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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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Egypt
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Thank
June 18, 2020

Many thanks Alibaba for your high concern of your buyers, hope to always in top and more success
Just one thing: please tell Sellers to update daily the price to real price because the real price when ask about it find it arrive to 500 % of the announced price, this is honest matter

Date of experience: June 18, 2020
Colorado
1 review
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GREAT
June 18, 2020

Very Happy.
As good as I expected.
Can not get better than this.
Will go back to get more products later.

Date of experience: June 17, 2020
PS
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It is a very convenient and user-friendly e-commerce platform for business people. Most importantly, Alibaba trade assurance protect the buyer during transection. We always get scared while we think about payment. We do not know who I am paying to, am I going to lose money? But, when I deal through Alibaba, it is peace in mind.

Date of experience: June 17, 2020
Costa Rica
1 review
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Your service is wonderful in many aspects, but my suggestion is the the language barrier needs to be improved especially for some providers that are not careful enough on the way the clearity of their pieces technical information texts or manuals are brought to the customers. Besides; for some pieces as beauty instruments which have very technical and even risky effects if missused, especially those with HIFU technology, would be really helpful for potencial customers if they have acccess to tutorials or at least manuals with a much more clear and practical information about the devise performance, general details, and technical concepts.

Date of experience: June 17, 2020
Florida
1 review
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I had a great experience. Fast shipping and amazing product. Looking forward to shopping again. It was very easy to find what I was looking for.

Date of experience: June 17, 2020
Arizona
1 review
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Found the right company for the product I needed. Placed an order, received it when expected and as expected.

Date of experience: June 17, 2020
Philippines
1 review
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Hope to know more about online selling and hope more products and supplier to have good online business concept

Date of experience: June 17, 2020
Italy
1 review
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Molto Bene
June 17, 2020

Certo ce doppo pandemia era tutto caos e incierto. Pero mio paco a arrivado benissimo. Sono contenta e anche il Seller a consegnato come e la foto in mostra, tutto benne. Perfecto grazie posso dire que continuare con piu acquisti
SalVE
NELLY MONTES

Date of experience: June 17, 2020
Bahrain
1 review
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Very good service and support. They are ready to support anytime, and they give full detail regard product.

Date of experience: June 17, 2020
Philippines
1 review
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With the Trade Assurance feature of Alibaba, I did not worry if I would really receive the items and whether I am assured that the items are in good condition. And yes, I received the items and they appear as what I was expecting. A very pleasant experience buying in Alibaba, and this was my first!

Date of experience: June 17, 2020
Nevada
1 review
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In total, I have dealt with 4 different suppliers of which I have placed decent sized orders with. Everything has gone smoothly. I feel pretty safe using Alibaba as a way to connect with suppliers. The marketplace seems to take many steps and precautions to ensure a safe transaction between both seller and buyer. Tools provided to buyers are numerous and get better all the time.

Date of experience: June 16, 2020
GB
1 review
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Excellent customer care and quality. I will always be a customer after the good experience I had by ordering from Alice.

Date of experience: June 16, 2020
Canada
1 review
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Trade Assurance
June 17, 2020

I used trade assurance to do my transaction and everything went smoothly and I felt very comfortable placing my order. I will definitely be doing more business on Alibaba

Date of experience: June 16, 2020
Arizona
1 review
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New opportunities
June 17, 2020

Alibaba has opened new avenues to resource products that I never imagined possible for our company, this in turn will allow us to become more profitable and offer better value to our customers.

Date of experience: June 16, 2020
Slovakia
1 review
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Marcela
June 17, 2020

I recommend the seller, interesting product, very good quality, quick delivery, and prompt communication.

Date of experience: June 16, 2020
Michigan
1 review
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I love Alibaba. It's so easy to get exactly what you're looking for at the best prices. The manufactures are great at walking you through every step of the way.

Date of experience: June 16, 2020
New York
1 review
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This is the only place to find a temporary pool these days. Very satisfied with the pool. Some vendors say they have stock online, but the reality is they don't, so better to chat with vendor first before plopping down your money - you'll get a refund except it'll take a week or two. You get charged an approx. 3% transaction fee for using a credit card.

Date of experience: June 16, 2020
Connecticut
2 reviews
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Suppliers Galore!
June 17, 2020

I liked the concept of having multiple vendors at my fingertips. However, one CAN be overwhelmed with too many choices. It was a little difficult to find exactly what I was seeking on their platform but perseverance paid off. After some time I did find exactly what I was seeking. The charms for my jewelry making business were well crafted, as advertised, and arrived in a very timely manner. I particularly liked the trade assurance agreement that accompanied my order, protecting both the price and delivery. I have used Alibaba twice now, and I will definitely use them again.

Date of experience: June 16, 2020
Saudi Arabia
1 review
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Good quality, nice material and satisfied with the product. It is possible to order more quantity
And I hope that the quality of all products is the same

Date of experience: June 16, 2020
Colorado
1 review
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1st time buyer
June 17, 2020

I am a first time buyer and was skeptical with purchasing, but my first purchase with Kunshan Zhongru Gifts Co., Ltd., went smooth and well. They made sure to have constant communication especially making sure product was received. Thank you for the quick delivery and quality product.

Date of experience: June 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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