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LightInTheBox

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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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Ohio
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My first and only order from LightInTheBox was for five items. I'm keeping only one. Three of the items were of poor quality. A dress had a visible flaw in the embroidery right in front. A glittery tee shirt had no glitters in reality (deceptive photography); Capris were made of such flimsy material that it was see thru. One just did not fit right. So I wanted to return the items for a refund. They told me I would have to pay for shipping from U.S. to China, that it would be expensive and that I might have to ship things to multiple addresses. Also, that it would take 6 or more weeks before I would receive a refund. Seems they really discourage customers from returning items for a full refund. Instead they offered to give me a partial refund without having to return the items. I think they purposefully operate this way and make money on poor quality items people want to return by pushing the customer into accepting just a partial refund.

TIP: The longer you ask questions about the return and refund policy, the more they will offer to incentivize you to accept the partial refund.

Date of experience: May 4, 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

New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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The dress was a big disappointment. It looked good on the model but a short person like me the proportions were not correct. Your company wanted me to rake measurement and such. I have a visual problem and several eyebsurgeries, so doing the procedure was too visually challenging. I'm disappointed in the dress and in the money I wasted

Date of experience: May 4, 2023
New Jersey
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Updating my previous negative review. Problems with return were overcome with the honest and generous help of the Customer Service staff. Bottom line - the company can be used to buy clothing when the appearance is not critical (like casual wear at home). Gap for improvement is in the sizing recommendations. Also, adding free returns would be nice and useful for both - company and the customers.

Date of experience: May 4, 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 # 28850056 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

Connecticut
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Beautiful Flowers
May 4, 2023

The dress came way in time for my event. It fit well and has a little stretch to it. I look forward to wearing it. I'm glad I got the dress.

Date of experience: May 4, 2023
Spain
1 review
0 helpful votes
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The ordering system was easy and the goods arrived on time all at a great price. Very happy with the experience.

Date of experience: May 3, 2023
Oklahoma
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Happy customer
May 4, 2023

Lightinthebox is an easy site to navigate. Delivery and products are as promised. I recommend.

Date of experience: May 3, 2023
New York
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Love it
May 3, 2023

Very nice product fits very well and shipping was very fast thank you

Date of experience: May 3, 2023
Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Nice clothing
May 3, 2023

I enjoy clothing from LightInTheBox, but as I live in Canada, I find items expensive once I pay for duty. Also, sizes don't seem to be consistent.

Date of experience: May 3, 2023
Maryland
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Scamers
May 3, 2023

The place for inferior quality low grade meterial products! Contacted their customer service to return and they want me to pay an additionall $10.00 - 40.00 to return items to China. Avoid at all cost!

Date of experience: May 3, 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 # 28834536 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

France
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Je recommande vivement
May 3, 2023

Les vêtements sont de très bonne qualité.Il y a du choix et les prix sont correcte, Je recommande

Date of experience: May 3, 2023
Illinois
1 review
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SCAM 2
May 3, 2023

Ordered several shirts and pants - items delivered were not what i ordered. Pants were suppose to be 100% cotton and they sent nylon. The shirts shipped were not 100% cotton nor did they look anything like the shirts in the picture. When i asked for return number they gave me a bunch of hoops i had to jump through, especially that i send a picture of it items that were not cotton to prove they weren't, how they could tell the fabric material by a picture baffles me. That's the lesson i learned from ordering from a chinese company.

Date of experience: May 3, 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 # 28834581 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

Portugal
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Very Good
May 3, 2023

Everything done like promised.
The product ir like expected.
I will buy again.

Date of experience: May 3, 2023
Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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COMPETITIVE PRICE!
May 3, 2023

My great surprise, is the government customs! It wasn't include in the final price! There a good difference with a local product price. But, the quality of product and delivery is there.

Date of experience: May 3, 2023
AE
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Order delayed
May 3, 2023

They was mention that the order will take 3-5 business day, and it will take more than 2 weeks and even more. Not professional at all, and not recommended.

Date of experience: May 3, 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 # 28834672 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

Czechia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Objednaná halenka
May 3, 2023

Dobrý den, když jsem našla vaši firmu a výrobky, které prodáváte, byla jsem nadšená. Je to moje první zkušenost. Když jsem si objednala halenku, neuplynulo ani 14 dnů a měla jsem ji na poště. Mohli mi ji doručit osobně, ale já byla v nemocnici, vyzvedla ji kamarádka na poště. Halenka je krásná, velmi dobrý materiál. Hlavně vzhled a střih se mi velmi líbí. Děkuji vám za to, že firma existuje a budu moci si kdykoliv objednat zboží. S pozdravem Eva Miklíková

Date of experience: May 3, 2023
Portugal
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Botas de mulher
May 3, 2023

Produto com qualidade, exactamente igual ao anunciado:)
Recomendo

Date of experience: May 3, 2023
Portugal
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Filhos super contentes
May 3, 2023

Os produtos vieram muito bem acondicionados, o material é muito bom, é como comprar em qualquer loja de marca, os tamanhos vieram certos, quando tiver de comprar novamente produtos de certeza que vou comprar novamente pelo site.

Date of experience: May 3, 2023
Jamaica
1 review
0 helpful votes
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It seems like a good app but I didn't received my package. It would be excellent if I had received it

Date of experience: May 2, 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 # 28822559 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

Poland
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Zakupy
May 3, 2023

Zamówienie bardzo ładne, strój przepiękny, choć trochę za duży.

Date of experience: May 2, 2023
Wisconsin
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I really love your product line and I really liked what I received, unfortunately I will have to lose some weight to fit into the dresses. I am hopeful though and didn't really want to mess with sending them back.

Date of experience: May 2, 2023