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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
1,331
value
1,311
shipping
1,304
returns
769
quality
1,284
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Minnesota
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5 stars
September 2, 2021

They deserve 5 stars they the best great communication, ship as soon as possible. Always helpful with my dislikes and mistakes I love them

Date of experience: September 1, 2021
Thailand
1 review
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Received the product satisfactory Currently trying I will come back to review again. Overall very good.

Date of experience: September 1, 2021
GB
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Do not do business through Alibaba, their suppliers will send you the wrong products and Alibaba will only protect them not the buyer irrespective of their Trade Assurance policies!

Date of experience: September 1, 2021
Canada
1 review
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Alibaba is an amazing place to shop. Not every vendor or representative that you work with in a company is equal. If you ever have an issue they take care of you and resolve the issue so promptly. Because of the added protection from Alibaba I will always shop with them. They definitely take amazing care of their customers.

Date of experience: August 31, 2021
GB
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One stop shop
September 1, 2021

AliBaba is one stop shop, you name it you got it, save lots of time and money, suppliers are very helpful

Date of experience: August 31, 2021
Switzerland
1 review
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Doing business on Alibaba's platform is intuitive, convenient and efficient. It is a pleasure to shop here.

Date of experience: August 31, 2021
Pennsylvania
2 reviews
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Love Alibaba!
September 1, 2021

Very user friendly site, easy to talk to suppliers, although some suppliers do not respond but that may be due to the quantity being ordered. Super quick ship and products are great quality. Would add that it's important to communicate with sellers to ensure you're getting the quantity and the correct product. Alibaba is the service I've been searching for years! I love it! My customers love it - which is even better!

Date of experience: August 31, 2021
Spain
1 review
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A website where innovation and consumer needs meet.
Website who gives a businesses the opportunity to prosper and grow in step with innovation and a wide selection of products and manufacturers.

Date of experience: August 31, 2021
Texas
1 review
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Good follow through and assurance. Alibaba kept me informed and reminded me when I needed to keep up with the communication with the supplier. Thanks.

Date of experience: August 30, 2021
Germany
1 review
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Very good
August 30, 2021

Alibaba is very easy to use and suitable for everyone. Whether a trader or a private person, whether a professional or a beginner

Date of experience: August 30, 2021
Canada
2 reviews
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Common Sense
August 30, 2021

I submitted complaints which are obvious and that the Alibaba refused to acknowledge, of the poor product quality causing me harm (cut to my thumb). Buyer beware.

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Date of experience: August 30, 2021
Georgia
1 review
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Excellent Quality and service! Came on-time and individually wrapped, which was a pleasant surprise. A+ We will be using for all of our future needs.

Date of experience: August 30, 2021
New Zealand
1 review
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Great communication
August 21, 2022

The communication is fantastic and the shipping was very fast and well wrapped /boxed, great product for its price point, have been very happy every time I have used them now

Date of experience: August 29, 2021
France
1 review
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BIEN
August 30, 2021

PARFAITE COMMUNIQUATION FACILE A UTILISER BIEN VOULOIR UTULISER TOUJOURS CE SITE TOUJOURS FIDELE ET JE RESTE

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Date of experience: August 29, 2021
Sri Lanka
1 review
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Actually this is a very good place to buy all requirements. I would like to recommend anyone to use alibaba for your all bulk orders.

Date of experience: August 29, 2021
California
1 review
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I have only recently worked with the Suppliers of Alibaba and if you are a Seller anywhere on this
Planet you will surely want to invest time in examining what Manufactures utilized by Alibaba are inventing and creating. Be it a new Tennis Shoe a Wallet or anything else that you may wish to Sell, Buy Or Create. All at the Best Prices. To know the Current of Online Sales you have to See much product not matter what your line is. Alibaba needs only one picture to find you a Supplier! You would do well to consider the Expertise and Experience of Alibaba.

Date of experience: August 28, 2021
South Carolina
1 review
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Casual attire
August 29, 2021

I have been on Alibaba looking into clothing and so far my experience is wonderful. I would say make sure to look at the size charts and from there you will find everything that you can think of. My orders came on time and I'm loving the quality. Working on a new order now, and excited to look into more styles.

Date of experience: August 28, 2021
Jordan
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Thank you alibaba
August 29, 2021

It is a great experience to trade by Alibaba. Very trusty sites and fully compliant products.
Thank you

Date of experience: August 28, 2021
Texas
1 review
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Professional Sleller
August 29, 2021

Product was delivered as promised. Product is of the highest quality and the seller is very professional.

Date of experience: August 28, 2021
California
10 reviews
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Their Trade Assurance Protection is horrible. I ordered a sample of a customized iPhone selfie case, and the paint came with a bunch of holes and one of the LED lights was broken. I opened a claim and Sunny is name of the claim manager and she is terrible at her job. Bad communication skills and I don't think she understands English very well. She kept sending me copy and pasted messages even though I kept asking specific questions and she just wasn't answering those questions. She then closed the claim stating that I "never uploaded any evidence" even though I had uploaded a ton, i think she just didn't want to deal with my messages anymore since she didn't understand them. I had to open a second claim and I asked if I could work with someone who isn't Sunny, but it seems like Sunny is the only one that works claims. This time she took a total of over 5 days to reply to me and finally answered my questions sufficiently and offered me an $80 refund for an order that cost me $110, and I accepted, only for her to respond saying that my order is no longer under the protection period because too much time has passed. Like seriously?!? Even though it was all YOUR fault? If Sunny had just looked through the evidence the first time, and answered my questions, I wouldn't be in this situation! My order was still under the protection period when I opened the claim, orders should be protected while a claim is still open, the protection period should only apply to opening claims on the first place, that's what all other companies do. For a company worth billions, it's ridiculous that this is their policy. I guess now I know why they're worth billions though, they're taking advantage of poor small people like myself. I tried contacting their customer service to explain the situation and they told me I would get help from the manager of the claims department, but I just got a message from a regular customer service team member.

Date of experience: August 27, 2021

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Alibaba.com is the world's leading wholesale trade platform that connects buyers and suppliers from around the world.


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Founded in 1999
Hangzhou, ZJ, China
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