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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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Pennsylvania
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Great
July 14, 2019

Very happy with purchase, great communication, fast service, straight forward service. Will be back for more in the future.

Date of experience: July 14, 2019
New York
1 review
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Alibaba is trustworthy platform.
They provide and connect with many suppliers and customers.
I am very satisfied doing business in Alibaba.

Date of experience: July 14, 2019
Italy
1 review
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Grazie
July 14, 2019

Grazie alibaba.com per avermi aperto la strada verso il mio business di successo. Sono contento di tutto il servizio che offre

Date of experience: July 14, 2019
Germany
1 review
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Top Platform
July 14, 2019

Sourcing is a complex thing, esp. When done online across continents. Using the platform makes it easier (still a lot of work) esp. Having all communication with the supplier in one place, incl. Order, quality assurance, shipment and payments.

Of course there are somethings that could be done better (like not opening new browser windows /tabs for almost all clicks) but thats the nature of such systems.

Date of experience: July 14, 2019
Florida
1 review
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I absolutely love Alibaba. The company really provides all the assurances that a merchant such as myself would want. I love Trade Assurance.

Date of experience: July 13, 2019
Australia
1 review
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Director
July 13, 2019

Great site for checks and balances, very helpful for new trader. Sometimes was a little confused with all the communication but it was welcomed as i have just started trading and by taking the time to read and respond to communication made the purchase and shipping of my product great.

Date of experience: July 13, 2019
Lebanon
1 review
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Gambia
July 13, 2019

Satisfied and would repeat this experience very often. I am pleased with the the great work in providing such services

Date of experience: July 13, 2019
Kazakhstan
1 review
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Good deal
July 13, 2019

I am very satisfied with the service of Alibaba. Using several years and each time it's a good experience. I am sure that will be the client of Alibaba. Thanks to Jack Ma creating Alibaba and helping people from all over the world eran money and make life easier with Alibaba.

Date of experience: July 13, 2019
Mexico
1 review
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Great Service
July 13, 2019

It was a pleasure making this deal in this platform, i have no doubt of that. Definitely i would repeat this deal in this platform.

Date of experience: July 13, 2019
Ukraine
1 review
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Very professional
July 13, 2019

The SIC rings we ordered was received in time and with high quality. We are not a big orderer but meet the professional and friendly communication. Thanks.

Date of experience: July 13, 2019
New York
1 review
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Great Platform
July 13, 2019

Easy to navigate and mobile friendly. Suppliers respond in a timely manner and product listings are clear

Date of experience: July 13, 2019
France
1 review
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Not really goog communication
July 13, 2019

Impression of having a bot behind the chat?... Asking again and again "How many pieces I want", etc...

Date of experience: July 13, 2019
Australia
1 review
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Great Experience with Aochi
July 13, 2019

Easy process from A-Z. Aochi's staff, Yoyo, has a good grasp of English and provided me documentation & photos before I had even asked. Excellent service. Shipping was fantastic too.

Date of experience: July 13, 2019
Australia
3 reviews
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Very Professional to deal with
July 13, 2019

As a first time user, Alibaba was so helpful + understanding
Its very easy to use. Thank-you will keep you in mind for other purchases.

Date of experience: July 12, 2019
Belgium
1 review
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Good trading tool
July 13, 2019

Fast, good help, super fast and secure trading. Alibaba is a very helpful tool for business and I highly recommend it for any new opportunity seekers in doing business online

Date of experience: July 12, 2019
VE
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Excelente
July 13, 2019

Mi experiencia en Alibaba fue muy buena. Fue la primera vez en comprar allí y lo seguiré haciendo. Brinda comodidad, flexibilidad y sobretodo impulsa el mercado.

Date of experience: July 12, 2019
North Carolina
1 review
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Simple and straight-forward.
Arrived in 5 days, good quality products.
Very satisfied, will order again.

Date of experience: July 12, 2019
Philippines
1 review
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HI & hello Great experience with Alibaba so far.It's been educational & beneficial to me. All good. All good. All good. All good. All god. Alll. Good

Date of experience: July 12, 2019
North Carolina
1 review
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Thankful
July 12, 2019

I am very thankful that Alibaba provided this business transaction with a valuable supplier that provided EXCELLENT QUALITY!

Date of experience: July 12, 2019
GB
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Well run online service
July 12, 2019

Very professional company, easy to communicate, easy to find products.
So far I didn't have problems with all the items I have bought on Alibaba website

Date of experience: July 12, 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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