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LightInTheBox

3.9

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LightInTheBox is a global online retail company that delivers products directly to consumers around the world. Founded in 2007, LightInTheBox has offered customers a convenient way to shop for a wide selection of lifestyle products at attractive prices through www.lightinthebox.com, www.miniinthebox.com, and other websites, which are available in multiple major languages. LightInTheBox offers products in the three core categories of apparel, small accessories and gadgets and home and garden. LightInTheBox's innovative data-driven business model allows itself to offer customized products, such as wedding dress and evening dress, at scale for optimal marketing, merchandising and fulfillment.


lightinthebox.com
Founded in 2007
singapore, Singapore, China
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LightInTheBox Reviews Summary

The company has garnered a mixed reputation among customers, with notable strengths in product variety, competitive pricing, and satisfactory quality for many items. Customers appreciate the ease of navigation on the site and the responsiveness of customer service when issues arise. However, concerns frequently arise regarding delivery delays, particularly during peak seasons, and complications with returns, including high shipping costs and poor communication about refund processes. While some customers express a willingness to continue shopping due to positive experiences, others indicate significant dissatisfaction, particularly regarding product discrepancies and customer support challenges.

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Arizona
1 review
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Delivery
September 18, 2023

Light in the box is always very fast and dependable.

Date of experience: September 18, 2023
GB
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Light In The Pocket
September 18, 2023

I ordered a short sleeve shirt, supposed to have been Cotton, Button Down & patchwork.
What I received was blurred print polyester, not even the right colour.
The company is currently messing me about with the refund.
More & more of this sort of thing is happening when you buy online and these companies think it's funny to rip you off.
It's so much easier to go out and buy in person from a store. At least then you know what you're buying.
I will Not be using this company in the future.

Date of experience: September 18, 2023
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer,

This is Megha, supervisor of customer service, Lightinthebox.

I am so sorry for the inconvenience caused. Now you will receive personalized assistance quickly.

I have created ticket # 101614629 for your issue. The ticket message will be sent to your email related with LITB account. Please review it, we will be waiting for your response.

My pleasure to help you!

Sincerely,
Megha
Customer Service Lightinthebox

Washington
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Wrong shirt; Possible Malware
September 17, 2023

On my first order, I was sent the wrong shirt... right size but wrong color. When I asked for a refund, I was offered a discount credit on a future order. I declined and asked again for a full refund. I was then offered a bigger discount on a future order. I declined and again asked for a full refund. Finally, I was told to keep the shirt and was issued a full "credit" that showed up in my account several days later. I have requested that credit be returned to my credit card.

So, customer service was polite, but tried very hard to keep my money. They finally confirmed they are issuing a full refund. I'll know for sure in 3-5 days.

My biggest concern is that my malware app (Malwarebytes) initially BLOCKED access to this website due to "a suspicious top level domain... and that it may contain malicious activity." They "strongly" advised me to NOT continue going to this site and that doing so may be putting my safety at risk. This is a serious issue. And it is the first website I have ever encountered that triggered this malware warning. SO, I am done with this company and I advise others to be very cautious about doing business on this website.

Date of experience: September 17, 2023
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer,

Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention.

Such cases are quite unusual and we would like to investigate further.

We have created ticket # 101604923 for you, can you please share pictures of the issue and we will forward it to our IT department for further investigation.

Regards,
Megha
Light In The Box

Sweden
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Good qulity and trackable order
September 17, 2023

Good qulity,fast delivery, yoy can track your order at all time during the process.
Nice quality on the products for a rather low price

Date of experience: September 17, 2023
Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Fast shipping
September 17, 2023

The quality and feel of the fabric is great, very soft and the stitching is well done and straight.
The sizing is on the small side but I will be ordering more.

Date of experience: September 16, 2023
AE
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Customer service
September 17, 2023

Customer service very proactive in resolving complaints. Dresses advertised as Cotton/Linen. Dresses delivered are polyester.
Returns so difficult I took a voucher which you can only use if your order is double the value of the voucher and pay shipping fees again.

Date of experience: September 16, 2023
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer,

This is Megha, supervisor of customer service, Lightinthebox.

I am so sorry for the inconvenience caused. Now you will receive personalized assistance quickly.

I have created ticket # 101604930 for your issue. The ticket message will be sent to your email related with LITB account. Please review it, we will be waiting for your response.

My pleasure to help you!

Sincerely,
Megha
Customer Service Lightinthebox

Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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We are very happy with the fleece leggings ordered, good quality. The fit could have been a bit larger but we'll remember this for our next purchase. The leather bag was great, good quality at a can't be beat price. The cat bags were fun if a little small.

