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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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It is a reliable website which gives full security for ordering and gives the best options available.

Date of experience: May 8, 2020
Colombia
1 review
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Perfect service
May 9, 2020

I will keep making business through alibaba, making my business will grow up! It was fast and easy to negociate with suppliers!

Date of experience: May 8, 2020
Hong Kong
1 review
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спасибо вам С этими компаниям было очень приятно работать. Отличный качественный. Я уже сделаю постаяй заказ у них

Date of experience: May 8, 2020
Florida
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
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The reason I stopped purchasing on Alibaba is the price on the website is very rarely the price honored as advertised, You'll see prices like ". 50-. 90 USD ea MOQ 200." When I try to order 500, the price quotes is $1.75 each. When I ask why the price on the website is. 50-. 90 USD, they tell me "that's not our company" or "not our website" or "that's for lesser quality." Purchasing from Alibaba really is an exercise in futility.
I'm only buying U.S.A. from now on.

Date of experience: May 8, 2020
Minnesota
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Nice product
May 9, 2020

This is a nice product come fast customer service very friendly and answer all my question I will definitely buy again

Date of experience: May 8, 2020
Texas
1 review
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Howard
May 9, 2020

They made it easy to do business in China. We look forward to doing more business
In the future with the ability to diversify.

Date of experience: May 8, 2020
Canada
1 review
2 helpful votes
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The platform is great for finding suppliers and placing orders but... if there was one thing they could improve, I think it would be the fact that they still charge the credit card payment processing fees on cancelled orders. I believe it is unfair and not a good way of making money out of your customers. I called my bank and they told me that VISA was not the one charging me, but alibaba. I hope they do what's right and fair because in the end it all comes back to us. Good luck!

Date of experience: May 8, 2020
Tunisia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Super friendly and professional, Shipping on time.
Very good communicationn, great service.
Would recommand definitely.

Date of experience: May 8, 2020
New Zealand
1 review
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Excellent trade
May 9, 2020

Very satisfied with the product and very good service, but only one minor thing is the price is a little bit higher than some other suppliers.

Date of experience: May 7, 2020
South Carolina
1 review
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Great product
May 9, 2020

A very good product at a very good price I would highly recommend this web site to family and friends.

Date of experience: May 7, 2020
Chile
1 review
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Great Purchase
May 9, 2020

Excelent products fast to arrive, the seller is very gentle and fast in attempt to requirements very happy with this purchase.

Date of experience: May 7, 2020
South Carolina
1 review
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Great experience
May 9, 2020

Great experience to shop I will be back some products are as good as industry standard and slightly cheaper

Date of experience: May 7, 2020
Florida
2 reviews
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Alibaba is everything it said it would be. I am very happy and excited to now be a successful onlne seller.

Date of experience: May 7, 2020
Malawi
1 review
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If you want to quickly deliver to your clients quality goods then Alibaba is the place to be. Very efficient and professional. Its a place where you get what you see, and what you choose

Date of experience: May 7, 2020
California
2 reviews
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I am happy with this service and above all comfortable
Easy communication all the time
The suppliers have been professional and delivered quality results and products

Date of experience: May 6, 2020
Oregon
1 review
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These guys have been wonderful to work with. Great quality stuff. I've done several orders with them now, and they are always perfect.

Date of experience: May 6, 2020
Illinois
2 reviews
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Everything went very smoothly, I was happy to be working with a great professional group. Thank You Again
James C.
USA

Date of experience: May 6, 2020
Michigan
1 review
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It can be difficult to work, until you give yourself time to figure things out. I am a US citizen and I would rather import import everything I need and/or want from Alibaba. Great prices and reliable shipping. I am in retail business and everything I need to supply my customers and promote my business is right here on Alibaba. Not all Vendors are reliable and have great communications skills, but the Vendors who I find that produce products for me are very helpful and caring of my product. They also teach me things in reference to the merchandise that I didn't already know. And that makes my experience way better. I love it here. I am ready to take a different route and purchase electronics and other things but I am not an expert at those things, so I do not want to risk wasting money. But overall, a great site to find EVERYTHING YOU NEED! No matter what it is. To future users and/or customers, do not get discouraged. You just have ti find a vendor who asks plenty questions and have plenty answers (that you understand) to your questions.

Date of experience: May 6, 2020
South Africa
1 review
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Buying from Alibaba gives you confidence that you'll get a good service, and a product of good quality. Even though the clients lie about delivery time they write 2 days and that 2days turn to be 20-30 days which is not professional. Please look into that because that tanish the Alibaba image.

Date of experience: May 5, 2020
Nevada
2 reviews
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Each and every transaction has been a wonderful experience. The suppliers have been professional and delivered quality results and products even during the COVID-19 pandemic. I highly recommend using Alibaba

Date of experience: May 5, 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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