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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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Germany
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Easy and worth using
December 28, 2019

Helped me find out the supplier i needed. Good platform for connecting businesses. Creating contact is easy.

Date of experience: December 27, 2019
Missouri
1 review
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Product is good. Communication not so good. Once I pay for my order it seems hard to get a timely response to important questions, I lost a good customer and a good order because I could not show samples that were supposed to come with my order, this would not have happened if my messages were read and responded to in a timely manor. I was asked if I wanted to wait two more days so I could receive the samples which I replied yes to one hour later. However the company did not look for my answer and sent the order without the samples even though they gave me an option, communication is very important in business and as a CUSTOMER SPENDING MY MONEY I feel a company should go out of their way to make sure what is important to me is not taken lightly as I do for my customers. As of now I have concluded my business with this company. This could change if communication and customer care improves, the product is great but I need outstanding service to give my customer the same

Date of experience: December 27, 2019
Florida
1 review
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I used to drop-ship 10yrs ago, when money was tight, now i find myself back and a time of need. Alibaba has come a long way. Everything about your interface is up to date, and very easy to use. Plus contacting and communicating with sellers is a lot easier now. Thank You Alibaba!

Date of experience: December 27, 2019
RU
1 review
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We like the way You work!
December 28, 2019

Everything is reliable, professional and super fine. A large selection of partners for trade orders in various areas of business from high-tech products to simple household items. Friends, work with Alibaba and you will save money and, most importantly, time for your full joy of life.

Date of experience: December 27, 2019
Philippines
1 review
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Overall, the transaction was successful and very satisfactory. However, when shipping the goods please do not include the shipment cost. Just declare what is the item's price. If ever you include the shipment price with the item/s you are going to purchase, this will become the basis in the charging of local tax. In terms of tax payment, Just let us pay what is really the price of the item/s. It's the consumers' welfare.

Date of experience: December 27, 2019
Pakistan
1 review
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Easy payment method and good products available. Alibaba is great platform.
This is my first time i did not have any issues.
Let hope for the best in future.

Date of experience: December 27, 2019
Texas
1 review
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Customer service
December 28, 2019

Everything worked out with no delay, credit card transfer was easy the whole transaction was simply and quick.

Date of experience: December 27, 2019
Georgia
1 review
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Eli Hair Brand is a God-send! Very professional! The Excellent service! Great quality! Fast shipping!

Date of experience: December 27, 2019
Singapore
1 review
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We are very pleased with the quality products and professional service Guangdong Dejiyoupin Doors and Windows Co., Ltd. provides. We sincerely appreciate your manager Ms Sarah responsiveness and the way you conduct business. We have strongly recommended Guangdong Dejiyoupin Doors and Windows Co., Ltd. to our business partners and friends because of our satisfaction with your products and service. Keep up your good work and we look forward to doing business with you for year 2020 and many years to come.

Date of experience: December 27, 2019
GB
1 review
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Shijie Guitars STE
December 28, 2019

World Class! Amazing to look at even better to play and the sound is so 1960's. An absolute beautifully crafted instrument -

Date of experience: December 27, 2019
NL
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Good service
December 28, 2019

Overall experience with alibaba is good, communication is good and services provided by the manufacturers is alsoo good, maybe for the future come with a better solution for shipping because it has to be en can be cheaper if it's better organized

Date of experience: December 27, 2019
South Africa
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Alibaba provides excellent service from the point of order up until final delivery. Their frequent communication and updates regarding the order and shipment progress is simply amazing and great peace of mind during the entire process. I highly recommend Alibaba's platform for any online transaction.
Thank You! God Bless!
Jaco Swanepoel

Date of experience: December 26, 2019
Florida
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Best laser welder machine
December 28, 2019

Very good quality, very interactive machine, perfect price, I will buy again and I will recomend to my friends.

Date of experience: December 26, 2019
Texas
1 review
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Great Platform
December 28, 2019

Great service and guidlines from suppliers. Will be using again... i will defenetly recomend alibaba to anyone trying to make good profits,,, thank you!

Date of experience: December 26, 2019
Mexico
1 review
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Primera compra
December 28, 2019

La atención, y el producto recibidos cumplieron las expectativas y las superaron.
Cualquier comprador debería considerar esta empresa como proveedor.

Date of experience: December 26, 2019
Madagascar
1 review
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Best CPE ever
December 28, 2019

Great products, a very good quality. The staff were kind and quick to give solution and assist. I'm satisfied

Date of experience: December 26, 2019
Canada
1 review
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Great products and greatquality. The staff were nice and quick to return inquiry. Will buy again i

Date of experience: December 25, 2019
Minnesota
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Patience is a virtue!
December 28, 2019

Pace yourself and find exactly what you want and need. Make sure you retain a shipping broker that you can trust and the rest is super super easy!

Date of experience: December 25, 2019
China
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Good shopping web.
December 28, 2019

Many professional company and they can offer good solution. Product is good, i will order more from alibaba.

Date of experience: December 25, 2019
Florida
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Arrow Head and Bow
December 25, 2019

Great products and of good quality. The staff were nice and quick to return inquiry. Will do business again.

Date of experience: December 25, 2019

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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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