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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
1,331
value
1,311
shipping
1,304
returns
769
quality
1,284
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Egypt
1 review
1 helpful vote
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The device works, but the head doesn't do a magnet.
Please replace the device
I want a device that works.
Please reply

Date of experience: May 29, 2022
Florida
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Alibaba is easy to navigate and connect w/ potential suppliers all in one place. My favorite feature is RFQ (request for quote). Saved me time and money.

Date of experience: May 27, 2022
France
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Parfait!
May 27, 2022

Transaction parfaite!
Service client impeccable!
Les conversations se sont parfaitement déroulées.
Ravi de cet achat

Date of experience: May 27, 2022
Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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This service is very professional. Thank you received on time and beautiful product. Happy with my delivery and product

Date of experience: May 25, 2022
Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Alibaba gives peace of mind to both buyer and supplier because if there are any hitches a company can request a refund and stop transaction thereby protecting itself.

Date of experience: May 25, 2022
Turkiye
1 review
0 helpful votes
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They worse
May 25, 2022

Wasted my money time and energy ive paid aroun 6000 usd in my country along with vat and when i used alibaba for a year i found out its useless not worth the time and money i spend i desided not to renew again and i requested them to refund the remaing keywords budget which i havent used all they are playing with me and telling me to contact ur account manager how should i contac my account manager if i dont know him then i found out his email from alibaba and simply they said u must renew in order to use ur money back supports are totally useless just like robots

Date of experience: May 25, 2022
Saudi Arabia
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Fast shipping in good condition
May 23, 2022

The product I bought was in good condition as in photos and was fast in delivering the shipment to you

Date of experience: May 23, 2022
Oregon
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Absolutely amazing work. I love working with these guys. They make amazing parts for us every single time. Will continue to give them all our business.

Date of experience: May 20, 2022
Brazil
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Cordón de yute.
May 19, 2022

Producto de excelente calidad. Fue fabricado según mis requerimiento. Vendedor muy atento antes, durante y después de la compra. Envían en el plazo acordado.

Date of experience: May 19, 2022
Ghana
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Hi
May 19, 2022

You are the best among the rest you guys are doing a good job on here i really enjoyed the platform.
Thank you

Date of experience: May 18, 2022
Massachusetts
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Xingtai Paisen
May 17, 2022

This company and its agent, Jason, are extremely nasty. They will lie to you to get your money then send you a garbage product. Jason from xingtai paisen company will not even provide any service if you have questions about your machine. This company is garbage. Avoid Xingtai Paisen for Dumpling machines, momo machines, baozi machines, etc.

Date of experience: May 16, 2022
GB
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Excellent meal
May 17, 2022

This is our first time trying their food excellent food, excellent service, food on time and still warm definitely recommend to family and friends definitely worth the money

Date of experience: May 16, 2022
Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Buyer Beware
May 16, 2022

If you decide to purchase from Alibaba please understand that you are stuck with the item regardless of it being the wrong item, if it is received late, if the vendor is a con artist and tells lies to get you to purchase. My experience has been a nightmare. I purchased an item for a clients wedding. Not only did I not receive the item on time and I had to purchase items to compensate for the wedding. When it was received I it was something completely different. I lost money because I had to replace the clients items at the last minute that means 2 purchases and then I was sent a useless item. I do not recommend Allibaba at all. I realize I am just one customer so they will continue to cheat people but if my review saves at least one person from the headache then I'll be happy.
Also please note the Trade Assurance is useless

Date of experience: May 16, 2022
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Riped off
May 13, 2022

Ordered a NEW engine head was sent a rebuilt head and wrong one too. When I tried to file for refund after filling out online form it would not let me sent the form. Tried a link on there web page for complaints
And got 505 gate BAD LINK. Kiss off $500.00

Date of experience: May 13, 2022
Ukraine
1 review
2 helpful votes
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We were very pleased with the quality of products and service, all at the highest level. Manager Yuan Ying has shown great patience, professionalism and responsibility. We sincerely recommend this company as a reliable partner with whom you can establish long-term cooperation

Date of experience: May 12, 2022
Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I'm very satisfied from this company especially with Mrs Katrina, she is very kind and helpful.
Even if they don't have the product she will try to find it

Date of experience: May 12, 2022
Virginia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Item arrived nicely packed and safely padded. Professional staff that I dealt with and answered all queries that I had.

Date of experience: May 12, 2022
Finland
2 reviews
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Top
May 7, 2022

One of the most usable platforms among my friends and family. U can find whatever you want and it is going to be lekker

Date of experience: May 6, 2022
Hong Kong
1 review
0 helpful votes
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During the pandemic time, browsing Alibaba was the only way that I can source products for my own business. Despite the shipping time is a bit slow sometimes, most of suppliers I worked with are very trustworthy

Date of experience: May 4, 2022
AE
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Good job
May 1, 2022

My experience working with this supplier has been excellent. It was simple to communicate, and the supplier was quick to respond.

Date of experience: April 30, 2022

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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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