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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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1 review
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Rubbish Customer Service
June 29, 2022

I bought multiple t-shirts from here
I bought multiple t-shirts from here, 3 tops had graphic issues were they had been enlarged too much and they came across pixelated. The customer service process was ridiculous. I had to explain myself a thousand times, they kept asking silly questions like what did you order, when I had sent them the order number, gave them my details, and even sent pictures of the transactions page and the products. They kept trying to avoid a refund until I went through paypal. The refund process states that they will pay for the product to be returned if faulty, however I had to pay £15 to send 3 tops back and get a £40 refund. When you look at I had to pay delivery and now having to pay to send them back without getting the delivery money back. It's not worth the hassle. Even though the tops I received I loved. I did not love the nuisance of their processes and the reluctance to give a refund. I would not buy from these again. Found a better site Redbubble and will be going there from now on to get anime fashion.

Date of experience: June 29, 2022
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer

This is Bloo, 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.

On size matter, please understand that our suppliers are from different areas so that their size are different, therefore, we provide a Size Guide in our product page which provide measurement and a clear size table. I hope it will help you. I prepared a sample picture for your reference:

https://www.lightinthebox.com/download/424f16f2-1f9c-43bb-a0a4-f02f505649f1

In order to protect your info and solve your problem. Would you please provide your e-mail address and order number so I could offer proper solution for you?

Waiting for your kind response.

Sincerely
Customer Service

France
1 review
0 helpful votes
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2 shorts commandés, notice des tailles uncompréhensible (tour de taille et de hanche incohérent)...
Retours ou échanges non pris en charge par vos services... Dernière commande passée sur votre site, je le contenterai d'Amazon...
Faire prendre en charge les frais de retour par vos clients est plutôt osé et irrespectueux.

Date of experience: June 29, 2022
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Cher client,

Voici Bloo, superviseur du service client, Lightinthebox.

Pour votre problème, j'ai créé le ticket n° 26373324. Pourriez-vous, s'il vous plaît, vous connecter à votre compte litb et répondre lorsque vous vous sentez libre?

Sincèrement
Service Clients.

Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Not what I ordered
June 29, 2022

I bought The sheath/column Wedding dress V neck sweep/blush train on sale fom 477.88, half price. Was not at all what its supposed to be. I had a seamstress basically redo the whole thing. I paid her 500$. I am a very dissatisfied customer. More importantly I didn't have the dress I wanted for my special day. Michelle Dionne

Date of experience: June 28, 2022
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer

This is Bloo, 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.

Please understand that our products are checked before shipment,therefore, we are fully responsible for the items which are not as advertised.

In order to protect your info and solve your problem. Would you please provide your e-mail address and order number so I could offer proper solution for you?

Waiting for your kind response.

Sincerely
Customer Service

California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Return nightmare
June 28, 2022

Dress looks nothing like the pic, and be prepared to just throw money away. They lie and say an item is a made to order even though it's not and do not allow people to return an item. DO NOT PURCHASE ANYTHING FROM THIS SITE. It's been an absolute nightmare and they prey on customer's desire to get an item for an affordable price.

Date of experience: June 28, 2022
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer

This is Bloo, 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.

Please understand that our products are checked before shipment,therefore, we are fully responsible for the items which are not as advertised.

In order to protect your info and solve your problem. Would you please provide your e-mail address and order number so I could offer proper solution for you?

Waiting for your kind response.

Sincerely
Customer Service

Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I have requested 8 times for a product return form with no success. Each time they ask for something else when I submitted originally all the information (4 items on the contact reply) instructions. This company receives an 'F' from me. I have been waiting 3 weeks for help.

Date of experience: June 28, 2022
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer

This is Bloo, supervisor of customer service. I noticed that you are not satisfied because you need to return the item because it does not meet your expectation.

Would you please provide me your order number and email? I will help you.

Sincerely
Customer Service.

Pennsylvania
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I purchased a dress from this site. The quality of the fabric could be best compared to Halloween costume grade. When I attempted to process the return, the exact same day it was delivered, I was contacted via email from their customer service offering me 50% refund to keep the garment. I did not accept the 50% and was told I had to take it to the post office, no Fedex,, UPS or DHL, have the cheapest tracking record put on my package and forward info to them. I went to the post office and was told I needed a customs form to return this package and that the company should have provided me a QR code for return shipping. The post office would not accept it without the companys info in a QR code. My only recourse is to now dispute the charges with my credit card company - i spent 188.00 on a halloween costume dress that I intended to wear to my daughters wedding - BUYER BEWARE! Not a reputable online merchant

Date of experience: June 27, 2022
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer

This is Bloo, 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.

Please understand that our products are checked before shipment,therefore, we are fully responsible for the items which are damaged.

In order to protect your info and solve your problem. Would you please provide your e-mail address and order number so I could offer proper solution for you?

Waiting for your kind response.

