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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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Fast shipping, just as I expected product come in perfect condition, good service, dealing with suppliers thru Alibaba is just perfect. Thanks

Date of experience: July 17, 2020
GB
1 review
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What I can say is very good to buy on alibaba, the sellers are very excellent and we can trust them and the countries that use alibaba. That's it a lot

Date of experience: July 17, 2020
Ohio
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As my first attempt buying from a China supplier I must confess that I am pretty impress, in a good way of course! For sure I will keep on doing business with my friend Mrs. Nora Hu, whom was really patience, kind and professional

Date of experience: July 17, 2020
Mexico
1 review
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Great space to find almost everything, safe place to buy. I bought my first product, so far the supplier was very profesional.
I only have a suggestion, alibaba should control fair shipping cost, better pictures and more information about products.

Date of experience: July 17, 2020
Kentucky
1 review
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It's been a pleasure working with Alva Huang. She did a great job coordinating this purchase and I look forward to working with her and the company in the future. ~ Susan

Date of experience: July 17, 2020
Senegal
1 review
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Good Plateform
July 18, 2020

I'm very happy with the results. The process is quick. And when I send messages to the supplier they responses.

Date of experience: July 17, 2020
Brazil
1 review
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MINHAS COMPRAS
July 18, 2020

ESTOU MUITO CONTENTE EM FAZER PARTE DO ALIBABA.COM... É UM SITE DE MUITA RESPONSABILIDADE E SERIEDADE... PARABÉNS CRIADORES DO ALIBABA... ESTAREI SEMPRE COM VOCÊS... MUITO OBRIGADO...

Date of experience: July 17, 2020
Belgium
1 review
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All went well
July 18, 2020

All went Ok and very wel via this site, good communication possibilities and correct info.
Easy way to get in contact with suppliers.
Good overview and info about the products
Safe and good backup possibilities in case something goes wrong.
I can only advice everyone to use this site.

Date of experience: July 17, 2020
GB
1 review
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Bruno online ltd
July 18, 2020

My first experience with Alibaba, It is good handling service i will recommande to my communityMy first experience with Alibaba, It is good handling service i will recommande to my community

Date of experience: July 17, 2020
New York
1 review
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Great quality
July 18, 2020

Skeptical at first but once you find the right manufacturers, you will change your mind about the site. Do your research and don't just settle for the first one you find. Great products available on here!

Date of experience: July 17, 2020
Philippines
1 review
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Happy Customer Here
July 18, 2020

All good! No issue at all... Its always been my dream to do business with Alibaba. More orders to come soon...

Date of experience: July 17, 2020
South Africa
1 review
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Delivery
July 18, 2020

I have received my product in 5 days from Hong Kong to South Africa best service ever. Thank you Vivian.

Date of experience: July 17, 2020
Virginia
1 review
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This company are the best I've everything about fast shipping, great customer service price are 100% guaranteed

Date of experience: July 17, 2020
Hong Kong
1 review
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Ir
July 17, 2020

The most important factors in trading are the delivered product must be receipt and up to the buyers' expectation.
During the course of trading there would be a lot of worries about quality and payment and fraud.
A trust worthy platform in this case is a vital media for protection normal and honest trading.
It is an essential factor to improve development of our own country.

Date of experience: July 16, 2020
NL
1 review
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Good service with your customers and reliable purchase insurance, sometimes delay sometimes can be expensive

Date of experience: July 16, 2020
Ohio
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A Good Experience
July 17, 2020

I received my items in a timely manner. They were in great condition. I look forward to making more purchases in the future.

Date of experience: July 16, 2020
Myanmar
1 review
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This alibaba platform is easy to use, easy to source suppliers and products.
And payment transaction is reliable and faster.
But for bulk order and bulk payment, have to consider for the transaction charges.

However, It's useful and reliable.

With thanks,
*******@Nanda

Date of experience: July 16, 2020
Mexico
1 review
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Experiencia
July 17, 2020

El haber comprado en esta página, para mi fue una nueva experiencia y estoy muy contento con el servicio y la seguridad que sientes para comprar de nuevo después de recibir tu producto.

Date of experience: July 16, 2020
Philippines
1 review
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Transaction
July 17, 2020

Safe to have a transaction online. Goods are quality. 100% legit. Doing business with alibaba are fast and hassle free.

Date of experience: July 16, 2020
Florida
1 review
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I am happy with the way Alibaba worked the refunda and the order that ended up cancelling or receiving the wrong goods. Overall, I can say that the customer service is absolutely amazing. The only downsize here is that sellers can advertise a fake price just to attract buyers, and once you find that out, it is too late for your time wasted. The other thing is the lack of payment options when it comes to orders, I had to end up paying with Paypal. Other than that, I would recommend it if you can stay up to negotiate with chinese, which seem to be the preferred vendors for Alibaba.

Date of experience: July 16, 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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