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Alibaba

3.5

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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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Good quality straps
November 27, 2020

Very happy with the quality of products supplied and received good service from the supplier company

Date of experience: November 27, 2020
GB
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Really great experience so far using this website, really responsive website, hey have quality assurances and trade protections in place so it gives you more confidence ordering. I placed 5 orders from 5 different companies and so far all positive experiences, easy to communicate with even though i only speak English, i have total confidence ordering again.

Date of experience: November 27, 2020
Morocco
1 review
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Very good
November 27, 2020

Very good company... fast shipping... good communication...
I recommend this company...

Date of experience: November 27, 2020
Germany
2 reviews
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The Alibaba website is pretty good. Searching algorithms could be updated to provide more relevant results with less duplicate results. RFQ could be better with suppliers submitting offers that are actually similar to the RFQ and not just some random products they offer within the same category. The mobile application has a bit of issues: messaging always has to log back in to update chat messages (logs in in the background while you look at the chat; creates a very slow conversation update experience).
Otherwise, the basis of alibaba is fine. There are ample suppliers, products and options to choose from.
It would be great if shipping was significantly cheaper and if suppliers would actually send DDP instead of saying they are sending DDP but actually only using DAT/DAP...

Date of experience: November 27, 2020
France
1 review
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The quality of the relationship with the commercial part was only perfect. It was a real pleasure to order, and the product is exactly how I expected. I will order again for sur

Date of experience: November 27, 2020
Pakistan
1 review
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I think there should be some payment method in which options of COD type should be available, as well as shipping costs are too high, there should be some special agreements with shipping companies for better prices.

Date of experience: November 26, 2020
Viet Nam
1 review
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Good!
November 27, 2020

Diverse models, can directly negotiate prices and products with sellers...

Date of experience: November 26, 2020
Argentina
1 review
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Excelente servicio
November 27, 2020

Variedad, calidad, bajo costo, salvo el costo de envió que es el mas del 100%, del valor de la mercadería, lo cual pienso que podrían mejorar...

Date of experience: November 26, 2020
Hungary
1 review
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I'm completely satisfied with costumer service, the owerall price was still lower than buying the same product in my country.

Date of experience: November 26, 2020
Virginia
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Overall satisfied cstomer
November 27, 2020

The ability to state what you are looking for and have sellers contact you with offers is very effective.

Date of experience: November 26, 2020
DO
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Very Satisfied
November 26, 2020

I have been using Alibaba for the last two or three years and am very satisfied with the service rendered by them. I trust Alibaba and feel that I am covered and protected while doing business with suppliers. Alibaba constantly follows up on our purchases and payments, for this reason we feel that we are backed up by them.

Date of experience: November 26, 2020
Qatar
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Best service
November 26, 2020

Shipment quickly, communication also very good. Always answering quickly, I am very impressed with this seller.

Date of experience: November 25, 2020
California
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This team is honest, sincere with their quotations and they go above and beyond to help figure out the best shipping, which makes it easy for someone who does not live in China. I love their eco-friendly coated paper options as this can biodegrade faster for less of an impact on our environment. Most people think a label company will magically make labels that you send them look incredible. In all sincerity, you will have the best experience if your art files are high resolution and do not suck. If you aren't a graphic designer or artist, ask. They can design for you the art. Best label company on this website. Excellent customer service. I have purchased a few times from them and I will continue to come back because I am impressed. Thanks Subby, great work!

Date of experience: November 25, 2020
Jamaica
1 review
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Best product and service
November 26, 2020

Lovely slippers very strong, I enjoy talking with the customer service agent that assist me with getting the product, she ensure to check if i received on time, and check if i was okay with product, i am highly thankful

Date of experience: November 25, 2020
Colorado
1 review
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Good customer service through the entire process. As a new customer they made me feel comfortable that they were doing things right, and were very respectful and responsive to any issues that came up along the way.

Date of experience: November 25, 2020
GB
1 review
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Great product and customer service.
The entire shopping experience was very easy and I had a great choice of products from a good selection of sellers.
Highly recommended.

Date of experience: November 25, 2020
New York
1 review
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Trade Assurance Hoax
November 25, 2020

You can get some good deals through them but if you have an issue there is no support. There is no trade assurance. They will just ignore your requests for help and only side with the seller even if you have a slam dunk bulletproof case. It is not worth the headaches to save a few bucks, just buy right form the us where you will get customer support.

Date of experience: November 25, 2020
Italy
1 review
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Excelent service
November 26, 2020

I bought some blankets from Alibaba. Really like service, suppliers and final product. Highly recommenderd

Date of experience: November 25, 2020
Georgia
1 review
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Shopping on Alibaba
November 26, 2020

I'm very pleased overal. Options, chatting, delivery, everything. I'm going to continue shopping here

Date of experience: November 24, 2020
China
1 review
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Good B2B for sourcing and purchasing, I can get what I want, very cost saving and fast delivery to my warehouse, very helpful to my sourcing job.

Date of experience: November 24, 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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