Sincerely
Customer Service

New Jersey
1 review
60 helpful votes
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Scams
June 27, 2022

Purchase some clothing never got what I order. They are thieves I received overcoat not dresses when I reach out to them telling them I hate material they said sorry its was custom made what I never seem anything like this shame on your company robber poor people they should close this site. I offered to return for something else no can do highway robbery. Close your site not a reputable site if you want cheap affordable clothing that's fair go to shein.

Date of experience: June 27, 2022
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer

This is Bloo, 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.

Please understand that our products are checked before shipment,therefore, we are fully responsible for the items which are damaged.

In order to protect your info and solve your problem. Would you please provide your e-mail address and order number so I could offer proper solution for you?

Waiting for your kind response.

Sincerely
Customer Service

NL
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Worst service imaginable
June 27, 2022

I ordered a hat 2 months ago for a wedding.
It never arrived and despite more than 10 emails to the company (most of their responses were irrelevant), I have not succeeded in getting a refund. Worst €40 I have ever spent.

Date of experience: June 27, 2022
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer,

This is Bloo, supervisor of customer service.

I noticed that you are still waiting for your parcel. Would you please provide me your order number and email address? I will check your parcel status and make a full report to you thereafter with explanations and options included.

Waiting for your kind response.

Sincerely
Customer Service.

Alabama
4 reviews
2 helpful votes
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When I placed my order, the ad stated items would be shipped in 2 business days. Almost 2 weeks later tracking showed "clearing customs'. I thought the company was located in NY!
I must have had temporary insanity to pay the outrageous shipping cost for the overpriced tops. I have been trying to create a 'ticket' for return since I first saw the tops. It's impossible! I normally wear size xl or 1x. I ordered a size up only to realize none of the 5 tops would fit a gal unless she wore a medium in 'real clothing'.
I don't have any positive feedback for this company and definitely nothing good to say about the tops I will never be able to wear. Buyers, please pay special attention to the 3-D effect the company adds to patterns. You are in for a lot of disappointment if you think the online image is what you will receive. If you normally wear a size medium, order the largest size available and hope it fits.

Date of experience: June 26, 2022
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer

This is Bloo, 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.

On size matter, please understand that our suppliers are from different areas so that their size are different, therefore, we provide a Size Guide in our product page which provide measurement and a clear size table. I hope it will help you. I prepared a sample picture for your reference:

https://www.lightinthebox.com/download/424f16f2-1f9c-43bb-a0a4-f02f505649f1

In order to protect your info and solve your problem. Would you please provide your e-mail address and order number so I could offer proper solution for you?

Waiting for your kind response.

Sincerely
Customer Service

South Carolina
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Unethical and costly company. Do not order.
June 26, 2022

My original review: The pantsuit I ordered arrived quickly, but did not fit. Knowing that the return policy was 2 weeks, I immediately contacted the company and was told that I could not return it because it was custom made. When I replied that this was incorrect, I received no reply. I contacted my credit card company to stop payment and finally I heard back from Lightinthebox. I was told that I could return it, at my expense, to China. Clearly this is more expensive than is reasonable. Do NOT order from this company unless you are certain it will fit (not possible).

After posting the above review, I was contacted by "Bloo" at the company. This person told me to send it back, show proof of my shipping charges and they would reimburse me for both the pantsuit and the shipping, via PayPal. I (unwisely) incurred an additional $46.00 shipping charge and have never been refunded.

I contacted my credit card company and was initially refunded the money, but Lightinthebox contested that and I was charged again. I am again working with my credit card company, but I am out the $46.00 regardless. This company does not allow returns and then they lie about how they will handle the resulting problem.

Date of experience: June 26, 2022
GB
2 reviews
3 helpful votes
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Two oversized t-shirts delivered order **************. I a confusing and difficult return process. I have started my return and will see if it really is genuine or not. All goods delivered from China making it hard to return? - i should have checked before i bought! Hopefully this will not be a scam and i may be misreading it..

Date of experience: June 26, 2022
Australia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Worst online shopping experience ever.
June 26, 2022

Order a shoes for a show, it says 5-7 day, but took 2 weeks to arrive, missed the date and had to purchase one in store. When contact they for return, I was told there was no delay, and I had to pay for the freight to their overseas' warehouse. I agreed.
But they changed their mind. Telling me this shoe is customised, so I can't return. I don't understand since this is just a size 7 character shoes for performance.
Don't buy from this website!

Date of experience: June 26, 2022
Missouri
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Unethical Practices
June 26, 2022

One night I ordered six items from LightInTheBox. Early the next morning I realized I had the wrong sizes on all of my purchases. I immediately looked for a number to call. There was no number. I texted them immediately about the mistake. I texted them for weeks. They said that was my problem nit theirs. I never opened any of the clothing packages and sent everything back immediately. Needless to say, I haven't received any money or any clothes in larger sizes. I think the U. S Government needs to look into this company' unethical business practices. They not only have my money, they also have the clothes. Be careful dealing with overseas companies! Be sure to read their return policy. If there is no return policy don't purchase the clothes. Know your rights before you purchase items. LightInTheBox did this to me in January 2020 also.

