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The overall reputation of the company is mixed, with some customers appreciating the variety and affordability of products offered. However, significant concerns dominate the feedback, particularly regarding customer service and support. Many users report frustrating experiences with delayed refunds, ineffective communication, and unresolved product quality issues, often feeling misled by the company's assurances. The Trade Assurance program is frequently described as inadequate, failing to protect buyers effectively. This combination of positive product experiences and pervasive service challenges suggests a need for improved customer support and better oversight of suppliers to enhance overall customer satisfaction.
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Everything was awesome communication, items, security that you receive the products, I received the products that I paid.
Accessible, safe and friendly platform. The payment options are the best. It is definitely my favorite site.
User Friendly platform. Made internatinal business easy, I am a true beliver of the platform and i highly recommended for business. Thanks
My supplier named WILL was very understanding and he was very helpful til I was comfortable with each product. He made sure the transaction was smooth and no hassle til the very end.
Our experience at Meadowbell with alibaba.com has been very satisfactory and efficient overall with no problems.
I received my merchandise very quickly and the customer service was great. I was very surprised on the quick response due to the fact that another company had taken four months, I received exactly what I ordered.
The service of alibaba is extremely excellent. I wish to inform the whole world to use the service of ali baba
I have found Alibaba merchants offering nice deals, great quality while working with me to make the buying experience go smooth as possible. Shipping in 2020 has been a challenge at both ends yet we pulled it off several times. My large freight met issues that were resolve quickly with team work between seller and manufactures so that I could be happy in the end. Overall, compared to other sites used, Alibaba stays on top! Customer comes first and I like that.
But you have to be careful, some people try to bait and switch, others are basically non-responsive. But be smart, act accordingly and patience. You will meet the person that knocks your socks off.
Very satisfied with the products I received and the company was a pleasure to work with. They did a great job in customizing my company's name onto the boxes and made sure that everything arrived as soon as possible.
Very fast delivery, good product, good communication, highly recommended. The product arrive too my place before spectated time. Tanks.
This review is not so generous to Alibaba or it's sellers as my first.
We have made many purchase.
Been lied to, deceived by sellers, out right cheated to the tune of more then a thousand dollars, which for a small business is no small amount.
Please note not all sellers are shady we have also been treated well by a number of them.
Their "Trade Assurance" program from my personal experience is at best of questionable value no matter how much proof you may have or what the seller shows as the description. We have drastically slowed down our purchases because of this.
Here is some advice;
1) Pay to have sample product shipped to you for examination.
2) Ask more questions then you feel is necessary.
3) Insist in these questions being answered specific to the question not answered in generalities which they do frequently, a big red flag.
These questions are a pain to deal with because they seem incapable of answering more the one question at a time.
4) Be specific on what you require
Obviously be polite though understanding they are not your friend, all they want is your money, period...
I ordered 10,000 paper palette from this supplier. Everything went exceptionally well.
Amazing quality and professional sale, I will reorder
Love the security I have as a consumer to buy products internationally for wholesale prices! Without security there would be no safe bridge for me to purchase products from around the world.
I am satisfied with the quality of the service that comply with the guidelines that give you security in the purchases that one makes
I did get what I ordered, I got it within 4 days, keep in mind it's China to New York. I recommend the person I bought from Lily Yu, very polite and responsible, kept in touch the whole time and got the package in 3 days!
First time shopping on Alibaba good product everything was good got what I paid for I will be back ;)
These are very nice rings. THEY MET ALL EXPECTATIONS. CROSS WAS GOOD PLACED ON RINGS.
The time on shipping was fine. Good stainless steel.
I have a dispute with a seller who has sent me the products in poor condition and things that I have paid are missing, so far the commercial guarantee has been useless, they support the sellers, even showing them that the seller has not done things well, I'm quite disappointed, part of the product to throw away and no money, and the vendor on top laughing at me, thank you
Answer: Nothing you can do i was ripped off and alibaba wont help you i suggest that you have learnt a lesson dont trust Chinese companies more rip offs then good stories
Answer: Definitely not. I spent £1000 and never received goods and no money back
Answer: I would recomend to purchase only from people who have pay pal! And be carefull because there are a lot of sellers that just steal your money!
Answer: Do not do it!~ they are scammers. It is way to difficult to figure out who are scam sellers and who are not. And there idea of protection is a joke! Do not do it. If they are cheap there is a reason why... think about that! Dont do it!
Answer: Alibaba does not offer any protection from either scams or mistakes. Dispute resolution to them is you lose your money or pay more money and then lose it. Only pay with CC and then give alibaba 1 chance to fix then dispute with CC company and get money back. IMPORTANT in contract state that you get a full refund of any monies if their are any problems.
Answer: I would echo Hugh K's comments. Never ever rely on Alibaba whether the supplier is trusted or gold whatever. Insist on paying via PayPal. Ask seller to send you PayPal invoice and before making payment, call and confirm with PayPal if you are protected by PayPal in case seller doesn't deliver as promised. Personally, I stay away from purchasing via Alibaba. Try Dhgate.com. I'm doing all my business from this site
Answer: Hi Bud, this is Echo from Alibaba Customer Service. I checked the name you provided and this supplier came up: http://vuidding.en.alibaba.com/. If this is the supplier you are referring to, please click the following link to get live chat service from our service consultants: http://service.alibaba.com/buyer/contact_us.htm. They will check out the reputation of this supplier for you and provide you with some safe trading tips. Have a nice day!
Answer: If reading the reviews does not answer your question then nothing I say will have any effect at all on what you think. If you have read these reviews and you buy from this website then you must want to lose all your money, therefore it would be a better idea to give it to a worthwhile charity
Answer: This is what they tell you but in fact it doesn't happen. Alibaba only look after their traders. The traders buy gold supplier stars like we buy lollipops. Gold star supplier means nothing. Ghangzou Mega Beauty firstly showed 3 stars, the following week 4 stars, following week 5 stars and the next week 6 stars. I complained to Alibaba who don't care as long as they get the money. Now DHGate do not release the payment until you receive your goods. Buy from DHGate to ensure you are not scammed.
Answer: Theres a lot of corruption with the vendors on Aliababa... its russian roulette
Alibaba.com is the world's leading wholesale trade platform that connects buyers and suppliers from around the world.

