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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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Ohio
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Very high shipping
April 22, 2022

I ordered 10 dresses. All were way too big. The size chart isnt accurate. Converting medium and large to their chart, everything I ordered too large.and shipping…3 hooded sweatshirts. Dress. Tshirt. Cost $20.73 plus $43.75. Now if they would have fit that would be ok. But I have that cost to return them and they don't refund shipping. They offered 10% off the products if I would keep them. What a joke! So 3 orders product cost was $139.92 plus shipping of $116.63…. BE VERY SURE WHAT YOU ORDER WILL FIT! RETURNS WILL COST YOU! The 3 order number are below

Date of experience: April 22, 2022
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer,

This is Bloo, supervisor of customer service, Lightinthebox.

For your issue I have created ticket# 25727891, Would you please login you litb account and reply when you feel free?

Sincerely
Customer Service.

Portugal
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great deal
April 22, 2022

Easy way to order. Tracking information always updated and precise.
Delivery was quick. Goods well packed and of great quality.
Certanly Will order again. Great variety to choose from.

Date of experience: April 22, 2022
Italy
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Maria Sztanik
April 22, 2022

Ho ordinato in giacca di pioggia, impermeabile fucsia che e molto bello, molto comodo, comunque sono contenta, sto valutando comprare anche un'altra colore, posso consigliare tranquillamente!

Date of experience: April 22, 2022
Colorado
2 reviews
5 helpful votes
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They asked for inappropriate pictures
April 22, 2022

The dress was too big, even though I measured myself beforehand and compared to their size chart. Their return policy states 7 days for any reason. I tried to initiate the return immediately upon receiving. They kept making excuses as to why the sizing might be off and basically said it was my fault. They offered me a 10% refund to just keep the dress ($20). I said I wanted to rerun for a full refund. They said I had to send them pictures of measuring my bust (breasts) so they could see what size they really are. So inappropriate and unusual. I never should have taken the risk of ordering clothing from china as the size is NEVER right. Save your money and order from a reputable company with accurate sizing.

Date of experience: April 22, 2022
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer,

This is Bloo, supervisor of customer service, Lightinthebox.

For your issue I have created ticket# 25727829, Would you please login you litb account and reply when you feel free?

Sincerely
Customer Service.

Israel
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Very satisfate with my purchase
April 22, 2022

I've got my items in good condition, exactly as described on the site. The items were of good quality and match the choosen size.

Date of experience: April 22, 2022
Finland
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Excellent
April 22, 2022

I was really pleased with the product and delivery. Delivery could be a little faster, though.

Date of experience: April 22, 2022
Luxembourg
1 review
0 helpful votes
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As per expected
April 22, 2022

I have order a watch wristband as mine broke down. The quality of the wristband is as the original. Preparation and delivery was fast. Would purchase again on lightinthebox.

Date of experience: April 22, 2022
NL
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Ik ben erg tevreden. Verzending was ok vanaf het moment voor deze afstand.

Date of experience: April 22, 2022
Switzerland
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Lights in the bottle
April 22, 2022

The light's are very nice and nice on the table thans

Date of experience: April 22, 2022
Iceland
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Good service
April 22, 2022

Good price It does not take long to come to me at the post office

Date of experience: April 22, 2022
California
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I ordered a dress on here after reading some reviews of the site and decided it was a safe risk. The dress came in terrible quality and falling off my body. Their size chart states a size 4 is a medium so I ordered a medium. The dress was not only $#*!ty quality but this "size 4" dress was falling off me all the way down to my waist (it was sleeveless). This dresses true size was a an 8 at least. After I requested a refund for the size the said there is not much they can do bc shipping back will cost $40? When shipping was originally $10. So I made another request for the terrible quality with multiple pictures and their response was "sorry we don't see a problem we can offer you 15% back, that's it too bad" and have now been arguing back and forth with them for 2 weeks. I deserve a full refund for the sizing issue and for the misleading picture that I assumed would come but instead I got a dress in the worst quality I've ever received. Absolute scam of a website DO NOT ORDER

Date of experience: April 22, 2022
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer,

This is Bloo, supervisor of customer service, Lightinthebox.

For your issue I have created ticket# 25727749, Would you please login you litb account and reply when you feel free?

Sincerely
Customer Service.

Italy
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Moda per tutti i gusti
April 22, 2022

I prezzi dell abbigliamento sono super competitivi, il materiale è sempre top e la consegna abbastanza veloce, visto che arriva dall altra parte del mondo.

