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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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Germany
1 review
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First class service at Alibaba. From order to delivery, everything was perfect. Every communication was to my satisfaction. Questions were explained in a timely and comprehensible manner. Thank you very much for that. Here I like to shop again.

Date of experience: August 12, 2020
France
1 review
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Good
August 13, 2020

Good i like to buy Always. And good for all product... thanks for all good good good...

Date of experience: August 12, 2020
Germany
2 reviews
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Pleased!
August 13, 2020

No complaints! Extraordinary and great source for online businesses. Multiple options and easy transactions.

Date of experience: August 12, 2020
Texas
1 review
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Experience
August 13, 2020

Very good experience with Alibaba.com and supplyer not any problems have in past a few times but not this time wonderful

Date of experience: August 12, 2020
Australia
1 review
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Awesome sticker makers
August 13, 2020

The product i received was great quality, was easy to talk to the supplier and work out what I wanted
I will be buying from here again

Date of experience: August 11, 2020
Oklahoma
2 reviews
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Really easy to get several different prices on different products that need to be looked over. Looking at several items from several companies to compare specs and prices.

Date of experience: August 11, 2020
Minnesota
1 review
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Site communications and ordering pages, with use of the ratings, supply company backgrounds and Trade Assurance gave me confidence in ordering. VERY easy and a great way to keep record of communications, financial transactions and shipping with manufacturers. It is buyer beware, I did a lot of manufacturer research before spending any money!

Date of experience: August 11, 2020
AE
1 review
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Waw
August 12, 2020

Alibaba best platform to make business very efficient
Happy to have such a model looking to make my first order soon and make and grow my business.
Keep up the good work.
Many thanks

Date of experience: August 11, 2020
NL
1 review
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An excellent platform with excellent service. It is very nice that your money and your products are insured through ALIBABA.COM. Good work keep going...

Date of experience: August 11, 2020
Canada
1 review
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Most of the Vendors are great, easy to work with. Experiencing a few, had a deal with some but with some no-deal due to no agreement but they are still great. A few bad ones with bad product quality but refuse to reimburse buyers for the cost associated with testing the samples. This is not doing right thing for customers, even for a sample with bad after-sale service and not resolute the satisfying solutions to the buyer due to its own bad product quality. One supplier Waterfuse of Shanghai (talked to GM) also has bad attitude towards the buyer also insulting the buyer as well. Very unprofessional and disappointing, stay away from this company, nobody deserves the disrespect from this supplier.

Date of experience: August 11, 2020
Canada
1 review
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The quality is good And the service is Very GOOD! Bc of the pandemic Cover 19, it arrived on time. Thank You

Date of experience: August 11, 2020
California
1 review
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Excellent
August 12, 2020

Janice was so helpful and professional. Easy communication and prompt shipping and the product exceeded our expectations. Would happily do business with this company.

Date of experience: August 11, 2020
France
1 review
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Above all, I have to highlight Linda's reactivity and good communication.
The products are in accordance with the description.
The shipments were made quickly and without complications.

Date of experience: August 11, 2020
GB
1 review
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Easy to pay for your items, helpful and try to give as much support you need. Don't like having to fill in Alibaba s forms after too long and should be shorter

Date of experience: August 11, 2020
Viet Nam
1 review
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Satisfied with the photo search of Alibaba. Found my products quickly. Better if can sort by price though the price is well hidden for each seller (some small value shipment does not need to use RFQ).

Date of experience: August 11, 2020
Australia
1 review
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Alibaba is my go to site for quality products. Site is so easy to use and I have peace of mind buying through Trade Assurance. Secure, trustworthy, easy to use.

Date of experience: August 11, 2020
Canada
1 review
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Do lots of research! There are great services out there, It's good to start small and make sure you keep a good relation with vendors to maximize your benefits and vice versa ;)

Date of experience: August 10, 2020
KR
1 review
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Kind service
August 11, 2020

Very kind.

Thank you for your care until we receive your order and delivery.
I hope it will be a good relationship.

Date of experience: August 10, 2020
Florida
1 review
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The keyrings were great. I was very happy with the result. You did an exclusive job. Note 1000.
Thank you very much.

Date of experience: August 10, 2020
Georgia
1 review
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Good content
August 11, 2020

I love this site. Quality products and fast shipping! I have been very satisfied ordering through Alibaba.

Date of experience: August 10, 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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