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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.
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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Some sizes aren't true to measure. When it's an XXL size then it should match the international standards.
Bisher habe ich keinen Grund für eine Beanstandung. Bisher ist alles gut und in Ordnung.
To Order the items were very easy. My first order, I didn't pay attention to the size difference when measuring for the items. And my first order got here in a timely manner. I re-ordered my shirts & pants, taking into the adjustment for size, and got those items with in the time promised. All of the shirts lived up to the displays in the catalog, The first pair of pants liked very cool, and I ordered a second pair. My concern with the pair of pants I got have a Black design on the Grey pants. It was hard to get used to at first but I have gotten nothing but compliments on them. Ok, sorry I'm happy.
My biggest concern was the shipping cost on the orders, but coming from overseas, I guess makes a difference. I have another order coming and can't wait to see those items.
Years ago I bought from Light in the Box and when the item didn't work out, they allowed me to return it to a U.S. address and stood behind the return. They don't do that anymore, and the size charts are no longer even slightly trustworthy. There is just zero way of knowing how an item will fit. It's even more of a risk than eBay sellers from China. The items vaguely resemble the thing you see in the picture on the sales page, but only slightly. They are made as cheaply as possible. Sizing up only means they make things bigger around, but never actually longer; the numbers won't match the size chart in any case. Returns are now required to go to China even though they are shipped from a U.S. address. You pay for the return shipping or are only offered a coupon for 40% off the next order, to be used on their site, and the new order to exceed the coupon in price so they are assured to get more money out of you. Or they will refund you a pitiful amount in hopes you'll just keep the useless items. We got four items, only one of which vaguely resembled the sales page. The shirt was close enough to keep. Two pairs of pants and a dress were ridiculously far of from all measured sizes and the dress in particular was so bizarrely proportioned and hideously sized that it bears almost no resemblance to the sale page. All three items were way too small despite the charts; we bought everything to fit several inches bigger than they needed to be and they're all too small.
Seriously. If anything meets your expectations, it will be a minor miracle. Do not assume you can return anything, and assume that you have a 2% chance of being able to use what you have just bought. If those odd are okay with you, go ahead and buy from Light in the Box. If not, be aware that any purchase is pretty much a good way to throw money away.
UPDATE: the way to get good customer service is to post a negative review, apparently. Once this review went up, we had instant communication from another service rep (we'd already had at least 2 different people via email). They honored the refund this time, including the shirt we meant to keep, for a full sale price refund, of course minus shipping and taxes. We were not asked to return the items but were asked to give a four or five star review. As I consider that in the way of mild blackmail, I can't quite go that high. With the right pressure, they will stand behind the products but you still can't expect not to return things, still can't expect them to be quality, and it's still a total crap shoot whether or not you can use the purchase. But they will eventually work with you on the refund and they were polite about it all.
Le service est tres rapide,le linge et le tissu sont exactement comme je les voulais a la surprise pret que des fois je recois les memes commandes 2 fois,c est peut etre moi qui ai fait erreur en les commandantc est pour cette raison que je vous reclame rien,par contre ce que je ne comprends pas je vous repond lorsque je rec ois la commande,en attendant je vous garde pour d autres commandes,en esperant qu il n y aie plus d erreurs de ces commandes,merci MOI JE NE SUIS QU UNE SIMPLE CLIENTE
I ordered 6 items of clothing all the same size and only 1 fit. Fabric was completely different than the photos for one item. The colour did not match for another.
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 # 27975250 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
Everything was too big, but not worth the hassle to send it back. Nothing really looked like it did online. Don't trust the size charts.
I couldn't wait till my coats arrived. They are beautiful and warm. Just in time for a snow storm that is supposed to give us a foot of snow in the Denver area and most of Colorado. Life saver.
So far everything we ordered has been very nice. Quality seems to be good. Arrived on time with no problems. Comes by Canada post Very pleased so far
This order was positive but other's not. Discovered the exchange policy virtually isn't worth returning. My success rate 3 out of 5orders great but I basically had to give other items away
The ordering process was great and the product description was spot on. The shipping was quick and easy with the delivery right on time.
I received the package past the date expected, but it was worth the wait.
Title says it all. I have now ordered two pair of shoes, a pair of sweat pants, and a couple of shirts and everything has fit and shipped quickly.
Totally happy with dresses. Fit perfect and delivery was fantastic.
Thank you.
No problems really, lightin the box has quality clothing at affordable prices ans and just to be clear, my name is Lewis not Lewia.
I received my order but need a bigger size also didn't come with the USB battery pack need to return but light in the box doesn't have any return postage labels
Answer: Hello, I bought a few things and the quality was not very good and the sizing was totally wrong. I also bought a cellular charger and the battery inside was not soldered correctly. Lightinthebox has great price, but you pay for what you get, which isn't much. I have stopped buying from them.
Answer: Same problem... All thru email
Answer: We didn't buy a dress but the sizes are very small and the returns policy is a joke. I ended up losing money.
Answer: Dear Customer, we do recommend to you to refer to the size chart on each of the clothes first and then pick a suitable size for you.
Answer: Dear Customer, thank you for your inquiry. We're really sorry that our company made you feel nervous. Please kindly note that the total delivery time = processing time + shipping time. So for the arrival date of your package. It depends on the processing time of the product and the shipping method you choose. About the processing time, please kindly check the processing time on the product page. About the shipping time, you mentioned you paid extra fee for faster delivery. If the service you chose was expedited shipping, normally it takes 3-4 business days for shipping. If it's standard service, then 5-8 business days for shipping. If the order is delayed, we'll take full responsibility of that and you can contact us through tickets. You can refer to this guide to contact customer service: http://www.lightinthebox.com/knowledge-base/c1192/a2974.html
Answer: Will you send us your order number so that we can check?
Answer: Dont buy anything from this site. The picture is good, the object quality is garbage. You will be cheated and loose you money.
Answer: You NEVER get your money back... dont use them. I am amazed this company is allowed to trade, I am sure we have law's against this kind of practise.
Answer: Suggest not to buy. Might end up not receiving the order or received the wrong size and would be returning and paying shipping or requesting a refund or not receiving a refund at all. There's more legit company like Amazon where I bought the same one I ordered from Lightinabox, which I did not received. Sorry, but I would not trust this Co for anything. It' up to you to take the risk.
Answer: Count yourself lucky and DO NOT ORDER FROM THEM! You will be disappointed in the clothing and size from this company. All of the clothing I received was horrible quality and did not look at all like the photo they had online. They were just plain awful and the sizing was a joke. I received an XL shirt that would not fit a small person and a Med shirt (was supposed to be the same shirt as the XL) and the medium was literally larger than a 4x One was a terrible quality plain sweatshirt with a sticker posted on it and the other was a draping long gown like garment. I was appalled.would recommend finding a different company.


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 # 27975243 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