Ok, so I’m in need of some basics like USB cables, low ampage power adapters and all my local suppliers are overpriced IMO (€10+).
I feel that Amazon stuff is just repackaged AliExpress stuff, so I want to skip the middle-hand and buy directly from them.
Problem is, EVERYTHING on there seems like a massive scam (€0.15 for 5 etc). Is there any way to not end up with something potentially life threatening on AliExpress?
Also look for reviews with like quality closeups & actual text review with substance you can technically understand - still expect quality assurance differences.
That said, you can over time find stores that you trust more.
The prices are all marked up already so it’s not a full guide - eg both cheap & expensive USB cables all still costs cents to produce (even if one is several times more expensive to produce), yet sale price is usually several times that & you can’t tell what was more expensive to make.