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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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Canada
1 review
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It was my first experience with Alibaba so I was apprehensive but the overall experience was excellent!

Date of experience: May 17, 2019
Italy
1 review
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Fully satisfied
May 17, 2019

Fast and good quality of a tailored product!
I received what I ordered in the estimated time.
The staff, (a girl called Luna) was kind, professional and ready to reply.
No problem to request a tailored product, i received what i asked for.
I highly reccomend it.

Date of experience: May 17, 2019
Singapore
1 review
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Very pleasant and smooth trading in general. The delivery was considered fast and efficient as well.

Date of experience: May 17, 2019
New Zealand
1 review
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Overall trouble free good quality products, have found the site easy to use with very good security. Seller reviews accurate, no problems

Date of experience: May 17, 2019
France
1 review
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TRANSACTION PARFAITE
May 17, 2019

Parfait, très bon contact avec la vendeuse. Personne agreable et professionnel. Très disponible et rèacitve, merci

Date of experience: May 17, 2019
India
1 review
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Starworld electronic executive Bella is very helpful and supportive and professional. She guided about the right product to choose which saves my money and guided me about the solar panels technology.
Very very happy by the services of Starworld staff Bella.

Date of experience: May 17, 2019
Massachusetts
1 review
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When you have a good seller, it's a great experience. However, if you run into a problem their Customer Service is just awful! I've had both good and bad experiences. When you place an order you get a LONG list of numbers as your order number. When your purchase arrives, it has no information on the packet to tell you who sent it. I ordered identical items from two different sellers. I got one order, but not the other. But, I had no way to see which seller hadn't sent it! When you have a problem and go to the "help" screen, you get an automated service called EVA. If your problem isn't listed on the pull down menu, you can't go on. In all the times I TRIED to connect to them, I only got through to a person once, and she was rude! My problems were never fixed! I lost $30 in transactions! Tonight I got a message saying that something I ordered was out of stock. They asked me to cancel my order and they would refund my money. Easy, right? WRONG! When I tried to cancel, the cancel button wouldn't work! I contacted the seller to tell them, and asked THEM to cancel and send my refund! I opened a dispute, too. I ordered something in a size large. They sent a size small! Ugh. I'm SO tired of TRYING to get to customer service, with no luck, that I'm no longer going to order through Alibaba.com. It's just awful!

Date of experience: May 16, 2019
Washington
1 review
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Good quality with professional service, friendly & helpful.we already cooperation with them over 6 years.

Date of experience: May 16, 2019
California
1 review
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Happy
May 17, 2019

I've completed my 3rd transaction with Alibaba and I'm very happy! They have done a great job in creating a international market place.

Date of experience: May 16, 2019
Australia
1 review
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First Order
May 17, 2019

Everything went really well - my supplier was most professional and had great communication. I am looking forward to my next order on Alibaba to grow my new business

Date of experience: May 16, 2019
Wisconsin
1 review
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Excellent Service
May 17, 2019

The web site was very user friendly and ensured my order was appropriately sent and confirmed arrival

Date of experience: May 16, 2019
Arizona
1 review
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Buying from China
May 17, 2019

Only deal trough Ali express, never outside of here. Very reliable companies. Very good products, i'm very happy dealing with Wendy.

Date of experience: May 16, 2019
Florida
1 review
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The Love Hats Are Awesome
May 17, 2019

Well crafted... the quality is outstanding! We are extremely happy with the hat and are ready to order more.

Date of experience: May 16, 2019
South Africa
1 review
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Service
May 17, 2019

User friendly, payment and tracking helping a lot and save. Vastness of the product is very appealing. However, product knowledge mastery is important because I asked basic information about the product and the sales person gave me the answer "I DON'T KNOW" which I find unacceptable.

Date of experience: May 16, 2019
New York
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
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Excellent quality, timely delivery. Vendor actually read the RFQ and responded with specifics. Much appreciated.

Date of experience: May 16, 2019
VE
1 review
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Excelente
May 17, 2019

Excelente muy buena gran variedad de fabricantes y productos buenísimo. Vendedores amigables, Personal cordial y Profesional. Seguridad muy buena.

Date of experience: May 16, 2019
New York
1 review
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FIRST TIME USER OF THIS SITE!
May 17, 2019

Ofcourse you're apprehensive using this website from all the online reviews of people spending money and receiving poor quality products.

I myself was hesitant but the high prices I was receiving in the US made me willing to take the risk!

It was easy to sign up. It was easy to search for the product I needed. It was easy to send an inquiry. It was easy to communicate with sale representatives of companies I was interested in purchasing from. I like that the companies were verified. I like that Alibaba has a system where you can track your order and its set up just incase product is not up to par and a refund is needed.

In closing, I'm thoroughly surprised that I was able to purchase quality product from half way around the world with such ease.

ShaunS., NewYork

Date of experience: May 16, 2019
Ukraine
1 review
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Review
May 17, 2019

Everything is good. I'm satisfied with the quality, service and quick receiving of my order. This was my first order, now will be others.

Date of experience: May 16, 2019
Portugal
1 review
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Second purchase
May 17, 2019

Again extremely fast delivery and good communication. Costumer support very friendly and helpful. We will be ordering more products through Alibaba very soon.

Date of experience: May 16, 2019
Greece
1 review
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Not very satisfied
May 17, 2019

We are disappointed byt the fact that almost every time we make an order through alibaba we realize that there is big deduction of money while transfering to the suppliers bank account. And we feel that alibaba doesn't protect us. So we next time we might not use alibaba to make an order!

Date of experience: May 16, 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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