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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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Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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They give one price in there add then try to up there pice what for $15 to 89 a part up to $200 to $300 a part

Date of experience: March 5, 2018
North Carolina
7 reviews
32 helpful votes
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For all who think your gonna get a Deal, HA HA HA HA watch out! If you are not a pro stay away... Oh BUT they have a rating system... wait for it! Ha ha ha ha you are rolling Dice... Now before I go any further let me say I do business with them yes that's what I said, but it took a good year or more before I became a pro and was aware of whats going on you have to careful... number 1 the rating system must be taken with a grain of salt # 2 they have suppliers who buy from suppliers and then sell you... Number 3 when you have a problem you get to speak to Eva A ROBOT! Yes... she is not real... Well in short That's why you get what you pay for, you want cheap then roll dem dice lol Just be very careful do your home work be diligent and that will give you a 75% chance of doing OK. Just thought Id pass along some wisdom Thanks Richie C debbiedapparel2.com

Date of experience: March 1, 2018
South Africa
1 review
8 helpful votes
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No customer service
February 27, 2018

Supplier sells me defective stuff and I submit a refund with a video and they just close my escalated query with no feedback.

Date of experience: February 27, 2018
New York
1 review
8 helpful votes
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POOR SERVICE!
February 19, 2018

Do not buy expensive product especially electronics, you will not be able to get help from their customer suppor evert, they will just tell U that customet is their priority-THEY WILL JUST BE BULL$#*!TING YOU by telling nice words. They dont keep a record or your text conversation with customer support to back up your complaint.

Date of experience: February 19, 2018
New York
1 review
10 helpful votes
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Lost over 60K
February 11, 2018

I would give a 0 rating if it would be such a thing, I made an order with post delivery trade assurance and order arrived it wasn't the material which I asked for and the products were damaged and this trade assurance is always on the sellers side and told me again and again that i have to negotiate and this took me already over 6 months and still no results

Date of experience: February 11, 2018
Romania
1 review
10 helpful votes
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I bought some goods on Alibaba platform and used Trade Assurance.
I had a contract with Hopora Shenzen Co. LTD for supplying the goods DDP, door to door in 2,3 weeks but the goods didn t arrive. The representative sale of the company trick me and not answering to my emails.
I asked Alibaba because I used Trade Assurance to mediate this case but only robotic answers like Please wait patiently.
I asked for refund because is more then 2 months and never happen but the same robotic answer.
I WILL NEVER DO ANY BUSSINES WITH THIS COMPANY OR USING ALIBABA BECAUSE THEY ARE NOT FOLLOWING ANY RULLES.

Date of experience: February 3, 2018
New York
1 review
15 helpful votes
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If it's not in writing don't trust Chinese suppliers on their word. They will sell to your dog, grandmother, and cats.

Date of experience: February 2, 2018
Croatia
1 review
12 helpful votes
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NEVER AGAIN!
January 29, 2018

I have a issue with ZOEE Electronic Co. Ltd. Who is " 4 years Alibaba member" (LOL) I made a payment 4 times in the last year. First time in cash, and the rest via bank account. Seller claimed that devices will turn off after 30 minutes but they won't. I have an evidence (video). Seller claimed devices turn off in China normally, but I'm not in China. After all, last month, when I was in China on my business trip, I test 2 devices and they didn't work. I already return 200 devices and got new devices with the same issue. I was so reasonable to help the seller and try to reprogram over 200 devices, not to return them back to China just to avoid sellers shipping cost. Above that, I faced with lots of disturbance and distance between transmitter and receivers is too short (not as described) so devices are useless for me. I have all emails between the seller and me. Tried to contact seller via emails and Alibaba message center, only reply was that the company updating devices. It was 2 weeks ago. When I asked for a refund, no word from the seller. Obvious, he try to avoid warranty. Since I paid for them, I don't have time to wait for an update. I ask for a refund. When they make an update, I'll buy those devices again. If they are as described. In attach you can find 3 out of 4 payment. Fourth was in cash. Seller avoid warranty with lots of lies even I have bunch of evidences. Alibaba scammers decided "both side responsability". I lost $7000 and ZOEE scammers walk away freely. DON'T TRADE WITH COMPANIES FROM ALIBABA and especially ZOEE electronics.

Date of experience: January 29, 2018
Colorado
1 review
8 helpful votes
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We had very poor experience with Wendy Huang from Guangzhou Meishang Packing Co., Ltd. We place a customized samples order with them for their cups. The cups arrived late and were leaking. Wendy Huang was rude and unprofessional. Instead of taking responsibility she accused us for lying and said that we meant very little to them. This company and especially Wendy Huang is a disgrace to the Chinese people and China.

Date of experience: January 23, 2018
Australia
2 reviews
5 helpful votes
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Battery ripoff
January 17, 2018

Shenzhen JKN Battery Co., Ltd. sold me two lithium batteries they came with no connections, just two leads and no charger, it cost about 800 dollars and an extra 280dollars to get them running and charged. They lasted one weekend and failed. They both don't work now. Don; t save money, buy local at least we have laws and warranties. They just said to try new battery management systems and get a tech to fit and they may work.

Date of experience: January 17, 2018
Texas
1 review
9 helpful votes
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I spent $1800. 00, plus $745 in customs fees for a 1.5 Kw off grid solar generating system from Foshan Tanfon Energy through Alibaba. Now the system will not produce enough power to run an electric drill and Alibaba tells me it is too late to get any help.
I would not buy anything from Tanfon or Alibaba again.

