AussieBob18 Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 20 hours ago, impulse said: I doubt they're more rigorous. When you buy something on Lazada, you pay your money to Lazada. They hold the funds until the seller provides proof that the goods were delivered. Even then, they hold the funds for up to 2 more weeks to give the buyer time to file a complaint. In effect, Lazada acts as an escrow agent. If the OP got scammed as he described, it was a store on Lazada conning him into doing business outside of their system. Capitalizing on greed, like most cons. I don't know about EBay.th, but on EBay in the USA, you pay the vendor directly. There are consumer protections, but people get scammed all the time. In over a hundred transactions on Lazada, I never got scammed. I got a couple of refunds, and few replacements for defective products. But never scammed. AliExpress is good, but I once had a delivery that came a month late, though the tracking system said it was delivered. In that month, in order to get a refund, I had to prove that I had not received the package. Which, of course, is impossible. I dropped the claim when the goods finally showed up a month after the tracking system said they were delivered. Thanks for the clarifications - I was not aware that Lazada did that regarding payments. But my point about sellers being more rigorously verified by EBay remains - Lazada lets just about anyone become a seller. But I guess that is why they dont pay the seller until confirmation from buyer/ Noted about AliExpress - I used them a couple of times and was not impressed too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 9 minutes ago, AussieBob18 said: Noted about AliExpress - I used them a couple of times and was not impressed too. AliExpress has lower prices 99% of the time, but much longer delivery, usually 1 month, can be 2 weeks or occasionally never turn up and you have to wait 60+ days for a refund 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomer6969 Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 On 2/1/2020 at 12:49 PM, scubascuba3 said: AliExpress is best i think, I've bought lots of things, recently 3 didn't arrive and was given a refund by AliExpress. Anyone get a refund from Lazada? Yep, several times. The problem is that you get credited to your wallet and foreigners can't use the wallet for buying, you must transfer monies back to your bank account. I avoid as must as possible the Chinese suppliers on Lazada as they often sell total junk, but the local Thais show good ethics in general. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GanDoonToonPet Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 I just got scammed on there for the first time ever. I bought a SanDisk 128GB USB3 stick: https://www.lazada.co.th/products/sandi-cz73-usb-128gb-pendrive-usb-i521470432-s928412093.html I tested it by copying the complete series of Star Trek TNG (98GB) plus I already had about 2GB on there. Only the first 28GB of files were playable so I suspect it's a 32GB drive. Plus, from the average transfer speed (7MB/s), I suspect it's USB2 as well. Then I did a quick test with 'FakeFlashDrive' which reported only 7GB useable. Doing a full test now but I don't hold out much hope. Also checked in 'device manager' which reports the drive as 'VendorCo ProductCode USB Device'. This is a quick way to test a drive in a shop... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beggar Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 1 hour ago, GanDoonToonPet said: I just got scammed on there for the first time ever. I bought a SanDisk 128GB USB3 stick: https://www.lazada.co.th/products/sandi-cz73-usb-128gb-pendrive-usb-i521470432-s928412093.html I tested it by copying the complete series of Star Trek TNG (98GB) plus I already had about 2GB on there. Only the first 28GB of files were playable so I suspect it's a 32GB drive. Plus, from the average transfer speed (7MB/s), I suspect it's USB2 as well. Then I did a quick test with 'FakeFlashDrive' which reported only 7GB useable. Doing a full test now but I don't hold out much hope. Also checked in 'device manager' which reports the drive as 'VendorCo ProductCode USB Device'. This is a quick way to test a drive in a shop... I had the same on eBay. Got my money back immediately and could keep the fake. On eBbay I always got my refund if anything was wrong. I received my money immediately and without long discussions - always. Things arrived broken, things never arrived, things arrived too late, fakes, whatever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susco Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 On 2/2/2020 at 9:01 AM, impulse said: In over a hundred transactions on Lazada, I never got scammed. I got a couple of refunds, and few replacements for defective products. But never scammed. Only idiots get scammed on Lazada or elsewhere, like those that think that they can buy a 128 Gb usb drive for 293 Baht. