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?
Read. Read again, then read again.
Know your requirements. Use your brain. Compare.
Look where they sell the exactly similar product with several different brand names etc. This is may be good or bad. In both cases, recognize it.
Rule out the extra expensive ones if they are the same as others.
Rule out the cheapest ones if they seem “too cheap to be true.”
Or, if just don’t like to do any exercises with your brain muscle: Don’t buy on aliexpress.
AliExpress even has an intergrated reverse article search (at least in the App).