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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
1,331
value
1,311
shipping
1,304
returns
769
quality
1,284
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Switzerland
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Sartort.com
February 26, 2019

Nancy from Sartort.com was really very supportive... anytimes...

I really recommend her!

Thank you!

Date of experience: February 25, 2019
KR
1 review
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Still, the quality of Chinese products seems to have to be improved a lot.
But the Alibaba system is very good.

Date of experience: February 25, 2019
Washington
1 review
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Cheap & Reliable = Better Than Ebay!
February 26, 2019

I'm starting to realize that my experiences on Alibaba are turning out to be better than ebay. Boy have times changed. It may take a while, as in 3 to 6 weeks in cases, but it's always cheaper and legit. Go right to the source, cut out the middleman!

Date of experience: February 25, 2019
Thailand
1 review
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Poor inspection process
February 26, 2019

The inspection process conducted by Alibaba's 3rd party is a waste of money since it couldn't perform crucial tests on machine's safety when the production of machine is complete. The inspector and supplier did not coopearte well and did not communicate with each other in the inspection procedures. As a result the test could not proceed, and the inspection company didn't take any responsiblity to amend the issue. The inspection company left everything up to us whether we wanted to take the supplier's products or not. We were at risk in taking the product. Therefire we are not impressed in the spection process at all.

Date of experience: February 25, 2019
Bulgaria
1 review
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Meso therapy pistol
February 26, 2019

Very happy with this product. Low cost consumption, easy for use.
Also queeck reference manual is enough for trainng and starting to work with him. Needs only of soluble for injection

Date of experience: February 25, 2019
New Caledonia
1 review
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Great!
February 26, 2019

I am more than satisfied. A commercial Anna was exceptional from the order to the reception of the spa.
I highly recommend!
If it was again, I do it again with eyes closed.
Very professional, always attentive, very responsive and incredibly kind. Go for it!

Date of experience: February 25, 2019
California
1 review
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Love Alibaba
February 26, 2019

Sometimes hard to find exactly what I want because there are so many products and sellers, but I'm never disappointed when my item arrives.

Date of experience: February 25, 2019
Thailand
1 review
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Very good support
February 26, 2019

Recommend to buy from this seller, very quality products.
They always offer very good after sale service.

Date of experience: February 25, 2019
Michigan
1 review
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Great experience!
February 26, 2019

Feedback was quick. Delivery was fast. Products are great. Supplier communicated professionally. I received a few extra samples.

Date of experience: February 25, 2019
Colombia
1 review
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Confiable.
February 26, 2019

Muy buena experiencia, y lo mejor de todo muy confiable al momento de solicitar productos por este medio.

Date of experience: February 25, 2019
Texas
1 review
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Awesome products
February 26, 2019

Fast Shipping. Great quality! Will shop from them again. Also great communication. Needed items before a certain date and I recieved them earlier than expected.

Date of experience: February 25, 2019
Connecticut
1 review
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Excellent Service
February 26, 2019

On time order. Excellent communication and service. Exceeded my expectations and I would highly recommend doing business with this supplier in the near future and would also recommend the supplier to my peer partners.

Date of experience: February 25, 2019
Guatemala
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Great & reliable service
February 26, 2019

Samples on time and as expected. Got my samples in perfect order, very professional. Happy to do business with this factory

Date of experience: February 25, 2019
Guatemala
1 review
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Excellent
February 26, 2019

This is not the first time I buy with Alibaba.com and as in previous years, I am very satisfied with the service and the trust that also gives "Trade Assurance". It is very useful the information that Alibaba.com provides for each company and that makes it easier to make the decision.

Date of experience: February 25, 2019
Pakistan
1 review
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CafeMaker Coffee Printer
February 26, 2019

I order one CafeMaker Coffee Printer from Alibaba, it was a first experience but i really appreciate the services which is provided the company and alibaba.
Excellent very satisfied.

Date of experience: February 25, 2019
Guatemala
1 review
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Nice
February 26, 2019

Simple process for transactions.
Just would like to request you add American Express option on credit card payments.

Date of experience: February 25, 2019
Italy
1 review
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Non traduce bene.
February 26, 2019

Nel settore "rimborso", Alibaba non traduce bene, rende diffusione la comprensione.
Per il restante sono soddisfatto di Alibaba

Date of experience: February 25, 2019
South Carolina
1 review
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Had a great experience using Alibaba to purchase through a new China vendor. Easy communications system. Easy ordering. Easy payment. Product was good quality and quickly shipped. Will now use this vendor long term.

Date of experience: February 25, 2019
GB
1 review
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Purchase of LED Therapy Panel
February 26, 2019

I am most impressed with the service at Ali Baba, with simple search, and effective ordering and purchase from the suppler I used, Shenzen SunGrow. Very quick delivery from China to England, able to monitor the whole process at their website. Tracked delivery by UPS meant a smooth shipment. Highly recommended resource. Great price for this quality of LED set-up.

Date of experience: February 25, 2019
India
1 review
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The platform is perfect to find item of my choice and quality. But the trade assurance fee is quite higher. There may be some "first order discounts". Also, some functionality is not available in app and needs to visit website for the same. The messaging and ordering environment is perfect, some changes may make other things also perfect.

Date of experience: February 25, 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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