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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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Fist Impression
December 25, 2020

My first experience of using Alibaba. I found the website and transaction and shipment pages easy to use and the shipment was easy to follow. I would use the service again.

Date of experience: December 24, 2020
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This allows global reach for a diverse set of countries and its people. The ability to transact business across the globe and have the product ship you without leaving your home or office. Its amazing

Date of experience: December 24, 2020
Florida
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Thank you
December 25, 2020

Always a help during each step of the process,
Make us confident when dealing with suppliers especially the new ones and offering suppliers or products similar to what am looking at.

Date of experience: December 23, 2020
KR
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Exporting sales Manager
December 25, 2020

Effective service better than ever. Thanks to our supplier providing us great experience. We would have more cooperation in the future.

Date of experience: December 23, 2020
Chile
1 review
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Good shopping experience
December 25, 2020

Everything arrived in order, time and form. Exactly with the characteristics that we had requested. Very professional management.

Date of experience: December 23, 2020
Argentina
1 review
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Great experience again!
December 25, 2020

This seller shipped on time and neatly packaged my shipment. Everything correct. ++++++++++++++++++++

Date of experience: December 23, 2020
Australia
1 review
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Alibaba Trade Assurance
December 25, 2020

Unfortunately Alibaba Trade Insurance isn't as good as it should be. I received damaged glass vials, yet Alibaba favored the supplier and would not compensate me on the freight. I received some compensation for the glass vials. In essence, I had to pay very expensive freight for broken glass vials that I have to throw in the bin. What's the point of trade assurance?

Date of experience: December 23, 2020
Alabama
1 review
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Pleased with Alibaba
December 25, 2020

I admit that at first i was very hesitant to attempt to purchase thru Alibaba. But after browsing the site and communicating with the individual sellers, I became relieved of my suspicions and purchased. Alibaba appears to have many checks and balances that give you security. Most vendors were easy to communicate with, but only a few were there language barriers.

Date of experience: December 23, 2020
Canada
1 review
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Eye apparatus
December 25, 2020

The eye apparatus I order was of top quality, the package and instructions therein were very good. I did not have any problems with delivery. Thanks

Date of experience: December 23, 2020
New York
1 review
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Great job on the baseball jerseys they made up for a customer of ours, the customer loved the quality, the goods were shipped in a decent time frame considering the Covid-19 situation!

Date of experience: December 23, 2020
Saudi Arabia
1 review
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Always on time
December 24, 2020

Alibaba is providing international buyers with full-fledged service for b2b across the world. Been dealing with Alibaba for 3 years as an international buyer, and I am so much pleased with my experience so far.

Date of experience: December 23, 2020
Germany
1 review
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Had a company which not delivered at all. Their products were stopped on custom, with the notice that the import licence and product are not allowed in EU, with the notice that there was no manuel hand advise. I asked alibaba for help and only point they told me that i am responsible that the product gets in EU and the company, which website was after my payment taken off, representive always open new sites and address, and doesnt replied at all, are right and i have to pay the damage.

Date of experience: December 23, 2020
New York
1 review
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Due to the 2020 covid-19, I began to seek my high-quality suppliers on global procurement platforms. I used Alibaba through a friend's recommendation. I didn't expect to meet a very suitable seller who knew what I wanted and was willing to design for me. Production samples. Thank them very much-Xiamen EVERSTAR Company. I solved my supply chain problem on Alibaba. I am very grateful to Alibaba for this platform. I will keep using it.

Date of experience: December 23, 2020
Singapore
1 review
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Product Purchased
December 24, 2020

So far had made 5-6 orders from this site with Trade Assurance suppliers. Very satisfied with the order and delivery. All orders and products were delivered without any issues.

Date of experience: December 23, 2020
Saudi Arabia
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I love to purchase from Alibaba.com. Because we can get all kinds of product from alibaba.com. Love.

Date of experience: December 22, 2020
Hong Kong
2 reviews
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Manager
December 24, 2020

Wonderful product, customized design is really good, unique with high quality and delivered on time. Compective price and helpful service. We will return for orders in the future.

Date of experience: December 22, 2020
Texas
1 review
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Photo set
December 23, 2020

Quality finished product. Professional photo set
The seller was professional and assisted me in product selection and shipping

Date of experience: December 22, 2020
Ohio
1 review
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Sample Order
December 23, 2020

The sample protective cases I ordered were delivered quickly and were in good condition. Alibaba's site made it very easy to connect with the supplier and allowed for an easy communication channel between us.

Date of experience: December 22, 2020
Hawaii
1 review
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I have purchased from several Alibaba suppliers. All of the inquiries have been met in a timely fashion. The choice and ability to connect with suppliers are unmatched options to source products. Alibaba makes it easy to purchase products. Companies help you purchase, invoice, and ship your products. So simple... Over the years however, I have noticed less of an ability to design products and more of a push to purchase already made products. In the past, I could contact the factory and design a product from start to finish with a reasonable MOQ.

Date of experience: December 22, 2020
Texas
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Great experience!
December 23, 2020

This seller shipped on time and neatly packaged my shipment. The sunglasses are beautiful and the quality isn't bad..

Date of experience: December 22, 2020

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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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