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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
1,332
value
1,311
shipping
1,305
returns
769
quality
1,284
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New Zealand
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Exceeds my expectations. I have had two great transactions through the site. Communication updates is efficient, and Trade Assurance negates risks.

Date of experience: March 14, 2020
Texas
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I was able to find a very reliable and helpful supplier through Alibaba. There may be some less-than-helpful suppliers out there, but through proper research and communication this site can give an endless array of opportunities to find excellent manufacturers to do business with! I don't typically write reviews online, but I think it's worth it given that this is something that has made a big impact on my life and does a great service to the world by getting buyers in touch with suppliers in such an efficient manner.

Date of experience: March 14, 2020
KR
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The product quality is excellent and the price is cheap.
It is a reliable company.
We hope to continue trading.

Date of experience: March 14, 2020
India
1 review
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Every thing good product quality and services i uses future communication is very good processing and dispatched

Date of experience: March 14, 2020
Thailand
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Service and guarantee for buyer is very best website, I'm surly buying by alibaba and trust the many sellers are verified with website.

Date of experience: March 14, 2020
Brazil
1 review
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Fast
March 14, 2020

The Stereoscope arrived very fast! The product have a good quality, and the supplier was very present in all process.

Date of experience: March 13, 2020
Texas
1 review
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Petroleum Geologist
March 14, 2020

Ask to see samples, negotiate prices, check prices some where else. Buy samples in other factories to compere quality.

Date of experience: March 13, 2020
Wisconsin
1 review
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We have had a great experience with purchasing custom supplies through Alibaba.com. Customer service has been above and beyond. Thank you!

Date of experience: March 13, 2020
Texas
1 review
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Contact person
March 14, 2020

Bella Wang is very great to communicate with. I am very thankful for her. She has been terrific in help and support. She is very knowledgeable and most kind. I will do business with her for a long time to come.

Date of experience: March 13, 2020
Philippines
1 review
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The trade assurance policy was indeed very helpful and assuring. Very fast transaction from all suppliers I've dealt with. By far, haven't got any problems (I wish i won't have in the future transactions) thank you

Date of experience: March 13, 2020
Kenya
1 review
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It was my first time to use Alibaba and i was impressed by the services.
Using Alibaba's Trade Assurance, is nice knowing that if there is a problem that they will help take care of it or help get a refund. Very impressive.

Date of experience: March 13, 2020
Viet Nam
1 review
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Thanks
March 14, 2020

Very good and useful product. Quality is good. Company shown professional service even in difficult coronavirus period.

Date of experience: March 13, 2020
France
1 review
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Super alibaba
March 14, 2020

No problem, super happy to see my order arrive, after mounting and testing my purchase, I will reorder, thank you

Date of experience: March 13, 2020
Thailand
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I like Alibaba
March 14, 2020

Good sevice... confidential! However, sometime the shipping was quite too long. Very kind and responsive seller! Fast delivery. She always answer to my queries.

Date of experience: March 12, 2020
KR
1 review
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Great experience
March 14, 2020

This is my first experience to import goods but this site make it very easy. Thanks very much. Next time I will definitely do it in your site.

Date of experience: March 12, 2020
Germany
1 review
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Heyyyyyyy
March 14, 2020

I'm definitely glad I found this app... I get my correct product and on time. I definitely recommend it too others.

Date of experience: March 12, 2020
Australia
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As a somewhat technologically challenged Dad, I had no problem once I had found the item I wished to purchase. Seller was helpful, polite and very professional.

Date of experience: March 12, 2020
California
1 review
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Online order
March 14, 2020

I made a mistake when placing the order and wrote the wrong address and realized it after 2-3 days. I was anxious that my order would not arrive at the right address. But I was fortunate to find support staff named Kity Le. She was just fantastic at responding to me promptly and updated me about the order custom clearance and other details. I finally got the order here in California, and all the charger cables are in top-notch quality. Shipping came surprisingly fast with all the Coronavirus troubles going on world-wide.

Date of experience: March 12, 2020
Oregon
1 review
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Great Website
March 14, 2020

We ordered some stickers from them and it was a great experience. We received our stickers in a timely manner. The supplier was great with communication. We are very happy with the products received.

Date of experience: March 12, 2020
Utah
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I have had no issues with any of my Alibaba transactions. All suppliers have been easy to work with and have provided me with answers to all my questions so I have not been surprised with any additional costs. There is a good way to process financial transactions and for me to know where the product is right until it arrives where it is supposed to be!

Date of experience: March 12, 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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