Buying High end headphones from Aliexpress?

[SamySquirrel]

I want to buy a Hifiman headphone, but I am in saudi for vacation, I only have a 600$ aliexpress gift card, regardless. my question is is it a good idea, or do you have experience with buying headphones from aliexpress?
it is the official Hifiman seller page, and I know Hifiman has good customer service, so what do yallgood folks think? It would be my FIRST time ordering from aliexpress.

 

[swechsler]

I have purchased several times from Aliexpress, but in the US, where they have a 100% refund policy if you are unsatisfied (for one item per order, though). I don't know if that policy extends to other countries, though, and you should take into account the amount of time to ship (how long will you be where you are?), the hassle of return shipping where you are currently staying (if you need it), and whether Hifiman will extend warranty service to you once you return to your home country (most likely not).

 

[eiraved]

Ordering hifiman headphones from aliexpress

Just a quick question folks!!! is it safe to order hifiman headphones from aliexpress?, i am worried if i order something totally bogus! but its cheaper for me to buy from it than anywhere else.

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[jayvis]

I'd wait till the vacation is over.

 

[SamySquirrel]

I have purchased several times from Aliexpress, but in the US, where they have a 100% refund policy if you are unsatisfied (for one item per order, though). I don't know if that policy extends to other countries, though, and you should take into account the amount of time to ship (how long will you be where you are?), the hassle of return shipping where you are currently staying (if you need it), and whether Hifiman will extend warranty service to you once you return to your home country (most likely not).

Hmmmm, yeah thats something to think about.

 

[SamySquirrel]

I'd wait till the vacation is over.

Thats probably a good idea.