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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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France
1 review
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Costume 3 pieces
August 5, 2022

Reçu rapidement, conforme à la description. Très beau rendu

Date of experience: August 4, 2022
NL
1 review
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Super fast delivery
August 5, 2022

I ordered a dress, when i paid it says 2 or 3 weeks for delivery. 2 days after my order i had it home! Love it!

Date of experience: August 4, 2022
Rhode Island
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Poor customer service
August 4, 2022

I ordered something and there was and issue with the delivery. The postal service returned the package to light in the box (had a tracking number so we know they got it back)so I contacted them and asked if I repaid the shipping would they send it again they offered me a coupon toward another purchase. I want the item I already bought and paid for. I have not heard from them again and there's no phone number to call them. Save your money shop elsewhere.

Date of experience: August 4, 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# 26645964, Would you please login you litb account and reply when you are free?

Sincerely
Customer Service.

California
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I ordered a few clothes on 6/4/22 but have not received my order by now 8/3/22. I kept trying to contact them for more than a month but still no solution yet. I asked if I can cancel my order but they say they only refund 50% of the money. Then I told them they can re-send it to me if I can receive my order within 10 days. So far, no response, no product.

They charged me on 6/4/22 but I received nothing by now, and I can't cancel my order either. What kind service is this?

DO NOT buy from them. They're not responsible and not reliable

Date of experience: August 4, 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# 26646025, Would you please login you litb account and reply when you are free?

Sincerely
Customer Service.

Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Too many issues with LightInTheBox. First, the quality of the dresses I received are horrendous. The images on the LightInTheBox website do not at all resemble what you receive. Please refer to images attached. And yes, these items really did arrive looking like the wrinkle ball that is shown in picture. Next, prior to shipping out my order I requested they remove an item. They ignored the request and shipped the item along with the other items. Lastly, I requested a return. My bad in not reviewing their return policy more closely, however, who would have thought a company would charge for a shipping return these days, much less to CHINA? My advice, shop somewhere else where the quality is a priority, and shipping cost returns are happily accepted, as is with most US companies.

Date of experience: August 4, 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# 26646044, Would you please login you litb account and reply when you are free?

Sincerely
Customer Service.

New Jersey
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I ordered a Women's Swing Dress for $16 which was received in a timely manner. The dress did not look like the one advertised, thin fabric with no hem. I am unable to return this dress by their system. Was told not to return it the address on the pkg and no invoice included. I do not recommend them for anything! Items come from China and was told I'd have to pay postage for return.

Date of experience: August 4, 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# 26646071, Would you please login you litb account and reply when you are free?

Sincerely
Customer Service.

Canada
1 review
4 helpful votes
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Goods delivered
August 4, 2022

The goods I oredered where delivered in good time and as ordered. I am happy with the service received
Thank you

Date of experience: August 4, 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# 26646112, Would you please login you litb account and reply when you are free?

Sincerely
Customer Service.

GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Change of heart
August 4, 2022

Initially I think there was a misunderstanding with this company and myself. The customer dept has communicated with me daily and now have resolved the situation. Satisfied!

Date of experience: August 4, 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# 26646301, Would you please login you litb account and reply when you are free?

Sincerely
Customer Service.

Colorado
3 reviews
13 helpful votes
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You better not need to return anything
August 4, 2022

I ordered XXL shirts and they are too small. That's never a problem for me. XXL always fits a little loose which is what I prefer. These shirts are tight! I asked for an exchanged and you would think I'm trying to return a car. They won't pay for return freight unless you PROVE the sizing is wrong. And even then, they want to reimbuse you for freight... maybe. Amazon? They send a call tag with no questions asked. I'll stick with them from now on.

Date of experience: August 4, 2022
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer,

This is Chloe, 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, we have helped you with special handling of your request. Hoping this solution will make you happier. Again, we give you our apologies for any inconvenience caused by this. Hoping you can forget this unhappy experience and we can gain your trust back. We will make our service better in the future. Thank you.

Sincerely
Customer Service.

Italy
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Bassa qualità del tessuto
August 3, 2022

La maglia non sembra rispecchiare la qualità descritta nella foto

Date of experience: August 3, 2022
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Gentile cliente,

Sono Chloe, supervisore del servizio clienti di Lightinthebox.

