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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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Mexico
1 review
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Excelente experiencia, todo muy bien, si recomendaría este tipo de adquisiciones, veo posibilidad de hacer un buen negocio.

Date of experience: December 25, 2019
GB
1 review
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Crochet braid extensions.
December 25, 2019

Love this product. Thanks you Alibaba.com for excellent services. I got my product delivered and the seller was very helpful. I even got regular updates from the seller until the delivery date of my purchase. I am very satisfy with my purchase.

Date of experience: December 25, 2019
RU
1 review
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Спокойствие
December 25, 2019

Сделка была оформлена на данной площадке, что придало спокойствия и уверенности в совершении оной. Двойная гарантия: и продавцу, и покупателю!

Date of experience: December 25, 2019
Singapore
1 review
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Quotation and Order inquiries were handled and closed on a timely manner.
Customer Service contact person very professional.
All queries answered prompted
Issues address immediately
Assisted and liaise with freight forwarder to ensure shipment is ready and pick up on time.

Date of experience: December 24, 2019
Australia
1 review
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Great seller no problems. Easy to do, thanks to seller and Alibaba, this scarf has been the most popular item I'm selling. It's just lovely thank you Denise Tsalacopoulos "Australia"

Date of experience: December 24, 2019
Switzerland
1 review
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Very Good
December 25, 2019

Very Professional I like the way that works, sorry my bad English I do not speak very good English hope next time again

Date of experience: December 24, 2019
Serbia
1 review
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Switch, socket
December 25, 2019

So far only good experiences, I hope it will be in the future. Large selection of goods and manufacturers, prices great.

Date of experience: December 23, 2019
Kuwait
1 review
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VERY GOOD
December 25, 2019

AM SATISFIED ON ALIBABA AND ITS ESSAY TO USE AND ITS USEFUL FOR MY BUSINESS
I RECOMMENDED IT FOR BUSINESS

Date of experience: December 23, 2019
Canada
1 review
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Very Professional
December 25, 2019

Excellent communications and 100 % performance. This company does exactly what they say they can do!

Date of experience: December 23, 2019
Ohio
1 review
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Hard to do transaction
December 25, 2019

This was my first purchase on Alibaba. The website rejected three good Visa cards for "security reasons", but I called Visa and they said there was no problem and that Alibaba hadn't even attempted to charge the cards. The website told me to use T/T, but the transaction fee is too high. I completed the transaction using an American Express card on the first try with that card.

Tracking of the shipment is also confusing and didn't give me the information in a way I could understand. The online chat representatives tried to help but gave me no new information. Eventually the third representative gave me an email address to inquire about tracking, and I received an answer from a representative at cainiao.com, the shipper. The gave me accurate tracking, and also a UPS tracking number to track within the USA. Once I was aware that Cainiao was the shipper, I was able to get more detailed and up to date information, but their website didn't give me the new UPS tracking number either; I got that from their email, upon my request. It would be helpful if the Alibaba website provided that information.

Date of experience: December 23, 2019
Illinois
1 review
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First time using Alibaba
December 25, 2019

Alibaba made it very easy to communicate with multiple sources at once, and to communicate with them.
My order was cloisonné pins, and polished glass, each from a different source. Both sources used Alibaba as a conduit to promote their products, and the gold star rating of each did influence my choices.

The product quality was first rate, but that was not due to Alibaba, it was due to the expertise of the companies that I dealt with. Each company loved to negotiate, and work with me to get exactly the right look, the right design, and for the 'right' price.

Only one confusing issue, the cost of shipment to the USA. I used air for a 50lb box door-to-door, and that was very reasonable. Included all customs. For the glass, around 200 lbs, shipping by sea was around a fourth of the cost of shipping by air, around $240. If you don't have a customs broker and a bond, as I do, add another $1000 for customs and paperwork. It also took 6 weeks by sea, but I was not in a rush. The cost advantage of sourcing from China vs the USA was more than ten times the shipping costs by sea, perhaps 3 times if by air.

Make sure you have all costs, insurance, who pays for what very clear before placing an order. Door-to-door shipping is the best, let the shipper arrange it, including customs. Once that is understood, the rest via Alibaba seemed pretty straightforward.

Date of experience: December 23, 2019
Florida
1 review
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SOOO Happy!
December 25, 2019

The sharpness of the knifes is great, and a beautiful packaging. Thank you for the fast delivery. I will order more very soon.

Date of experience: December 23, 2019
Japan
1 review
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Quality Service
December 25, 2019

Very responsive and patient with all my queries. The order came as promised. Courier was very reliable.

Date of experience: December 23, 2019
Germany
1 review
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Worked Perfectly
December 25, 2019

It is my first experience with Alibaba and thankfully it is positive. Product came after 7 days and was exactly as i was expected it. Hope for continually positive experiences!

Date of experience: December 23, 2019
France
1 review
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Smartphone
December 25, 2019

Je suis totalement satifsait du produit je vais commandes prochenement plusse de telephone
Merci a vous

Date of experience: December 23, 2019
Mexico
1 review
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Good plataform
December 25, 2019

Excellent service from alibaba people, good suppliers, fast shipping and good price. Very good value x money

Date of experience: December 22, 2019
Texas
1 review
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The size of the balls are not the same. See the picture. I am not very satisfied withe the product quality.

Date of experience: December 22, 2019
Bulgaria
4 reviews
1 helpful vote
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I am fully satisfied!
December 23, 2019

Dear Ali Baba,
Thank You for help that You give me in my bussiness.It is so easy to make big order now
After reciving fast the samples. I will test this way many suppliers before.

Date of experience: December 22, 2019
Nigeria
1 review
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Quality Service
December 23, 2019

I am totally satisfied with the products and supplier's service quality. However, it would be appreciated if orders are delivered faster.

Date of experience: December 22, 2019
Kenya
1 review
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New on Alibaba
December 23, 2019

Alibaba opened up my mind to the world of importing to me and my business. I came across Alibaba by chance but will always use it going forward.

Date of experience: December 21, 2019

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Alibaba.com is the world's leading wholesale trade platform that connects buyers and suppliers from around the world.


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Hangzhou, ZJ, China
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