Date of experience: January 7, 2018
France
1 review
7 helpful votes
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I contacted this company ( SAMYAK INTERNATIONAL PVT LTD) NEPAL. I ordered a Tibetan singing bowl, they sent me a singing bowl as a sample in the beginning later they asked advanced payment for my order. I sent $ 2000 for a 5'' 500 units of Tibetan singing bowl they said me they will send it within 20 days. It was on FEB 2017. But they never shipped my order. I waited for another month i tried to contact them on Skype they never talked with me and i sent several emails but they never replied. This year i could not start my singing bowl business on amazon. I will search for another reliable supplier from Nepal.

Date of experience: December 14, 2017
Texas
3 reviews
10 helpful votes
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Once alibaba has your email address they will never stop spamming you no matter how often you try to unsubscribe. Best option is go somewhere else because these folks are rude and relentless.

Date of experience: December 13, 2017
Czechia
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Perfect response - I have to wrote 2 times, because my 1st request was very general, but on second, exact definition the communication was very smooth, even during weekend! And late work hours)
Service parts was in nearly new state - only cosmetic flaws easy to remove, seems like every part passed high QA
Fantastic price - different offers around globe was 4-5times more expensive
Fast delivery - only 9 days until it reach me after contract(incl. Tax office etc.)

Date of experience: December 12, 2017
Thailand
1 review
6 helpful votes
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Recommend don't buy from this store (Shenzhen Motto Electronics Co., Ltd.)
If you don't want to lose money

Date of experience: November 23, 2017
Germany
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Ordered a sausage stuffer, inner workings were rusted, equipment was impossible to clean, and the stuffing horn was about 1 foot from the ground. No way possible to put the machine on a table to stuff the sausage. You have to be 2 feet tall to stuff your sausage. Disappointed, lost about 2000. 00. They won't return my call. Poorly made product. Buy American! :(

Date of experience: November 16, 2017
Kansas
8 reviews
19 helpful votes
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Sorry for keep you waiting.

Today is the last chance for supplier.

If they still did not send us valid information, we will try to apply the refund.

Please kindly send the following information:

1. Hold your passport in your hand and take a photo of you and the passport. Please make sure the information on the passport is clear enough.
2. Hold your bank card in your hand and take a photo of you and the bank card. Please make sure the information on the bank card is clear enough and the bank card is the one you made the payment to Alibaba.

Thank you for your understanding.
Alice

Date of experience: November 15, 2017

TRADE ASSURANCE WILL NOT REFUND MY MONEY
November 6, 2017
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I paid Trade Assurance for a trade with Hefei Qiaenna Imp.&Exp. Trade Co. The MFG will not ship my product or return an email. Trade Assurance will not refund my money as the contract states. This is a total scam. Product details
Product name Quantity Unit Unit Price (USD) Price
Beeswax candle beeswax foundation beeswax wrap
1000. 00 Kilogram(s) 3.7000 3,700.0000
Delivery terms
Trade terms:
CIF
Shipping Fee:
US $ 0.00
Insurance charges:
US $ 0.00
Agreed shipping date:
Ship 45 day(s) after supplier receives the total order payment
Shipping method:
Sea Freight
Shipping address:

(THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA)
Payment terms
Initial payment:
US $ 3,700.00
Total product Amount:
US $ 3,700.00
The balance payment:
US $ 0.00
Shipping Fee:
US $ 0.00
Inspection Fee:
US $ 0.00
Payment method:
T/T Credit Card e-checking
Total order amount:
US $ 3,700.00
Trade Assurance terms
On-time shipment:
If supplier fails to ship order on time, you can open a dispute for a refund of the total amount paid or the covered amount for your order.

Post-delivery coverage:
You have selected post-delivery coverage. You will be covered for the total amount of the actual payment you makeexcluding bank fee. You can check the quality of your products after receiving the goods and open a dispute if there are any issues. Youll have 90 days from shipping and 15 days from customs clearance (With the shorter coverage time being valid)to confirm the quality of your order. Here are the details...

Date of experience: November 5, 2017
Australia
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Great service every time.
November 11, 2017

I have bought a number of guitars from Hanhai Music over the past 2 years and each purchase has resulted in an excellent retail experience. Jane has been prompt and extremely helpful and the quality of the workmanship is of a very high standard. I know where I'll be buying my next guitar/bass from. Thanks... Roger B

Date of experience: November 10, 2017
Georgia
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I recommend contacting Rachel she can be your trusted vendor for premium shoes at a wholesale price. The shoes can be customized with your brands logo. Discounts for bulk orders up to 12%. *******@Reynamoretti. Need LOGOs she can create them for you.

Date of experience: November 5, 2017
Florida
1 review
4 helpful votes
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My Positive Experiences
November 4, 2017

I made a positive experiences on Alibaba! I ordered from several companys and never got scammed!
A Company named: Jining Eagle Trade International Co., LTD is very trustworthy and their customer service is very good.
The company offers affordable shipping, fast delivery and sells a selection a high quality products. I recommend this company!

Date of experience: November 3, 2017

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Alibaba.com is the world's leading wholesale trade platform that connects buyers and suppliers from around the world.


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Hangzhou, ZJ, China
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