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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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Canada
1 review
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Great Experience
August 1, 2019

Alibaba is a great site to connect suppliers with buyers. I use this for all my mass purchasing needs and I highly recommend it to others as well. Alibaba works well because there are a number of features to ensure that both parties are getting their part of the bargain.

Date of experience: August 1, 2019
California
1 review
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Good easy buying
August 1, 2019

I didn't think it will be that easy
Multi choices multi seller easy to contact
And I can find anything in one place
Great place to do business
Thanks

Date of experience: August 1, 2019
Morocco
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Shd-20-100
August 1, 2019

Shd-20-100, very good supplier, shipment at time, good quality harmonic drive

Best price for best product

Shd-20-100, very good supplier, shipment at time, good quality harmonic drive

Best price for best product

Shd-20-100, very good supplier, shipment at time, good quality harmonic drive

Best price for best product

Date of experience: August 1, 2019
Ireland
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great supplier,
August 1, 2019

Great supplier, Extremely helpful every step of the way and great quality product. I would highly recommend.

Date of experience: August 1, 2019
New Jersey
1 review
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Good experience with Alibaba
August 1, 2019

I have been working with Alibaba for 2 years using Trade Assurance and the experience has been great. The company I have been dealing with has been excellent on delivering good quality product in a timely manner

Date of experience: August 1, 2019
Bulgaria
1 review
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Great Experience
August 1, 2019

Gives certain guarantee to the customer, easy to track, easy to connect with the supplier. I am convinced to use this service in the future.

Date of experience: August 1, 2019
Pennsylvania
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Fueling Small Business
August 1, 2019

I have had a great experience with Alibaba suppliers so far. Great prices and great customer service.

Date of experience: August 1, 2019
Peru
1 review
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Para mi primera compra... muy bien
August 1, 2019

Demoró casi un mes, pero aprendiendo... me parece bien

Me enviaron una muestra, la intención es comprar, asi que todo conforme por ahora

Seguiré comprando e investigando

Date of experience: August 1, 2019
AE
1 review
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First time shopping on alibaba
August 1, 2019

First time shopping on Alibaba and had a very good experience very easy to use and very convenient to place an order and the payment is also very convenient

Date of experience: August 1, 2019
Illinois
1 review
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One of the best shopping site
August 1, 2019

The site was pretty easy to use with a wide range of selection to choose from and reasonable price ranges. Whether for individual use or wholesale, this is a site to shop.

Date of experience: August 1, 2019
Nigeria
1 review
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The best cufflinks company
August 1, 2019

Friends, please if you want to order cufflinks I recommend you to xushi they are the best I have ever seen

Date of experience: August 1, 2019
Mongolia
1 review
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Thank you
August 1, 2019

Very helpful. We appreciated it, It was delivered in a week. And Products are in good condition.
Thank you again

Date of experience: August 1, 2019
GB
1 review
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Kyra is Excellent!
August 1, 2019

The product quality is very good, and professional company to work with. I am UK, London based, and i can say that i am very pleased to be a customer. EXCELLENT service. Excellent product.
Kyra is easy to communicate, uses wechat and email, works crazy hours! She is excellent, very professional! Its now 3rd time i do business with her and so much easier than other suppliers!

Date of experience: August 1, 2019
Idaho
1 review
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Alibaba is a great place to source your product! I have great experience working with a supplier and decided to place a full order through Alibaba. Overall, it has been a great experience for me.

Date of experience: August 1, 2019
Mozambique
1 review
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I am satisfied
August 1, 2019

I do have more time doing business with you but I believe that we will make mutually benefits. Best regards

Date of experience: August 1, 2019
Australia
1 review
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The leading site
August 1, 2019

Comprehensive, very well managed and entirely acceptable for all matters to do with business in China and beyond

Date of experience: August 1, 2019
Argentina
1 review
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It is very common in the sellers of China, they do not want to take charge of the customs procedures, DHL is the courier, which more obstacles puts to Mexico, because they take the packages without reviewing charge and when it arrives at destination, in this case Mexico requires an envelope cost for the merchandise to reach its destination, if one hires door to door the package must be taken into account and take charge of the cost overrun implied by a supplier's decision

Date of experience: August 1, 2019
Singapore
1 review
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1st experience buying
August 1, 2019

Good experience as a 1st time buyer. Still at the infant stage to really understand the shipping process & cost. It seems the shipping cost is almost the same price as the product cost for smaller quantities which could discourage buying. If Alibaba could provide a much cheaper alternatives than what the supplier can provide, that will be great

Date of experience: August 1, 2019
Philippines
1 review
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Alibaba is the best!
August 1, 2019

It's my first to try buying online thru alibaba and was able to get in touch directly with manufacturers and it has been a great experience.

Was hesitant at first, as I'm not sure though if I will be dealing with legit suppliers, but it proved me wrong, Alibaba is a bridge for consumers who wants to have a real deal savings and value for their money thru direct buying from makers all over the world.

Date of experience: August 1, 2019
Germany
1 review
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Again successfull with alibaba.com
August 1, 2019

Although I am always a little bit sceptical when I order something at Alibaba.com I was again positivly surprised. Once again. I rely more and more on this internet-portal.

Date of experience: August 1, 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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