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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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Belgium
1 review
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Prima levering
January 5, 2023

Prima levering. Zaten 10 artikels in, alles prima verpakt.

Date of experience: January 5, 2023
Ohio
1 review
3 helpful votes
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My wife bought several dresses to try for our son's wedding. When none of them fit her properly, we tried to return the dresses (although they have no address listed on their website so we googled) in their original boxes, unaltered, and in the original packing materials. They did not accept the package from UPS. Customer Service told her she must have ordered the wrong size, they were incorrect. Poor customer service and no assistance with returns, I would definitely never order from this company. Really BAD experience.

Date of experience: January 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 # 27879772 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

Colorado
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Decorative Pulls
January 4, 2023

The products are as advertised, appear well made, and were shipped fairly fast given it was a holiday period. I am happy with them.

Date of experience: January 4, 2023
NL
1 review
0 helpful votes
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My daughter loves it!
January 4, 2023

Great quality, thank you! Size is good too and the image looks fresh.

Date of experience: January 4, 2023
Minnesota
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great shirts
January 4, 2023

Shirts are awesome and fit is right on. Material is so soft. Boys love them. Colors are bright.

Date of experience: January 4, 2023
Mexico
1 review
0 helpful votes
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My experience was good it was my first time buying here it takes a little longer to arrived my stuff but i understand that because the holidays take longer so i recommended to do not be afraid and order nice stuff

Date of experience: January 4, 2023
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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POOR IT WAS AWFUL
January 4, 2023

POOR IT WASA TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE THE SIZE WAS VERY TIGHT ON ME IT LOOKE LIKE IT WAS MADE IN A HURRY THE FUR THAT GOES ON THE HOOD HAD BUTTONS TO ATTACH THE FUR BUTTONS BUT THE HOOD HAD NO ENTRIES TO ATTACH THE THE BUTTONS TO THE HOOD.THATS CRAZY I GUESS I HAVE TO DO THAT MY SELF RIGHT?

Date of experience: January 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 # 27879796 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

Minnesota
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I ordered three items off this this company and it took a whole month to receive my order! And the best part is when I got my order they sent the wrong size and it didn't look like the pics I saw on the website.

Date of experience: January 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 # 27879804 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

Switzerland
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Good
January 4, 2023

Good products, did not take too long to arrive, good quality, will order again

Date of experience: January 4, 2023
North Carolina
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I often wish there was a phone number where I could explain my needs or ask questions. Your cyber helper DOES NOT actually help me but wastes my time running me around in circles. I live in the WESTERN NC MOUNTAINS. Because I am in the mountains surrounded by National & State Forest, there are not cell towers. I do not have a cell phone as I can't get a signal. Because I have no cell phone & use a laptop you discriminate against me with discounts as I can't download your icon.

Date of experience: January 3, 2023
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great selection, fair prices, shipped super fast.
Happy!

Date of experience: January 3, 2023
Colorado
3 reviews
13 helpful votes
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I ordered 2 different long sleeve shirts, both XL. One arrived in the wrong color and the sleeves were about 6 inches short. The sleeves on the other were a little short, but wearable. The fabric on both is very flimsy. I don't expect it to be wearable after it's washed. I would have returned both, but the expense and hassle isn't worth it (terrible return policy). These are both headed to the thrift shop. A $70 mistake for me.

Date of experience: January 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 # 27879815 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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I had so much fun picking out T Shirts for my hubby...they have hilarious sayings... tracking was great
Thank You

Date of experience: January 3, 2023
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Exceeded Expectations
January 3, 2023

The quality of the faux fur on my granddaughters coat was better than expected.

The Rainbow Unicorn Dress was true to picture. Bright colors and full at the bottom. My granddaughter wouldn't take it off.

Date of experience: January 3, 2023
Arizona
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Sham company
January 3, 2023

On 12/16/22 I saw an add on Facebook for this company. I did a quick review online and the company seemed legitimate. So I looked through the options and chose two articles of clothing for my fiancé. I chose this site because in looking it had the option to send and get here by Christmas, if you paid extra shipping. Well of course Christmas comes and goes without my present. I try and contact someone but it is very difficult to find any contact info, and it turns out you have to download their app to have any communication with customer service. On 12/28 I finally get a hold of someone on the app asking for a refund of the extra money I paid for shipping since I never received it in the time I paid for, and also asked for an update as to when I could reasonably expect to get the present I had paid for. Someone named David responded on the same day, however I wasn't aware because he only responded on the app, which I didn't want in the first place. The message basically asked if I wanted a coupon to use in their store (no thank you) or to cancel the order. I still wanted the present for my fiancé! Then I received another message on 12/31/22 saying the products I had ordered for Christmas on 12/16, should be shipped no later than 1/3/23. On 1/2/23 I reached back out because I had not heard anything, and today I heard that they are shipping one of the two items now, to be expected somewhere between 1/7 and 1/12/23. They offered a 10% refund to be used for store credit, which is like $4, and I never want to go through the hassle of dealing with this company every again. And they still haven't even begun packaging the second present which I ordered, so who knows when that will come.
In retrospect, I did some deeper research into the company and reviews. It seems as though they have paid to have a bunch of fake reviews all sent in at one point to artificially boost their star rating. But once you look deeper, you see many others share my experience.

Date of experience: January 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 # 27870096 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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Too small for men
January 3, 2023

Item was too small for men. Too small. Would not buy again

Date of experience: January 3, 2023
Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Good shirt
January 3, 2023

Good shirt,good quality thank you
Received my orders quickly

Date of experience: January 3, 2023
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Gift
January 3, 2023

My experience was great and i will continue to buy things from your company

Date of experience: January 3, 2023
Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Cool New Hoodie
January 3, 2023

Took a little while to get here, but I really like this hoodie. The fabric is unique and comfortable.

Date of experience: January 3, 2023
Canada
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Super thank you
January 3, 2023

J'aime bien ma photo décoration avec un bon service et une bonne attention de votre part Merci

Date of experience: January 3, 2023