier to use.
>>106483918
Ok you need to post the listing bro.

>>106493523
Silly guailo not using chrome with no extrensions and all tracking enabled.
>>106493898
>Wrists rests are only fine is they're use to rest your palm on like keyboard "wrist"rests.
Can you elaborate? Doesn't feel like the angle I move my wrists on the keyboard wrist rest to get from the extremes (g->caps, h->enter) is that much less than what I use with the mouse (I use fairly high dpi).
I got it because sometimes if I've spent an entire day on the computer I get slight wrist aches and elevating my wrist via a pad seems to make that ache better (as the wrist is at far more of an angle without it).
But obviously I don't want to fuck myself.
For gaming (at a lower dpi) I wouldn't use it anyways, because then it'd be more likely to get in the way.

>>106493898
theyre bad for keyboards as well

>>106493935
>>106493930
>>106493898
aren't you supposed to use vertical mice if your wrists/elbows are fucked up. or even light weight mice with all the holes in it

>>106494073
no, theres nothing inherently wrong with holding you hands in a horizontal orientation

>>106493935
Depends on keyboard height. In his case it's a massive improvement to the wrist angle. You should alternate between floating typing and resting though. Also it's a must have for gaming. You're not going to be floating while wasding for hours.
>>106493930
It sounds like your wrist angle is bad. Most likely a seating position/desk height issue. If your wrist is bent up or down at all you're going to hurt your wrist fast. I don't know what your situation is exactly so I can't say for sure. all you need to know is that pressure on anything but the fatty palm area is bad. The whole inside of your forearm starting from the boney lower end of your wrist is basically a huge nerve tunnel and should be left alone. The junction between the hand and forearm being the most problematic.
Ergonomics are always a personal thing so if it works for you do continue. But if you actually have enough wrist pain for it to be bothering you then you must take serious action before it actually gets bad and you can't even clench you fists without having spasms or weakness. This shit goes bad exponentially. The more pain you have the more inflamed the area becomes which increases the rate of damage etc... You need to do specific exercises and strengthen your arms. You also need to be using the mouse as little as possible. You can start by trying to move to a keyboard focused workflow (it's faster and you should always try to do that anyways) and not using a mouse for non gaming related activities. Get a trackball or if you can't cope with that a vertical mouse. They're massively inferior though. I recommend the Protoarc EM03 it's real good and cheap.
>>106494073
The weight has nothing to do with the strain you get from using a regular mouse. When you lay your wrist to use a mouse you have to twist your forearm and it twists your bones together which squeezes the carpal tunnel. Usually not a big deal but over years of computer usage you'll fuck up your nerves. Vertical mice can help.

Any watch strap recommendations? Preferably steel and with a 19mm width option

>>106489798
too small

>>106495541
Get a proper size then. Do you need someone to chew your food before you swallow too?

i just made a purchase, to the wrong house, got to cancel it, buy again in the correct adress and lost the fucking discount
it was like 3 euros but still, i feel like an idiot

>minimalist and also poor
>can't even find chink shit i want to buy, let alone justify its price

I'd probably buy a computer case that can fit 2x AIO 360 radiators with space for push/pull configuration. Any recommendations?

>>106496081
Losing a 3 euro discount hurts
Losing an entire order to another house hurts more
So count your blessings
>>106496130
A minimalist doesn't look for stuff to buy in the first place. That's like those "minimalist start pages" people share that are overengineered, cluttered and slow to use. It's the antithesis of minimalism.
If you want suggestions or advice you'll have to be a little more precise in your question.

>>106496240
>Losing an entire order to another house hurts more
both are of my family, i am doing shit in our village instead of the city, and forgot to check the address

>>106496384
Ah okay that changes things.
Then consider it a costly fee for not having to go over there and pick it up I guess. Shit happens sometimes, we can't get 'em all.

>>106496081
Don't they allow you to change the shipping address before it is shipped? Pretty sure they do. At least they did.

>>106496130
>poor
>spending money on a rig with 2x360 water cooling
No wonder you're poor.