Date of experience: September 16, 2023
Pennsylvania
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Ordered clothes that were "photo" gorgeous online from Light in the Box. When my 2 orders arrived (which took weeks to get and I mean several weeks) the clothes in the packages looked like they were purchased from goodwill and packed up and sent to me! Yucky! The clothes were nothing like the pictures that this company advertises online. Fake and fraudulent company. Buy from companies where you can actually talk to real people and return in a brick and mortar shop!

Date of experience: September 16, 2023
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer,

This is Megha, supervisor of customer service, Lightinthebox.

We sincerely apologize for what happened. We honor you as our valued customer, and we honestly hope you can have an outstanding shopping experience here.

For your issue, in order to protect your info and solve your problem, would you please provide your e-mail address used in purchase and order number, so that we can target to arrange a solution as soon as possible?

Sincerely
Megha
Customer Service

Illinois
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Soft tees,
September 17, 2023

Very easy pick the colors and size

Checkout was simple

Date of experience: September 16, 2023
Canada
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Great merchandice
September 17, 2023

Products are excellent. Delivery was timely and error free.

Date of experience: September 16, 2023
GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Avoid this website like the plague!
September 16, 2023

Ordered an item for £87 from their website with an additional £20.00 plus an additional £4 for insurance.
The order was placed on 4th September with delivery expected within 1week.
Payment was confirmed on the website and taken from my debit card yet no email confirmation has been received.
Order not showing on my account either.
I emailed Lightinthebox and received an auto-reply suggesting i'd logged into the wrong account and offering troubleshooting tips to resolve, which incidently takes you around the loop with no resolve.
I raised a ticket afterwards through the account that I ordered the item on and still no reply from the company.
If I could have rated it a zero star belive me I would have.

I am a total of £111.19 out of pocket and now not sure if I can get that back.

Date of experience: September 16, 2023
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer,

This is Megha, supervisor of customer service, Lightinthebox.

I am so sorry for the inconvenience caused. Now you will receive personalized assistance quickly.

I have created ticket # 101604955 for your issue. The ticket message will be sent to your email related with LITB account. Please review it, we will be waiting for your response.

My pleasure to help you!

Sincerely,
Megha
Customer Service Lightinthebox

Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Quality products
September 16, 2023

Good quality products. Arrives to the US about 3 weeks after order is put in.

Date of experience: September 16, 2023
Nebraska
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Athletic wear
September 16, 2023

I purchased 3 dresses from Light in the Box. They were as advertised. They fit according to expectation. The designs were pretty and modern. The colors were Cuban and I have another order coming. I can't wait. I hope this one is as good

Date of experience: September 16, 2023
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Hassel returns!
September 16, 2023

The website just does not want you to return items! They rather have you keep the items and give you a partial return than give you a full refund. They need to let customers know up front about this!

Date of experience: September 16, 2023
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer,

This is Megha, supervisor of customer service, Lightinthebox.

I am so sorry for the inconvenience caused. Now you will receive personalized assistance quickly.

I have created ticket # 101604981 for your issue. The ticket message will be sent to your email related with LITB account. Please review it, we will be waiting for your response.

My pleasure to help you!

Sincerely,
Megha
Customer Service Lightinthebox

Oklahoma
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Fantastic allover print very pleased
September 16, 2023

Great easy ordering would like faster shipping at a lower cost

Date of experience: September 16, 2023
Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Beautiful Dress & Purse
September 16, 2023

I had placed my order on August 30th just to make sure I would get my wedding dress for my October wedding. It came surprisingly much faster and couldn't be happier. It's perfect. Can't wait to wear it in October

Date of experience: September 16, 2023
Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Awesome designs and excellent guality
September 15, 2023

I've ordered things 3 times and have not been disappointed at all. Great quality, great designs, great value for the pricing. I'll probably order a few more soon! I even used it for this coming Christmas and her dad

Date of experience: September 15, 2023
New Caledonia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I bought some shoes and clothes with different size and color and received the goods in accordance with my choice

Date of experience: September 15, 2023
Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Better than Amazon
September 15, 2023

Delivery takes a tad longer but well within expectations.

Prices are great, product selection is amazing, there's just always something to buy at a great deal.

I've ordered many times, always happy and surprised

Date of experience: September 15, 2023
Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Solid Appareal Company
September 15, 2023

Nice array of products and designs;customer service responds in a timely manner.Can't ask for anymore than that!

Date of experience: September 15, 2023