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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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France
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Perfect
January 21, 2020

Good quality and low price! Exactly what i am looking for. Fast delivery and easy to communicate with the seller. I recommand.

Date of experience: January 20, 2020
Zambia
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Alibaba is a very good site to use when buying things from China, because of the following:-
1. There is wide variety to choose from.
2. Prices are reanable
3. Money is protected until you receive your item

If you have not used Alibaba, please try them, you will not regret.

Date of experience: January 20, 2020
Florida
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The site really gave me some security as to receiving my package. I bought something from China so I was a little concerned. My only real issue was that the tracking was extremely difficult. I do not know if it had anything to do with Alibaba or not but I kept getting different ways to track and then the tracking would never update. I ended up contacting the seller and he would track the package, and send me info with a picture of what I could not get. Overall I was pleased with the experience and the outcome but during I was a little worried. Everything turned out good though!

Date of experience: January 20, 2020
Austria
1 review
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I still have to research and try. I hope that future experiences will be at least as good.
I ordered, I paid by bank transfer, the commission charged for interbank payments was quite large for relatively small amounts, I established with the seller the mode of transport, I received the goods.
In conclusion, satisfied.

Date of experience: January 20, 2020
Mongolia
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Service was good enough. Communication and responsibility is high. Packing is not really good. But full packaged and wrapped with film full, just package belt is pour.

Date of experience: January 19, 2020
Illinois
1 review
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I get lights from Meijiu and they are fast shipping to usa and for the price they can not be beaten!

Date of experience: January 19, 2020
Connecticut
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I have dealt with many companies while using Alibaba.com, I have experienced nothing but great customer service. I'm very new to wholesaling and have had a great experience so far using Alibaba.com.

Date of experience: January 18, 2020
California
1 review
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Alibaba is a great tool for people running a small business or lab. I don't know where I'd be without it. It does however take some learning. You can't just buy from anyone and expect to be either satisfied or refunded without question every time. Learn to regard the other customer reviews and the ratings of the company you are looking to buy from, and learn to ask the right questions of the sales rep you talk to. Check to make sure the company is VERIFIED by Alibaba itself. You find that at the bottom of the company's home page. Do that and you'll be just fine.

Date of experience: January 18, 2020
Bahamas
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Happy Customer
January 19, 2020

I am very happy with this company. My order got in on time and the bottles exceeded my expectations thus far. Jeffrey was great with helping me out from start to finish. I am a very happy customer and will definitely re-order.

Date of experience: January 18, 2020
Sri Lanka
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All goods not so far. I feel like the world market in front of my home because of ALIBABA. It's very helpful for all small businesses. Thank you very much ALIBABA!

Date of experience: January 17, 2020
New Jersey
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Alibaba is the single best service for sourcing Asian manufactured goods. One does need to approach Alibaba with an exploring mind and don't think that one quick visit will handle it all. No, you need to spend some time and get good at Alibaba. Study and compare your potential suppliers. When you have some candidates- contact them clearly, and build a relationship. Just sending in a hundred RFQ's will get you 99 sad faces, but if you send 10 intelligent requests, introducing yourself, and giving the suppliers a chance to actually engage in doing business with you, you will have more than enough qualified choices to work with.

And be real about deliveries- most suppliers on Alibaba will have at least 3 serious logistical mazes to negotiate before your goods are even on your continent- they don't control the logistics, they are consumers just like us. And then be fair with your vendor, let them sell at a reasonable price, don't make every order a crisis that needs special attention, be respectful of cultural differences llike Spring Holidays.

Date of experience: January 17, 2020
Honduras
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Excelente
January 19, 2020

Estoy conforme con el producto la calidad del sonido es muy buena el tiempo de envío también y la respuesta a mis dudas fueron aclaradas rápidamente recomiendo 100%

Date of experience: January 17, 2020
Sweden
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Easy and simple
January 19, 2020

Helpful to establish trade, great help. Hope for a long time cooperation with start 2020 From Nelatrade Sweden

Date of experience: January 17, 2020
France
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Very safe compagny
January 19, 2020

All orders I passed was well handling by Alibaba.com and prices are good. They are very safe I order since a long times and I never had any problem.

Date of experience: January 17, 2020
Botswana
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Service was excellent and the product is of good quality, unfortunately import documents(invoice) was not included in the parcel thereby delaying my parcel at customs.

Date of experience: January 17, 2020
Australia
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Alibaba over Ebay
January 19, 2020

The package arrived this morning, and was much anticipated. The LED display is used on multiple applications, BUT the sensor probe and the wiring attached to the probe and for the back of the LED display was first class. It is the best wiring that I have seen on any unit on the internet, it has made my test bench look very professional. I am so pleased that I chose Alibaba over sellers that I had seen on Ebay that were a little cheaper and I would have not been happy with the product. Keep up the good work Shenzhen Geree Electronics Co. And Alibaba the competition is good for the consumer.

Date of experience: January 17, 2020
India
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Poor deals
January 17, 2020

Do not offer a discount. Each time I buy and have to pay extra for TT transfer.
If they give a discount on fees, it would be great.

Date of experience: January 16, 2020
Slovenia
1 review
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Good web site, nice business portal, all business opportunities on one place,

I wish a long and happy successful growing to your company:-)

Thank you very much for all the work you are doing.

Aleš from Slovenia

Date of experience: January 16, 2020
RU
1 review
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Доставка 8 дней, если вычеркнуть новогодние праздники. Упаковка супер, коробки целые. Спасибо Флоре менеджеру, отзывчивая и внимательная. Буду сотрудничать только с ней, грамотно подбирает товар. Легко в общении на русском языке

Date of experience: January 16, 2020
Australia
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Great service
January 19, 2020

Great service
Trade assurance works as stated
Will gladly use for all our orders
Quality leads and a great team

Date of experience: January 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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