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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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Australia
1 review
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This seller is excellent. Great customer service. This seller sells a 99% compatible C64 EPROM PLA substitute. Very fast delivery.

Date of experience: June 15, 2019
Australia
1 review
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Escalated case to dispute because the seller did not send the items as per the agreed date. No shame whatsoever alibaba claims they cannot compel seller to send on time so they do not honour the refund and close case in sellers favour.

Date of experience: June 15, 2019
Philippines
1 review
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Business Owner
June 15, 2019

The agent that was handling my order was very prompt in replying to my queries. He ensured me of the product quality and prompt delivery. I am fully satisfied and will order from them again.

Date of experience: June 15, 2019
Brazil
1 review
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Otimo como sempre
June 16, 2019

O melhor site para fazer negocio na China, muito fácil para comprar e com total segurança, espero sempre compra através do site!

Date of experience: June 14, 2019
Sweden
1 review
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TV lift
June 16, 2019

I am very pleased and will for sure check also other products on Alibaba.
I feel confident with the way they handle things.

Date of experience: June 14, 2019
Colombia
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Excelent.
June 15, 2019

Excelent... muy rápidos los envíos y llegan en poco tiempo. Buen contacto con proveedores. Gran variedad de productos. Gracias

Date of experience: June 14, 2019
New York
1 review
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Its to easy
June 15, 2019

So easy to make contacts with so many capable companies. Honestly, this will be my go to resource for my quoting and good in the future. My first and only transaction was a complete success, and easier then I would have thought.

Date of experience: June 14, 2019
Ukraine
1 review
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First order
June 15, 2019

The first time I ordered the goods, everything went well. I will still order the goods and pay via TA.

Date of experience: June 14, 2019
Canada
1 review
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Makes ordering abroad easy
June 15, 2019

Easy to find suppliers and products. In particularly I love the Trade Assurance system Alibaba offers. Makes payment easy.

Date of experience: June 14, 2019
Mexico
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Great experience
June 15, 2019

Alibaba is easy to use and they have great service, I highly recommend the platform, I have made many orders and all of them have arrived on time.

Date of experience: June 14, 2019
Georgia
1 review
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First Order
June 15, 2019

The process was quick and satisfying, Definitely will use Alibaba in the future. Support was also very helpful

Date of experience: June 14, 2019
Czechia
1 review
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The number one business platform.
June 14, 2019

The best platform I use for my business. The website is all devices friendly, search engine, chat, order pages are intuitive

Date of experience: June 14, 2019
France
1 review
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Très bon contact
June 14, 2019

Je suis satisfait de cet achat. Expédition rapide. Produit conforme. Premier achat auprès de ce vendeur.

Date of experience: June 14, 2019
South Africa
1 review
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Orders from Alibaba arrive in much shorter time than Aliexpress.
Totally happy, thank you. Will use Alibaba again for sure.

Date of experience: June 14, 2019
GB
1 review
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Trade assurance on Alibaba ensures that the buyer`s payment is protected and they can receive a a full refund of any goods purchased if they do not meet the required standards, they are damaged, late etc, or if there are other issues in dealing with a supplier after purchase.

As a buyer that offers great peace of mind and security. Also it`s a really great market place where buyers can source high quality products at competitive rates. I definitely recommend.

Date of experience: June 14, 2019
Pakistan
1 review
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Received
June 14, 2019

Mostly delivers as pe samples and always in time. The best is to check your quality before it is delivered as chinese companies will always delivery in hurry to avoid checking so be prepared.

Date of experience: June 14, 2019
Philippines
1 review
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Parabolic Grid Antena
June 14, 2019

Great Product, it exceeds my expectation, I am considering marketing this in my country, I will just try and learn how to use it properly so that I can answer all possible questions of my future clients.

Date of experience: June 14, 2019
GB
1 review
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Finding the impossible to find
June 14, 2019

Very good, meeting professional that can supply products and discuss easily. A lot of possibility are now offered.

Date of experience: June 14, 2019
GB
1 review
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Purchase of a Mobility Tricycle
June 14, 2019

We have just received our mobility scooter from China, which we bought through Alibaba. We found that the purchase was carried out without any problems. We were in contact with the sellers all the time. Would recommend this company.

Date of experience: June 14, 2019
Romania
1 review
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Buy here for that
June 14, 2019

They have shown a lot of professionalism, their prodigy is excellently qualitative. A pleasure to work with them, communicative, etc

Date of experience: June 13, 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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