Single Day is in full swing this week! For this Chinese Black Friday, promotions are multiplying on AliExpress, with discounts of up to 90%. It’s time to buy high-tech products at low prices.
November 11 has become a sacred day in China. And for good reason: with all its 1s, 11/11 is considered singles’ day, it is even nicknamed Single Day – single for single. And, for several years, this day has transformed into a major commercial clearance sale, with all merchants offering exceptional discounts. A sort of Chinese Black Friday, a few days before the other tradition from the United States, and a few weeks before the end-of-year holidays – consumption, when you have us…
If, at first, Single Day was limited to November 11, it has expanded considerably over the years, like Black Friday. And, this year, it started unofficially on November 7 and lasted until November 18 in the morning. This is the case on AliExpress, the genat of online commerce, where many sellers offer exceptional discounts on thousands of items. This is an opportunity to find items at bargain prices, including high-tech, from well-known brands like Xiaomi, Realme, OnePlus and Lenovo! Smartphones, headphones and headsets, connected watches and bracelets, tablets, vacuum cleaners… There really is something for all tastes and budgets. Some products are even offered with discounts of 80%: a great opportunity as the end-of-year holidays approach, especially during this period of widespread inflation.
Please note, you must enter the promo code displayed on the page – on the product image – and activate the discount coupons to make the most of the promotions!
What is Single Day?
Originally, Single Day was a day dedicated to singles that appeared in the 1990s, an opportunity to be proud of one’s singleness but also to break it. This is why the official date is November 11 – 11/11 – because, in China, the number 1 represents a couple, and by extension singleness. But this holiday has been the subject of significant commercial recovery in China, particularly regarding online sales. It is the most lucrative global sales promotion operation in the world, ahead of Black Friday – and with much more aggressive prices. AliExpress, in particular, offers very interesting promotions in high-tech, since it can rely on its privileged relationships with Asian brands – we immediately think of Xiaomi. Note that the duration of the event has been extended in order to cover a longer period. However, be careful not to hang around too long, because stocks are limited and you have to decide quickly to avoid missing out on good deals! But that doesn’t mean you have to jump into it blindly! It is important to note and compare prices because, as with sales and all commercial operations, the reductions displayed are sometimes exaggerated…
Single Day: VAT, delivery date and right of withdrawal
The Single Day concerns many Chinese brands, and not only specialized in high-tech products. This is why it is important to pay attention to delivery times which can be quite long – except for those who have European warehouses – and to VAT. Indeed, this applies to all products coming from countries outside the European Economic Community (EEC), even if they only cost a few euros. Fortunately, several large Chinese merchants, including AliExpress, have warehouses in Europe – including France – which offers several advantages. Thus, delivery times are generally three working days, and merchant sites include VAT in their price while offering the mandatory guarantees. The only exception is when the package comes from China and the total amount exceeds 150 euros. In this case, VAT and customs fees must be paid upon receipt of the package, even if it is very small. So remember to look carefully so as not to have any unpleasant surprises!
Another thing to know: brands like AliExpress obviously respect the legal withdrawal period in France during Single Day, which is 14 days from the delivery date. You can therefore receive a full refund for your purchase, if you are not satisfied or if you simply regret it, and without having to provide the slightest explanation. To find out everything about the application of the right of withdrawal, consult our practical sheet.