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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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Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote
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The payment process is less smooth compare with others (link me to the right suppliers, provide efficient platform to communicate, provide trustful insurance to protect transactions, etc. I can not use my USD credit card from Canada and end up with using my CAD credit card to pay. The exchange rate is not that good, which is understandable.

Date of experience: September 5, 2019
Thailand
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Some supplier sales are tricky such as, (1) sent other model that is is not on the deal, (2) send other brand and do not responsible when the machine is not working said "The product is no longer in production, since we've just purchase it for 3 months only". Alibaba should solve this problem seriously.

Date of experience: September 5, 2019
Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Alibaba Service
September 6, 2019

My experience with the platform has been great, i understand and know there could always be improvement and i will suggest mine in the correct format at correct time, However this review is for the Alibaba Service and it is getting better all the time and i have no doubt it will just get better.
Service with client and supplier is good in that Alibaba want both to be a success, WIN-WIN for both even when thing go sour they keep the process moving along to obtain a compromise.
Product Site is getting larger

Date of experience: September 5, 2019
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Satisfied!
September 6, 2019

Alibaba is a source for many products at good prices! Excellent service from the supplier and Alibaba!

Date of experience: September 5, 2019
Mississippi
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Online seller
September 5, 2019

Website and app are great easy to browse products getting and read message are very helpful I luv the app thanks

Date of experience: September 5, 2019
Ghana
1 review
0 helpful votes
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GREAT SERVICE
September 5, 2019

Was very happy about the product. Payment was safe, customer service was very good. Product was good.

Date of experience: September 5, 2019
Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Easy to locate suppliers
September 5, 2019

Very easy to find suppliers. Item and products are well organized and make searching suppliers super easy.

Date of experience: September 5, 2019
Oklahoma
1 review
0 helpful votes
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SLS 3d printing service
September 5, 2019

Found an awesome company. Great quality work as well as great communication. Shipping was extremely fast from coming from over seas to the states.

Date of experience: September 5, 2019
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great servcice
September 5, 2019

Easy to navigate, good prompt service and secure. Always great to do business with alibaba great suppliers.

Date of experience: September 5, 2019
Ohio
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great Experience
September 5, 2019

I recently ordered some product via Alibaba and the ease of transaction is one of a kind. I am able to connect with key players oversee and acquire the product I need with little effort. I appreciate this site and structure. It make doing business for newcomers super easy.

Date of experience: September 5, 2019
Australia
1 review
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Super easy services
September 5, 2019

Once you get the hang of suppliers its super easy. DHL shipping is phenominal, cannot fault it or the products.

Date of experience: September 5, 2019
Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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This is my second Alibaba purchase. It is simple to use their site. I personally only had confusion set in with customs. Everything else was smooth sailing and once I understood what was required of customs, even that wasn't too bad. I will be using for future purchases.

Date of experience: September 5, 2019
Puerto Rico
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Excellent service
September 5, 2019

We received the merchandise in perfect conditions, made of excellent materials and before the expected day. Fully recommended.

Date of experience: September 5, 2019
California
3 reviews
3 helpful votes
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Good service
September 5, 2019

Expedited shipping. An overall good experience. Highly recommended. We've been working with Chinese manufacturers since 2009 and this has been one of the best experiences so far.

Date of experience: September 5, 2019
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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First timer
September 5, 2019

I have been looking for ways to expand into different things and Alibaba has been no joke. You have to do your research because not all vendors are equal but so far so good.

Date of experience: September 5, 2019
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Pump purchase
September 5, 2019

My dealings with Alibaba have always been seamless and very professional. Thank you for being there.

Date of experience: September 5, 2019
Nevada
5 reviews
19 helpful votes
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My first using trade assure
September 5, 2019

Everything worked as expected and will be buying a lot more using them, Save a lot of money and got better quality.

Date of experience: September 5, 2019
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Very helpful site
September 5, 2019

Love this website very helpful there was fast shipping great prices an great communicate all my items where in great condition

Date of experience: September 5, 2019
Mexico
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Excellent
September 5, 2019

It's nice to know that orders are protected and assured, and that providers and customers can rely on that. Thanks.

Date of experience: September 5, 2019
Spain
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great products
September 5, 2019

Very easy and painless to use highly recommended, transactions are easy every product you can think of and at great prices

Date of experience: September 5, 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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