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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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Morocco
1 review
1 helpful vote
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A site that shows you cheap prices, but the real price includes shipping, and on top of all that, they deduct from every piece you take, and this is nonsense.

Date of experience: October 25, 2024
South Carolina
1 review
4 helpful votes
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Would give a zero but not an option so a rating of one is generous. Bought a product, and product not delivered and company took my dad's money. I immediately stepped in to help and no responses to our e-mails and chats. You cannot call them on the phone to explain., worst experience and company I have ever dealt with. It's like you are talking to someone in space, and nobody is there to answer. We called the better business bureau (look at those reviews and see the true story) and the FBI to report this company.

Date of experience: October 23, 2024
Thailand
1 review
1 helpful vote
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No Service No help
September 22, 2024

I received a defective device. After complaining, the seller promised to send me a new one. But nothing arrived!
After complaining to Aliexpress, no help at all!
That's the Alixpress service

Date of experience: September 21, 2024
Washington
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Lots of lies
September 21, 2024

I can not recommend using this platform...As many others have stated Alibabas Trade Assurance is a come on scam.We purched 6500.00 worth of tool cabnits from "Quindao Chrecary International Trade Co"
All during the Q and A process they told me how great their products and services are. How they stood behind there products with a 2 year warentee and how they had State Side service reps to handle any claims. Alibaba also claims to have your back. I have been dealing with a damaged Cabnit of over 2 months now and all I get are excuses.
The seller is communicating with me but tells me there is nothing they can personally do that Insurance won't cover the damage. Well then they should send me a replacement unit right? Nope they are unwilling to do that as well. If you buy anything from this platform it's like going to a Casino and placing that money on the Roulette table.
The quality of these cabnits from this vender is claimed to be Snapon quality...That's a lie...They are worse then Harbor Freights cheapest quality cabnits. Stay clear of this vender and Stay clear of Alibaba.

Date of experience: September 21, 2024
Norway
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Even when you provide Trade Assurance with clear evidence a supplier has commited fraud, they will still side with the supplier.

Please do not trust that Trade Assurance will help you or protect you as a customer in any way. You just pay extra when paying to Alibaba. That's it.

And it's impossible to get help from customer service.

Date of experience: September 20, 2024
New York
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Order #**************
Order date: 2024-07-30
Total: USD 103.00
I bought samples from Shenzhen Plery Network Tech Co., Ltd.
They sent samples which are not working. When I asked replacement, they asked me more money for additional shipping cost. So I went Alibaba for help.
I only got refund cost of the product. Not for air shipping. From 103.00, I only got refund 42.00.
Buyers, Be careful. ALIBABA IS FOR CHINA SUPPLIER.

Date of experience: September 11, 2024
Washington
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
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Last Christmas I order approximately $120.00 of products from Alibaba. They never came. However, my credit card company has continued to bill me for those preoducts even though a wrote them a leeter telling them I never received the products they were asking me to pay for. They have billed me repeatidly, and have negitively infuenced my credit even though they were witten about why I would not pay. I will never pay for anything I didn't receive, and I am NOT legally required to. I don't know what to do to get this situation resolved.

Date of experience: August 3, 2024
Australia
1 review
5 helpful votes
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Trading through alibaba provides peace of mind that your transactions are secured and you are trading with professionals. I will always buy from this platform and I recommend it to others. We also buy a lot of things for my work. Everything I have ordered in Australia always arrives on time and buying the products and selecting them has been made so easy through Alibaba. Very happy with the service!

Date of experience: July 14, 2024
Zambia
1 review
3 helpful votes
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BUYING AND MAKING PAYMENT
July 12, 2024

My experience in buying goods on Alibaba has been good and easy to navigate. I have no regrets. Payment systems are exceptionally easy and safe to use

Date of experience: July 11, 2024
Germany
1 review
4 helpful votes
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Good service
July 10, 2024

Good service rendered.
Delivery service good
The products I ordered were not bad.
The payment service is just fine
I will like to continue with your good service

Date of experience: July 9, 2024
India
1 review
1 helpful vote
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The quality of the content of your blog was great. Very impressive and useful write-up. Will be waiting for more updates. Keep posting.

Date of experience: July 8, 2024
India
3 reviews
2 helpful votes
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I've had great experiences with Alibaba. I've ordered over 100 items from them and everything has always functioned perfectly. Unfortunately, the costs have gotten much higher recently.

Date of experience: July 5, 2024
Argentina
1 review
0 helpful votes
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El producto es de muy buena calidad. Probe los auriculares y el sonido es envolvente. Estaria bueno que envien manual de instruccion en español.

Date of experience: July 2, 2024
Georgia
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Product Sourcing
July 2, 2024

I was concerned about the delivery-time and quality of my product from this company.
I was also VERY WORRIED about the security of my payment. That left me hesitant.
I was PLEASANTLY SURPRISED by the efficiency and security of the Alibaba network!
Will definitely use them for product-sourcing in the future.

Date of experience: June 30, 2024
KR
1 review
0 helpful votes
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최고
June 27, 2024

무역에 대해 조금 알고 했으면 좋겠습니다
공부좀 해야 겠네요 ㅠ
서로 번역 어플을 사용하여 큰 문제는 없습니다
감사할 따름입니다

Date of experience: June 26, 2024
Germany
3 reviews
2 helpful votes
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I was indeed very please using this site. Great shopping site, no single stress at all. I also received my goods in a timely manner. Highly recommend. Thank you

Date of experience: June 26, 2024
Indonesia
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
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Quality af the product
June 26, 2024
Updated review

Most of supplier honest the inform actual condition of the product, i recommend to all who will buy goods in alibaba really happy uning alibaba to do my online business local here in my country

Date of experience: June 26, 2024

Good service and delivery
June 13, 2023
Previous review

I have received and good quality as per request, recommend suplier from alibaba, I have been using alibaba to buy and order online all my need

Date of experience: June 13, 2023
Romania
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Professionalism and PREMIUM qualityb
June 26, 2024

It arrived in Romania much earlier than I expected - the quality is PREMIUM - Super - much more beautiful than in the pictures. Perfect professionalism of the seller - 5 stars are few both in terms of quality and service. 10 stars is normal

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Date of experience: June 25, 2024
Viet Nam
1 review
3 helpful votes
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I am very impressed with the quality of products and services provided by Alibaba. The sellers are friendly and always ready to assist users. The entire shopping experience was smooth and efficient. I highly recommend using Alibaba for reliable and high-quality purchases.

Date of experience: June 23, 2024
Peru
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Very satisfied
June 24, 2024

Easy to understand guide and orientation by products saves us a lot of searching. The possibility of finding suppliers and their recommendations and reviews allow us to choose the best ones and at good prices.

Date of experience: June 23, 2024

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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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