What you need to know about the 11.11 big sale on AliExpress

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

We are buying for a year ahead.

On November 11, China celebrates Singles Day, a holiday dedicated to people who are not in relationships. And in honor of this event, AliExpress is hosting a big sale with up to 90% off a wide variety of products.

How is the 11.11 sale going

The promotion is divided into two stages: warm-up and the discounts themselves.

Warming up. Runs from 11:00 Moscow time on October 28 to 10:59 on November 11. At this time, you need to collect coupons and add items to the cart. This will help you save a lot and book a thing, so as not to see the sign on the day of the sale: "Sorry, the product is out of stock."

Discounts. They will be activated on November 11 at 11:00 Moscow time and will be valid until November 13 at 10:59. During this period, postponed items from the basket will become much cheaper.

AliExpress also warns that in the first minutes of the sale, a lot of people will come to the site. Therefore, it may be buggy: it will not process the payment or activate the coupon. If this happens to you, don't worry: it's okay. Wait a few minutes and refresh the page. The goods will remain in the cart, the coupons will work, the order will be paid.

What products qualify for discounts

For the promotion, AliExpress has created dozens of pages by product categories, where the best deals are collected. Here are the main ones.

1. Sale home page. Here you can find all the relevant information, go to the thematic sections and see the products selected by the AliExpress algorithm just for you.

2. Sales leaders … On this page, you can order limited offer items and see which items are selling the best.

3. Top brands … A page with discounts on products from well-known companies. For example from Xiaomi, Honor, ILife, Jack & Jones and many more.

4. Fast shipping … A section with things that AliExpress promises to bring you 10 days in advance.

5. Big discounts … The category where you can find the biggest discounts (up to 90%) on various products.

6. Exclusive gifts … Here you can order products that AliExpress or partners will pack for you in a branded box. If you have long dreamed of buying an original set from L'Oreal Paris on AliExpress - your time has come.

How to save as much as possible

1. Decide in advance what you will buy. Browse through the pages and categories of the sale, select products and send them to your shopping cart. While you wait for the discounts to begin, you can think about whether you really need what you put off.

2. Look for coupons. If you collect a decent amount, you will get a big discount. A useful browser extension AliCoupons will help you find coupons.

3. Collect coins. For them, you can get coupons or pay them part of the cost of the goods. Coins are given when adding an item to the cart and are knocked out in mini-games and tasks from the AliExpress application.

For adding an item to the cart, 5 coins are given, the maximum amount is 50 per day. If you are not going to buy so many things, then postpone something anyway: you will receive coins, and then simply delete the goods. A maximum of 700 coins can be obtained during the warm-up period. But no one forbids creating 2-3 accounts.

4. Use extensions to find out the real value of a product. It often happens that sellers before a sale intentionally raise the price, and then sharply reduce it, creating the appearance of a profit. AliTools or AliPrice will help you avoid the trick.

5. Watch the video on the AliExpress online TV channel. It shows detailed product reviews and shopping tips every day. Perhaps you will find a cool and necessary thing right here.

6. Follow the news on Lifehacker. On November 11, we will host a live broadcast, where we will talk about the best offers of the promotion all day long.

What coupons are and how to get them

There are three types of discount coupons: from AliExpress, from sellers and special ones.

1. Coupons from AliExpress. Issued to new users after registration, activated on the sale pages and mined in mini-games. Can be used to buy any product on AliExpress and some things from Tmall.

2. Coupons from sellers. They are used only in those stores that donate them. They are also distributed for free in the coupon center.

3. Special coupons. This is almost the same as the options in the first category: they apply to any product from AliExpress and some things from Tmall. The only difference is that special coupons can be combined with other discounts and coupons. You can get them in the AliExpress app and on the promotion pages.

What can be put in the basket now

Lifehacker has selected several products for you, which will be on sale with a good discount from November 11.

1. Smartphone Xiaomi Redmi 8 Pro

A mid-range smartphone with powerful hardware inside. The phone has 6GB of RAM, an eight-core processor and a 64MP camera with four lenses. With its help, it will turn out how to play games at maximum settings, and take beautiful photos. The volume of internal memory is 64 GB. Battery capacity - 4 500 mAh. Satisfied customers write in reviews that the smartphone instantly reacts to touch and holds a charge for a long time.

2. Robot vacuum cleaner ILIFE V7s Plus

A smart robot can simultaneously wash the floor and collect dust. The assistant works in several modes: automatic, point or just rolling around the perimeter and carefully cleaning the corners. The height of the device is 8, 4 cm, it can even get under a low sofa. This vacuum cleaner also cleverly copes with driving on carpets and maneuvering between chair legs. Buyers write in reviews that they don't know how they used to live without him, because every day he gets a lot of dust from somewhere.

3. Skyworth TV

A large, 40-inch (101 cm) borderless TV with 1080p Full HD resolution. Viewing angle - 178 °, there are two USB and two HDMI ports, as well as input for ATN and AV. The product is sold on Tmall, so it has a warranty, service support in the event of a breakdown, and fast delivery in seven days.

4. Smart watch Amazfit Bip

A technological sports bracelet that goes well with a business style of clothing. The device displays time, date, weather, heart rate and daily activity. Also, the watch allows you to receive calls and receive notifications from applications. Operating time from one charge - 40 days. People write in reviews that the bracelet is very light and comfortable and hardly felt on the hand.

5. Witfox leather backpack

A small backpack made of genuine leather, with which it is convenient to go to school or work. The bag has long straps, four zip sections and two side pockets. Also, the backpack has a water-repellent coating, so you don't have to worry that books, papers or a laptop will be damaged in bad weather. The seller puts a cute wallet as a gift for the order.