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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
1,331
value
1,311
shipping
1,304
returns
769
quality
1,284
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Singapore
1 review
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Thank you Alibaba, the quality of service is really superb. Very convenient and easy to navigate. The wonderful experience of shopping online with Alibaba is second to none.

Date of experience: September 21, 2019
Turkiye
1 review
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Esay to find a supplier
September 21, 2019

Is nearly fun to negotiate and do business from your place to the other side of the Earth. You only need to be a little careful with lots of prices given to your request.

Date of experience: September 21, 2019
Hong Kong
1 review
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Good service
September 21, 2019

I bought goods from alibaba 1st time, and any goods can look from alibaba.com. And quality and price can manage

Date of experience: September 20, 2019
Mongolia
1 review
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Great and reliable service
September 21, 2019

Thank you for your service. Alibaba gives a great platform with great security and reliability. Payments and process track were great, everything is on time.

Date of experience: September 20, 2019
Indonesia
1 review
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Happy shoping
September 21, 2019

Easy for shoping, god packing
Recomanded for buyer... mybe next time will order again.
Thanks seller

Date of experience: September 20, 2019
California
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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By showing me the important details of each supplier, Alibaba helped
Me pick the right supplier for the details of my order.
The transaction was efficient and fair, and the supplier was helpful
And knowledgeable about how to make the transaction successful
Without any issues.
Thank you.

Date of experience: September 20, 2019
Germany
1 review
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Very good Product
September 21, 2019

Wirklich eine sehr gute Qualität zu einem fairen Preis. Nur zu Empfehlen. Ich freue mich auch in Zukunft Geschäfte mit Ihnen zu machen. Vielen Dank

Date of experience: September 20, 2019
New Jersey
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Unacceptable
September 21, 2019

I believe when buying new product for reselling they should be sealed and look un-used. I am not please with this at all.

Date of experience: September 20, 2019
Norway
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
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Perfect, if you know how to look
September 20, 2019

Alibaba is the perfect place to find a supplier for anything. They got separate factories for almost every single item you can think of; you name it. So you're sure to get a supplier that specializes in that exact thing you need.

But be cautious, cause it can quickly turn ugly if you're not smart about it. Luckily Alibaba's guidelines and system minimize the risk of getting tricked. Do as recommended by Alibaba, and it'll go pretty smoothly, since Alibaba wants you to find trustworthy suppliers, and got ways to weed out the bad oats.

So first off; pick a supplier that has Trade Assurance: this means you'll get a refund if you're not happy about the product, or if the supplier doesn't deliver on time, or at all. And remember that Trade Assurance only applies when you order through Alibaba's payment process, which is very safe.

Second off; avoid suppliers who refuse to get paid via Trade Assurance, and insist on the bank wire transfer. If you want to order via Trade Assurance, and the supplier is legit; they should have no problem complying with your request. A bad supplier will push you into choosing a specific payment process or threaten to back out if you don't.

Third off: be a bit wary of the age of the company and their Alibaba account. Try and pick a supplier with an Alibaba account that's older than 3 years old. Since some few suppliers are tricksters, they often get their account removed after too many bad experiences with customers, so they'll create a new one right away, and then the age of that account will show to be only 1 year old. Their new account will soon be removed again since a bad company can't survive on Alibaba for too long, before getting removed. The good suppliers might have olders accounts, and an excellent score. Alibaba's score system is actually really good, and they're great at weeding out the bad suppliers.

My forth tips are: if you're looking for a manufacturer, and not just a trader, their official company name might include the words "Manufacturer". Trader companies are not allowed to call themselves a "manufacturer", without actually being one.

And generally manufacturers are cheaper than traders if you can buy in bulk, and traders might be a bit more expensive (because they are a middle man), but they can offer you lower MOQ than most manufacturers.

Date of experience: September 20, 2019
Saudi Arabia
1 review
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Good platform to do busniess
September 20, 2019

It was nice experience to do business through Alibaba. I was given full details and support from agents

Date of experience: September 20, 2019
Singapore
1 review
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Quality comply to our requirements
September 20, 2019

Quality and delivery are meeting to our requirements. We are satisfy and everything is Ok. We will continue to co-operate with this company again in future.

Date of experience: September 20, 2019
Australia
2 reviews
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Very happy
September 20, 2019

Easy no fuss dealing very polite & willing to help Only problem is exchange rate for Australians is not good but that is not the companies fault Perfect transaction

Date of experience: September 20, 2019
Florida
1 review
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Great seller and product
September 20, 2019

This seller is a professional, if you are looking like me great service, this company is for you, i will order again from them

Date of experience: September 20, 2019
Texas
2 reviews
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Alibaba delivers again
September 20, 2019

While trying to find FM headphones in America, I was unsuccessful. Alibaba found the headphones and I can even customize the label.

Date of experience: September 20, 2019
GB
1 review
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Jimny a/c pump
September 20, 2019

All good, fitted, all works fine.
Would definitely buy another.
Good value.
Cheaper than second hand used from breakers

Date of experience: September 20, 2019
Mexico
1 review
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Excelente
September 20, 2019

Everything perfect, they are very professional im feel sure when i buy Over alibaba. The goods came perfect and the seller yoheen very professional

Date of experience: September 20, 2019
Bulgaria
1 review
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Xiaomi M365 parts
September 20, 2019

Lisa was very helpful and patient. All goods were of exceptional quality and well packaged. The parts were sent instantly, however the only drawback was the red-tape with the Bulgarian Customs who stalled delivery despite all correct paperwork and appeared to be disappointed (for want of a better expression) as all goods declared were in the box when they opened it!

Date of experience: September 20, 2019
Michigan
1 review
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Abbie was Excellent
September 20, 2019

I named the young lady that assisted me because she was very responsive. She has changed jobs and now the service is teribble. I will probably not use the CMC for my Wal-Mart client. That is the biggest issues for new suppliers will the CMC honor and meet the demand. If I cannot get any responses since Abbie has left then I should probably change companies.

Date of experience: September 20, 2019
Pennsylvania
1 review
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Extremely satisfied
September 20, 2019

From ordering to supplier communication, i am extremely happy with this experience. I will be using this site again very soon.

Date of experience: September 20, 2019
Czechia
1 review
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Excellent cooperation
September 20, 2019

We obtained the equipment according to our requirements, in a short time, in the corresponding price.

Date of experience: September 20, 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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