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banagan Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 Watch out for fake masks too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artiz Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 On 2/1/2020 at 9:29 AM, geoffphuket said: Just a 'heads up' to be aware of fake stores selling on Lazada. In particular, smartphones, cameras and TV's are common products to be found listed. The giveaway is that they (the stores) have zero sales, ludicrously low prices, and ask potential customers to contact them via LINE or email to purchase. Here is just on example: https://www.lazada.co.th/shop/shippits111/?spm=a2o4m.pdp.seller.1.2f2a1ff9qb6b3n&itemId=709524204&channelSource=pdp Good warning... Lazada now has quite a few pitfalls including scammers! We should undoubtably stay on the buying platform... that is an absolute MUST! You do need to watch out for the enormous amount of 'dropshippers' too though... they will lie blatantly about shipping times... clearly breaking Lazada's 'shipping' time quotes even within the buying platform... this one is definitely to be avoided... https://www.lazada.co.th/shop/coolbar/?spm=a2o4m.pdp_revamp.seller.1.392379b5tLuQSi&itemId=1895606970&channelSource=pdp Alibaba now has a recent controlling 54% stake in Lazada... seems to have become a much more 'risky business' website since they took over last year... what a surprise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post lopburi3 Posted February 2, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 2, 2021 On 2/2/2020 at 4:41 AM, scubascuba3 said: no one should pay by bank transfer surely I use bank transfer almost daily with Shopee and never an issue - refunds are made within a few days directly to my bank account. But my orders are not high ticket - about 6k max for one item this year. Lazada stopped using bank transfers years ago for Bangkok Bank so have to use a CC but no issues as refunds are fast - but have only received for items that could not be sent. For me it is the high price sellers that make Lazada a mess as some will sign on with dozens of names and an item 3 times normal price in hope someone will buy first seen and not check other sellers. You get a whole page with the same high price so seems legit. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quake Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 (edited) On 2/1/2020 at 12:49 PM, scubascuba3 said: AliExpress is best i think, I've bought lots of things, recently 3 didn't arrive and was given a refund by AliExpress. Anyone get a refund from Lazada? yes 3 times. no problem at all use Lazada all the time. Ps Just noticed it's a year old thread. Edited February 3, 2021 by quake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritsSikkink Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 On 2/1/2020 at 12:49 PM, scubascuba3 said: AliExpress is best i think, I've bought lots of things, recently 3 didn't arrive and was given a refund by AliExpress. Anyone get a refund from Lazada? I only do cash on delivery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danderman123 Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 There are an amazing number of fake Chinese SD cards on Lazada, 512GB or 1TB for 300 baht. Also fake Western Digital USB drives, 10 TB for 700 baht. All fake. Some can format to full capacity, but cannot actually accommodate the data. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orton Rd Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 On 2/1/2020 at 12:49 PM, scubascuba3 said: AliExpress is best i think, I've bought lots of things, recently 3 didn't arrive and was given a refund by AliExpress. Anyone get a refund from Lazada? Always and twice told can keep the product, last week free tin of paint when wrong colour sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KannikaP Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 On 2/2/2020 at 9:05 AM, impulse said: Not to mention making sure I had a bunch of cash at all times. You only need the 'bunch of cash', which you should know exactly how much, on the day the delivery is arriving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fdsa Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 On 2/1/2020 at 1:43 PM, Beggar said: It is in the meantime impossible for not Thais to have a wallet. Once I needed to get a refund from Lazada the chat support insisted on creating a "Lazada Wallet" which required installing an Lazada app & sending my passport scans & address proofs & whatever else. In turn, I insisted that I won't register any bs wallet and want the refund money sent to the same bank account they've received the money from. Then support answered that they will just issue a discount voucher for the amount of refund and I agreed. So if you'll ever need a refund and don't want to install any bs then just directly ask for a discount voucher as the refund. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aforek Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 23 minutes ago, Orton Rd said: Always and twice told can keep the product, last week free tin of paint when wrong colour sent. How did you contact Lazada to tell there was a mistake ? mail, phone, chat ...? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritManToo Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 On 2/1/2020 at 12:49 PM, scubascuba3 said: AliExpress is best i think, I've bought lots of things, recently 3 didn't arrive and was given a refund by AliExpress. Anyone get a refund from Lazada? Several times, no trouble at all. Gas hob, arrived broken, bike bag I ordered black, they sent pink, solar panels, paid in advance but they never arrived. