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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
1,332
value
1,311
shipping
1,305
returns
769
quality
1,284
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Massachusetts
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Awesome work
July 28, 2019

The company made it easy with placing the order and keep me up-to-date with all the deliveries and when I should expect my package

Date of experience: July 28, 2019
Pennsylvania
1 review
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Another great transaction!
July 28, 2019

Our experience buying from Alibaba over the past 4 years is exceptional. They do a great job managing the transactions of buyers and suppliers.

Date of experience: July 28, 2019
Romania
1 review
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A satisfied customer
July 28, 2019

A good website in terms of online commerce, the platform offers alternatives, effectively making it easier for you to find similar products, is practical and easy to use.

Date of experience: July 28, 2019
Mexico
1 review
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First buy
July 28, 2019

Very satisfied, is my first buy in Alibaba.The company and the seller were always attentive to any questions on my part. The shipment arrived quickly and I had no problem

Date of experience: July 28, 2019
Finland
1 review
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Alibaba website very complicated
July 28, 2019

In the end I managed to place an order and everything went fine. But i spent many many hours investigating products, vendors, etc.

The reason for that is the difficulty of the Alibaba-website. Too much irrelevant stuff on one page. You really have to read everything through carefully and memorize paths. Different payment methods, Trade Assurance.

Please make very simple user experience. Shouldn't a Trade Assurance, overall security be a default for every transaction. If you think in another way, pay less and get uncertainty and you might lose your money.

Thanks

Date of experience: July 28, 2019
North Carolina
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Stix N Tops
July 28, 2019

I have had lots of success with using Alibaba. I always find multiple companies that are willing to help me produce my new items.

I like having the Trade Assurance as a good backup in case an issue occurs!

Date of experience: July 28, 2019
Illinois
1 review
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Loved it
July 28, 2019

I'm very satisfied and will continue to shop with them and their fast shipping and prices are great and their communication skills our awesome

Date of experience: July 28, 2019
Thailand
1 review
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Good support
July 28, 2019

- Solving problems and answering questions very well.
- Products exactly as needed.
- Fast delivery.
- Very good packing.

Date of experience: July 28, 2019
Canada
1 review
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Excellent
July 28, 2019

Very satisfied and impressed, will shop again without hesitation, you can feel that you are safe in doing online business through Alibaba, it's been a nice experience and I am quite pleased about the when deal and service

Date of experience: July 28, 2019
China
1 review
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Good
July 28, 2019

It is a very nice business experience, and we have received top quality lamp. We will have more businss with China in the next twenety years.

Date of experience: July 28, 2019
Nigeria
1 review
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Alibaba is secured & beneficial
July 28, 2019

Getting goods from China through Alibaba is cheap, fast & secured. Absolute peace of mind. Kudos to Team Alibaba

Date of experience: July 27, 2019
Zambia
1 review
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Exellent company
July 28, 2019

Very helpful thank you so much, trade assurance is really so helpful, i will work with you for a long time.

Date of experience: July 27, 2019
Uruguay
1 review
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The transactions are very easy to agree, and the suupliers complies eaxtly with the agreement. Very good purchase experience and very usefull

Date of experience: July 27, 2019
Mexico
1 review
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La mejor plataforma para negociar
July 27, 2019

Todos los proveedores verificados son excelentes y no hay problama algun siempre y cuando cheques todos los detalles de tu pedido.

Date of experience: July 27, 2019
Indiana
1 review
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For everyone I have ordered from so far I would do business with anytime. I am a retailer and to find a great place like this makes my job so much easier. Thank you

Date of experience: July 27, 2019
Norway
1 review
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Very trustable
July 27, 2019

Excellent service and I am very happy with the service you provided, so very kind suppliers and very trustable suppliers and very friendly and they follow up the shipping with customers until they receive their Items.

Date of experience: July 27, 2019
Canada
1 review
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Best platform
July 27, 2019

I love Alibaba
They care about customer and all transaction. I am happy with this website which is best way to find Supplier and good service

Date of experience: July 27, 2019
Romania
1 review
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Giorgio
July 27, 2019

Time delivery,
The right product,
Serving a little lost - hard to respond to messages on alibaba thanks so much

Date of experience: July 27, 2019
Bahamas
1 review
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Top Notch
July 27, 2019

Alll ways on point and never disappoints have been ordering several years now and they always. Come through.

Date of experience: July 27, 2019
Australia
1 review
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Very Good
July 27, 2019

It was as expected, professional, n helpful. The use of USD however is a rip in the pocket. I can only buy in AUD.

Date of experience: July 26, 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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