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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
1,332
value
1,311
shipping
1,305
returns
769
quality
1,284
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Asmo
July 16, 2019

Life changing great place to order from everything has went as it should very good experience actually have my own products now

Date of experience: July 15, 2019
Australia
1 review
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Very good
July 16, 2019

Very good experience, this is my first purchasing experience in Alibaba, it is very nice and convenient, I will depend on ALIBABA for procurement in the future. Thanks.

Date of experience: July 15, 2019
New Zealand
1 review
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5 star communication and delivery
July 16, 2019

Thank you so much!
We are very happy with our delivery and will be ordering again very soon.
Tina was specific with her instructions and I felt comfortable placing my first oder with her company.

Date of experience: July 15, 2019
Australia
1 review
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Smooth and free of worry
July 16, 2019

Going through Alibaba takes away all the worry and makes ordering a breeze - lets me get on with other things while my order is being made and on it's way.

Date of experience: July 15, 2019
Michigan
1 review
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While the initial use of alibaba could be overwhelming and borderline discouraging, after learning how to navigate thru their site and interact with manufactures i no longer worry about the legitimacy of Alibaba.com. Will be buying most of my stuff thru alibaba. Thanks for the smooth transaction. 5/5

Date of experience: July 15, 2019
Canada
1 review
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First Time Purchase
July 15, 2019

This was my first time actually placing an order on Alibaba, it went very smoothly and I intend to make many more purchases through this site.

Date of experience: July 15, 2019
Colombia
1 review
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Excelente producto, buen vendedor, muchas gracias
Excelente producto, buen vendedor, muchas gracias
Excelente producto, buen vendedor, muchas gracias

Date of experience: July 15, 2019
Texas
1 review
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Very good experience
July 15, 2019

Tips and tutorial for new business owners have made for a worry free shipping experience. Using the filter I've been able to just communicate with business with exhibit reliability and track my orders from start to finish. Thanks.

Date of experience: July 15, 2019
New Zealand
1 review
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Personal care product
July 15, 2019

Excellent trading platform and very professional.The delivery was fast, the goods arrived in perfect conditions. I will definitely have more business with this company.

Date of experience: July 15, 2019
Mexico
1 review
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Mi primer compra
July 15, 2019

Siempre se tiene desconfianza de comprar algo en linea y tan lejos pero todo se mane con transparencia sin cobros extras sorpresa, muy bien para emprender

Date of experience: July 15, 2019
California
1 review
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Boxes
July 15, 2019

My experience was very pleasant and easy to manage. Susan the person who helped me was always very attentive and patient with me.

Date of experience: July 15, 2019
Bulgaria
1 review
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Good job
July 15, 2019

Good and friendly and a lot of things for business...

Date of experience: July 15, 2019
Serbia
1 review
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Very, very satisfied
July 15, 2019

Very, very satisfied
Very, very satisfied
Very, very satisfied
Very, very satisfied
Very, very satisfied

Date of experience: July 15, 2019
Peru
1 review
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Very Professional
July 15, 2019

Very professional and polite. All products made in quality and deliver in time...

Date of experience: July 15, 2019
Virginia
1 review
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The Item was pictured; very professional. Look forward to doing business in the near future my clients were absolutely in love with the item.

Date of experience: July 15, 2019
Canada
1 review
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Great Business Experience
July 15, 2019

It was a very exciting experience to indulge in the eCommerce business and communicate with foreign sellers through Alibaba.com.

Date of experience: July 15, 2019
Nicaragua
1 review
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Excelente experiencia
July 15, 2019

Encontre a muy buenos proveedores con ofertas de productos de buena calidad y rápido envío, la comunicación con los proveedores es muy buena, el centro de notificaciones de mensajes, el administrador de ordenes de pedido son una herramienta muy buena.

Date of experience: July 15, 2019
Malaysia
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Disappointing
July 15, 2019

My first time and also my last time to buy items from Alibaba. I feel being cheated by Alibaba products.

Date of experience: July 15, 2019
New York
1 review
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Really excellent
July 15, 2019

We have been using Alibaba for a couple of years now. There is a learning curve to the site but they make it easy to learn. We are very satisfied with the goods we have received. It is simple, easy to use, and Alibaba really tries to make sure that users are protected from any problems. Very satisfied. Alibaba has become just part of how we operate.

Date of experience: July 15, 2019
GB
1 review
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Amazing Platform
July 15, 2019

Make business easy and secure in all aspect. They help to ensure the protection of both buyer and seller which is what all seek for. Great work, will recommend.

Date of experience: July 15, 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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