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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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California
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Great Company.
March 15, 2019

The customer service is amazing. Shipping was very fast and The products are amazing and great quality. Packaging was so professional. I can't wait to order more from this company.

Date of experience: March 14, 2019
Tennessee
1 review
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Missing hook on each bait
March 15, 2019

Very good paint job on lures but lures were missing one hook each. Nice product, send PDF of lures for better color match

Date of experience: March 14, 2019
Mexico
1 review
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Very good quality and print!

The provider was very kind and patiente, answerd all of my questions and gave me the feedback i needed.

Date of experience: March 14, 2019
Florida
1 review
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Great quality merch
March 15, 2019

I have ordered from 3 different supplier and each order has been excellent. Very professional, easy, great quality, on time and reasonable shipping prices.

Date of experience: March 14, 2019
California
1 review
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Easy to find a product
March 15, 2019

Easy to find the product with variety of the companies but also its hard some times to trust some of them

Date of experience: March 14, 2019
Israel
1 review
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First and excelence expirience!
March 15, 2019

It's first time that I buy with Alibaba, good supplier and best service. I was ordered not standard parts, and supplier was succeeded oriented. Now I got it and after double checking, I got good qualities.

Date of experience: March 14, 2019
Australia
1 review
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A most positive experience with the company and Alibaba, com. Requested samples arrived very quickly in Australia. They were as advertised and I am pleased with the quality. I am most impressed by the service and will be ordering from this company. Communication was good, which inspired confidence in the process.

Date of experience: March 14, 2019
Mexico
1 review
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Embrodery Machine
March 15, 2019

I was great, an expensive project. I am happy.
Thank you Alibaba.
It arrived to Yucatán, México excellent

Date of experience: March 14, 2019
Texas
1 review
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Easy to order
March 15, 2019

Was impressed with the person who was helping me. Made my order easy.
They are so polite and the product received was good quality.

Date of experience: March 14, 2019
South Africa
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Trustworthy
March 15, 2019

Satisfied and happy to work with the supplier. It was easy, quick and just simple as A, B, C. The quality is of good standard.

Date of experience: March 14, 2019
California
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Thanks for good work!
March 15, 2019

It was my first experience! I maked order for artificial plant.
Very good communication! I am very satisfied!

Date of experience: March 14, 2019
Mexico
1 review
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My first purchase on Alibaba.
March 15, 2019

A very intuitive, quick and easy experience to find products. Platform widely recommended, I also recommend the use of Trade Assurance for better security.

Date of experience: March 14, 2019
Georgia
1 review
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I have been with Alibaba for quite some years now. Always enjoy shopping here and have referred friends. Some products are better than others but that's an individual risk between suppliers.

Suppliers are always professional. I would suggest being patient as shipment can take some weeks or months depending on how it's shipped, but well worth the wait.

The only downside there's no easy process to contact Alibaba if in need of any assistance. Hoping they can provide a toll-free number or email for when issues arise between a supplier. So basically it's between you and the supplier to negotiate any conflicting issues.

Since 2004 I've only had one minor issue.

Date of experience: March 14, 2019
Bulgaria
1 review
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Perfect
March 15, 2019

Everything was ok. I was sure that I shall receive the propper ordered goods as thy were described frommthe seller because of the garantee option.

Date of experience: March 14, 2019
Saudi Arabia
1 review
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Nice App
March 15, 2019

Good and nice tools and goods will you find only here.
Give you all the choice with helping while browsing.
Thank you

Date of experience: March 14, 2019
Sweden
1 review
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It could be perfect
March 15, 2019

It is very good, but how ensure I get the product I order and the correct quality. The alibaba is very easy to find what you are looking for and lot of suppliers sometimes to many. You need to spend to much time say no to supplier in an polite way.

Date of experience: March 14, 2019
Canada
1 review
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Great service!
March 15, 2019

From the first contact Alibaba was there to make sure I get worry free service!
As a result I received excellent service from both the wendor and Alibaba.

Date of experience: March 14, 2019
Romania
1 review
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Simply a nice experience!
March 15, 2019

Desperate, trying to save money to buy my 4 injectors for my toyota avensis, and Alibaba saved my life.
In particular, thanks are due to Jessica Bi, of the Taian Common Rail Industry & Trading Co., Ltd., who followed and assisted me throughout the negotiation, until the arrival of my order, professional kindness and always available.
I would recommend this company, with eyes closed, for their honest and trustworthy.
Thanks so much for everything.

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Date of experience: March 14, 2019
California
1 review
2 helpful votes
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The quality of there Ccell 1ml glass refillable atomizer is fantastic smiles loud doesn't leak
Orders are filled and shipped quickly!

Date of experience: March 14, 2019
AE
1 review
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1st order went very well.
March 15, 2019

Its amazing platform. We have got more interest in Ali Baba services then before. There are many options available to choose from. The best things is that Ali Baba is offering trade assurance.

Date of experience: March 14, 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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