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AliExpress

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Launched in April 2010, AliExpress (www.aliexpress.com) is a leading global e-marketplace made up of small business sellers that offer a wide variety of consumer products with good value for money. It is dedicated to bringing unique products in more than 20 major product categories to its millions of registered buyers in more than 220 countries and regions.

AliExpress is a business within Alibaba Group.

For any customer service issues, please visit http://www.aliexpress.com/help/newContactUs.htm.


aliexpress.com
San Mateo, CA, United States
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AliExpress Reviews Summary

The overall reputation of the company reflects significant customer dissatisfaction, primarily due to pervasive issues with order fulfillment, delayed deliveries, and inadequate customer service. Many customers report difficulties in receiving refunds and resolving disputes, often feeling ignored or misled by the company's support channels. Positive aspects, such as product variety and competitive pricing, are overshadowed by complaints regarding fraudulent sellers and the lack of buyer protection. This trend indicates a pressing need for the company to enhance its customer service protocols and ensure accountability among its sellers to rebuild trust with consumers.

This summary is generated by AI, based on text from customer reviews

service
1,672
value
1,571
shipping
1,615
returns
1,449
quality
1,508
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California
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Scam
April 9, 2020

They charged for an item i cancelled- I then messaged the seller through the app since there's no phone number or email and they left me on read. Multiple times.

Date of experience: March 10, 2020
RU
1 review
9 helpful votes
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Order Number: **************

The tracking number RU*******HK provided to me does not contain any tracking information except - "Shipment canceled."

The store did not reply to any of my messages.

I tried to open a dispute, but the site threw an error every time I tried.

I repeatedly contacted the support service via chat and survey - no help was provided to me, only empty promises of compensation.

I spent $ 28.95 and a lot of time talking with support in an empty - I received nothing - neither goods, nor a refund, Aliexpress appropriated my money.

Date of experience: March 8, 2020
Canada
1 review
7 helpful votes
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I want to start off by saying that I started working with this company on Jan 19. I placed 5 orders totaling close to $2000. 00. I will not work with stores that do not offer Free DHL or Fed Ex Shipping, so I asked this shop if they could ship everything together Free Shipping, they agreed. I asked them if all items were in stock and told them I needed my package very very fast. Part of the reason I added so many items to my order for the free shipping. I watched and I watched for it to ship and didn't see anything and asked every day, and they told me not to worry the shipper had it and it would ship that day. Then I went days without hearing from them, still asking every day what my tracking number was and if it had shipped. Finally was given a tracking number but as soon as I saw the numbers I knew they were not fed ex or DHL they were snail mail number:-( I had told them over and over and over again I needed my items fast. They lied and lied and lied to me. I would never have placed an order if I knew it was going to take this long. I had deadlines and I missed my deadlines and was given a 200.00 fine for not have the merchandise needed. Finally, almost 2 months later the packages are starting to arrive, but they are only 1/3 of the items I ordered. I disputed them as my order was not complete and they are begging me not to dispute it, they tell me the items are coming in another package. What part of I does NOT ACCEPT B/O do you not understand? Then on top of all of this, one of the order I am really needing was just sent a couple of days ago, again after talking about how I needed it sent DHL or Fed Ex, they shipped it snail mail again. This shop seems to think they can make there own set of rules. I have never been so disgusted in how a business does business as this lying company BUYER BEWARE! DO NOT EVER ORDER FROM BABYQQ STORE!

Date of experience: March 8, 2020
Germany
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Anfang Dezember Ware bestellt und bezahlt, es ist NIE angekommen, auf meine tausend Anfragen und Nachrichten, bekomme ich nie eine Antwort, das Geld ist weg, nie, nie, nie wieder werde ich nochmal hier einkaufen! Aber täglich gibt es Werbung! Mehr als nur furchtbar schlecht!

Date of experience: March 6, 2020
Bangladesh
1 review
4 helpful votes
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It was an amazingly positive experience. This is the best channel for a new listing appointment and leads. Very nice easy to work with aliexpress app. We really appreciate their quick and professional manner. Thanks again aliexpress.

Date of experience: March 5, 2020
GB
1 review
23 helpful votes
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If you do not receive the correct item, you lose the money. Basically I received what it could be described as garbage instead of the item I ordered. I have sent pictures, but to no use. My claim is denied with a mumbo jumbo google translate explanation that make no sense.
All disputes are in favour of seller, that is the new policy

Date of experience: March 5, 2020
Malta
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Seller sent wrong item. In order to have a refund, I am asked to pay the shipping back to China. That would cost me more than the value of the item Horrible experience.

Date of experience: March 2, 2020
RU
2 reviews
4 helpful votes
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I make regular purchases on this trading floor. And everything was kind of normal, but came across the problem of not sending goods by the seller. Upon my request to cancel the order, the seller only extended the order processing time. I could not influence this situation in any way. Complain in this situation is impossible! You can't leave a review about the seller in this situation! As a result, I waited 40 days and finally, at the next request for closing, the order was closed. Now I still have to wait 20 days to get my money back. The seller "LEEPEE Superb Store" is a big trickster. I wish everyone not to mess with him.
On the platform itself, Aliexpress can say that in this situation, I was completely defenseless. It is good that the order amount was small. But this can happen with a big purchase!

Date of experience: February 27, 2020
Michigan
2 reviews
21 helpful votes
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Complete garbage!
March 27, 2020

ABSOLUTE GARBAGE!

