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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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Satisfactory quality
March 27, 2018

The dresses I received were OK although shipping took looking than expected. Customer services were OK too.

Date of experience: March 26, 2018
Colorado
1 review
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Awesome!
March 27, 2018

What a pleasure to conduct business with a quality and honest company. Thank you. The products are really good.

Date of experience: March 26, 2018
Czechia
1 review
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Furniture lock
March 27, 2018

Very good portal for B2B! Now we can make a bussines with the companies form China! Many thanks to alibaba!

Date of experience: March 26, 2018
Australia
1 review
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High Quality Products
March 27, 2018

Great service received when dealing this company. Open and prompt communication always. Products is of very high quality. Very much recommend this company.

Date of experience: March 26, 2018
Australia
1 review
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My Experience with Alibaba
March 26, 2018

In general, Alibaba is very practical, still so many issues on payment and shipment but they are getting better on every day basis

Date of experience: March 25, 2018
Australia
1 review
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YILIN BRONZES
March 26, 2018

Excellent experience - great service and absolutely top quality work. Vert happy with their product - no complaints at all.

Date of experience: March 25, 2018
Japan
1 review
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Very reliable supplier
March 26, 2018

This supplier gives sincere response and support in any case. This supplier is very reliable. If there is any opportunity to deal with again, I really appreciate it.
Thank you very much.

Date of experience: March 25, 2018
Sweden
1 review
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Good new experience
March 26, 2018

First time buying on Alibaba.com. It worked fine. Feels a safe place to do business. I will probably do more business here in the future.

Date of experience: March 25, 2018
TW
1 review
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Excellent service.
March 26, 2018

Helen is wonderful to deal with. I highly recommend making contact with her. She is quick to respond to any inquiries I might have.

Date of experience: March 25, 2018
Italy
1 review
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Ottimo sito
March 26, 2018

Lo consiglio, ci vuole un po' di pazienza ma ne vale la pena sopratutto perché ci sono molti articoli a prezzi bassi.

Date of experience: March 24, 2018
Texas
1 review
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Hello, i bought an animal product. Suppossedly 99% pure animal grade (veterinary) grade. 10 out of 11 dogs dead within 30 minutes! And let me tell you it was a hard and painful death! All seized out. I was running around trying to help each one. Dead, dead, dead, i held as many in my arms as they died as i could, so yes, the death was brutal for them! I have not just let loose and cried, and frankly i am terrified of what i will be like when i do! I tried to save money and my dogs are dead. The 11 th one not dead, but will end up with organ damage. All this to try and save a buck! Do not buy from them, AND do not buy from sellers on sites we all buy from. It is all from china! And they can kill your animals! They killed mine!

Date of experience: March 24, 2018
Argentina
1 review
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All OK
March 26, 2018

The product very good, I get everything in order.
Kevin's personal attention is very good.
Trusted supplier, I will continue buying them.

Date of experience: March 24, 2018
Australia
3 reviews
3 helpful votes
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Good quality and service
March 26, 2018

My experience with this transaction was excellent. I received good customer service, shipping was quick the goods were good quality.
The only issue I have is with the lack of written or video installation instructions, that is one point in which the Chinese company could really improve.

Date of experience: March 24, 2018
Australia
1 review
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Impressed
March 24, 2018

After doing first transaction with Alibaba I came to know how poor service are other online shops providing. Quick and clear response from supplier and fast delivery impressed me.

Date of experience: March 23, 2018
1 review
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Site experience
March 24, 2018

I have enjoyed using this site. Thanks to technology. It has made my business easier to do than before.

Date of experience: March 23, 2018
Texas
1 review
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Without Alibaba we would've had a much more challenging launch to our new business. A big Thank You to Alibaba and their client Suzhou Juicyou Sports Equipment Co.

Date of experience: March 23, 2018
Greece
1 review
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Very satisfied
March 24, 2018

I am an Alibaba member from many years.
You've held me many times.
I can buy with your help from honest suppliers so I can be sure about the quality of the goods.
The trade insurance is very important for me.

Thank you.

Date of experience: March 23, 2018
France
1 review
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Easy and Smooth Transaction
March 24, 2018

Our transaction on Alibaba was seemless and without problems. The supplier was a pleasure to do business with and the products supplied first class.

Date of experience: March 23, 2018
GB
1 review
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Good deals
March 24, 2018

I have no problems with Alibaba, get my orders on time and in good condition, never let me down yet

Date of experience: March 23, 2018
Florida
1 review
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So far So good
March 24, 2018

Don't forget your spring orders you'll need to plan around the chinese new year because they shut down shipping out, etc in celebration.
Most sellers are quick to respond, and some even tell you if they think your smaller orders are even a good idea for your company's needs, which makes me feel they care just as much about my sales as they do their products.
Not everything is perfect (human expectations) but the few issues we did have were handled expeditiously and cancellations were a breeze. Not to forget we linked out domain name and now our store is even cooler and we didn't have to hire someone in house to manage our site now.

Date of experience: March 23, 2018

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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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