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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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Ordering demo kits can sometimes be difficult, but i really enjoyed the service given by the vendors on alibaba.

Date of experience: March 19, 2019
New Jersey
1 review
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What a money saver!
March 21, 2019

Why pay 3 times the price when you can get it right from the manufacture. I have made many purchases from this site.

Date of experience: March 19, 2019
France
1 review
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Thanks you Alibaba
March 21, 2019

Perfect website for businesses. Good products quality. Safety in financial transactions. When a problem occurs I find support and assistance

Date of experience: March 19, 2019
Missouri
1 review
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Crazy Contacts
March 21, 2019

Very pleased with diversity and quality of product. Will definitely order more in the future. Shipment arrived very quickly and ahead of schedule, much better than some other companies in the past.

Date of experience: March 19, 2019
Illinois
1 review
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Bracelet bags
March 20, 2019

From start to finish this company holds your hand to get a product you are expecting! Great Job! They answer all questions within a short time and get products out sooner than expected in most cases

Date of experience: March 19, 2019
Kuwait
1 review
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Folding hand fans
March 20, 2019

Great product and service I recommend the seller
Very professional
I am very satisfied with the seller and product

Date of experience: March 19, 2019
Arizona
1 review
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You find what you need
March 20, 2019

This is my go to place to look for any product I am searching for. Many options to choose from. Just do your research and be wise about your purchase.

Date of experience: March 19, 2019
Chile
1 review
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I recommend them without problems
March 20, 2019

Excellent, good platform and fast attention from suppliers.

The quality of the products purchased is much better than other web pages of commerce. And the platform is very easy to understand and manage purchase orders with suppliers.

Date of experience: March 19, 2019
France
1 review
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Never desapointed
March 20, 2019

Few experiences out of Alibaba and it was mistake ( bad quality and no possibility to claim). Never again

Date of experience: March 19, 2019
Ireland
1 review
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Perfect for small pets
March 20, 2019

A small and appealing device,
It comes with a pet necklace for small pets too.
I really really like it.
The device quality is very good.
And the SMS setup works perfectly fine.
The GPS position is precise when outdoors, indoors it seems not to work as accurate as outdoors. It might be because of the 2G network.

All in all I am very satisfied.
Thank you.

Date of experience: March 19, 2019
Italy
1 review
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Fully satisfied!
March 21, 2019

Simplicity of purchase and communication with the seller. My expectations were fully met. Great product.

Date of experience: March 19, 2019
Ohio
1 review
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Alibaba the Way to Go!
March 21, 2019

Alibaba has been a great asset in assuring that I get packages that are ordered. This service also provides a peace of mind that you can have problems resolved quickly without being left with no means of resolve. I recommend Alibaba to all who look to do business overseas.

Date of experience: March 19, 2019
Philippines
1 review
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Ordering Product Samples
March 21, 2019

We had a good transaction with the Supplier. The sample orders were received on time and in good condition. We are already proceeding with the bulk order!

Date of experience: March 19, 2019
Greece
1 review
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Purchase on Alibaba
March 21, 2019

Easy and safe way to purchase goods. Everything went well hopefully, so no experience in disputes resolving whatsoever.

Date of experience: March 19, 2019
GB
1 review
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First purchase
March 20, 2019

First transaction was easy to organise and went smoothly. Interface seems fairly simple to use. Purchased some LED indicators that arrived on time and I am happy with the quality.

Date of experience: March 19, 2019
RU
1 review
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Быстро и качественно! Это два необходимых условия в торговле! Я получил то что хотел! Поставщики сами нашли меня и предложили хорошие условия!

Date of experience: March 19, 2019
Florida
1 review
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Great site!
March 19, 2019

I'm very impressed with this site. I just completed my first transaction and I will be using it again!

Date of experience: March 19, 2019
Italy
1 review
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Telefono
March 19, 2019

Molto positiva si va da tutti gli attrezzi agricoli ai cellulare tutto molto bene grazie ora sto cercando di contattare il negoziante per il rasaerba professionale

Date of experience: March 19, 2019
Spain
1 review
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All perfect
March 19, 2019

Everything perfect just like what is described and the service very fast, easy communication and quick response

Date of experience: March 19, 2019
GB
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I was initially put off with the whole registering process, but once done I'm glad I continued. Communication is good throughout buying and selling process. Trade assurance guarantee is comforting. I would definitely recommend Alibaba.com and I will be continuing to use this service.

Date of experience: March 19, 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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