I've placed 3 orders with Ali Express over the last few months - NEVER again! Orders take months to show, are missing items or the wrong item is shipped. Communication with Ali Express is a joke as well. If you like to gamble, go ahead and order. If you want the product you paid for - AVOID!

I have received the wrong items, had pieces missing from an order, and complete misrepresented items.

Date of experience: February 26, 2020
Canada
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Not safe to buy on AliExpress, you will not receive the product you have paid for and AliExoress will not help you, when AE's system falsely confirm your receipt of the order without your knowledge. You will be asked to get some impossible proof that you did not receive your order so that they do not have to do anything to help you. How does anyone prove the order did not come?! It is not safe to buy on AliExpress, AE and sellers are together to scam you.

Date of experience: February 23, 2020
California
1 review
27 helpful votes
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I ordered a pair of shoes, and the seller sent me a wrong one. I ask for return the seller sent me a return label. I bring it to the post office; the post office did not take it because the shoes weight 3 pounds and the label is for 1 pound. I asked the seller for label good for 3 pounds the seller did not say nothing. And I contacted AliExpress. AliExpress did not do nothing, so i lost $40 for not useable shoes.
Second time on November 30,2022, I ordered five items from 5 different seller on AliExpress website. How can they put 5 items in one package. The package arrived at my local post office on December 12. One week later because the package was not delivery to my house so i contacted the post office, post office said they will return it back to the seller because i did not come to pick it up. When i order online they always delivery to my house i never come to post office to pick it up..

Date of experience: February 21, 2020
South Africa
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Cellphone order
February 20, 2020

I ordered a cellphone at Aliexpress and paid R4800 AND i NEVER RECEIVED THAT PHONE NOT EVEN A FOLLOW UP EMAIL TO TRACK MY ORDER. I TRIED CHATTING WITH A CONSULTED ONLY TO FIND IT IS SOME STUPID ROBOT CALLED EVA. I AM SO DISAPPOINTED BUT i AM PREPARED TO TAKE THIS TO MY LAWYERS AND GET MY MONEY BACK.
SOUTH AFRICA

Date of experience: February 16, 2020
NL
1 review
1 helpful vote
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My order is not deliverd to me. Aliexpress asked to provide evidence. I did. With no communication their conclusion is not to refund anything. On which basis? It is all great until something is not according to the standard process. As an individual you have no rights and the real face of this giant is exposed. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED! DO NOT BUY VIA ALIBABA OR ALIEXPRESS.

Date of experience: February 16, 2020
Michigan
5 reviews
18 helpful votes
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NO customer service
February 18, 2020

Buy at your own risk because there is no customer service at AE. They have automated Bots that know nothing and there's NO telephone option to actually speak with a real live agent.
Also beware, they ask you to ship back items to China at your own cost which sometimes works out more expensive than the actual item!
I ordered a magnifier at 10/15x magnification but received a lower power lens. I was asked to ship back (cost $20) a $25 item. So basically, the seller gets his item back and I get almost nothing back.
My advice - stick to Ebay or similar and stay away from AliExpress until they make the seller pay for items not as described.

Date of experience: February 15, 2020
Minnesota
1 review
3 helpful votes
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This company should not advertise money back guaranteed. The service is okay if you get your item but beware if you don't. I didn't receive my order or a refund.

Date of experience: February 14, 2020
Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Bad customer relations
February 17, 2020

I placed an order at the Buy Store order # **************. A i pad case which is not compatible with I pad, the Key board symbols are are not as indicated on the board and cannot contact the seller or AliExpress. I have learnt my lesson and will not buy anything from them.

Date of experience: February 14, 2020
Italy
1 review
3 helpful votes
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TOOYOUNG Store.
They promised me they would refund me. After the expiry of the deadline to open a dispute, they no longer reimbursed me, accusing the excuse that they could not return the money in Euros.
Don't buy from this seller!

Date of experience: February 14, 2020
Ohio
40 reviews
52 helpful votes
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I know Alibaba and AliExpress are the same exact company but AliExpress is like the retail version of Alibaba. It can be full of scammers and drop shippers. It is easy to be ripped off because they don't have your back like Alibaba because your not a possible big business. Prices are a little better then Amazon on some things but not others.

If possible unless you are familiar with withing with sellers on there are have trusted contacts I would stay away and stick with Amazon or try Alibaba but it's a little more complicated. Shipping can take over a month a lot of the time and it arrives damaged a lot. Trying to return something to China is a pain. I have had some good buys on there but I happen to know some sellers. If you do use it be very careful and if it seems too good to be true then it most likely isn't.

I cannot in good conscious recommend this site to the average consumer, AliExpress probably will not have your back, unless your willing to pay to ship products back yourself in most cases.

Date of experience: February 12, 2020
Florida
5 reviews
20 helpful votes
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The website is good
February 16, 2020

I the fact that there is a lot of cheap stuff. But beware, you might buy something from a seller without reputation and get your stuff undelivered or delivered in 3 months

Date of experience: February 12, 2020
Washington
1 review
24 helpful votes
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If you ever need to make a claim under their false 60 day guarantee be prepared to have a lot of your time wasted, some sellers may be fraudulent but so is the platform that does not uphold their promises.
The seller has wasted my time but also so has ali express and I am still in dispute after 60 days where ali express is still to make a decision. NEVER AGAIN AND BE WARNED!

Date of experience: February 11, 2020