Date of experience: June 25, 2022
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer

This is Bloo, 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.

On size matter, please understand that our suppliers are from different areas so that their size are different, therefore, we provide a Size Guide in our product page which provide measurement and a clear size table. I hope it will help you. I prepared a sample picture for your reference:

https://www.lightinthebox.com/download/424f16f2-1f9c-43bb-a0a4-f02f505649f1

In order to protect your info and solve your problem. Would you please provide your e-mail address and order number so I could offer proper solution for you?

Waiting for your kind response.

Sincerely
Customer Service

GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Tops were bottom
June 25, 2022

I saw some great tops on the advert for light in the box. After a week or so they arrived, I was so disappointed the quality was so bad that I can only wear them at night the material is of the cheapest quality. I didn't bother returning anything I just deleted the app. Ibam glad I only spent £70 in total on 3 tops and a dress I can only wear at-home. Once bitten. Buyer beware. Suzzy oxford

Date of experience: June 25, 2022
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer

This is Bloo, 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.

Please understand that our products are quality-checked before shipment,therefore, we are fully responsible for the items which are in confirmed quality issue.

In order to protect your info and solve your problem. Would you please provide your e-mail address and order number so I could offer proper solution for you?

Waiting for your kind response.

Sincerely
Customer Service

Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Ripoff
June 25, 2022

I ordered two shirts and used their own sizing chart and a measuring tape to select sizes. One was supposed to be XL black and the other XL Khaki. They arrived over a month later. The black one fit like a medium and the Khaki one was peach. I contacted Lightinthebox and they told me they would give me a 15% discount on my next purchase, or i could return the product and get my $48 back. I said i would return it, thinking it would go to Markum Ontario. Nope! You have to mail it back to Gaobu Town, Dongguan, China and it has to have a tracking number. It would cost between $110 - $217. I contacted them again and told them about the shipping costs (which they were aware of) and told them i was very unsatisfied and I'd be sure to spread the word. I left a bad review and suddenly they decided to give me a full refund. A few days later $15 was returned. Never again!

Date of experience: June 25, 2022
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer

This is Bloo, 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.

Please understand that our products are checked before shipment,therefore, we are fully responsible for the items which are damaged.

In order to protect your info and solve your problem. Would you please provide your e-mail address and order number so I could offer proper solution for you?

Waiting for your kind response.

Sincerely
Customer Service

AE
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Pestañas magnéticas
June 25, 2022

Llegaron más pronto de lo que esperaba!
Me encantaron los productos, de buena calidad.
Los recomiendo ampliamente.

Date of experience: June 24, 2022
GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Total Rubbish
June 24, 2022

Didn't arrive on time, didn't look at all as pictures & the garments were off terrible quality. This company do not supply returns labels. They will offer discounts if you order again. Please don't waste your money on this company as there is no light in the box only disappoint.

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

Dear customer

This is Bloo, 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.

Please understand that our products are checked before shipment,therefore, we are fully responsible for the items which are damaged.

In order to protect your info and solve your problem. Would you please provide your e-mail address and order number so I could offer proper solution for you?

Waiting for your kind response.

Sincerely
Customer Service

GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Wrong delivery address
June 24, 2022

Ordered items from LightInTheBox to the UK. They put the wrong postcode on the address. Royal Mail will only change the delivery address if the sender contacts them. Emailed LightInTheBox to contact Royal Mail, but they just said the same responses that the issue had been resolved… which it hasn't. All they need to do is amend the postcode on the delivery address and then let Royal Mail know by quoting the delivery tracking number. Absolute shambles

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

Dear customer,

This is Bloo, supervisor of customer service.

I noticed that you are still waiting for your parcel. Would you please provide me your order number and email address? I will check your parcel status and make a full report to you thereafter with explanations and options included.

Waiting for your kind response.

Sincerely
Customer Service.

New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I would give no stars if I could. I'm trying to return a purchase, and they are asking many questions. If I knew I would have so much trouble returning an item, I would never buy with them.

I bought 2 hats that arrived very smashed in a box without protection.

This is an unacceptable procedure for an online shop.

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

Dear customer

This is Bloo, 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.

Please understand that our products are checked before shipment,therefore, we are fully responsible for the items which are damaged.

In order to protect your info and solve your problem. Would you please provide your e-mail address and order number so I could offer proper solution for you?

Waiting for your kind response.

Sincerely
Customer Service

Ohio
1 review
0 helpful votes
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The dress I received did not look like the dress in the picture. Colors were different. I usually wear a small or medium in most clothing so I ordered a small according to their chart. It was huge. There are no size tags in it. They make the return process difficult and they know it because they offer a 30% discount on another item or a 20% refund to avoid the return process. Never again!

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

Dear customer

This is Bloo, 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.

Please understand that our products are checked before shipment,therefore, we are fully responsible for the items which are not as advertised.

In order to protect your info and solve your problem. Would you please provide your e-mail address and order number so I could offer proper solution for you?

Waiting for your kind response.

Sincerely
Customer Service