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Alibaba

3.5

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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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Hair and service review
October 1, 2019

The online process was easy, guarantee safety of credit cards and details. The delivery was made on time. The product are of good quality and felt the value for money. The after service is great at least I am able to give my opinion compared to other online service providers. Great job keep up the good work

Date of experience: September 30, 2019
Indonesia
1 review
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Good experience
October 1, 2019

Easy to use even for a beginner like me. Variety of options makes it a better shopping experience

Date of experience: September 30, 2019
Canada
1 review
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I love alibaba
October 1, 2019

Alibaba has helped make my business a success. Thankful to be able to connect with manufacturers directly and not have to pay a "middle man" intermediary.

Date of experience: September 30, 2019
Colombia
1 review
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Ok
October 1, 2019

Todos bien perfecto todo muy bien claro que si...

Date of experience: September 30, 2019
Canada
1 review
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A good B2B platform
October 1, 2019

Despite majority of manufacturers, suppliers and service providers on this site are sullying the name of the country by their poor products, services or deceptive work techniques, but a fine minority is keeping the country flag flying high with their quality products and services. English is not their first language but still they deliver the goods very well. Alibaba has to control such bad fish, weed them out and bring them to book. Thanks.

Date of experience: September 30, 2019
Canada
1 review
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I'm very satisfied
October 1, 2019

David was very helpful, friendly and patient. His replies were rarely late.
And the order was shipped rapidly and on time.

Date of experience: September 30, 2019
Australia
1 review
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ALIBABA EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS
October 1, 2019

I WAS VERY PLEASED WITH MY DEALINGS ON ALIBABA - ITEM WAS EXCELLENT QUALITY AND ARRIVED SPEEDILY. THANKS SO MUCH!

Date of experience: September 30, 2019
Canada
1 review
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Excellent
October 1, 2019

Excellent overall shopping experience! Will continue to use it!

Date of experience: September 30, 2019
Chile
1 review
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Good experience
September 30, 2019

The very good product, identical to the box, arrived in record time. The lovely seller and the best thing is that the sale was perfect. 100% recommended provider.

Date of experience: September 30, 2019
Spain
1 review
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Generally good platform, the prices is very high, impossible delete a chat or offer that do not import

Date of experience: September 30, 2019
Poland
1 review
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Exelent
September 30, 2019

Perfect - nothing to add... after placing the order the goods were in Poland after 2 days, perfect logistics, taking care of the customer:-))

Date of experience: September 30, 2019
Mexico
1 review
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Buen producto
September 30, 2019

Ya recibi mi pedido y revise el material y todo esta en perfectas condiciones, gracias

Date of experience: September 30, 2019
Argentina
1 review
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Excelente
September 30, 2019

Hay que ver para creer, es impresionante de solo pensar la distancia, parece irreal, fantástico

Date of experience: September 30, 2019
Lithuania
1 review
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Good
September 30, 2019

Too many offers from the same supplier for the same item you can get confused. Easy to follow your order and payment.

Date of experience: September 30, 2019
Maryland
1 review
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Great website
September 30, 2019

I do enjoy this website it is the best, they will protect your invest until you receive your order they give your time to make sure your merchandise it as described and up to your standards. Thank for your trust!

Date of experience: September 30, 2019
Peru
1 review
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PERFECT
September 30, 2019

It was my very first time using Alibaba and buying to China, the customer service understood my concerns and they were kind and helpful.

The products that i ordered, POP SOCKETS, are beautiful.

Definitly, I will ordered again with them

Date of experience: September 30, 2019
Spain
2 reviews
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EXPERIENCIA DE COMPRA
September 30, 2019

Esta ha sido una buena experiencia de compra, sin duda volveré a comprar a través de Alibaba, y lo recomendaré.

Date of experience: September 30, 2019
Canada
1 review
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I feel safer dealing with Alibaba when buying online that I will get my products.

Date of experience: September 30, 2019
Paraguay
1 review
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Wonderfull
September 30, 2019

It is one of the first times I use the platform.

And the experience was simple and reliable above all with the provider

Date of experience: September 30, 2019
Peru
1 review
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Fue muy emosinante ya que realice mi primer pedido mediante esta plataforma

Date of experience: September 30, 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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