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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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Received in perfect condition, fast shipping. Excellent attention from your Commercial Assistant in China. Very happy with the purchase. The product purchased is an excellent quality phone, as described in the purchase process

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Date of experience: May 26, 2020
GB
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It is easy to search and find the products that you need on the Alibaba website. There are so many suppliers to choose from. My last purchase was USB Flash drives. Great place for wholesale shopping.

Date of experience: May 26, 2020
New York
1 review
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I used Alibaba to purchase real stone veneer from China. The process was simple and I saved nearly 10k from purchasing the product in USA.

Date of experience: May 26, 2020
Greece
1 review
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Make business easy, comfortable and reliable. Chat is so easy on Alibaba. Everystep was reliable and comfortable.

Date of experience: May 26, 2020
Singapore
1 review
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This is my second time to order from suppliers in Alibaba. So far, both were successful and I am satisfied with both purchases. Will buy again from Alibaba suppliers.

Date of experience: May 26, 2020
Portugal
1 review
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So far, shopping on Alibaba has been going well. I think they should warn EU customers that because of Covid-19 the faster courier can lead to a huge price increase because the customs fee is calculated based on the price of the product + shipping if shipping costs more than 22 and, as of January 2021, even if shipping costs below 22 it will always be included in the calculation of the customs fee. It is indecent, but it is the law in the EU, so beware!

Date of experience: May 26, 2020
Pakistan
1 review
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AliBaba is great
May 26, 2020

Once you learn from here and there, how it operates, AliBaba is just amazing. Yes, there can be pitfalls but you don't blame them, you learn and try again. It's a really great place to get anything you need with satisfaction, but you must be smart to communicate and order.

Date of experience: May 26, 2020
District of Columbia
1 review
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Great platform for buying/importing products. Site was reliable and enabled the sellers to communicate timely information with me.

Date of experience: May 25, 2020
Canada
1 review
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I have made close to 10 purchases on Alibaba and I have always been happy! Recently, I asked Alibaba for help in several areas and the help I received was great. Not only did they tell me how to avoid expensive mistakes, but they always want the customer to be completely satisfied! I will be ordering again soon, and I hope to be a loyal customer!

Date of experience: May 25, 2020
Canada
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Excellent service!
May 26, 2020

I just made my second transaction with a company I found on Alibaba. Alibaba makes me feel safe shopping on-line. I can't see the products in person but this site provides protection and recourse if I am not satisfied.

Date of experience: May 25, 2020
Canada
1 review
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We purchase some accessories or promotional items from Alibaba. It works out well for us. We learn that most (~90%) of the suppliers are very professional.

Date of experience: May 25, 2020
Switzerland
1 review
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I found Alibaba support all along the purchase process very useful and accurate. Everything went flawless.

Date of experience: May 25, 2020
Singapore
1 review
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A good supplier service:
Item received fast and in good condition.
Thank them for being professional, patient, friendly and helpful.

Date of experience: May 24, 2020
Florida
1 review
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Nothing bad to say, all very good from sending to receiving she was there for me.
Will buy again. Good communication

Date of experience: May 24, 2020
NL
1 review
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Super
May 26, 2020

I trust this Company 100% and I will next time advice all my relation to do what i did if they want to order moissanite stones.

Date of experience: May 24, 2020
Ecuador
1 review
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Todo en orden, son correctos y muy serios para hacer negocios, si algún producto esta con fallas, ellos si ayudan con la garantía, saludos desde Quito Ecuador

Date of experience: May 24, 2020
Mexico
1 review
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Greate
May 26, 2020

I am Amazed, they are very professional and reliable. It was a good expierience with so many suppliers offering their products. And of course the way they manage the delivery of products. Thanks a lot

Date of experience: May 24, 2020
Ecuador
1 review
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PRIMERA VEZ
May 26, 2020

Llego el pedido dentro de los plazos previstos buena experiencia, la forma de pago de las tarjetas locales es el problema

Date of experience: May 24, 2020
Portugal
4 reviews
7 helpful votes
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I made several purchases in Alibaba.com always carefully in order to can use Alibaba Protection for Buyers.
The system doesn't work and I had 2 situations then had to apply to Alibaba.
In the most serous situation, because the value of the transaction and because it was too obvious that was a fraud, I decided to open a dispute. Is not easy and requires several steps and Alibaba.com always decide for the seller.
Don't use Alibaba.com I'd you don't know the seller. The sellers pay and Alibaba.com wants to keep the clients satisfied.

Date of experience: May 24, 2020
Florida
1 review
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Great resource
May 24, 2020

Alibaba has been a valuable resource in locating new suppliers. I really value the services they provide. I plan to continue to use them for the foreseeable future.

Date of experience: May 24, 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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