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritManToo Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 (edited) 20 minutes ago, KannikaP said: You only need the 'bunch of cash', which you should know exactly how much, on the day the delivery is arriving. You can pay the delivery guy by bank transfer on your phone banking app, at the gate. no need to have cash. Edited February 7, 2021 by BritManToo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Dwyer Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 On 2/1/2020 at 1:43 PM, Beggar said: It is in the meantime impossible for not Thais to have a wallet. That was the case but changed recently, anyone can get a wallet now, Thai or foreigner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Andrew Dwyer Posted February 7, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 7, 2021 1 minute ago, BritManToo said: You can pay the delivery guy by bank transfer on your phone banking app, at the gate. no need to have cash. Yes , done that a couple of times recently, always buy items to pay COD but if i am out of the house I can pay by bank transfer and the delivery guy chucks it over the gate ( probably not advisable with a 65” LED telly ) . 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orton Rd Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 1 hour ago, Aforek said: How did you contact Lazada to tell there was a mistake ? mail, phone, chat ...? Thanks via chat on the site 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 1 hour ago, Aforek said: How did you contact Lazada to tell there was a mistake ? mail, phone, chat ...? Thanks I have used both chat and telephone, never had any issues with either. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raphael Hythlodaeus Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 On 2/2/2020 at 9:01 AM, Beggar said: The scandal is that Lazada allows people doing such scams in the end with the help of Lazada. Yes, I complained to Lazada about a fake flash drive, but they said it was more than 7-days since delivery so would not refund. They also said they carefully check sellers to make sure no fakes are sold. I could give them examples right now but it would be a waste of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scammed Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 i bought a phone on lazada, but i always cross check with gsmarena if the specs stated are genuine, if gsmarena says its 8 GB, 5000 mAh but the lazada store says otherwise, i scroll on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistral53 Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 On 2/2/2021 at 3:08 PM, lopburi3 said: I use bank transfer almost daily with Shopee and never an issue - refunds are made within a few days directly to my bank account. But my orders are not high ticket - about 6k max for one item this year. Lazada stopped using bank transfers years ago for Bangkok Bank so have to use a CC but no issues as refunds are fast - but have only received for items that could not be sent. For me it is the high price sellers that make Lazada a mess as some will sign on with dozens of names and an item 3 times normal price in hope someone will buy first seen and not check other sellers. You get a whole page with the same high price so seems legit. Lazada is set up now for Bangkok Bank, actually for quite some time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldie Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 1 hour ago, Raphael Hythlodaeus said: Yes, I complained to Lazada about a fake flash drive, but they said it was more than 7-days since delivery so would not refund. They also said they carefully check sellers to make sure no fakes are sold. I could give them examples right now but it would be a waste of time. These companies need to be held responsible. In the end they help such fraudsters to do their criminal activities and these companies even earn money by doing this. It is time that something is done by governments. If I do the same I will end up in jail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damrongsak Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 On 2/1/2020 at 2:43 AM, KhunBENQ said: I love the: "SAMSUNG USB 3.0 compatiple" 2 TB(!) memory stick for 179 Baht. If only all fakes were that obvious. (the only monstrous 2 TB stick produced cost about 600 to 800 Dollar). Must be Thai Bytes - small bytes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 12 hours ago, mistral53 said: Lazada is set up now for Bangkok Bank, actually for quite some time. From my read only for ATM or (maybe) M/banking. I would be using I/banking (internet) and that used to be an option until mid 2018 and can still use it on Shopee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThailandFoodExpert Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 many fakes computers battery it seems. But I am not even sure that they would be better from supposed reliable suppliers ?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 I bought something a couple weeks ago, wrong colour turned up, the shady seller ended the listing so my 1* review wouldn't be important. It was actually a seller with a lot of history just decided he'd send me the wrong colour to get rid of stock I guess. No response for refund. I decided to keep it in the end which is probably what he was betting on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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