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Since AliExpress doesn't allow listing fake or replica brands on their service, it can be very difficult to find affordable knock-offs of your favorite designer goods. This wikiHow teaches you how to find cheaper versions of designer items on AliExpress by changing how you search for products. Buying and selling fake designer items may be illegal in your locale, so make sure you understand the risks before placing an order.
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Search for alternative spellings or names. If you're looking for American Eagle, try searching for AE Brand instead. You can find these other spellings or names by plugging the name brand into a search on the internet.
- If you type the first two-to-three letters of the brand, you'll usually get keyword suggestions from AliExpress.
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Search for the product or item instead of the brand name. If you're looking for a particular shirt from a brand, use the product name in your search.
- For example, instead of searching "Adidas Men's/Women's Superstar Classics," search "Superstar Classics."
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Find hidden links on forums. Hidden links are direct links to stores or specifically fake products that you usually won't find while browsing a category. You'll usually find these links listed on forums like Reddit. The product descriptions for these items are generally vague and bland to avoid being flagged by AliExpress, so it may be tricky to figure out what you're buying. If you find one of these links in a review of the best fake-branded items, your chances are higher of getting a quality item.
- If you search Reddit, you'll generally find links to stores that offer branded replicas. However, when you purchase an item through a hidden link, the item usually isn't described as a replica to avoid AliExpress's policy on fake items.[1]
- For example, the hidden link can show that you're purchasing shoes and give you instructions on how to order different sizes, while the item it links to could be a picture of a cable, and you have to choose a specific type to signify which size you want.
- If you get the wrong or incorrect item through one of these hidden links, you may not have the buyer protection you would if you purchased a different item.
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1. Search for alternative spellings or names.
2. Search for the product name instead of the brand name.
3. Use hidden links.