Per il suo problema ho creato il ticket n. 26646384. Potrebbe accedere al suo account litb e rispondere quando è libero?

Cordiali saluti
Servizio clienti.

France
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Mauvaise expérience
August 3, 2022

Marchandises beaucoup trop petites ne correspond pas aux critères de tailles européennes, produit de mauvaise qualité, Retour des produit compliqué pas d'explication claire de marche à suivre pour les retours, frais de retour à notre charge etc...

Date of experience: August 3, 2022
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Cher client,

C'est Chloé, superviseur du service client, Lightinthebox.

Pour votre problème, j'ai créé le ticket # 26646409, Pourriez-vous vous connecter à votre compte litb et répondre quand vous serez libre?

Sincèrement
Service clientèle.

Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Dress was supposed to be linen but delivered product was 100% polyester. No response from customer service after 4 complaints.

Date of experience: August 2, 2022
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer,

This is Chloe, 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, we have helped you with special handling of your request. Hoping this solution will make you happier. Again, we give you our apologies for any inconvenience caused by this. Hoping you can forget this unhappy experience and we can gain your trust back. We will make our service better in the future. Thank you.

Sincerely
Customer Service.

Austria
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Summer dress
August 2, 2022

The cut is nice, colours a nice and bright, just as on the picture. The dress fits well. I'm all satisfied. Thank you!

Date of experience: August 2, 2022
Massachusetts
1 review
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All was as expected
August 2, 2022

All the clothes was as expected, and the size according on what the page says

Date of experience: August 2, 2022
Israel
1 review
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Quick and What I Expected
August 2, 2022

Positive. Everything fit well and came faster than I expected Better experience than other companies I have tried

Date of experience: August 2, 2022
Spain
1 review
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La ropa me gusta. Es ligera y bonita. Lo malo es acertar con la talla. Es como una loteria

Date of experience: August 2, 2022
Chile
1 review
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Show experience
August 2, 2022

Very beautiful shoes but they are a little Hard, not very confortable. I reveived them in a very short time

Date of experience: August 2, 2022
Virginia
1 review
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I immedialty followed the return process, which is almost impossible to find the return process. The shirts were shipped from New York but I have to send back to CCP at my shipping expense - about the cost of the product. I can't send it back to New York at a fraction of the cost to China. The they offered to refund a partion of the cost and I can keep the shirts - what am I going to do with these cheap looking shirts? Donated them to Goodwill?

I declined and filed a complaint with PayPal [5K*******LM*******N], pending.
My PayPay message:
"I feel like Light in th Box (Box) is a fraud. Box sells cheap products made in CCP and when I call Box out (inferior shirts) they make it a [basically] no return policy and hope I'll accept their refund without returning to the origional shipper in New York. Box wants me to pay the expense to return back to China at the cost of the product. Box is a theft and the NY AG ought to investagate them and PayPal ought to stop using Box. I want to retun the shirts back to the shipper in New York and get a full refund. If box is a reputable company, they should pay for return shipping and get a full refund. If Box doesn't, then they are a scammer. I was a sucker - caveat emptor (buyer beware) from Light in the Box"

Date of experience: August 2, 2022
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer,

This is Chloe, 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, we have helped you with special handling of your request. Hoping this solution will make you happier. Again, we give you our apologies for any inconvenience caused by this. Hoping you can forget this unhappy experience and we can gain your trust back. We will make our service better in the future. Thank you.

Sincerely
Customer Service.

Switzerland
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I'm satisfied. Very nice color
August 2, 2022

Everything went well. I was good informed.
Articles had arrived earlier than I expected.
I am satisfied articles and service.
Thank you

Date of experience: August 2, 2022
NL
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Maxidress, extra long! Very nice!
August 2, 2022

I ordered, after reading reviews, 2 sizes of a maxi-dress. On purpose! Hoping one would fit perfect and one to make more skirt. More material: also because of reading in the reviews that the material is very thin. It did turn out exactly as expected: I am 1.86 meter long. Length is perfect for me (XL). The XXL: using for extra skirt. I am very happy with it.

Date of experience: August 2, 2022