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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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Michigan
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Exchange Refusal
August 27, 2022

I placed my first order with Light in the Box, but the shirt I ordered was too big versus their size guide, and I wanted to return it for a smaller size. Since I inquired about an exchange, LIB has done everything possible not to facilitate an exchange. Even suggested I keep the shirt that doesn't fit because they did not want to pay for shipping back to China. They even asked me to show proof that the shirt didn't fit. Very disappointing. I will never order from them again, and I suggest others follow suit.

Date of experience: August 26, 2022
AE
1 review
0 helpful votes
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High excellence in quality
August 26, 2022

I received parcel and it look really good, and recommended for Anyone

Date of experience: August 26, 2022
Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Disappointed
August 26, 2022

I ordered four items, 2 medium dresses and 2 large bathing suits. I got one dress and one bathing suit delivered first. Neither fit properly with the dress being too big and the bathing suit too small. I wanted to return both for a refund but after a few requests the best they would offer was a credit of 16.61. These two items cost 33.20 plus shipping. The other dress and bathing suit came and fit perfectly so this implies their clothes were not sized properly. Since I am out half the money I paid for these 2 items this makes the two items that fit very expensive. Due to this refund policy (or lack of) I will not order again.

Date of experience: August 26, 2022
Spain
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Un peu d'attente!
August 26, 2022

Délais un peu longs, (entre 2 et 3 semaines) mais tout s'est bien passé.

Date of experience: August 26, 2022
Mexico
1 review
0 helpful votes
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3 vestidos
August 26, 2022

Pedi tres vestidos. Me llegaron antes. Los pedí en talla 2xl. Pediré XL

Date of experience: August 26, 2022
Germany
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Perfect
August 26, 2022

Schnelle Lieferung tolle Produkte bin sehr zufrieden

Date of experience: August 26, 2022
Rhode Island
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Do not trust
August 25, 2022

Unfortunately I purchased from this site! Found on Tik Tok thought it was like Shein. First red flag the price discounted was not actual price. My checkout order initially of $66. Came out to be actually $166. With shipping. When I finally received my order I noticed all that all items were made of cheap polyester, they were poorly made, uncomfortable to wear. I was extremely disappointed. The fabric felt like I was wearing a Halloween costume. The "distressed" jeans looked like they used a fork to make scratches. The buttons felt like cheap aluminum. The pictures on site portrayed the models wearing actual jeans with flower detail, these were nothing like advertised, these "jeans" were not denim, they were cheap synthetic polyester with absolutely no stretch, cheap zipper and cheap button closure. The site adversities fake discounts Example: My shirt advertised as $6.99, I was charged $17.99. All of my items were upcharged from original marked down advertised price (receipts below) I had a horrible time trying to return, wound up spending $62. To ship it back to China! Will never buy from site again. Informing everyone not to buy from this site, it's a scam! I'll be lucky if I get my refund in 2-4 weeks!
Update: I was contacted by LightInTheBox team who told me they would issue an immediate refund. Then a day later contacted again stating once they receive package (God only knows when) they will then submit refund. I am gearing up to contact my credit card to submit a claim! Better Business Bureau needs to be contacted! Buyers BEWARE! This site makes you believe your getting a deal, but they are really ripping you off with cheap poorly made garbage from China. Good luck to anyone who wants to return, your better off cutting your losses and burning it!

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LightInTheBox attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: August 25, 2022
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer,

This is Chloe, supervisor of customer service, Lightinthebox.

For your issue I have created ticket# 26776289, Would you please login you litb account and reply when you are free?

Sincerely
Customer Service

Ohio
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Need to return
August 25, 2022

Shirt is Way small. Very disappointed. Not a 3x I was looking forward to this shirt for vacation. Need to return and never buy from you again.

Date of experience: August 24, 2022
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer,

This is Chloe, supervisor of customer service, Lightinthebox.

For your issue I have created ticket# 26776213, Would you please login you litb account and reply when you are free?

Sincerely
Customer Service

Utah
3 reviews
10 helpful votes
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You were warned
August 24, 2022

Ordered gray overalls--they were so thin and see through you could see my skin. VERY cheap and flimsy material and misleading advertising. I also ordered a white dress with flowers and the pattern was only on the front of the dress! The entire back of the dress was just plain white material, It looks hideous and it's also completely see through like crepe paper. Do not waste your money or time and do not believe the reviews their employees write. Oh and good luck trying to return something. It will cost you more then the product.

