Good News for Israelis: Changes on AliExpress

The site has begun collecting tax before shipping, as done on Amazon, instead of the package being delayed at customs. At the same time, it is now possible to update the pickup address on the site, so that the pickup point will be closer to home. Source at the site: "A reduction in shipping is also expected in August"

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AliExpress has started collecting taxes at checkout and is changing its shipping method to Israel. At the same time, a reduction in shipping costs is expected to make purchases on the site cheaper towards the end of the month, according to a source at the site.

The first notable change is the collection of taxes at checkout. If your package value exceeds 75 dollars, the site has begun collecting VAT before shipping, as done on Amazon, instead of the package being delayed at customs with collection handled in the country by shipping companies on behalf of the tax authority.

In addition, AliExpress is introducing a new upgrade to its shipping service: the company informed customers that it is now possible to update their pickup address on the site in a way that allows it to "match a more precise and convenient pickup point much closer to your home. This way you can avoid long trips to distant pickup points and enjoy a simpler, more convenient and faster shopping experience. Less time on the road, more convenience in shopping".

How to update? Go to Account to Settings to Shipping Address. The update you make will likely lead to more accurate synchronization between the address and the shipping point.

Currently, packages from the site arrive at pickup points not chosen by the customer and sometimes they are quite far from the customer's home. Some shipping companies like Israel Post allow changing the pickup point before the package arrives, but only if the recipient notices the message sent to them regarding the change of pickup point.

According to the Alibuy group on Facebook and Telegram, where the changes were first published, AliExpress also stated that towards the end of the month shipping prices are expected to drop and lead to price reductions. In August the site is expected to launch a "mega sale".

Despite the wars, shipping from China has become faster as packages arrive in the country within a week to 10 days. The company also maintains warehouses in Israel that allow even faster shipping. AliExpress is considered the most popular foreign site in Israel, alongside competitors like SHEIN, Temu, Next, Amazon, and iHerb.

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