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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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Germany
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Thank you
July 4, 2019

I always had very good experience trading on this platform.
It's very professional.
Everything I search, I will find here. That's really great.
Thank you from germany

Date of experience: July 3, 2019
Hong Kong
1 review
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Easy to use
July 4, 2019

It is user friendly and easy to do the transaction. The overall experience is positive. Perhaps it would be even better if I don't need to wait for the seller to confirm and just buy the products on line.

Date of experience: July 3, 2019
Utah
1 review
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Alibaba helped me to feel confident in the companies that I buy products and services from. They provided an extra measure of safety in doing business!

Date of experience: July 3, 2019
New Zealand
1 review
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A long way from China
July 4, 2019

I live in Beautiful New Zealand, a long way from China.
I placed an order for parts for my UTV.
Thanks to Albaba.com I communicated with a supplier and arranged what I needed.
Shipping was organised through Alibaba and within 3 weeks my order arrived at my home with paperwork. Brilliant Alibaba

Date of experience: July 3, 2019
RU
1 review
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Everything is very high! Thank!
July 4, 2019

The product arrives very quickly, directly to the warehouse in the US, where I order! The seller is very competent and communicates at a high level. Thank!

Date of experience: July 3, 2019
California
1 review
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Some Sellers are Very Dishonest
July 4, 2019

I have purchased devices from several sellers. Most will tell you anything to make the sale, but when you receive the product, the product does not work as promised. The buyers assurance is not fair or in the buyer's favor. Alibaba tells the buyer to communicate using their messaging system. When you do, sellers write to you about their promises. When there is a problem, Alibaba tells you that they cannot use the communication as proof of what was communicated between the seller and the buyer. That is rubbish. Sellers know that once they get your money, Its the most difficult thing to get your money back if you are unhappy with their product. They ask you to send proof that the product does not work, how does one do that?
Of the 12-15 variety of products purchased, only 3-4 seller's products was as promised. Many of their technology products do not come with proper instructions on how to use the products. The products seem very complicated and full of useless add ons to make the product seem of high value, when in fact the product is of poor and unreliable quality. When the product don't work, they blame the buyer and say its their fault. This is the most amazing disappointing set of business people I have ever dealt with in a country. The language barrier puts westerners at a disadvantage. My future doing business on alibaba does not seem bright.

Date of experience: July 3, 2019
California
3 reviews
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So far, so good!
July 4, 2019

From start to finished... Jesse was extremely helpful, understanding and easy to work with. I will order again, and again from her. Our customers are loving the look and functions, I pray they keep injoying the products and keep coming back because I will keep ordering from Jesse. Thank you very much Jesse Yet!

Date of experience: July 3, 2019
California
1 review
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I found very good machines on Alibaba. The supplier is professional and helpful. I am able to place an order and pay any time anywhere with my credit card. Thanks a lot

Date of experience: July 3, 2019
Illinois
1 review
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Quality product, super hi level of professionalism, fast shipping, definitely A+++++ Supplier for USA. Highly recommended. Jason is the best!

Date of experience: July 3, 2019
Australia
1 review
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Great products great service
July 3, 2019

Couldn't ask for more as always the product is correct and on time if not earlier than quoted deliverytime

Date of experience: July 3, 2019
Australia
1 review
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Happy
July 3, 2019

Happy with this proceedure this time,. So till next time Happy and more and more and more and more... I feel like a robot have to put words in

Date of experience: July 3, 2019
Germany
1 review
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Aside my products being delivered in great shape the quality is also great.
Daisy made my purchase easy and she helped me along the way. My products arrived on time from China to Atlanta. She has some of the best communication skills. I cant stress how much i really enjoyed her she is very smart and skilled. I highly recommend her.

Date of experience: July 3, 2019
Canada
1 review
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Satisfaction
July 3, 2019

We are satisfied with the quality of the product and the delivery time! The quality to price ratio is excellent.

Date of experience: July 3, 2019
Washington
1 review
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Highly satisfied customer.
July 3, 2019

The experience has been nothing less than phenomenal! We are ecstatic about our products. There was ease with navigating the site and locating what we were looking for.

Date of experience: July 3, 2019
Peru
1 review
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Buena atención
July 3, 2019

Todo conforme gracias rápido y eficaz voy a realizar mas compras para los dias siguientes pero si deseo mas información para los envíos a Perú

Date of experience: July 3, 2019
Mexico
1 review
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Great experience
July 3, 2019

The communication with the suppliers is great, the only think that might have some opportunity area is the time that takes to the website to inform that the money has been send and received when you choose the TT paymentb method.

Date of experience: July 3, 2019
Washington
1 review
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Luckily we were able to get a credit card approved in time for the order. The wire transfer information Alibaba was giving us referenced a NY based Citibank but when contacting the bank, they had no idea what we were talking about and directed us to the "international division. We ended up on ridiculously long holds and dead ends as this division didn't know what we were talking about either. Alibaba's chat support was indefinitely offline or AI based and went nowhere. Attempting to contact Alibaba in the US also went nowhere with hold times exceeding a reasonable amount of time to wait. We were never able to get the Wire (TT) Transfer information figured out - Alibaba never responded to emails. Citibank's confusion at the whole thing was truly remarkable - one could direct them to the page showing them listed as the bank and they had no idea what any of it meant.

Date of experience: July 3, 2019
Mexico
1 review
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Un nuevo comienzo
July 3, 2019

En la búsqueda de comenzar algo nuevo, en donde invertir o emprender un negocio fue difícil comenzar o dar el primer paso y iniciar, por lo que inicie un estudio de como comenzar y fue Alibaba la plataforma que me conbencio para hacer negocios con ustedes y los fabricantes, comprobando la excelencia de los productos, y quiero comenzar este camino haciendo negocio con ustedes y poder ir creciendo poco a poco

Date of experience: July 3, 2019
Germany
1 review
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Great mats!
July 3, 2019

Very high quality. Very good communication. Very fast shipping.
All very good! I would highly recommend this company and especially the communication with Ella!

Date of experience: July 3, 2019
Maryland
3 reviews
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I dealt with three companies on Alibaba, and was extremely pleased with the products and communication from these sellers.

Date of experience: July 3, 2019

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Alibaba.com is the world's leading wholesale trade platform that connects buyers and suppliers from around the world.


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Founded in 1999
Hangzhou, ZJ, China
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