I have no experience to use Alibaba but most people use it and can share their experience here.
I usually use it! Nice service!
I personally use AliExpress, basically a more consumer version of alibaba.
I use it at work. Order elevator spare part at a third of the cost of what it costs i Europe
i use it to buy cheap toys.
I just used Alibaba to get my wedding favors. I also used AliExpress to get all the gifts for my bridal party without breaking the bank.
i am wondering if aliexpress stoped using paypal payment because i checked much of seller not have