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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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Thailand
1 review
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The Suppliers understand of goods details.
Delivery not to long and shipping cost can be acceptable.
Price of goods can be acceptable.

Date of experience: June 4, 2019
Australia
1 review
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Jarrod Edwards
June 5, 2019

Experience was better than expected and quicker delivery than expected Thankyou very much. I also thought the products were very good other than i needed one size up than i ordered but now i know that i can get bigger ones next time.

Date of experience: June 4, 2019
Panama
1 review
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First experience
June 5, 2019

Its the first time i buy something online, it has a lot of steps to follow, but is easy to understand the process.

Date of experience: June 4, 2019
California
1 review
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Relax! All is well with Alibaba
June 5, 2019

Alibaba protects the seller and the buyer! I always purchase through the Alibaba website and add their insurance. No Stress, No worries.
All of your products can be found by resource agents on this fantastic site.
Even if you do not see what you are looking for, Alibaba agents can help you find it or a company that can make your products to your specs!

Date of experience: June 4, 2019
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Lymph Machine Purchase
June 5, 2019

Smooth experience from start to finish! This was my first time using Alibaba and I am very happy with how my purchase experience turned out!

Date of experience: June 4, 2019
Australia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Amazing supplier to deal with
June 5, 2019

Amazing supplier to deal with
Shes one of the best of the best ive every dealt with.
Represents alibaba very well.
Quality control is high
And ive never had any issues with samples

Date of experience: June 4, 2019
Morocco
1 review
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Good headphones
June 5, 2019

The headphones are nice and good, the shipping is so expensive regarding the goods /// 12$ for shipping is a little ever average.
But regardless this point the headphones are nice, good music experience, and the materials are about nice.

Date of experience: June 4, 2019
Mexico
1 review
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Muy buena app
June 5, 2019

Buena aplicación para comprar en china, el producto llega en tiempo y forma.
Muy buena para negocios que se dedican a importar mercancía.

Date of experience: June 4, 2019
New Zealand
1 review
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When you don't know the supplier it's a good thing to know you have a disputes resolution process as it keeps everyon honest. A warning for long delivery items, ensure that the disputes process stays in effect long enough, I nearly missed the extension.

Date of experience: June 4, 2019
California
1 review
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Great experience working with Carol. Great communications and very knowledgeable of all the products her company sells. She is the best!

Date of experience: June 4, 2019
France
1 review
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The best
June 5, 2019

Everything is perfect, one of the best and old website. I wish to do trades here more earlier. Everything have a start and is always welcome a good one. Thanks for the service

Date of experience: June 4, 2019
Austria
1 review
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Tiffany was very fast in replying.
Everything was find and very fast shipping!
I received 3 pcs of samples of cardboard cloth hangers.
More will be ordered.
Thank you.

Date of experience: June 4, 2019
France
1 review
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Perfect product
June 5, 2019

Everything is perfect, the product and the services! Shipping is right and in time! Thanks for everything! I will certainly make commands again.

Date of experience: June 4, 2019
India
1 review
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I love how Cherry was so peaceful in helping my first purchase from this company. Both products were very decent. I will be doing more business with her company JUST BECAUSE OF CHERRY

Date of experience: June 4, 2019
Canada
1 review
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Don't tell anyone!
June 5, 2019

There are still plenty of westerners out there that are intimidated by using Alibaba and communicating (heaven forbid) with manufacturers in China, or other non-english speaking countries. The truth is that I've only ever found the friendliest people there, wanting so much to do good things to build a strong, profitable relationship with you. Now the secret is out. Alibaba makes its platform easy to use and the people make it a pleasure to keep coming back.

Date of experience: June 4, 2019
Illinois
1 review
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Very good company to wook with.
June 5, 2019

I have been doing work with Alibaba.com for years. Very happy with the company. I have had a dispute and they have helped me threw it. But in 10 years of doing work with Alibaba I have only had one dispute.

Date of experience: June 4, 2019
Massachusetts
1 review
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Great experience
June 5, 2019

Great first time experience and looking forward to doing more business with suppliers from this site

Date of experience: June 4, 2019
Mexico
1 review
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Perfect
June 5, 2019

Good experence, good sellers, good webpage congratulations i recomended for others buyers, dhl and ups are best options to send to Mexico

Date of experience: June 4, 2019
China
1 review
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Good buying experience
June 4, 2019

I found some very good and reliable supplier from Alibaba.
And this greatly helps me to lower down my purchasing cost.

Date of experience: June 4, 2019
Australia
1 review
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Ok
June 4, 2019

Ok was an okay experience happy to do more another time. Suggestion, do not force people to do reviews, wait for them to do and you will get better responses

Date of experience: June 4, 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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