Buying Dahua cameras from AliExpress - is it smart to do so?

[LeanderMontøren]

I have bought 2 cameras off AliExpress earlier. I bought 2 IPC-HFW2441T-ZS a while ago from "Dahua Franchised Store". I have no problems with the cameras at all and i am considering maybe buying more cameras from that store too. The online stores here in Norway wich sells Dahua is very overpriced. Is this considered safe? They claim they are a authorized reseller. The only downside i have faced is long delivery time and a package in bad condition, but other than that, i dont see anything wrong with doing so !
What do y'all think?

 

[wittaj]

It is always a crapshoot when buying from AliExpress.

Reach out to trusted member @EMPIRETECANDY here that sells Dahua OEM all over the world. He may have better/competitive pricing that it is worth it to buy from a known entity with support.

Many units being sold are Chinese hacked units into English that will either brick or go into Chinese upon updating. Some vendors will be upfront and tell consumers that as part of their website, but many do not or the consumer forgets...here is one such example....

 

[LeanderMontøren]

I talked to the store owner and I guess I am safe. (Hope so)

Dahua Franchised Store
AliExpress

 

[samplenhold]

That is totally up to you to take the vendor at his word without any other verified customer input. You asked for the opinions of the members here, but if you do not take that advice, then why did you ask?

We really recommend ordering from Andy (@EMPIRETECANDY ), who sells Dahua OEM cams and NVRs, in any of the following ways:

His webstore: EmpireTech | Security Protection | Security Cameras & NVRs

From the IPCAMTALK store: Cameras - IP Cam Talk Store

Or directly from him via email, which I have done for over 20 cams: kingsecurity2014@163.com

 

[mpl]

Dahua Franchised Store
AliExpress

I bought one cam last year here, shippingtime was only 3 days from stock in Poland to Germany.

The next cams I brought from Andy. Better price....

 

[LeanderMontøren]

Thanks for the recommendations guys. I’m still new to the game so I appreciate the answers I get !
Andy’s store seems like a good alternative.

 

[Coldair]

only order from andy

 

[Ookie]

Andy has a proven track record of 5+ years. And he's very competitive on price. Why even consider taking a chance?

 

[sayood24]

I bought some from ali express but just make sure they are international version not Chinese. and just to let you know currently i am buying locally as they are cheaper in Bahrain. and if you would like to buy by bulk you can negotiate the price with the sellers in ali express as well