>have an old custom mousepad
>want to get a new one and a spare
>spend a while deciding which images I want on them
>place order
>expect to message seller through the message center like last time
>click orders
>find the contact icon
>click it
>takes me to the message center
>doesn't start a new conversation
>can only view existing messages
>go back to the order page with the icon
>"contact seller" button appears when hovering over it
>click it
>nothing happens
>it's not a link, it's plain fucking text
>try refreshing, disable extensions and other stuff
>nothing works
>give up and try chrome
>doesn't work either
>grab my phone
>transfer the images over from PC
>try the app
>messaging appears to work
>select "attach photo"
>shows me my own photos
>no sign of the images I transferred
>put them in my camera folder
>no dice
>ask chatgpt
>you are correct that doing this doesn't work because phones are retarded
>suggests taking a fucking screenshot of the images
>try browser on my phone
>no contact icon on the order page
>decide to email the images as a last resort
>didn't want to expose my email to chang but I've run out of options
>didn't think of using a burner until right now
>manage to attach the wrong images
>re-mail chang with the correct ones

>>106496481
tl;dr: mom's spaghetti

>>106486343
thanks for the discount, enjoy your 2 cents for the referral.
also anyone noticing listings not having an "add to cart" button and only allowing you to "buy now" so you can't combine it to an order to get free shipping?
is this some kind of new chink tactic to rip people off or what?
i'm also seeing every single item show this error message so i can't read reviews for ANYTHING anymore. this website is so fucking ass.

>>106496424
i thought that, but when you try to its like fixing the house number and only the details, not changing the town, much less choosing a different province
and it was only offered on the choice items

>>106496543
chang knows you are only looking the underwear reviews, not trying to buy him shit

>>106496564
but i just bought stuff...
i've never even looked at the clothing section on ali, i only buy tools.

>>106486733
The one time I had to do a credit card chargeback was from someone using it on onlyfans (which you would think would be hard since tons of losers probably try to chargeback out of post-nut remorse) but surprisingly it was farcically easy and they approved it after a short phone call.

>>106488860
I love my debt spiral devices, they pay me a few hundred a year in credit card rewards from the interest they collect from poor gentiles
Also how much money is this over? Neither ali or the seller cares about a $2 item. Most sellers are good with items that actually cost money.


>>106487321
>>106491226
>>106488550
It doesn't really matter if the security hole is centered on a bit as long as it's big enough. If you somehow run into a security torx 3 bolt the pin wil be nearly invisible. I use a 160pc set from aliexpress and a 100pc harbor freight security bit set at work and the centering is a lot worse on the harbor freight bits. I've bent and twisted a few of the bits but the majority has held up to abuse.

>>106496543
It's so you can't combine discounts on sale items. You can add to your wishlist then add to your cart from there, but most of the time it will be more expensive in your cart. I got a few items recently for $0.01 with free shipping recently because of it

>>106496564
I leveled up to looking at reviews on shein, girls slut it up there

>>106496679
is shein just the same shit as ali or is it somehow scammier and worse?
the website just falling apart is making me want to look for alternatives.

>>106495832
no I can chew a bit myself, before I swallow :^)

>>106490775
there's only one gay thing in this world, having sex with men
everything else is just things

>>106496663
>It doesn't really matter if the security hole is centered
Alright. Great news.

>>106487321
I was messing around more with my bits. On the left is my trusty Victorinox Cybertool. My main torx bit. Look how beat to shit it is. You can see the faint circular imprint because I've managed to force it on few security bits over the years.
The rest of the bits on this 115 set actually look pretty well machined. It's just for some reason Chinese machinists can't align the hole properly. Maybe it doesn't matter that much like anon said so they don't bother to.
The new one on the right has survived a basic test of (un)screwing my multitool. The bit didn't melt like butter as I was afraid it might.

>>106487124
>>106497210
You know what anon, you could really benefit from macro lens, they're like 15 bucks and fun to use.

>>106496808
It's not owned by BABA, and it's clothing focused. You have to order a min amount to get free shipping, but it's comically cheap and has a bigger selection than any other chink site.
It has a sparse selection of pretty much everything else, around Aliexpress pricing. They also hemorrhage money on new user deals like temu does, you can probably find something to burn it on.

>>106497333
I used to use one of the $3 lens sets from aliexpress and even they work decently lol

>get the urge to buy another flashlight
>barely even use the one I already have
How do I fight the temptation to CONSOOM?

>>106498988
you dont. i ordered bunch of screws with the 2 off 2 coupon. if ali doesnt totally chink out with the diamond redeem i might even come out ahead

This anon is pleading for a boycott on a bunch of Chinese companies. Shall we warn him about Kodak too? >>106489902

what are some universally good items to get that virtually anyone could benefit from buying? preferably <$10

>>106499620
Kodak doesn't make anything. they license the brand to anyone who pays a few cents. Chinese love that free-for-all and idiots think their garbage is now somehow better than random chink brand

>>106496663
>Also how much money is this over?
12-13$, which is a lot of money here.

