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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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Japan
1 review
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It's a perfect
June 14, 2019

They make perfect box for my request!
I really love it and I feel very satisfied about it!
Thank you sooo much!

Date of experience: June 13, 2019
Belgium
1 review
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Window for chapel
June 14, 2019

They work very professional and have made the window so i ask, packed very carefully and received in time.

Date of experience: June 13, 2019
Colorado
1 review
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Pretty Good So Far
June 14, 2019

I've found a lot of potential manufactures for product development that I'm looking forwards to trying out. So far, the products that I've ordered have been of good quality. I anticipate ordering more products as time goes on. I'm glad a site like this exists.

Date of experience: June 13, 2019
Nigeria
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Alibaba is the best
June 14, 2019

I love sourcing on Alibaba especially using the Trade Assurance feature. Every time I source products on the website especially using the new features installed I am always getting the best quality products.

Date of experience: June 13, 2019
Utah
1 review
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Shoe Slots
June 14, 2019

Quality is Great. Company is great to work with very easy to communicate with looking forward to doing more business with them in the future

Date of experience: June 13, 2019
Samoa
3 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Universal joints
June 14, 2019

I am so pleased with this supplier with the service and shipment arrived on time I will recommend this supplier to anyone

Date of experience: June 13, 2019
Mexico
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Excellent
June 14, 2019

The service was excellent, as were the products. I am very happy with the merchandise and I will definitely buy again with this supplier.

Date of experience: June 13, 2019
Chile
1 review
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De china a chile
June 14, 2019

Excelente muy buena experiencia compra fácil y rápido
Compre 6 step motor 4 fuentes de poder y 6 controladoras y son problemas

Date of experience: June 13, 2019
Georgia
1 review
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Best experience
June 14, 2019

Alibaba is a great site and I would highly recommend I feel safe doing business with overseas companies because of Alibaba. My business will continue to do business with Alibaba.

Date of experience: June 13, 2019
GB
1 review
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Great Service again
June 14, 2019

Very happy with my order. Kenny is a good contact to have. Respectful and helps you when you need it.

Date of experience: June 13, 2019
Canada
1 review
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First transaction
June 14, 2019

I recently ordered a shipment directly from China through Alibaba.com. I am very happy with the product and felt secure ordering through their site. It was my first transaction with them and will definitely not be my last. Thank you Alibaba for making my transaction possible and risk free.

Date of experience: June 13, 2019
Colorado
1 review
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Safe, secure, so long middlemen.
June 14, 2019

Have done over 250k of orders on alibaba, between 10+ suppliers. Suppliers are aware that they can't screw around on alibaba. Any issues i've had with orders have been dealt with by the suppliers and fixed to my satisfaction. They know Alibaba will have customers back, as Amazon does.

Date of experience: June 13, 2019
California
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I purchased a hand rail system for my deck in 2017 and submitted precise measurements. I never received what was promised. Not only did the railing not fit, but the system was missing fittings and pieces. There was no way to secure the railing and it was dangerous. Furthermore, they sent the wrong finishes. I tried working with the company for over 1 year to salvage the railing, but they kept promising to send the correct pieces which never occurred. Ultimately nothing was salvageable and I had to purchase a new railing system from the USA. It was difficult to contact Alibaba. The only way to contact them is through a form submittal. Alibaba was not helpful at all as their specified their policy is to intervene before the shipping process. This policy makes no sense and does not ensure the buyer will receive their promised product. Buyer beware!

Date of experience: June 13, 2019
India
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Ts very nice site easily available all product safe for payment option also very good site to fined out everything u want

Date of experience: June 13, 2019
Maryland
1 review
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HAPPY
June 14, 2019

JUST STARTED ON ALIBABA SO FAR VERY GOOD, VERY SAFE THEY HAVE MANY OPTION WHERE TO BAY PRODUCTS IM VERY HAPPY ABOUT THAT AND IMLOOKING TO MAKE MORE BUSYNESS

Date of experience: June 13, 2019
Norway
1 review
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Serious supplier with quality products that are delivered quickly.
We recommend Airless bottles from Ningbo Demandi Plastic Co., Ltd

Date of experience: June 13, 2019
California
1 review
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Promotional Sunglasses
June 14, 2019

The available resources is amazing and the easy to use portal makes placing order stress-free. All the guarantees and review made me feel confident and trust that I was ordering from a professional place. The quality of the products and the fast turnaround time is a game changer, I will definitely order again.

Date of experience: June 13, 2019
Mexico
1 review
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Excellent
June 14, 2019

Esta es i primer compra en Alibaba y todo resultó perfecto, el proveedor muy atento a mis requerimientos y el envío llegó en perfectas condiciones y muy rápido, seguiré comprando en la plataforma

Date of experience: June 13, 2019
Brazil
1 review
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Perfect
June 14, 2019

Alibaba is very good, easy to chat with fabricators and get the things done.
I had a wonderful experience with my orders.

Thank you

Date of experience: June 13, 2019
Nigeria
4 reviews
4 helpful votes
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I ordered a wristwatch from Alibaba website, delivery was on time and product was as pictured! It was quite a great experience.

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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