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Alibaba

3.5

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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
1,332
value
1,311
shipping
1,305
returns
769
quality
1,284
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Arkansas
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Very Pleased. First time buyer so i had some doubt and wasn't sure if i made the right investestment, I am very impressed. Future Orders will be coming from me. A++++

Date of experience: March 31, 2019
Colombia
1 review
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BUENA EXPERIENCIA
April 1, 2019

Realice una compra, al comienzo lo hice con cierta incertidumbre, pero fue sencillo.
La recomiendo
Gracias

Date of experience: March 30, 2019
Florida
1 review
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Excellent
March 31, 2019

Purchasing was very easy and very good and the company they are very helpful my representative is very nice and very sweet

Date of experience: March 30, 2019
PF
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Good product, goos seller
March 31, 2019

I received my item and i am so happy! Excellent product as describe. Very good seller! 100% recommended, 100% satisfied! Shipping very fast to French polynesia.

Date of experience: March 30, 2019
Michigan
1 review
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Good supplier
March 31, 2019

Paid through alibaba. Easy transaction with transparent process. Will shop again with confidence and will not hesitate to recommend for friends and family

Date of experience: March 30, 2019
Oklahoma
1 review
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Excellent Transaction
March 31, 2019

I was very pleased with my transaction to purchase Evod Vape kits. The sales rep was very helpful and courteous and the merchandise received was excellent quality. Thank you.

Date of experience: March 30, 2019
Washington
1 review
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Kingbrite quantum boards.
March 31, 2019

The ordering process was very smooth! Every board i ordered was of exceptional build quality. Very happy!

Date of experience: March 30, 2019
Florida
1 review
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Good very good
March 31, 2019

Es un buen servicio una muy buena experiencia! Quiero encaminar mi negocio y seguir en el entendimiento como dueño y vendedor. Gracias por la oportunidad!

Date of experience: March 30, 2019
California
1 review
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Amazing service
March 31, 2019

Everything went so smooth and document, with an update about payment and shipping highly recommended go trow Alibaba.

Date of experience: March 30, 2019
Bangladesh
1 review
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Happy to work with the supplier.
March 31, 2019

Very professional seller. Timely order process and shipping. Recommend to all in these industries. Will do business again.

Date of experience: March 30, 2019
Kuwait
1 review
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AMy Alibaba
March 31, 2019

Alibaba's service4 is very nice and helpful. I hope will order in the coming future, I have many good suppliers in this platform.

Date of experience: March 30, 2019
Tennessee
1 review
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Great Service
March 31, 2019

Alibaba is an amazing service and companies that want to eliminate bad business practices should really consider joining Alibaba. We are happy that we did. I reside in The U.S.A., but I enjoy doing business in China. My partners and I felt very safe doing business cross-country, knowing that Alibaba is there to see us through those unforeseen times or unexpected events.

Date of experience: March 30, 2019
AE
1 review
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Love all my experience with them.
They keep on updating the website to guarantee a faire win win situation for everyone... love it.

Date of experience: March 30, 2019
New Zealand
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Website
March 30, 2019

The website is not always working when replying to emails. It is either too busy or link not found. Communication with sales however is very good and polite

Date of experience: March 30, 2019
Cameroon
1 review
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Just great all around service
March 31, 2019

As a first time user of the platform, I was highly skeptical and doubtful. I was very pleased with the promptitude of communication from the different suppliers I contacted and their reaction time with my queries. Added to that, alibaba's order protection reassured me that there won't be delay in shipping my product as they impose a time frame within which the supplier has to ship the product otherwise they can suffer penalties.
Finally, the expense appearing in my credit card was clearly labelled alibaba so that I could trust using my bank card with their paying service.
Overall, for a first experience, I was thoroughly reassured of the legitimacy and happy with the suppliers availability even after I had received my package. Will be using again for sure! As a matter of fact, I am already:-):-):-)!

Date of experience: March 30, 2019
New York
1 review
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Top Quality
March 31, 2019

I am very pleased with the company representative and the purchased product. I intend to be a repeated customer

Date of experience: March 30, 2019
Utah
1 review
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Alibaba is the authoritative place
March 31, 2019

Alibaba is the go-to place for setting up relationships with suppliers and manufacturers. There is a lot to filter through to find legitimate companies, but they do exist and this is where I know to go to find them.

Date of experience: March 30, 2019
France
1 review
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Protège matelas.
March 31, 2019

Très bonne expérience.
Le contacte. Les échanges avec mon interlocuteur parfait.
J'ai trouvé que les prix d'envoi reste élever.
Mais le temps de réception est raisonnable par rapport a mon adresse.

Date of experience: March 30, 2019
Mexico
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Todo llego bien, en muy buen tiempo y los precios son muy buenos, excelente oportunidad para hacer negocios

Date of experience: March 30, 2019
New Jersey
1 review
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Good platform
March 31, 2019

Very seamless and it keeps on improving. It makes purchasing overseas safe. The only thing I hope they fix is the chat display.

Date of experience: March 30, 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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