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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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Austria
1 review
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Ich bin sehr zufrieden!
April 18, 2023

Ich liebe es zu Stöbern und finde immer etwas das mich Insperiert! Ein tolles Einkaufserlebnis! Liebe Grüße aus Österreich

Date of experience: April 17, 2023
Oregon
1 review
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It is almost impossible to return products to this company, which is why they make it so difficult. I will never order from them again and I suggest others beware of their misinformation about return policy. You have to pay for shipping to China. (also product was cheap and not made well at all).

LightInTheBox attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: April 17, 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 # 28688227 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

Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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CAN NOT RETURN for any reason!
April 17, 2023

I am a pretty careful shopper and thought I made sure this order was returnable. Didn't see anything on my check out that said it was "made-to-order", I just ordered a regular size. Now I CAN NOT RETURN FOR ANY REASON! Look for those little pale gray letters past the ADD TO CART BUTTON that are made to look like an option to "HAVE" it made to order...that means "IT IS" made-to-order SO NO RETURNS. Had to make other arrangements because they updated the delivery date and shipped it but could not guarantee me a delivery date that wasn't before the date it was needed. Glad I did because the sizes were not consistent with the measurements given for a size 8. Quite the scam if it doesn't fit or arrive at a reasonable date.

Date of experience: April 17, 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 # 28688253 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

New York
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Order complete
April 17, 2023

Received order pleased with product will be referring to friends and family

Date of experience: April 17, 2023
Germany
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Customer service
April 17, 2023

I have bought 2 items which I was unhappy with it, I have contacted costumer services and they helped me with refund process, I got my money back

Date of experience: April 17, 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 # 28688274 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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Hippy shirt
April 17, 2023

The product arrived within a short time and was just what we wanted.

Date of experience: April 16, 2023
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Happy camper
April 16, 2023

Excellent products, all work well and fit great, very happy.

Date of experience: April 16, 2023
Washington
4 reviews
0 helpful votes
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They will not stand by their products, and when I persisted, offered me 50% credit, or 40% refund. Their garments are cute on the web, and poorly made, and fit strangely. It is a scam!

Date of experience: April 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 # 28678782 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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Very Happy
April 16, 2023

I order a variety of items with Lightinthebox and I have yet to be disappointed. The quality of the clothing is so much better than other places I've ordered from. Prices and delivery are excellent. Nothing to complain about. I'm very happy with Lightinthebox!

Date of experience: April 16, 2023
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Wig with grey and silver in description and pictures that matched that description shown on site. Received wig and top 1/3 of wig is solid black, lower 2/3 grey and silver. Was not worth the trouble and cost to return, also hair is thin and can see cap through hair. Did review with picture of real product and 3 weeks later it is still not posted on their sit
After contact with the company rep, Megha, a partial refund was given and I am satisfied with the result.

Date of experience: April 15, 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 # 28678816 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

Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Return of Garments
April 15, 2023

I ordered five Polo type shirts from Lightin The Box costing me $104.28. When I received them all five shirts were undersized to United States standards. Upon review all of these garments were shipped from China. This was never disclosed during the shipping process. Had I known they were coming from China I would have never made the purchase. I have now applied to return all five shirts in their original packaging which was/is an in-depth process in itself. At this point I am informed that it will cost me 10 to 40 dollars to ship. I continue on with the process and receive an email from Lightin the Box saying that when they receive my garments back and if they pass their inspection Lightin the Box will refund me
$72.95 not $104.28 they owe me. I will lose $31.33 plus shipping cost of 40 dollars. Total loss of $71.33. Lightin the Box makes the return process so involved it makes me as a customer believe they do not want to help me or to even be bothered with my concerns.

Date of experience: April 15, 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 # 28678830 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

Japan
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Good shipping
April 15, 2023

The company took a lot of care about the delivery, they mail me with the track number for follow it. When the delivery came to my home I was not in there that moment and recived a mail informing me that, they came to my home and I was no available. Great costumer services. I'll do my next order very soon. Thank's

Date of experience: April 15, 2023
Finland
1 review
0 helpful votes
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The dress I bought for a wedding had some quality issues and was not suitable for the occasion. I contacted the customer service and send photos to show the problem.

Thanks to Alejandro from the customer service the issue was resolved efficiently and I received a refund. I am very satisfied with the customer service. Thanks again Alejandro!

Date of experience: April 15, 2023
Mexico
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Just what I expected
April 15, 2023

Everything was great. Delivery was on time. I hope they last.

Date of experience: April 14, 2023
West Virginia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great customer service
April 14, 2023

You get quality items for good prices. Sizes are actual sizes.

Date of experience: April 14, 2023
Arizona
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Great online shopping experience!
April 14, 2023

I have found my shopping experience with LightInTheBox to be very satisfying. They have a great selection of things. They have some very attractive pricing on various goods. They process and get things shipped out in a timely manner. The only thing I would say is a small setback is the shipping options (there are only 2) and the shipping costs are a bit higher than I would expect. I might be wrong, I know shipping has increased in cost like everything else but my shipping fees have cut into the savings on th products pretty good.

Date of experience: April 14, 2023
Switzerland
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Bon site de vente à distance
April 14, 2023

Les articles commandés sont conformes aux descriptifs et étaient devenus introuvables dans les boutiques. Les prix sont attractifs et le service client efficace. Quelques lenteurs dans les délais de livraison.
Je recommande ce site de vente à distance.

Date of experience: April 14, 2023
Slovenia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Shirts and shoes
April 14, 2023

Lightinthebox is a new online shop with clothes and it offers a great service, with items well described, sizes are correct and the shipping and handling is quick and efficient.

Date of experience: April 14, 2023
Nevada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Exceptional
April 14, 2023

Been ordering from Light in the box for sometime now. It used to arrived between 3 to 4 weeks. But lately, they were exceptionally faster, just a little more than 1 week. The fabric materials are also exceptional on quality. The sizes were just right. Highly recommend this company.

Date of experience: April 13, 2023
Massachusetts
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Awesome company
April 14, 2023

Bought lots if things. Everything was delivered in a reasonable time products were great

Date of experience: April 13, 2023