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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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Mi primera compra
July 10, 2020

Para la realización de mi primera compra que es una Latop, tuve que pensar mucho en que podría ser un fraude, pero sabia también que alibaba era una plataforma de confianza. Por lo tanto tuve que tome la desistencia de realizar la compra.
Una vez realizada la transacción, espere los días indicados según programado hasta la llegada del producto y haber recibido el mismo. Y ya teniendo el producto en mis manos llegue a tener la confianza total de que es real, y ahora puedo realizar compras con toda seguridad a través de esta plataforma, pero siempre teniendo el cuidado necesario.

Date of experience: July 9, 2020
Virginia
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We ordered an air track during COVID. We were skeptical (afraid of a scam) but, our transaction was smooth. We happened upon a very reliable seller and walked us through the transaction. The air track did take 6 - 7 weeks to arrive however, we were expecting that time frame. We were able to customize our product to the dimension and colors of our choice. We are happy customers.

Date of experience: July 9, 2020
District of Columbia
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My first major transaction with Alibaba went very well. I love the platform and the supplier was awesome. I am very pleased.

Date of experience: July 9, 2020
Georgia
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I am extremely happy with the final product! Communication was excellent through the entire process. They did an excellent job rendering my image and the final aluminum sticker looks amazing! Shipping was also very quick! Highly recommend this manufacturer and will definitely do business again!

Date of experience: July 9, 2020
Slovakia
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I made 2 deals in last 3 moths with different suppliers through Alibaba. Very transparent, fast and serious deal on this platform. Recommend for sure.

Date of experience: July 9, 2020
Pakistan
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Trustworthy, convenient and quick with quality service by Alibaba are highly appreciated! Thanks Alibaba Team

Date of experience: July 9, 2020
NL
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This Mr Roy Chen is a very trustful and helpful person. About the trade assurance i can`t give you my opinion about that because i didn`t needed to use gladly.

Date of experience: July 9, 2020
California
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The one and only!
July 10, 2020

Alibaba is so big because of excellent service to the business community. Making international ordering simple and easy! The world is a better place because of companies like Alibaba!

Date of experience: July 9, 2020
South Africa
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Fraud and scams
July 9, 2020

Have done busniss with Alibaba for the past 6 years.
And never experience any problems with scams or fraud.
Untill 4 weeks ago
The company; s name is ZAB Global Machendise ID: **************.
They have hacked into your system and stole 1500usd from me, by not delivering the goods I have ordered.
They gave false information and have bank account in Turkey.
Yes, I made a mistake not to go via Alibabas pay metode.
I dont expect Alibaba to refund me.
I will appresiate it if can follow this up and take care of the persons.
Because such people is ruining Alibaba' s name and reputation.
My email address *******@gmail.com
Bomba Imports.
Regards.
Leon vd Walt.
Bomba Imports

Date of experience: July 9, 2020
Virginia
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Great Experience!
July 10, 2020

As a buyer the transaction increases my trust in Albaba buying platform. Will surely use the platform again. Highly recommended

Date of experience: July 9, 2020
Texas
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Alibaba allowed me to contact several suppliers for a product I was interested in purchasing. After getting quotes from the suppliers, I chose one and proceeded with making a transaction with the supplier. Alibaba alerted me by email when the supplier or other supplier had left me a message and I was completely informed of the status of my transaction as it progressed. There were many helpful people in first transaction on this webisite and allowed me to do so with minimal effort. This full service website is excellent for making any transaction as it is a high quality operation.

Date of experience: July 9, 2020
GB
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Air purifier
July 9, 2020

Very good product and very powerful it does what it it suppose to do very easily & quickly clears the air sufficiently

Date of experience: July 9, 2020
South Africa
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Probably the safest payment platform in the world as you are guaranteed your money back should your order not comply.

Date of experience: July 9, 2020
Germany
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Excellemt Service
July 9, 2020

I can only say that I had good service and was pleased with the way the transaction was handled. I had some questions at first but received satisfactory replies in good time.

Date of experience: July 9, 2020
Czechia
1 review
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I encountered a very bad experience on Alibaba. I paid $******* on Alibaba through their Trade Assurance. The shipping method in the sales contract is Express. However, the seller failed to do it. I had to wait 2 months to get the goods! We suffered a big loss because of the late shipment. But Alibaba did not help me anything to get the refund or compensation although i submitted all the sufficient evidences. Alibaba promises thousand things if the customers use their Trade Assurance, but when a dispute happens they will not support anything. The dispute process takes extremely long, then finally you will get the answer that you can not get a refund nor return the goods. So stay away from Alibaba if you do not want to lose money!

Date of experience: July 9, 2020
Australia
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A great experience
July 9, 2020

As a first time user Alibaba I was unsure of what to expect but I am now very happy to say it was a pleasure and wish I had used the site a long time ago. Great communications and very quick turn around times I could not have asked for more. The quality of the product is far better than I expected

Date of experience: July 8, 2020
California
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Good supplier!
July 9, 2020

We really like this supplier. They delivered high quality product, on time and took great care during the entire process.

We'll certainly work with them again and would recommend their services to anyone interested in EKG Patches.

Date of experience: July 8, 2020
Pennsylvania
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Alibaba is the only place to go for production and quality assurance for doing business with China. They are a full service company that knows the "ropes" for quality production and financial transactions with a foreign country. Their fees are fair and well worth the service provided.

Date of experience: July 8, 2020
Oregon
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Great experience
July 9, 2020

Loads of helpful people with the very thing that I needed. Good Communication and quick turnaround was what I wanted and received. Thank You!

Date of experience: July 8, 2020
Chile
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Plataforma segura
July 9, 2020

Buena plataforma, brinda seguriad y te conecta con buenos provedores, muy recomendado usar cada herramienta que brinda. Recomendable.

Date of experience: July 8, 2020

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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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