The AliExpress for electronic devices
People buy fewer and fewer things from physical stores: we know prefer to search for all sorts of gadgets online, from our phone or PC, without being annoyed by other customers or shop assistants, and we don't run the risk of suddenly finding out that our dream product is out of stock. Furthermore, the prices are usually better, you don't have to queue up, and you don't have to worry about coming across a moody employee. Of course, online commerce also has its disadvantages but, in general, it's a great invention. And since China is years ahead of us, in this sense they've also got the best options. GearBest Online Shopping is the official app of the store of the same name which is something like an AliExpress but all about technology.
Experts in electronics and digital devices.
Once you install the APK on your Android device, you'll have direct access to this store where you can find cameras at the price of a bag of sweets. The main product categories are the following:
- Electronics.
- Toys.
- Phones.
- Exteriors.
If you go to the search tool, apart from looking for whatever you want, you'll also have access to the most popular elements (vacuum cleaners are the in thing). On each product, you can check the most basic details but it's a great idea to dedicate a whole tab to a detailed description with loads of photos, and another one with the opinions of users that previously bought the same item. In general, you can trust those comments more than those of the vendor.
GearBest's official application comes along with features and functions designed to offer you a safe shopping experience.
The only drawback is that your order may take quite a long time to be shipped to your address. If you're lucky enough that the company has opened a warehouse in your country, you might be able to receive the products sooner. But that's not always the case.
Do you trust them?
Purchasing from an online store always entails risks and putting all your trust in a store in which everything is written in Chinese can be hard. And especially in these kinds of businesses in which the cheap ends up being expensive. However, the opinions of other users about GearBest are usually positive but if you get a faulty product get ready to start crying because there's not much you can do.
Requirements and additional information:
- Minimum operating system requirements: Android 4.0.3.
With a degree in Law and Journalism, I specialized in criminology and cultural journalism. Mobile apps, especially Android apps, are one of my great passions. I have been testing dozens of apps every day for over six years now, discovering all...
Antony Peel