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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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Connecticut
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As described, very fast shipment
I ordered the lights for the dogs. They are exactly like on pictures. For the price - is a bargain

Date of experience: December 2, 2020
KR
1 review
0 helpful votes
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여러 판매자와 거래를 하고 있지만 좋은 판매자도 많이 있지만 나쁜 판매자도 많이 있습니다. 판매자의 실수가 명백히 확인이 되는데도 알리바바는 판매자의 편에 서서 클레임에서 이길수 없도록 합니다. 대화 내용만 봐도 명백한 판매자의 실수임이 확인이 되는 내용을 이해할수 없는 이유로 클레임을 강제 종료시킵니다.

Date of experience: December 2, 2020
Angola
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I can't complain!
December 3, 2020

Esay way of start a busniss, and they work with really good supliers! I think you just have to search really well, take your time and find what you're looking for, trust them, explain what you want be persistent and precise. I just can't complain!

Date of experience: December 2, 2020
Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Great Service
December 3, 2020

Great website and astonishing array of products. Have never had problems communicating with merchants or arranging payment.

Date of experience: December 2, 2020
Australia
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Alibaba is an easy, secure business to deal with, I have made several purchases on Alibaba over the years and have never been disappointed with the results.

Date of experience: December 2, 2020
Reunion
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Un peu difficile, pour des termes techniques, des fois problèmes pour les paiements en carte bancaire, mais incroyablement efficace..

Date of experience: December 2, 2020
Spain
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Great experience
December 2, 2020

It is the first time I use Alibaba and I only has to say that the experience has been perfect. Easy to find what you are looking for, very good product details and very easy to communicate with the supplier. We manage to get waht we were looking for in no time.

Date of experience: December 1, 2020
Hong Kong
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I asked for a quick delivery and this is exactly what I got. The product is perfect in every way. Great service from Dusha!

Date of experience: December 1, 2020
Virginia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great website to get your product from. However, if you get a bad product by a supplier, you will never win a claim. They will turn you around

Date of experience: December 1, 2020
Florida
1 review
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Excellent buyer experience, service and supplier very professional. Fast response on any questions. Item shipped over sea and arrived in perfect condition. Very pleased. Thank you

Date of experience: December 1, 2020
Minnesota
1 review
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Poor claims service
December 2, 2020

Fine for finding companies selling different products but they are not good at managing issues between buyers and sellers. It's always shady and difficult to buy from a seller online from across the world and they don't do anything to make it easier. Additionally, they do not have an easy claim support. I received broken glass bottles and they asked my to fish through the broken glass to give them an accurate number of how many glass bottles were broken. Absolutely ridiculous. Once your money has been sent, you won't get it back no matter the condition of the product you recieve.

Date of experience: December 1, 2020
Minnesota
1 review
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This is the fourth supplier that I have contracted with through Alibaba, I have vetted about thirty. If you do your research, you will find quality companies, just like anywhere else.

Date of experience: December 1, 2020
AE
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Not everyone is honest or can provide the correct information, prices are not what they always advertise, but in general i would say 80% are here for business and are professional.
My good experience that Alibaba refunded my purchase when i had a bad deal and supplier could not fulfill my order.
The bad experience is the communications, some they take too long to reply and sometimes they never do, or if they do they provide the wrong information, be careful and be clever how to close deals.
I made many purchases (more than 2 containers and 5 LCL shipments and few by air) for my company and 95% are completed in perfect conditions.
In my opinion this is the best option in the market for business purchases.

Date of experience: December 1, 2020
Saudi Arabia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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One of the best
December 2, 2020

Safe platform and easy to deal with... now more than 20 orders. Fully satisfied you just need to know who are you dealing with

Date of experience: December 1, 2020
Sri Lanka
1 review
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Rams
December 2, 2020

I bought some rams.its goods quality. There service is very good and customer care also good. Received goods on time

Date of experience: December 1, 2020
Indonesia
1 review
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Like this site
December 1, 2020

Sometime the price not true but can bargain with supplier sometimes the goods are not ready stock and have to wait for production

Date of experience: December 1, 2020
GB
1 review
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Spray Triggers
December 1, 2020

Great Product well made & Amazing Company nothing was t much for them, Fast delivery via FedEx Air Freight well packed turned around & delivered in less than two week.

Date of experience: December 1, 2020
Ghana
1 review
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Good supplier
December 1, 2020

Great piece of product that works beyond my expectations. Am happy I found a good supplier. Thumps up guys.

Date of experience: November 30, 2020
Bangladesh
1 review
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LOVE IT
December 2, 2020

Its the best site ever, very professional and very fast... It makes doing business very easy and secure

Date of experience: November 30, 2020
Alabama
1 review
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Website
December 2, 2020

I love this site and I have been with Alibaba for quite sometime now and I have found some great suppliers! Its definitely has helped me in so many ways with helping my business grow!

Date of experience: November 30, 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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