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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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Texas
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Great experience
May 24, 2019

Overall great and positive experience, I look forward to ordering many more products. Easy to work with and professional.

Date of experience: May 22, 2019
New York
1 review
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Our First Order
May 23, 2019

Working with Martina has been easy and a very good experience. She is responsive and very helpful. We were hesitant to order but were able to receive samples and have been very satisfied with the quality of the product

Date of experience: May 22, 2019
New York
1 review
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Terrible
May 22, 2019

Alibaba has not thought things through from a customer's standpoint.

The window where you can review a product is WAAAAAAAAY too short.

A buyer should have 3-6 months to review a product after it is received. What are they are traveling when it is delivered, and they dont even open the box until 60 days after delivery?

Also, the dispute process is run by an entry level person in China that has NO CLUE on how to problem solve. They need someone that is educated, sees the big picture, and can apply common sense to resolving disputes.

Date of experience: May 22, 2019
Minnesota
1 review
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Good
May 23, 2019

Good experience overall. Good communication. Fast shipping. Answered all questions. Overall very happy.

Date of experience: May 22, 2019
Turkiye
1 review
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Nice shopping experience.
May 24, 2019

Friendly and helpful, patient and also concerned sales rep. You gave the answers quickly and accurately. Thank you.

Date of experience: May 22, 2019
Singapore
1 review
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Satisfied
May 23, 2019

I am very pleased with Alibaba services. Very easy to use and navigate. I would certainly recommend to friends.

Date of experience: May 22, 2019
France
1 review
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VERY GOOD SERVICE AND QUALITY
May 23, 2019

I'm very happy with the service provided by the seller: easy to communicate with, and very helpful, quick replay to question and very reactif, the goods arrived in time and was just perfect.

Date of experience: May 22, 2019
Slovakia
1 review
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Maximal satisfied
May 23, 2019

The best way to buy with a trust from sellers on alibaba. Very good communication with sellers, fast and specified descripsion of any item.

Date of experience: May 22, 2019
Australia
1 review
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Everything went without any issues. The motherboard purchased is working very well and exceeded my expectations. Very pleased with the product

Date of experience: May 22, 2019
Virginia
1 review
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Best shaving brush
May 24, 2019

This manufacture made shaving brush quality very good, hair full and tip clear and soft.and shipment very good, safe and on time.my client all like this factory brushes.

Date of experience: May 22, 2019
Brazil
1 review
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VERY GOOD EXPERIENCE
May 23, 2019

It all worked as good as any one can expect. Good price, very good comunication and fast shipping were very important for me.

Date of experience: May 22, 2019
Saudi Arabia
1 review
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Great supplier
May 23, 2019

Very good communication, helpful and product is excellent. Easy to use and reliability is assured. Also after sales services are very good

Date of experience: May 22, 2019
Reunion
1 review
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Honnêteté et qualité
May 23, 2019

Vendeur très professionnel, ayant toujours été disponible pour régler les détails de livraison et suivre la bonne exécution de ma commande. Article de belle qualité et prix très compétitif.
Je recommande vivement cette entreprise.

Date of experience: May 22, 2019
Philippines
1 review
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I will recommend this to my friends. The supplier is very professional and good english communication. The product received is fit to my expectation. Very good service and thanks to Fedex too for good service.

Date of experience: May 22, 2019
Minnesota
1 review
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Quick and Easy
May 23, 2019

My purchase needed to be sent quickly and through excellent communication it was. Happy with product and will order again.

Date of experience: May 22, 2019
GB
1 review
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As mention perfect company to do business with, would recommend as prompt supplier with good quality products with a fast delivery

Date of experience: May 22, 2019
California
9 reviews
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It seems they do not check the suppliers well. I don't how it can happen with such a big and popular platform, but yesterday it was the third time when I received a low-quality product.

Date of experience: May 22, 2019
Israel
1 review
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FAST devilry!
May 23, 2019

Supply arrive in 5 days - amazing!
Good and kind service around the clock!

10 bowls only came in bad shape
Just put it in hot water for 5 min and it's helps a lot!

Date of experience: May 22, 2019
France
1 review
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Glue personalized
May 23, 2019

The answer from the supplier was clear and good but maybe too long some times. Goods arrived in time with good quality. Everything ok

Date of experience: May 22, 2019
Kazakhstan
1 review
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Great site, 5 of 5
May 23, 2019

Excellent site, 5 out of 5, very convenient, customer security system is very good! The experience was with a scarf and I would like to continue to work with Alibaba

Date of experience: May 22, 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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