Date of experience: April 22, 2022
Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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The clothes are poorly made. Cheap fabric. They make it impossible for you to return. Customer service is the worst I've ever encountered. The clothes look nothing like what is on their website. I feel like I've been scammed. Such a rip off.

Date of experience: April 21, 2022
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer,

This is Bloo, supervisor of customer service, Lightinthebox.

For your issue I have created ticket# 25708153, Would you please login you litb account and reply when you feel free?

Sincerely
Customer Service.

California
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Total garbage
April 22, 2022

Garbage product. Do not waste your money. I ordered 2 pairs if sweatpants. One Grey and camo. The camo did not match the picture and the Grey was brown. Within seconds of trying the first pair the slightest tension tore the micron thick material(these pants wouldn't make a penguin sweat. So thin) tore at the waist steing holes. Within one hour. Giant hole in the pocket. Lost my headphone case. Went to get in my truck to go home. Inseam tore. Do not waste your money. Beware. Don't buy anything from this site

Date of experience: April 21, 2022
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer,

This is Bloo, supervisor of customer service, Lightinthebox.

For your issue I have created ticket# 25708093, Would you please login you litb account and reply when you feel free?

Sincerely
Customer Service.

New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I ordered a size 10 ("off the rack") dress and was led to believe the item would be shipped in 3 days. It took about 3 weeks to get to me and when it arrived I was SOOOOOOO disappointed in the quality. The top was the only item that had a tag in or on it, the pants and top did not and the quality of these two items was poor. I believe that the zipper belonged in the back of the pants and was in the front and thus - fit was poor. When I tried to return - it has so far taken 3-4 emails and at best I am being offered a 70% refund if I send it back at my own expense. I honestly am skepical the refund will occur. The return policy is very vague. BUYER BEWARE.

Date of experience: April 21, 2022
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer,

This is Bloo, supervisor of customer service, Lightinthebox.

For your issue I have created ticket# 25708040, Would you please login you litb account and reply when you feel free?

Sincerely
Customer Service.

Ohio
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Sizing issues & return process not working. Very displeased with customer service. I want my money returned.

Date of experience: April 21, 2022
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer,

This is Bloo, supervisor of customer service, Lightinthebox.

For your issue I have created ticket# 25707983, Would you please login you litb account and reply when you feel free?

Sincerely
Customer Service.

Oregon
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Poor refund policy
April 21, 2022

I ordered several tops and some did not fit well. I returned them as directed to a Required China address at a cost of $50 and now it is March 21,2022 and I have received no refund and there is no way to talk to a real person to discuss my concerns. Be wary in ordering from this company.

Date of experience: April 21, 2022
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer,

This is Bloo, supervisor of customer service, Lightinthebox.

For your issue I have created ticket# 25707909, Would you please login you litb account and reply when you feel free?

Sincerely
Customer Service.

Italy
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Ottimi prodotti
April 21, 2022

I prodotti che ho ordinato rispecchiano fedelmente la descrizione presente sul sito. Il servizio clienti è molto efficiente. Sono molto soddisfatta

Date of experience: April 21, 2022
Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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While waiting for my order to arrive I tried to contact customer service but was never able to do so. Their website does not open properly. Now that I received my order, very late, I may say, I wrote them about exchanging for a different size. They want me to pay out of pocket to send back to China which is more than 1/2 of the value of the merchandise. They are encouraging me to keep the merchandise (which does not fit) and as a "reward" they offer a 10% or 20% refund of the merchandise value. I cannot believe how any business can betray their customers in such manner. They claim they had to close their overseas warehouses, yet the package came from California and not China. Please do buy from these people. They will not do anything to accommodate your needs. None of these options are agreeable to me. I guess I must go on a diet so that the clothes will eventually fit me one of these days!

Date of experience: April 21, 2022
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer,

This is Bloo, supervisor of customer service, Lightinthebox.

For your issue I have created ticket# 25707876, Would you please login you litb account and reply when you feel free?

Sincerely
Customer Service.

Washington
1 review
0 helpful votes
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TERRIBLE!
April 21, 2022

Terrible the dress did not fit. I mean it was a horrible fit, lopsided and the sleeves were WAY too tight. I weigh 140 and I am 5'6". And they only offered a 15% refund... PLUS the order took about 4.5 weeks to arrive. Worse looking dress and fit ever. Plus I could not even zip it up.

I was willing to do 85% but no longer... I want to sue them for such bad service and return policy.

Date of experience: April 20, 2022
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer,

This is Bloo, supervisor of customer service, Lightinthebox.

For your issue I have created ticket# 25702802, Would you please login you litb account and reply when you feel free?

Sincerely
Customer Service.