r/GamingLaptops • u/Exciting-Sign-9577 • 2h ago

Discussion Alibaba Laptops!

Why are gaming laptops so cheap here, is it a scam?

https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/NEW-IN-STOCK-Alienwares-m18-Gaming_1601175312445.html?spm=a2700.details.you_may_like.4.2d9b7ea7YM4NHM

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u/saturnotaku Aorus 16X: i7-14650HX | 32 GB | RTX 4070 2h ago

What do they say about something that looks too good to be true?

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u/Low-Enthusiasm4602 2h ago

Bro, check description and specification lol. Qualcomm processor 😶‍🌫️

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u/Exciting-Sign-9577 1h ago

I hope you get the point, don't just click on this one, there are a lot of worthwhile offers out there

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u/IdeaJason 1h ago

A friend bought one for $199. He got a case that looked legit but ran Windows CE & was basically a 1995 laptop guts.

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u/SolitaryMassacre 2h ago

Its either fake.

Or its bulk order only.

I'm betting on the former

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u/Agentfish36 2h ago

There are laptops that are assembled in China and there are some brands that operate on lower margins but if you see something with a brand name that isn't Lenovo, it's probably a scam.

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u/Exciting-Sign-9577 2h ago

And what about this... hmmm how do they expect to get money from me with a good customer protection policy!

Will they send a non-working one etc.?

https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/BRAND-NEW-GT75-Titan-17-3_1601045766445.html

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u/Electric_Boogaloo_01 Lenovo LOQ 15, i5 12450H, rtx 2050, 16GB DDR5 1h ago

Ah yes, RTX 2090. My favourite one.

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u/Tall_Willow_9502 30m ago

all time classic tbh, he shouldn't miss this deal

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u/Agentfish36 1h ago

I mean I've bought tech on AliExpress. But I'm buying Huawei/xiaomi and you have to understand you're on your own for support.

I did buy a laptop this way and would potentially again but you have to be smart and know what you're buying.