Aliexpress can be both a ripoff or a great bargain, depending on the seller. Like anything else, you have to check carefully before buying. I have had some great purchases and some not so great. I can say that I have never been completely ripped off, although some of the products have not been great quality for the price... and I have always received the items ordered, unlike some of the reviewers here. Now I know which sellers to use and they are great, with decent quality products. You have to remember too that you get what you pay for. A 50 cent ring will be just that... a 50 cent ring. Just make sure to look over the ratings of each seller, how long they've been on the site and how many sales they've made.