Originally Posted by
PeteHski
Only had a very quick look, but what look like genuine GP5000S TR are no cheaper than you can find in European online bike shops. Yes I’m sure they cost less in China, but not necessarily once they are re-sold back to Europe/US etc.
To me it makes more sense to buy Chinese products from Aliexpress. It seems to work well for Chinese branded wheels, frames, groupsets etc looking to build a genuine reputation.
They will resell back to Europe/US from China, only if the cost continues to remain lower, after paying sales tax, import/export duties, etc., if any, and there is a profit margin. If any transaction results in a loss, they will not resell to Europe/US. No one does business at a loss, not if they are losing a penny on a sale.