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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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Romania
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Thank you!
April 8, 2020

Everything was just perfect! The products were in very good condition and arrived in short time (about two weeks). Thank you!

Date of experience: April 7, 2020
Alabama
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Very good company
April 8, 2020

This company has about everything you need for your business. I really enjoy shopping on this website.

Date of experience: April 7, 2020
Canada
1 review
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The service that they had online is good you have the security on your order if in case there a problem with it they cab help you but only one concern for me to them is there customer service is only virtual assistance that cannot answer all the question they should have the real person can talk with and ask all those specific question not only the virtual assistance.

Date of experience: April 7, 2020
California
1 review
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Everything was easy from start to finish. I received my product in less time than expected, and am pleased with the quality from the Alibaba supplier.

Date of experience: April 7, 2020
Georgia
1 review
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Best for Wine
April 7, 2020

Very easy and most adapted service, I first used Alibaba service and it is very easy.
Thank you, good luck

Date of experience: April 7, 2020
VI
1 review
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The items were as described, were well shipped and handled and there was no red tape with customs or tariffs as anticipated

Date of experience: April 7, 2020
France
1 review
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Excellente transaction - aucuns problèmes - Le produit est conformes et est arrivé rapidement malgrè les pb de covid 19.

Date of experience: April 7, 2020
Germany
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Communication could be better. For products that must have a CE marking, the certificates should also be available for download. So that the certificates can be checked. Many traders show fake certificates.

As a company, we have two accounts for buyers. We have often found that traders do not stick to the contracts when the money is transferred. Suddenly the goods were no longer available or they wanted to sell us something completely different. Alibaba should pay attention to quality and good sellers who adhere to their contracts.

Date of experience: April 7, 2020
AE
1 review
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Great
April 7, 2020

Very good easy to use
You can find anything you are looking for
Wide range of products, very safe to use

Date of experience: April 7, 2020
Denmark
1 review
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Service
April 7, 2020

Prompt and professional service. Again and again. I wish you continued successful performance in the future.

Date of experience: April 7, 2020
Texas
2 reviews
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This site is really very good. They could work on the search criteria. It can be difficult to find the best item for your purpose. After find your item take time to know your vendor.
Establish a dialogue with the vendor. If you are inexperience or require help with delivery options or customs clearance, appeal to a sympathetic vendor willing to provide you with guidance. Introduce yourself. Be relevant to the trade you are seeking; experience, education, certification. Use, quantity, time schedule, type of delivery required, and of course price. To much attention to the latter is the main cause of trade disappointment. Price is the shiny distraction away from your path to success.

Date of experience: April 6, 2020
Guatemala
1 review
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Excellent service
April 7, 2020

Excellent service
And a very trustworthy person complete product and on time and
Highly recommended

Date of experience: April 6, 2020
Massachusetts
2 reviews
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My first time using the service and a very satisfying transaction. The hospital received the masks just in time. They were using old masks for 2 weeks!

Date of experience: April 6, 2020
GB
2 reviews
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Ordered a set for gym based clothing line, and every thing was a very good standard. This was my first time i ever used the site and have no reason not to use it again.

Date of experience: April 6, 2020
California
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
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I have been assisted by Alice Ye and she has been so helpful and provides the absolute best customer service! She is amazing! Very nice, professional, prompt and honest!

Date of experience: April 6, 2020
California
1 review
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Manual arbor press
April 7, 2020

I had a great experience working with Lisa from July Hydropneumatic. It was easy to negotiate the price, pay for the product through Alibaba, and it arrived in a timely fashion. The press is exactly what was advertised and is of high quality. Even when i overloaded the press and bent the handle Lisa was responsive to help me get it replaced. I am very satisfied with the company, the representative, the price, and the product. I will order from them again!

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Date of experience: April 6, 2020
Canada
1 review
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I dealt with Yiwu Bingfeng Trading Co., Ltd. through Alibaba. Our experience was a good one, with the representative being helpful, professional, friendly and eager to supply the necessary information. We received our product (tomato hooks) and we are satisfied with the quality.

Date of experience: April 6, 2020
NL
1 review
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Markets have closed down here in Europe at the moment, people unsure what will happen in near- and near distant future. This product has potential, however people minds are not with the holiday, where this product might be very suitable for.

Date of experience: April 6, 2020
Italy
1 review
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The service that's provide the Alibaba platform it greatfull, and high professional. It many year that's i'm already register, and the service was perform every year in more and more professional. The update about the transport, it great, and permit to tracking the box costantly. Great job. Cesare

Date of experience: April 6, 2020
Hong Kong
1 review
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Great Job
April 6, 2020

I like the quality of Peak Field company, all the products from them are good. Even though it's a bit higher price, but the quality deserves the price. I think it's fair to pay the price. It's good. I will definitely buy from them again.

Date of experience: April 6, 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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