DealExtreme is a web store with insanely cheap junk straight from China – anything from LED keychain flashlights to cigarette lighters. With free shipping!
DealExtreme, or DX is a nice store: I’ve made 5 orders at the time of writing, and I’ve received 3 of them in the mail. However, sometimes orders take ages to even get shipped, and international airmail isn’t exactly the fastest delivery method on the planet.
Some of the items are actually of surprisingly good quality (especially when compared to the cheap prices). I can’t say that about these headphones, though.
Other stuff I’ve wasted money on: a Nintendo DS flash cart no longer available, a laser pointer that feels more expensive than it is and a completely genuine Apple USB wall plug.
As I mentioned before, DealExtreme does have some delays with getting your stuff from their “suppliers”: be prepared to wait a while to get your things even shipped. However, the low prices are well worth the wait for the great gadgets!
BTW, all links contain my referral code – if you don’t feel like giving me some bonuses, strip them out yourself.
Yup. They definitely ship the items to you fine. I’ve received all my orders in fine condition every time I’ve ordered from them. Also, the free shipping is definitely a plus, and it goes for all orders, even if you order something under a dollar. The quality? Mixed. Some stuff is bad, while some stuff is quite decent for the price you pay.
Yeh, dealextreme is indeed good web shop…..
“Posted by Davidsson on 3/6/2009 at 4:09 AM
Hi, I just tried importing 3 laser pens and one 5mW laser to Finland . Customs currently has them all and claims if i want them i have to pay 300 euro each for type approval testing (lol). They claim it is a new rule since end of February…”
funny.. you recommend the site and title your column ‘DealExtreme: Cheap junk’
care to change your recommendation or the title
Prashu: That’s kind of the point… most of the stuff they sell is inexpensive and of low quality, but there are some products (like the laser pointers and flashlights) that are of (relatively) high quality.
4 comments? I didn’t know people actually visit your blog!
Surprisingly…
Thanks for the information, how long are the orders taking to arrive approximately? I am thinking of ordering a few items but need them fairly quickly and will get them somewhere else if delivery takes too long.
I’ve used DealExtreme before and never had a problem with them shipping items to the UK.