When you want to buy cheap, the normal thing is that you think about searching in second-hand stores or on platforms that you know offer items at cheaper prices such as Aliexpress, Temu... But, do you know Miravia?
Miravia is another of the platforms that is becoming known, a marketplace to buy bargains. But is it reliable? What type of items do you sell? Are suitable offers and discounts found? All of that is what we talk to you about below.
What is Miravia
If you haven't heard of Miravia yet, the first thing is to put yourself in the situation. And to do this you have to know what this store is. But, also, you are going to be surprised. Because Miravia has a close relationship with Aliexpress, or rather, with Alibaba.
That's right, Miravia is owned by Alibaba and was launched at the end of 2022, although it was not until the end of 2023 that it began to fully enter homes. In fact, it's normal that you wouldn't have thought that Miravia is Chinese. Because it seems more like a European platform that has been created for national sellers who want to have one more option to sell their products.
But that's how it is, We are talking about a Chinese platform that aims to compete with Amazon, Zalando or El Corte Inglés. And the truth is that so far he is achieving it.
Apart from the website, it also has a mobile application, so you can buy one way or another. The only thing you need is to register to make the purchase.
How to register on Miravia
Whether you download the Miravia application, or go to its website, if there is something you are interested in purchasing, the first requirement you will have to meet is to register on the platform.
This is quite simple to do, since It will ask you for your email and phone number to do so. In exchange, the first purchases will come with a quite succulent discount that, together with others that may be on the platform, means that the products will cost you an even more economical price.
When you click to register (on the right side of the website, in the menu in the app) the first thing you will see will be a box so you can enter your phone number or email. Once entered, you will receive a code that will activate your account and you will be asked for more information below.
What Miravia sells
All the Miravia's main categories are: beauty and health, women's, men's and children's fashion, home and garden, electronics, supermarket, toys, sports, luggage, pets and baby. However, each category has multiple subcategories.
In general, we can tell you that Miravia sells almost everything you would look for in Spain since you can find well-known brands or products that you would look for in other stores or platforms like Amazon.
Unlike Aliexpress, which focuses more on Chinese products and sellers, in this case Miravia has its sights set on national sellers, offering a sales option more like a marketplace to these businesses.
That is why not many associate Miravia with Alibaba or a Chinese company.
How to buy
One of the similarities that Miravia has with Aliexpress is that the website is overloaded. Everywhere you look there are products, offers, discounts, logos, highlights... which can overwhelm you, especially in the application.
To buy, nothing like use the search engine to enter the product you are looking for. Below you will see several options that correspond to the different sellers that have the product you want. You will have to check several since the price you get is sometimes not the final one (because it has shipping costs).
Also, if it is the first time you buy, you have a discount coupon, but be careful: on the website the coupon is 15% but, if you buy that first time from the app, then the discount can be 50%. This is something that you should take into account because in-app purchases take precedence over online purchases and there are greater benefits if you do it there.
Once you make the purchase, all you have to do is wait. Miravia informs you of the entire process until you receive the order. And after that first purchase, the second and third also have a discount, less than the first, but also interesting, especially because they almost always have offers and that can make what you are looking for cheaper.
Worth?
Buying at Miravia can be worth it. But, as we have told you before, you have to look at the final price and not just get carried away by the first one that comes out. Shipping costs can sometimes mean that what seems like a bargain actually isn't and it ends up being the same. Furthermore, the Shipping times are sometimes not as fast as on Amazon, so this also works against you.
Still, There are discounts and limited offers that are not bad at all and that can make you get that product cheaper with discounts.
Is it reliable?
And now the question that many are looking for: is it reliable? Do you really buy at cheap prices and receive products that are in good condition? Well, the truth is that yes, it is totally reliable. To begin with, the platform itself protects users from cybercrime and scam attempts. Its goal is to minimize risks and provide a safe and secure place for buyers and sellers.
Of course, Before buying lightly, you should pay attention to several points. so as not to fall into scams. For example:
- Verify the seller, seeing what opinions he has from other buyers, chatting directly with him...
- Bet on sellers with various payment methods. And more specifically, with PayPal. The reason is simple: we will have the guarantee that, if we do not receive the order, we can not only complain to Miravia, but also through PayPal and we already know that it responds quickly and efficiently.
- Be careful with big discounts. Yes, they can be very succulent, and you may even be interested in them. But we must keep in mind that many use cheap prices to attract people and deceive. So be careful with that.
Have you ever purchased from Miravia? Did you know the story behind the platform?