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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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Alabama
1 review
1 helpful vote
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This was our first order through Alibaba. I was a little hesitant to order direct from China but your people did a great job in communicating and following my package of connectors for Rosenberger Hard Line. I will be considering using Alibaba again in the future for additional products as the need comes around. Thank you very much for giving me the opportunity to express my thoughts and concerns regarding doing business through Alibaba.

Date of experience: November 15, 2019
Alabama
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Perfect Transaction
November 16, 2019

Another perfect transaction with Sunity. Product quality is excellent. I compliment the shipping department. Several orders and never any shipping damage. I appreciate the shipping updates sent by Alibaba. Thank you Mr Nick Shiao for your good service including researching best shipping company. I remain a loyal customer, Don

Date of experience: November 15, 2019
Italy
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Soddisfatto
November 16, 2019

Molto interessante per acquistare direttamente dai produttori se vuoi avviare una nuova impresa o fortificare la tua.

Date of experience: November 15, 2019
Norway
1 review
0 helpful votes
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This is my first purchase with Alibaba and the transaction went smoothly. Have no complaints what so ever.

Date of experience: November 15, 2019
Washington
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Our school was nervous ordering direct from China and so GLAD we did! It was a fantastic experience and the product was exactly as described.

Date of experience: November 15, 2019
Switzerland
1 review
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Satisfied
November 15, 2019

Cool site to start a business and making contact with future supplier. Try step by step to make my little business with 3d printer and printing

Date of experience: November 15, 2019
Arizona
1 review
0 helpful votes
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SUPER FAST AND CONVEINENT
November 15, 2019

Product is as described along lightening fast delivery, great price and the customer service was second to none, Kudos to Jenny who made this transaction easy and kept me very well informed every step of the way.
Look forward to many more transactions.

John

Date of experience: November 15, 2019
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Diabetic Patch
November 15, 2019

Very secure, and user friendly. Easy Access to tones and tons of suppliers adding with a secure payment system.

Date of experience: November 15, 2019
Viet Nam
1 review
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Good
November 15, 2019

That is a trust supplyer! Mr zhao haven good supports for information & delivered goods.
I received the products exactly like what i want.

Date of experience: November 14, 2019
Colorado
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Don't buy computer from Alibaba You won't receive it, they are good in communicating but as soon as they get your money they are gone. Don't trust them

Date of experience: November 14, 2019
Japan
1 review
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We're very happy to deal with products that supplied via Alibaba. But we mind that Alibaba and its suppliers should add detailed description and size specification on the weesite, if you would like to increase businesses with Japanese companies. We need to match our own gift packages according to the material/size of supplier's products. Only rogh information and blur photo of product are not enough for buying decision.
I hope thit would work for better buying experience.

Date of experience: November 14, 2019
Greece
1 review
0 helpful votes
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One main advantage is Alibaba Will make it easy to you.

Disadvantages are...

No good communication with Alibaba
I do not like it when talking,,, to a robot, need an e-mail to talk to someone in reality.

Be careful, if you are buying as an individual you will pay a lot for shipping, taxes, and transportation

Do not look how much you will pay today,,, look what you will pay tomorrow

Date of experience: November 14, 2019
Australia
1 review
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Before the product was shipped they made contact through Whatsapp and confirmed the order and delivery details. They also made frequent followups to ensure I got the product and that all was well. The product I bought was well packed and arrived in perfect condition. It also worked first time with no problems. I would certainly buy from this supplier again.

Date of experience: November 14, 2019
Mexico
1 review
1 helpful vote
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The misleading comments from "professional reviewers" of the "cheap chinese´s Amazon" are not true, the purchases so far has been on time, an the quality of the products are spectacular.

Date of experience: November 14, 2019
Illinois
1 review
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I got my supplies, quite quickly in fact. The only downside is the price of shipping. Another thing that would be nice is email updates, so I know when something has shipped. Sitting here waiting for the shipment to reach the US is nerve wracking.

Date of experience: November 14, 2019
NL
1 review
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Very well organised, payments are perfectly handled, full survey on all orders, perfect, delivery a bit delayed but the info was on time

Date of experience: November 14, 2019
Nigeria
1 review
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Buy with confidence
November 15, 2019

China being thousands of kilometers away, Alibaba gives you the confidence to buy from China. It; s truly a market place for everything.

Date of experience: November 14, 2019
GB
1 review
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Good service & product
November 15, 2019

Good service and quality at the right price. Fast and efficeint communication. Understands requests and issues. Product well packed - choice of methods to suit any market. Excellent communications

Date of experience: November 14, 2019
Italy
1 review
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Excellent service
November 15, 2019

The seller is so fast for answer any question, friendly, they have the best service I have work with. Shipping is fast from seller to shipping agency, then fast from DHL to home.

Date of experience: November 14, 2019
Portugal
1 review
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I would never reach China products without Alibaba. I am gratefull. Now I can discover all the potencial of China commerce.

Date of experience: November 14, 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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