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Date of experience: August 24, 2022
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer,

This is Chloe, supervisor of customer service, Lightinthebox. Thank you for leaving a comment with us. Your advice is very essential for us to improve quality issue and service level.

We deeply regret that our product material doesn't meet your expectation. Please rest assured that all package have passed the quality checks. Whatever explanation is, our dresses indeed have some problem, otherwise you wouldn't be so unhappy.

May you tell us the correct order number so that we can target to the problem and help you to solve the problem as soon as possible.

Waiting for your kind response.

Sincerely,
Chloe
Customer Service

Massachusetts
2 reviews
6 helpful votes
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HORRIFIC SERVICE! CHINA COMPANY. It took FOUR MONTHS to "resolve" with only partial refund, after spending $65 to ship return to China. They should pay ME for the TIME I spent in correspondence.

Date of experience: August 24, 2022
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer,

This is Chloe, supervisor of customer service, Lightinthebox.

For your issue I have created ticket# 26768534, Would you please login you litb account and reply when you are free?

Sincerely
Customer Service

Greece
1 review
0 helpful votes
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The worst site ever. They don't deliver the items and they don't give the money back
It's been two months
I want my money back……

Date of experience: August 24, 2022
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear Eleni T,

This is Chloe, supervisor of customer service, Lightinthebox. Thank you for leaving a comment with us. Your advice is very essential for us to improve quality issue and service level.

We fully understand your frustration. Do trust us that we also wish to deliver the package on time and we sincerely apologize that this happened.

Could you provide us the correct order number or e-mail used in the order? In this way, we can help you to solve the problem in an efficient way.

Sincerely,
Customer Service

Germany
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Not customer friendly
August 24, 2022

I want to return 2 pieces of my order which is very expensive. So I took the offer to get a 20 % discount which is not working. I will not order any other thinks from this company.

Date of experience: August 24, 2022
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear Georg Bejcek,

This is Chloe, supervisor of customer service, Lightinthebox. Thank you for leaving a comment with us. Your advice is very essential for us to improve quality issue and service level.

We noted that you are not satisfied with this shopping, we will try our best to provide our service to you and adequately handle this problem. Could you provide the correct order so that we can trarget to the problem and help you to refund or exchang the products.

In the order 49076244 you submitted, there is only a Star Smiley Fairy Tale String Lights costs EUR 21.1. We don't understand what 2 pieces referring to?

You can also reply me in ticket 26768245.

Waiitng for your kind response.

Sincerely,
Chloe
Customer Service

Israel
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great product
August 23, 2022

Very satisfied with the product and also with the delivery process.

Date of experience: August 23, 2022
Germany
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I ordered 3 dresses. One of them was damaged and other one had another colour with low quality and the third one had very bad quality and i tried to reach them and return these but i do not get an answer and an approval from them. And im really angry about it. Im influencer in Instagram with 700k follower and i will publish it these story when i don't get an answer from them as soon as possible.

LightInTheBox attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: August 23, 2022
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer,

This is Chloe, supervisor of customer service, Lightinthebox.

For your issue I have created ticket# 26759479, Would you please login you litb account and reply when you are free?

Sincerely
Customer Service

Poland
1 review
0 helpful votes
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T-shirts
August 23, 2022

T-shirts, they fit in size, the material is of good quality.

Date of experience: August 23, 2022
Poland
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Great affordable products.
August 24, 2022

I ordered a pair of low heeled shoes for my wedding. Shipping was fast, and easy to track. The shoes look amazing despite being affordable.

Date of experience: August 23, 2022
Czechia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Slower delivery
August 23, 2022

Product was ok, delivery could be faster but all together no problems

Date of experience: August 23, 2022
AE
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Excellent
August 23, 2022

Excellent service. Delivered on time and in perfect conditions

Date of experience: August 23, 2022
Israel
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Nice
August 23, 2022

I love the design of the clothes. I got the package very quickly. However, although i ordered everything the same size, only 40% suited. While the rest were too big!

Date of experience: August 23, 2022
Germany
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Alles bestens Schneller Versand
August 23, 2022

Trotz langer Wege, schnelle Lieferung
Immer wieder gern…

Date of experience: August 23, 2022