The difference is testing and warranty.
If you buy it local, it has to adhere to ACCC guidelines.
They will import 50, do local quality control, send back the defective ones and sell what is left at a markup.
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princessnorah@lemmy.blahaj.zone 9 months ago
You say this like a lot of the stuff you buy from Aussie shelves isn’t bought in bulk from the exact same suppliers as Aliexpress. You just need to do the work to find reputable stores. If it’s the cheapest price available, and the store has a bunch of random numbers in its name, pawbably give it a miss.
Salvo@aussie.zone 9 months ago
princessnorah@lemmy.blahaj.zone 9 months ago
If you think QC is happening locally, then I have a bridge across the Yangtze to sell you bestie.
Salvo@aussie.zone 9 months ago
Only one? I want to buy in bulk.
DiaDeLosMuertos@aussie.zone 9 months ago
Sorry for pointing something out…
princessnorah@lemmy.blahaj.zone 9 months ago
Sorry, it just came across as the whole “China makes low-quality goods” racism that’s been around for decades at this point.
TimePencil@infosec.exchange 9 months ago
China does make a LOT of really low quality goods. However...
... those goods are made to the quality specified by the importer / wholesaler / buyer...
... because 'cheap' goods are often preferred over 'more expensive but higher quality' goods...
... by the people who buy them.Which is probably what happened in this case!
princessnorah@lemmy.blahaj.zone 9 months ago
That’s just a product of them making a LOT of goods for the world. If you have a flagship smartphone, it was probably made in China.
EmilyIsTrans@lemmy.blahaj.zone 9 months ago
Stuff you buy from physical Aussie store shelves have been validated to meet our standards though. Doesn’t stop me from buying plenty of stuff from AliExpress though
Taleya@aussie.zone 9 months ago
Other way around. Hence recalls.
yetAnotherUser@discuss.tchncs.de 9 months ago
The store will be liable for any and all damages to life and property which incurs from selling faulty products though.
There’s significantly more risk when purchasing directly from a Chinese supplier. It’s borderline impossible to hold a foreign company with no actual presence in your country accountable for damages.