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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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Japan
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The person in charge is reliable Good
You can rest assured

With a good product
Satisfaction

Good product
The person in charge is wonderful

Date of experience: January 20, 2021
Germany
1 review
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Very first order.
January 20, 2021

It was my very first time when I had a deal with suppliers on Alibaba. I ordered items from two different suppliers. Both shippments were in time delivered and the attachments were satisfied. Seems that it safe to have a deal with chinese suppliers on Alibaba. With no doubt i will refer to the suppliers via Trade assurance and Verified supplier by my next inquiry.

Date of experience: January 20, 2021
Ireland
1 review
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Alibaba does not care with their customers
January 19, 2021

Let's start from the Beginning.
I bought USD 250.91 on items from a seller named Wenzhou En Ke Jie International on the 03/11/2020. I bought many other items from different sellers and I got all of them, perfect and on time. I was told by the seller I would get my parcel around 13/12/2020. I did not get my parcel by the time I was told. So the maximum i should wait following what trade assurance says is 60 days if it's composed by air/sea shipping. So I waited, I messaged the seller and he did not answer me, I opened dispute on trade assurance for 3 times, in all of them something related to an port nucleic acid test was mentioned as an excuse of the delay and that the seller had shipped my physical package. So I emailed UPS and asked them about my package and about this port nucleic acid test and they answered me that they do not know about this test and they also said the seller only created the label but the physical package was never got by them. There are lots of lies and misinformation, almost 3 months have passed and trade assurance has done nothing to help a costumer. I would love a way to get my money back.

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Date of experience: January 19, 2021
Utah
2 reviews
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I have ordered off of this website for many years. When the orders get delivered then it's great, but what happens when the vendor violates contract and us as the consumer dispute this vendor. Well unfortunately Alibaba does not protect the consumer. It took them 8 weeks after I submitted a dispute because the vendor violated the contract. I was the only person to upload supporting documentation showing the products were not delivered and the vendor was not responding with resolution for over a month. Alibaba still awarded them the win over my dispute and now forcing me to do business with a vendor that can't be trusted. Alibaba entire website is based on business relationships and sourcing reputable vendors. So what happens when your vendor isn't reputable, they cover it up and the consumer has no recoil besides to leave them terrible reviews on websites. My personal opinion is not to use them. I have used other websites that have a customer service that actually protects the consumer. Alibaba has no interest in promoting a business relationship with the consumers that actually buy items, they only protect their vendors.

Date of experience: January 18, 2021
Israel
1 review
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Manager
January 20, 2021

Very good product and very fast shiping good suplier good fabric and good material very nice suplier.

Date of experience: January 18, 2021
Pennsylvania
1 review
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Minus the Middleman
December 28, 2021

Working with ALIBABA has made my life so much easier. 99.99% of the suppliers are honest and are eager to work with you in any way possible. They cut out the middle man which increases your profit margin.

Date of experience: January 16, 2021
Canada
1 review
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Baby Bracelets
January 17, 2021

Highly recommended. Honest, Professional and great product. Fast shipper. Will deal with them again. Buy with Confidence.

Date of experience: January 15, 2021
Chile
1 review
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Excelente calidad muy bueno lo recomiendo, nuestro proveedor nro 1, siempre cordial y comprometido con sus clientes

Date of experience: January 14, 2021
California
1 review
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Satisfied with the quality and shipping and professional afterservice. I'm happy to find a good supplier, thank you!

Date of experience: January 14, 2021
GB
1 review
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Perfect Reality
August 17, 2021

My status is Quality Assurance Systems Analysis, looking for as near perfection to products and services. Ordering one expects as close to perfect at all times, very rarely achieving such. However, in this instance ordering a special guitar high expectation was visualised, not truly expected. Much to my greatest pleasure Mrs. Julia Yang exceeded all of my hopes and dreams of such, in taking note of my personality and expectations, transferring them to the craftsman. The guitar I received was nothing but Perfection!
Seller Changsha Geake Music Co., Ltd.
Order Number: **************876
Contract

Date of experience: January 14, 2021
Ukraine
1 review
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Order of samples
January 14, 2021

I was pleased with the way my order was processed.
They were flexible and it took me 4 days to receive my order.

Date of experience: January 13, 2021
KR
1 review
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Truss and Stage loading capacity is good, it's duarable and safety to use in my events.
And their Videos with instructions and easy to set up.
Rosa is professional, and willing to help me.

Date of experience: January 13, 2021
Georgia
1 review
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I have been using Alibaba for some time now and have this site and service very useful. Whenever I have had problems they always worked with me to solve them

Date of experience: January 13, 2021
India
1 review
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Shopping in Alibaba is very great.
January 20, 2021

Good Kospet Prime 2 2.1 smart watch.
Alibaba site is very good. Shopping in Alibaba is very easy. I am from India. I purchased "Kospet Prime 2 2.1 smart watch". First before purchase, I had enquired about the product, known its price (product cost and the its shipping cost) and the method of shipping from the supplier. As this product is international product the supplier has put a customs clearance questionare and I had choosen the most appropriate answer among the answers. The supplier has put the price of the product in Indian currency after knowing that I am enquiring from India. The supplier has answered all my queries and after clearing all my doughts I placed the order. It was easy for me to remit the cost in Indian currency. Shopping in Alibaba is wonderful, simple, hassle free and great. I recommend all to shop in Alibaba only.

Date of experience: January 13, 2021
Israel
1 review
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Its my favourite site for int. purchasing.the option for live chat or video whatsapp etc. make the whole procedure very fast. I will change the results for searching engine and add more filters to get better results. That must have.

Date of experience: January 12, 2021
Jamaica
1 review
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Thumbs up to Alibaba
January 15, 2021

Thanks for providing this market place & trade protection for both suppliers & vendors. Its always a pleasure doing business here

Date of experience: January 12, 2021
Australia
1 review
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Great Service
February 3, 2022

I really appreciate the prompt, courteous service. These little robots are ideal, and my clients have adored receiving them as gifts.

Date of experience: January 12, 2021
GB
1 review
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Thumbs Up
January 14, 2021

Easy to navigate. Easy to use. Easy Peasy. Pleasant suppliers and fair rates. Transactions made easy.

Date of experience: January 12, 2021
Cyprus
1 review
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Dispute unfair!
January 12, 2021

I bought a beauty device which arrived and didn't work, the supplier told me to unscrew the machine and move something electrical inside. Firstly this is dangerous and unprofessional. Then the ultrasound didn't work, button at the back overheating and so I asked for a full refund. Cecilia from the dispute section, didn't deal with me fairly, I couldn't upload photos, she told me to contact through an email which didn't exist, my time was run out even though I have one hour left! Don't bother with a dispute they're all on the side of the sellers even though it's a complete faulty machine and the sellers were lying. Amy Beauty equipment manufacturers is the name of this company, beware! Do not buy from them. I have tried re opening the dispute but there is no way I can do it. I've lost 900 dollars and not a happy customer.

Date of experience: January 11, 2021
Saudi Arabia
1 review
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July 26, 2023

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Date of experience: January 11, 2021

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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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