>>106499674
Condoms

>>106466279 (OP)
Ok, newfag here, how the fuck do you neets get shit for 0$? There is no fucking way you guys are grinding the bullshit virtual currencies to a level where you can buy anything beyond an obvious scam for retarded gweilos

>>106497833
3$ lens link?

>>106491180
link to bags?

>>106500396
Bags. You can probably find something similar similar, but these are good.
https://a.aliexpress.com/_EwKd4Xo
https://a.aliexpress.com/_EzRRC6e

>>106500305
It's very much a combination of playing the games, stacking various different boni (coins, credits, coupons, sales, bundles) and a bit of luck. Trust me when I say that the 0$ items on ali and temu aren't worth it.

The goldilocks zone, if you want to actually enjoy /csg/, is in the middle, where you pay exceedingly little for the relatively high quality you get.
You don't want those 2$ TWS, because they'll have connection issues, bad battery life, and be a hassle to pair.
You don't want those 200$ TWS, because they'll never come close to justifying their price and you'll have to baby them so as to not lose or damage them.
But those 20$ TWS that offer you 95% of the experience of the exensive ones? Those are just right.
This logic applies to basically all items discussed here, and learning where that goldilocks zone lies for each category of item and being able to tell so from the listing is the skill that the more advanced csg-wizards have mastered.

>>106468004
Why you so obsessed with light

>>106500305
Some regions get serious gibs. Others nothing at all.

>>106500655
Light is arguably the single most important thing to change the feeling of a room and make it comfy.
I've been aware of that concept, but recently I was at a place where someone did it really well and I really liked their living room, so I wondered why that was, and the answer was the lighting.
Each of the ones I'm getting:
- flexible arm lamp: I have a large desk and my monitor lightbar only lights up one half of it (where the pc is), this arm lamp should cover the other half.
LED strips:
- 1 for my bookshelf, to give it a nice glow and illuminate my books
- 1 for under my bed, nice when you gotta go to bed or pee late at night, also works as a nice background lighting
- 1 for behind my monitor as a backlight, which is just nicer to look at.
- 1 for illuminating my skadis organizer wall
- The sunset lamp is more of an experiment to see if I like it.

>>106501135
To be fair half the screens posted about that are probably fake or at least leave out important stuff.
That one screenshot of a german getting like 50€ in the piggybank for example, I get ~0.75-1.5€ a week in germany.

>>106473985
Whats the power? Does it actually have the advertised power?
I once bought a chinese impact off amazon, couldnt even get a nut off my car wheel.

>>106487124
lmao at least you cant complain

>>106501496
Thanks for the detailed answer anon.

>>106501596
You're welcome. If the LEDs arrive and don't suck absolute ass (fingers crossed) I'll post some pictures as part of the review of a before and after.
I already promised one anon a review of the sunset lamp anyways, might as well do the same of the rest.

did anyone got Samsung official chargers from aliexpress? or are they meme?

>>106500916
Man, I need to stop looking at porn.

>>106501758
:D

>>106501758
The divine cat has gifted you enlightenment.
Don't waste it.

>>106501686
>Samsung official chargers from aliexpress
Well they're probably about as good as those galaxy phones that kept exploding.

>>106501686
What's the point? Get some OG chink brand while you're at it.

>>106501758
It won't help. Porn is a mind virus. I started almost 30 years ago from movie with n.hartley "staircase to paradise"...

>>106502214
>Porn is a mind virus
Is there anything that makes it uniquely bad?
It's just cheap dopamine and as such has all the issues any cheap dopamine does. (which are serious, granted)

>>106502186
which brand do you recommend anon?

>>106502257
>Is there anything that makes it uniquely bad?
It hijacks one of your most primal instincts, the instinct to breed. It makes it destructive as well as hard to overcome.

>>106502283
I feel like so do basically all vices.
Food hijacks your instinct to seek nurishment.
Videogames hijack your instinct to seek entertainment.
Drugs hijack your instinct to seek joy.
No idea what makes the instinct to breed unique other than the social baggage it has mostly due to religious reasons.
Then again, in the end I agree it's bad, I just don't think it's uniquely bad.

>>106502307
The worst thing, you can't defeat it. Your own brain betrays you.
But there is a hint - start your day with masturbation without porn.

>>106502323
>The worst thing, you can't defeat it. Your own brain betrays you.
I mean yeah, but then again, that's the case for all addictions. They hook into our evolutionary weaknesses.
>But there is a hint - start your day with masturbation without porn.
Thanks but I don't have an issue with porn. I got lucky in that I never quite got into porn videos. Audio (rarely) or text is where it's at for me.

