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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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Very grateful for this option, because it is safe, and it has given me a lot of confidence when making the payment

Date of experience: July 8, 2020
NL
1 review
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Perfect platform
July 9, 2020

Alibaba is reliable but very friendly to use. A powerful tool for buyers and sellers. Distance is not an issue anymore.

Date of experience: July 8, 2020
District of Columbia
1 review
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Spend some time on the instructional videos before you start your order process. I jumped right in and found the process a bit cumbersome. Now that I have gotten more familiar I like it. I have only ordered samples at this point so I can't comment on Trade Assurance but so far so good

Date of experience: July 8, 2020
GB
1 review
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Great supplier
July 9, 2020

We now had our 3rd delivery of parts from this supplier and the part quality is good.
Communication with Zimon in English is clear with fast response.
Delivery times are held and both CNC machined aluminium parts as well as laser cut stainless steel part quality is high.
Many thanks from Knocktop in Scotland

Date of experience: July 8, 2020
Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I've placed several orders through Alibaba and have had nothing but great experiences. The products have been GREAT and the customer service is excellent!

Date of experience: July 8, 2020
France
1 review
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Very satisfed
July 9, 2020

Excellent products from good professional manufacturers like OBALS LIGHTING.
Good services and good communicate. Will order again.

Date of experience: July 8, 2020
Germany
1 review
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TOP SERVICE
July 9, 2020

Very good service, everything was on time, very good reference, Hannah was available every time, very good support

Date of experience: July 8, 2020
Illinois
2 reviews
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Dependable service
July 9, 2020

Alibaba was thorough and concise with what to expect through out the entire process, from start to finish.

Date of experience: July 8, 2020
Florida
1 review
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I highly recommend this company. Lucy provided excellent communication and customer service. The products I ordered are high quality and arrived quickly despite the fact that this was an international order. I will shop here again.

Date of experience: July 8, 2020
Philippines
1 review
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I like and would love to buy products again from Alibaba, not only for the affordable prices of the product but also for the terms and assurance of transaction/payment/return policies. They make sure that the buyer and the product they buy will taken cared for, assuring them of their best quality services. A plus also, is the customer support of Alibaba, checking with you if the shipment has been received or not, and if there are issue with the product you bought and what not.

Date of experience: July 8, 2020
Romania
1 review
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Great servie
July 9, 2020

Alibaba is a safe environment for making business. The suppliers receve ratings based on their services and the qualityi better than average.

Date of experience: July 8, 2020
Australia
1 review
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GREAT
July 9, 2020

GREAT Excellent products, super fast shipping by DHL.
The sale is really great help and responds quickly.
I had made a few orders here. So this supplier is great.

Date of experience: July 8, 2020
Colombia
1 review
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Alibaba
July 9, 2020

Is Alibaba, a protentional please! Thanks for your help!
We going to continue working.
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Carlos Juarez

Date of experience: July 7, 2020
Wisconsin
1 review
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Happy with Alibaba's communication and maintenance of site. They make international trade much easier.

Date of experience: July 7, 2020
Colorado
1 review
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Happy
July 9, 2020

Top notch and looking forward to future business

Would like to route all items through you

Hope we will do future business

Date of experience: July 7, 2020
KR
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Worry
July 9, 2020

I am worried about paying more than over tens of thousands of dollars with TT or
Paying by credit card. It was sample and small amount money. But I need to buy big thing.

Date of experience: July 7, 2020
China
1 review
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Alibaba is a fantastic website where you can find everything on it. I think he is as good as Amazon. The pre-sale and after-sales service are very good. The delivery is timely. The product quality is also good. The quality is high and the price is low

Date of experience: July 7, 2020
Florida
1 review
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Excellent platform
July 9, 2020

I have been working with Alibaba for some time and I can recommend them for their incredible platform, professionalism and customer service.
Ariel P

Date of experience: July 7, 2020
Canada
1 review
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I congratulate Alibaba for being quite reliable and respectful of the purchases of their customers, as they offer a holding of our funds till the product is shipped and received. This means our money is safe, and if the product is not up to standard then we can have our money back, or parts of it. I will likely keep buying products from this company.

Date of experience: July 7, 2020
France
1 review
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Perfect seller perfect products, verry quick. You can buy from this supplier. Maybe shipping is little expensive.

Date of experience: July 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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