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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
1,332
value
1,311
shipping
1,305
returns
769
quality
1,284
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India
1 review
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Best B2B website
March 15, 2018

Excellent experience. On time Quote. The trade assurance policy is excellent. Will use the site more frequently

Date of experience: March 15, 2018
GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Trade Assurance
March 15, 2018

My first Trade Assurance order and worked really well, thank you Alibaba. Easy transaction and kept you informed of order from start to finish

Date of experience: March 15, 2018
Australia
1 review
3 helpful votes
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The whole Trade assurance really is a facade. When it comes down to it, Alibaba uses every excuse to shirk its responsibility. Its dispute process is only a way to drag things out and wear down the Buyer until you just have enough and can't even be bothered any longer to fight them.
Note to Buyers: Do everything possible to safeguard yourself at the front end because you will receive No help whatsoever from Alibaba who appear to side with the Sellers because of course they protect each other against us the Buyers!

Date of experience: March 14, 2018
Virginia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Happy customer
March 15, 2018

Finding suppliers and shopping was a good experience. The product was shipped on time and the quality was good.

Date of experience: March 14, 2018
Michigan
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Many message spots
March 15, 2018

I really enjoy Alibaba and would recommend it and will continue to use it, only problem that i have is that there for many different spots where messages are sent, either on the site the message center, email or phone message, but then do not show up all the time so if you get a message you must try and find what spot the message went to it is very confusing and time confusing.

Date of experience: March 14, 2018
Illinois
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
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There's so many products under one roof if you're not satisfied with your purchase there's time to return it and Alibaba will assist you in getting another product or a refund, you can't beat that.

Date of experience: March 14, 2018
Colombia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Shipping my first product
March 15, 2018

It was really good! Thumbs Up. People were really kind and pertinent...

Date of experience: March 14, 2018
Colombia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Excellent service.
March 15, 2018

Muy bien servicio el envío fue rápido y la descripción del. Producto es de muy buena calidad y funciona

Date of experience: March 14, 2018
South Africa
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great experience
March 15, 2018

After been robbed twice with Alibaba suppliers, this was very different and helped me get my product on time with safety

Date of experience: March 14, 2018
Sweden
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Its very good service.
March 15, 2018

Its very good service. We can order and pay without being worried about fraud. That is very helpful.

Regards

Date of experience: March 14, 2018
Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Very satisfied
March 15, 2018

Very satisfied with the communication, and handling of the order.
Got a credit for shipment on items missing in my order. Very good work!
Definitely will use again!

Date of experience: March 14, 2018
Malaysia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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User Interface Confusing
March 15, 2018

Difference in user interface when using apps and website causes confusion.
Messages received are not able to synchronized between devices.

Date of experience: March 14, 2018
Pakistan
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Awsome
March 15, 2018

It was quick delivery once after shipment. Got it in three days. Nice product results picture quality is awsome.

Date of experience: March 14, 2018
France
1 review
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A moitié
March 15, 2018

Je le suis fait avoir une fois avec l'achat d'une manette qui ne fonctionnait pas et j'ai jamais été remboursé car le retour coûtait plus cher que mon achat aucun intérêt de renvoyer l'article...

Date of experience: March 14, 2018
Nigeria
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Amazing
March 15, 2018

Business Suppliers ready to help, deliver your goods on time without glitches. The part i like the most if the Trade Assurance when Im in doubt of doing any transaction... Thanks a lot

Date of experience: March 14, 2018
Australia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Very good experience
March 15, 2018

No hassles, all smooth transactions. It is a good platform for clients to track the cargo and the deals.

Date of experience: March 14, 2018
Massachusetts
1 review
4 helpful votes
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Horrendous experience. In Chinese this is called (Kěpà de). This is probably a scam. The rep, Arien He, was condescending and unhelpful. After my order didn't arrive on time (3 weeks), he was unable to determine where it was. Nor did he express interest in doing so. In fact, he told me I should have paid for express if I wanted it on time. Unreal. If this was in the U.S. he *ss would be long gone by now.

Also, the Review button on the Alibaba site does not work.

Here are some quotes from my conversation online with him:

"If you need a fast delivery, you should tell me at that time, and the cost must be higher!"

After I asked to speak with a manager:

"If you are seller, you can promise when the goods will arrive, right? We have no reason to refund to you, if you want refund, you need to assume the return freight and tax, please think carefully. And I am the manager, so you want to talk with me?"

I can't think of anyone more in the need of a backhand than this guy.

Date of experience: March 13, 2018
Bangladesh
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I ordered products through this and got my product the day after the delivery date. Prouct quality is also good and the shipping cost is also lower than other website.

Date of experience: March 12, 2018
Virginia
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Instead of spending one or two hours going to the market a day, all I've gotta do is shop online, they actually delivers veggie and meat! Real helpful!

Date of experience: March 11, 2018
New York
2 reviews
4 helpful votes
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I was looking to purchase a2 uv flatbed printer and came across a listing for what I thought a great deal. Well I was told that the printer can't print on bottles, which in their Q&A SECTION clearly states cylinder printing 360°, 2nd after challenging that statement, I was then told I would have to arrange for shipping myself, lol. Instead of interacting with obviously hormonal immature children, I spent my money else where, but I want to warn others of the suspicious nature of this company. The rude CSR name is Y Doris, I believe she's the manager too. Buyer BEWARE. There's legitimate professional companies on Alibaba, this isn't one of them.

Date of experience: March 7, 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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