>>106501686
Good chance they aren't genuine. Just get a trusted chinese brand instead.

>>106502271
Classics: Baseus, Ugreen, Anker (those are on Amazon). Hagibis, Toocki and Essager are newcomers, but so far seem decent.

Just opened my mobile app for the first time since christmas... what do i play? Do I water that thingy?

>>106502550
If you want to actually get a good value for your time:
- daily coin check-in
- lucky wheel
- daily check-in in the candycrush clone
- break the piggy bank once a day
anything beyond that is optional:
- watering game until daily quests are over
- daily gem quests
anything beyond that is deranged:
- doing dailies for each game
- writing a review for coins
- coin dailys

>>106502550
>>106502576
But in general, coins and piggy bank are where it's at atm. Watering game also works, but it's slow and the prizes are shit outside of sales (and during sales they get locked and then you get to compete for them with random people)

>>106502576
>>106502660
thanks anon, are coins worth it at all? All im seeing are 1-2% offs

>>106502784
Kind of but not super much.
The piggy bank gives you a weekly payout, which you can't save up on and have to redeem on a sunday. Usually ~1$. So if you know you're not buying anything this week, you can safely skip it and then start the week you do want to buy something.
The gems are the best to stock up on, as you can exchange them to shopping credits, but they made supplies limited and during basically any sale they are gone within minutes. But if you do have enough, you can get pretty big bonuses.
For coins it depends, there's a generic 1-2% off to most items, but you barely need any coins for those, and you'll get more than you use just from buying stuff over time.
But if you go to your coins section (where you do the daily log-in too) there's a bunch of items below. In the top right of that section there's a orange "discount finder", which you can use for more substantial coin discounts. Note that the old trick of "60% off" and then it's actually 40% more expensive than the normal item is still very much alive, as are "95% off" that are listed as 0.15$ with 8$ shipping (which the discount doesn't apply for). So don't fall for the bait. Still in there you can find some pretty worthwhile discounts.
below that button there's one item slot with a bright yellow corner around it. Click that and it takes you to "coin super discounts". These have usually better discounts than the discount finder, but in exchange you can't search for what you want, they're like old bundles, where you have to get lucky to find something you can actually use or want.
Still it's a bit of an art to find a truly good coin discount, and imo, they are rare enough that the daily check-in is enough to get them.

>>106471385
>it's been Collected by a courier for almost a week now
They're not shipping it, are they?

>>106502851
4 days can happen. If you ordered other shit with it, then chances it's being held back to consolidate with the other shit to save on shipping.

>>106502865
I did order other shit with it, and even after it -- everything else is shipped already.

>>106502878
Mind telling us what it is?
Some items can have issues with export customs, or get held up.
Things where that happened to me was a folding spade and super glue.

>Search for a brand of tools on aliexpress
>Search function breaks and only shows voltmeters
>Go trough sort by orders
>Only voltmeters, no pyrometers or any of their fancier tools

>>106502888
Some chemicals, think neutral grease. Glue shipped with no issues, resin -- no problems, GITD powder -- everything arrived quickly and painlessly. This thing hadn't even reached any customs, they just wouldn't ship it.

>>106503087
Grease sounds like exactly the kind of shit that an airline would make a fuss about to be fair.
I'd say don't give up hope yet, might just be a delay as they want to limit the amount per plane so it has to wait or some shit.

>>106500529
thanks bru

>>106503301
#ad

>>106500916
its smug aura mocks me

>>106503315
I miss Tesco Poland. The one and only time I was able to taste this miraculous product.

what's the deal with auto refunds? i bought some buttons for my controller, they were only $2
But when they arrived the colours looked shit in comparison to the picture. So I wanted to contact the seller just to ask, instead it took me to the dispute page. I figured what the heck, went through and got an immediate refund

Is this going to lower my social score will they never refund me again bros

New thread
>>106503592
>>106503592
>>106503592

>>106503585
>Is this going to lower my social score
Yes. Already did in fact.
>will they never refund me again bros
If you don't dispute anything in the near future, it'll not matter. If it happened immediately you had great internal standing already.

Next time remember if you want to talk to the seller, do so via chat.
Disputes are just for actual disputes and usually mean aliexpress has to step in.

>>106500529
affiliate link, kinda shady

>>106501617
>I only review good products

How do you get paid to be a chinese shill? Dollar or social credits?