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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
1,332
value
1,311
shipping
1,305
returns
769
quality
1,284
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Bulgaria
1 review
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The site offers an abundance of goods at the best prices. The interface is good and easy to navigate. Only problem is AUTOMATIC DELIVERY CONFIRMATION! It works incorrectly!

Date of experience: January 13, 2024
Germany
1 review
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Everthing was finde
January 13, 2024

Subsequent delivery of samples went smoothly. Friendly communication and quick clarification. Would work with Candy again.

Date of experience: January 12, 2024
Uganda
1 review
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Super Customer Service
January 12, 2024

Madam Amy offered me Super Customer Service. She ensured that my goods arrived at my forwarder. I am so happy.

Date of experience: January 12, 2024
Germany
1 review
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I bought one product so far, everything went smoothly. Fast delivery, good quality and support, will buy more from this seller.

Date of experience: January 6, 2024
Hawaii
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Sellers.
December 17, 2023

We need to screen companies that are selling on Alibaba. I am still waiting for my refund of what I paid from one of the companies who scammed me into selling me a car and misleading me.

Date of experience: December 15, 2023
Pennsylvania
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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The lens cleaner bottles were pristine, logo exact. My contact was very helpful! Shipping was timely and arrived undamaged.

Date of experience: December 12, 2023
Canada
1 review
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Helpful
December 8, 2023

I enjoy learning from the helpful people i have dealt with on Alibaba, It nice to have sale people that help us old times with all this, I look forward to ordering more and more

Date of experience: December 7, 2023
Spain
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Muchas agencias de transporte no son profesionales. Pueden aumentar un servicio de envío hasta el doble de el precio acordado y cuando tienen tus mercancías, te obligan en cierto modo a enviar con ellos al precio que quieran ya que dejan de responderte ni ofrecer soluciones. Alibaba tampoco te permite abrir disputa.

Date of experience: December 2, 2023
Sweden
1 review
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High Quality
December 2, 2023
Updated review

Easy to communicate & understand Friendly & helpful The order was fully compliant resolve Very professional High quality, Alice is a very professional

Date of experience: December 1, 2023

Air Purifier with Aroma
November 21, 2023
Previous review

We are very satisfied, very good service, fast delivery, Francine is very professional thank you! We can recommended this company

Date of experience: November 21, 2023

Aroma oil
September 9, 2023
Previous review

Very satisfied, Good quality, Excellent service, We can give our best recommendation, very helpful personal

Date of experience: September 8, 2023
GB
1 review
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They only support the seller, never the buyer. When there is a dispute. Even when the items where low quality. Bought chairs from there and they are just breaking. Just used once. Very low quality, Alibaba leaning on the side of the seller

Date of experience: November 30, 2023
Nebraska
1 review
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Trade Assurance
November 27, 2023

I have bought different products from Alibaba and I have never gotten a problem that has not been solved. Once, the company I company I was dealing with, did not fulfil their part. They never shipped the product. I contacted Alibaba about the issues, I sent information about the conversation with the company I was dealing with and I showed them that they never shipped the goods I paid for. Alibaba returned my money. It took some little time, but it is understandable.

Every time I order some goods, they arrive as promised. I always make sure to pay a little more in order to have trade assurance. Attached is a picture from the last company I was dealing with in Alibaba. The goods were well packed.

Date of experience: November 26, 2023
Italy
1 review
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Sono soddisfatto dei prodotti, non sono al primo acquisto, ho già avuto modo di apprezzare la bontà delle batterie TAICO infatti ho comprato di nuovo con certezza, che è quello che consiglio a tutti voi.

Date of experience: November 22, 2023
GB
1 review
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Fantastic glass
November 18, 2023

Fantastic, 5 star product and service. Rachel is fantastic. The bottles and jars are perfect. I will buy from again 100%

Date of experience: November 16, 2023
Australia
1 review
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Makes Buying Easy
November 16, 2023

Alibaba is so easy to compare and buy products. I was kept up to date through the whole buying process and delivery.

Date of experience: November 14, 2023
Viet Nam
1 review
2 helpful votes
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If you are going to order via Alibaba.com = be prepared to lose your transaction fees, even if the deals do not go through. There are too many scams and sellers who are not genuine producers/factories and I don't think due diligence is being done by Alibaba, from the amount of sellers approaching me. A few deals fell through - and ended up getting my refunds after a lot of hassles. And my transaction fees are not refundable - which is not right in the first place. The customer service is poor in attitude. Felt very cheated.

Date of experience: November 13, 2023
New York
1 review
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I am a business owner of many stores in New York-USA. I ordered samples before placing a large order.
Order number: **************966. Seller never sent my order, it's been 4 months and the order still not received. I contacted the seller 2 months into the order, but it turns out the order was never shipped, she said would ship. 2 more months later, but still no delivery. Seller grossly mishandled my orders. I am very unhappy. I am having trouble getting my money back. Refusing to refund. I don't want anything from this seller., but my $319 dollar refunded. Save yourself the trouble, do not buy from this seller. Very irresponsible and dishonest. I have bought from Alibaba for almost 20 years, I will stop buying if I am not refunded, and will stop recommending Alibaba. If this matter is not resolved. Seller info: Guangzhou Kalanta Leather Goods Co., Ltd.Contact name: Alise Xu. Order number **************966 no email received to click. My email is *******@aol.com

Date of experience: November 8, 2023
Peru
1 review
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Buen producto y calidad, recomendada para la comunidad. La atención muy amable y directos al grano.
Sigan asi!

Date of experience: November 7, 2023
Italy
1 review
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Customized pen
November 8, 2023

Everything simple anf fast. As soon as I identified a possible product, immediately a kind lady asked me if I neded help. Then we started a very profitable conversation and the lady solved all my doubts.

Date of experience: November 7, 2023
Canada
1 review
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Packaging allowed damage through air freight. Through good, persistent communication the issue was fairly resolved to my satisfaction.

Date of experience: November 6, 2023
Texas
2 reviews
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First Rate Seller!
November 5, 2023

Very thorough and professional organization with top quality products and service. I highly recommend!

Date of experience: November 3, 2023

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


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Founded in 1999
Hangzhou, ZJ, China
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