The Cheap, useful(?) and Interesting things to Buy from Aliexpress Thread

scrimshaw on 13/06/2016 - 00:15
Last edited 24/08/2017 - 16:20

Now that Cashrewards has a bonus 7.25% cashback on Aliexpress, I thought I might create a discussion thread for a list of cool, useful (or useless) and interesting things ~~that you never knew you needed until CR+Aliexpress came along~~ that you can buy on Alie for cheap (hopefully, under $20)

Here are some rules for submission:

Post up to five items per comment (links optional)
Each item must not exceed ~~$10~~ 20 USD,
It should be cheaper than other sites, such as eBay.
No coupons allowed because it invalidates the Cashrewards
Seller must have decent feedback (higher than 94%+)
No boring things like mobile phone cases, fake sunnies or screen protectors please.
No Adult toys or e-cigs.

Here's my (not so interesting) list so far:

Generic insoles $2.08 USD, although they are not that expensive from eBay either.
22mm Stainless steel watchstrap $1.70 USD, can replace bands from most smartwatches that use 22mm band, e.g Pebble
HDMI to DVI cable starting from 1.99 USD for 1 meter, if you happen to have a GPU that doesn't have HDMI.
PCI slot covers $2 USD for 5 pieces, to replace your missing PCI covers
PSU tester (for computers) $2.71 USD. These are probably incapable of load testing, but it'll tell you if a PSU is completely dead…

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Clear on 13/06/2016 - 00:46

Great idea! Here's a couple I use.

Wireless Mouse $2.75 USD - I keep one in the toolbox and it does the job well for the price.

Micro USB Keyring $0.65 USD - Sometimes I find myself with low battery and no charger nearby. It's a lifesaver if a computer is around ;)
Axelstrife on 13/06/2016 - 03:59

+2

Somehow this post lead me to buying
4 Port USB 3.0 Expansion PCI-E card $6.18 USD Currently used up 6 usb ports on the back of my motherboard.
Flexible LED strip for PC Case $1.59 USD My pc case is needing some more lights inside power.

Bought this few months ago
Automatic Drink Dispenser $2.03 USD Works great for orange juice in the fridge for the last few months so far.
altomic on 13/06/2016 - 06:59

+1

100 pcs hair ties $2.27 AUD - 4 people with long hair in the family.
CR3202 10 pack AU $2.57 - because you need spares.
- megadeth on 13/06/2016 - 09:35
  
  +1
  
  Pretty sure you meant CR2032. Nice deals.
megadeth on 13/06/2016 - 09:47

+2

Bluetooth Adapter 3.5MM AUX - AUD6.28 Adds Bluetooth to older dockstations with Aux-in
- donkeydoc on 13/06/2016 - 09:50
  
  been looking to get this, how does charging work and how easy is it to connect after you've paired with the device before?
  - megadeth on 13/06/2016 - 10:07
    
    Connection was fairly easy/standard. Must admit that I've not used it a lot but can tell that it works.
    Charging is through 5V microUSB/phone charger (not supplied). MicroUSB cable is supplied.
    Also I bought it a few months ago for $4.89, have gone up a bit since.
- scrimshaw on 13/06/2016 - 13:29
  
  +1
  
  Nice idea
  I bought this one.
megadeth on 13/06/2016 - 11:46

+1

ELM 327 Bluetooth Interface Auto Car Scanner Diagnostic Tool - AUD4.23 to reset error codes and read variables from most OBD compatible vehicles using ELM327 compatible phone app [like 'Torque (Lite)' or 'Smart Control Free']. Haven't tried it out myself yet. Heard it works on most Japanese and European cars.
- troyww on 14/06/2016 - 11:26
  
  I've had one of these for a few years and it works fine on my toyota aurion . Have tried it on a few cars and it's worked on them all . Not really that much use compared to a proper obd scanner that costs thousands but fun and it does give error codes . Pretty sure all cars from ~2006 sold in australia had to have an obd2 port by law .
  - megadeth on 14/06/2016 - 18:25
    
    Are you able to reset codes like 'inspection required' etc?
BigTed on 13/06/2016 - 12:02

This is a great topic.
Unfortunately, the stuff I have bought through Aliexpress is all over $10.
Heracles26 on 13/06/2016 - 13:18

Great idea OP!

Can anyone recommend a USB type device I can plug into my car's cigarette lighter to play music?
- scrimshaw on 13/06/2016 - 13:31
  
  +1
  
  There are car mp3 players all over eBay. They transmit FM signals so the sound quality is crap
  
  Use an Aux cable if you have one.
lyl on 13/06/2016 - 13:34

+3

100 'Magic' Sponges for US $2.98

Pretty popular on dealabs (french dealsite) : https://www.dealabs.com/bons-plans/lot-de-100-ponges-magique…
- kiwipride on 14/06/2016 - 08:58
  
  Awesome! I bought some, thanks.
O O on 14/06/2016 - 02:00

Pry tool kit for mobile phone repair $4.11 AUD

These tools not only for mobile repair, I use them to pry open portable hard drive and keep the enclosure intack, so I can resuse the hard drive enclosure.

Watch strap link pins repair tool kit $3.68 AUD

If you know how much you'll be charged for replacing a link pin in a watch shop, this kit is a steal.

If you're interested in PSU tester, you might interested in these tools as well

PCIe & PCI Diagnostic POST Card $3.92 AUD
USB Voltage/Current Tester $6.23 AUD
iridiumstem on 14/06/2016 - 03:20

+1

Foam tips, 6 pairs $6.50 USD
Triple flanged tips, 9 pairs $6.32 USD
Earphone hook, 1 pair $1 USD

If you own an earphone and want accessories to go along with it, I kinda found that Aliexpress is cheap or Aliexpress is the only place you could find many of those accessories.

Also NFC stickers I think is cheaper than eBay ones 10pcs, $2.60 USD.
PlasticSpaceman on 16/06/2016 - 10:04

+2

Recent deals
Magic Relighting Candles @ $0.44 for ten:
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/10-Pcs-Magic-Relight…

Horse Head @ $8.38
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Novelty-Creepy-Horse-Hallowee…

Personal faves
WeMos D1R2 (arduino compatible but with more memory, faster processor and built in wifi) @ $6.50
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/WeMos-D1-WiFi-uno-based-ESP82… (note - if you're handy with a soldering iron, can get the D1 mini that has similar features, and is smaller, for less than half that)

Beanie with tentacles @ $4.02 (perfect for when dropping in on banks during those cold winter mornings)
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Halloween-Fashion-Novelty-Han…

and in the same theme for the getaway car:

Cthulhu vinyl car sticker @ $2.98
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/24x16cm-Cthulhu-OR-lyeh-Vinyl…
scrimshaw on 24/08/2017 - 16:19

+1

Thought I might revive the thread again.

You can buy Intel XEON processors for LGA 775 for less than $10 USD. These are $17 dollars on Ebay

there's also Pentium G860 LGA1155 for $15 USD These are worth $30 on eBay.

Phenom AM2+ 9650 quad core for $11.45

Fingerprint USB reader for $10.66. It should work with Windows Hello in Win10.

Gigantic mousepads for gamers $11.25 USD and plain ones for $8,98 However, you can grab them for $10.85 AUD on eBay

SKMEI Dive watch for US$8.30 but this is actually much cheaper on eBay for AUD6.99

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