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Alibaba

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Alibaba Reviews Summary

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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service
1,333
value
1,312
shipping
1,306
returns
770
quality
1,285
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Canada
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Québec
September 10, 2020

Good service, and product as well. Quick answer, and fast delivery. Overall as good. The product as good

Date of experience: September 8, 2020
Texas
1 review
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Good service
September 10, 2020

Pleased with communication and pleased with good service. Very helpful. Concerned about quality. Open to suggestions

Date of experience: September 8, 2020
Saudi Arabia
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My Seller is cheating me he is asking me to send Balance payment which is just 10% of the total amount. Means i have paid 90% payment of the order.
I ask seller to load the Product photos and he show me wrong photos but still Alibaba is forcing me to send balance money.
I Ask for Refund but Alibaba constantly suggesting me to contact with seller pay his balance as seller is not supporting even not contacting.
How can i send the balance 10% payment. I faced a huge loss. I am losing my trust on Alibaba,
I feel Trade Assurance is the safest way but after having this issue with me, I am gone crazy with this huge loss.
God will help me Alibaba is just supporting Seller.
Please carefull

Date of experience: September 8, 2020
VE
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Si volvería a comprar
September 10, 2020

El producto según lo ofrecido, volvería a comprar el producto, la atención es muy buena, todo bien, lo recomiendo

Date of experience: September 8, 2020
Canada
1 review
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I have bought a lot of products on Alibaba recently for my online store and I am very satisfied with the services and the products.

Date of experience: September 8, 2020
Georgia
1 review
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Great
September 9, 2020

Overall satisfied. Could not have obtain satisfied product without website because it caused both supplier and customer to work towards designing product suitable for both parties and for that Alibaba is great company to work with for byscho.com.

Date of experience: September 8, 2020
Florida
1 review
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First purchase
September 9, 2020

This was my first purchase with Alibaba. I was a little bit scare at the beginning but everything worked well. My second order is in the making hope it work out.

Date of experience: September 8, 2020
Latvia
1 review
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Commodity businessman
September 9, 2020

There is no better platform than ALIBABA.COM for the commodity business. It is very easy to perform any operations both with money and with goods. Service is great

Date of experience: September 8, 2020
Canada
1 review
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Kayak Source
September 9, 2020

Good Quality, EASY to communicate with, a suggestion for the supplier would be to offer more product info, for example fit and confirmation of product graphics prior to shipment. This would be useful as a foreign buyer.

Date of experience: September 8, 2020
Saudi Arabia
1 review
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USB Flash Drive
September 9, 2020

The transaction is very easy and good communication with the seller. I might order again soon as their service is very easy to deal with

Date of experience: September 8, 2020
Serbia
1 review
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Wonderful experience!
September 9, 2020

I was lucky to find amazing seller! It was great experience I was feeling safe trough out whole process as a buyer!

Date of experience: September 8, 2020
Malaysia
1 review
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Good platform
September 9, 2020

Good platform for buyer to find the supplier but better check the legitness of suppliers before you proceed the next step.

Date of experience: September 8, 2020
South Africa
1 review
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Customercentric
September 9, 2020

My supplier always made sure i am at ease, and she let me feel in control, always explaining where i do not undeestand.

Date of experience: September 8, 2020
Georgia
1 review
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Luxefame Hair company
September 9, 2020

I love the quality of the hair. Customer service is excellent and shipping was in a timely manner. I will definitely shop again. My number 1 vendor

Date of experience: September 7, 2020
Mexico
1 review
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Best Supplier
September 9, 2020

EMPATHIC AND COMPREHENSIVE PROVIDER
DURING THE PROCESS, THERE WAS A MEDICAL SITUATION THAT KEPT US ON A SICK LEAVE AND AFTER THREE WEEKS SHE KEPT THE PRICE OF THE ITEMS I BOUGHT
THANK YOU VERY MUCH!

Date of experience: September 7, 2020
Puerto Rico
1 review
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Me queria cobrar de mas
September 8, 2020

Me cobro las ultimas dos veces mas shipping de lo que me habia cotizado y el segundo embarque se demoro 3 meses en llegar

Date of experience: September 7, 2020
Illinois
1 review
3 helpful votes
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This is my first purchase with alibaba.com and my shopping experience is really awesome. It's messaging portal is very helpful and able to connect the seller quickly and get every details about the product before I order.
The product is shipped quickly and got it with in 2 weeks to USA (Chicago).
The product is selling nearly $200 more here. Shipping is bit more, but if you consider the overall price, it worth it.
I am really happy about this purchase.

Date of experience: September 7, 2020
Norway
1 review
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Starting to LOVE Alibaba
September 7, 2020

From the early on i was intrigued by the possibility of speed and action being in direct contact with suppliers. The more I use Alibaba, the better it gets. Payment solutions has reduced payment transfer time 1 week, and it is instant. Ok the fee could be complain-able, but the time saver make me focus on other business developing than rather checking and chasing when and if the payment has gone through, also leaving most errors behind.

Suppliers that are not still inside Alibaba will have a problem in the future. I have already had to let go several suppliers already due to not having a Alibaba web site or use Alibaba as a communication and payment platform. Keep in mind that I have purchased and traded for 20 Years. Coming from me this is not an understatement. With an ease I get multiple quotes in a breeze.

Date of experience: September 7, 2020
New York
1 review
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Excellent Supplier
September 7, 2020

Very professional supplier and easy deal with. Thank you so much for everything. I got the products really quick, it took around 5 days from China to USA

Date of experience: September 7, 2020
Australia
1 review
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Like any purchase you make, the first thing is to ensure value for money, quality of workmanship and materials that comprise the item. Companies don't stay in business unless their products meet market standards. Alibaba provides the buyer with ample information including number of years of trading, yearly value of sales, units sold, number of employees, etc. etc. All the info to make a sound judgement is accessible when you find out how to access it. Should you need help finding more on the Alibaba website - all you have to do is to ask Alibaba. They are very happy to assist..

Date of experience: September 7, 2020

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Alibaba.com is the world's leading wholesale trade platform that connects buyers and suppliers from around the world.


alibaba.com
Founded in 1999
Hangzhou, ZJ, China
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