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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
1,332
value
1,311
shipping
1,305
returns
769
quality
1,284
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Malaysia
1 review
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First time using it and it is easy and safe to do transaction. Now waiting for my parcel and will update soon!

Date of experience: November 16, 2020
Poland
1 review
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You can find great stuff but when you have a problem with supplier alibaba will do nothing and will protect bad suppliers!
I have purchased mask machine for ******* USD which was assembled very badly. Many parts was missing. Alibaba proposed 300 USD compensation! I even couldn't write a review about the seller.
When you puchase something you have 30 days to write a review. I made complaint about mask machine befored this deadline but after dispute 30 days was exceeded. So alibaba told me that I can't write a review. Of course during dispute writing review is blocked!

Date of experience: November 16, 2020
North Carolina
1 review
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Kiss Me! Boutique
November 18, 2020

Very pleased with this business and have been able to find alot of great vendors that will hopefully be great assets to my business.

Date of experience: November 16, 2020
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great to do business with
November 18, 2020

I really enjoyed the ease at which it was to do business with Alibaba. They have a wide suppliers list and able to communicate makes it a wonderful site for goods and services

Date of experience: November 16, 2020
GB
1 review
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Good quality
November 16, 2020

I think it is a good direct platform with the producer that also sometimes fits the type of business like mine where it does not require exuberant quantities but I have found help and professionalism, high quality products like I said is floweer arrangementes business and in which quality is a key factor.

Date of experience: November 16, 2020
Saudi Arabia
2 reviews
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AliBaba is wonderful
November 16, 2020

You can find anything you want. I have used it and it is secure. I really liked the quality and the shipping.

Date of experience: November 16, 2020
Canada
1 review
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Sérieux
November 16, 2020

Merci, je vais encore acheter chez vous, j'aime les produits sont tellement beaux et de bonne qualité, livraison très rapide, WOW

Date of experience: November 15, 2020
New Zealand
1 review
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I have had excellent buy in experience for my business. Mainly Beads for my Glass Bead Curtains. I have 3 companies I am dealing with and they are all very helpful and send the products ordered in good time to go with the good quality, I have added photos below.

Michelle Weir
SkullMayhem Ltd

Date of experience: November 15, 2020
Cyprus
1 review
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"Great experience"
November 16, 2020

I was very well updated throughout the whole process of purchase and delivery, good service.
Many thanks

Date of experience: November 15, 2020
Florida
1 review
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The all you need site with the best prices, i order quite a lot from Alibaba, I have had a few issues, but overall my ordering experiences are positive and I will continue to order from Alibaba, best site online...

Date of experience: November 15, 2020
VE
1 review
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Filtros
November 16, 2020

Muy buena atencion excelente producto recomendado a todos pueden comprar sin ningun problema recomendado

Date of experience: November 15, 2020
Portugal
1 review
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Very good. All th times.
November 16, 2020

We used to buy from alibaba, and until now, everything was excelent.

Long life for this service.

We hope more selllers have more warehouses in EU.

Date of experience: November 15, 2020
Malaysia
1 review
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So far so good
November 16, 2020

Easy to use and very helpful to finding the goods.
The price also acceptable.
Can choose the delivery.

Date of experience: November 15, 2020
Indiana
1 review
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Great experience
November 15, 2020

Great delivery and quality product. Box came in good shape wasn't crushed or damaged in any way. I headed to their site now to get thing hopefully before Christmas rush,
Thanks

Date of experience: November 15, 2020
Texas
1 review
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Alibaba scam
November 15, 2020

I advise you never to use Alibaba. Alibaba no longer protects sellers. Alibaba charges an expensive transaction fee and if the seller cancels the order you lose your order. After payment some sellers ask for more money. Do not use alibaba. On the transaction fees Alibaba makes money. And it's non-refundable. Alibaba equals scam, fake sellers. Costumers services null null zero. They protects only the seller. This seller increased the price after payment 84$ to 144 and excuse pandemic not right. Alibaba can't do nothing

Date of experience: November 15, 2020
Saudi Arabia
1 review
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Alibaba is one of the best for purchase of anything and everything that you wish for at a cheaper price. The items displayed are of true quality

Date of experience: November 15, 2020
Saudi Arabia
1 review
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Alibaba Services
November 15, 2020

Alibaba make the business for world easy, and you can ship and do customizing for products in your home!

Date of experience: November 14, 2020
California
1 review
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Great service and experience. This is my main buying platform for years from now now on. Thank you alibaba

Date of experience: November 14, 2020
Bulgaria
1 review
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Chips from China
November 15, 2020

All chips are working properly. I recommend. The communication with supplier was easy and delivery was very fast, less than a week to Europe - from order to delivery.

Date of experience: November 14, 2020
Germany
1 review
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Excellent service
November 15, 2020

I am amazed of the professional and kind approach, Amy Shi in particular as a sales expert. I will remain your client forever. Thank you very much.

Date of experience: November 14, 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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