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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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Alabama
1 review
0 helpful votes
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No phone, no email, no service, what is this $795.00 unit cost, I will never order anything from this company as long as I live I click order by mistake.

Date of experience: April 15, 2022
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer,

This is Bloo, supervisor of customer service.

We don't offer phone service, if you need our assistance, you need create a ticket in your litb account.

May I have your order number? I will help you

Sincerely
Bloo
Customer Service.

South Africa
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Shipping costs
April 15, 2022

Please state on your site about the cost of shipping. It is very high. The prices are low. But they push the shipping costs up
Very high

Date of experience: April 15, 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# 25668668, Would you please login you litb account and reply when you feel free?

Sincerely
Customer Service.

South Africa
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Package not received
April 14, 2022

I ordered my package in January and they said I'll get it in March. It's April and I still haven't received it. They keep sending me coupons as if I'll buy from them again! Basically, buy from this company at your own risk.

Date of experience: April 14, 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# 25650316, 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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I'm very dissapointed, I orderd a lace sleeved top way back in January this year it came but it was very tight for a large size, so I sent it back and asked for an exchange, unfortunatley, I never received the next one, and I contacted the post office in the UK to recover but it never responded and I have complained about this neglicence,, and I asked for a a refund they said, I must send it back, the post office didn't respond, and there's no trace of it! I never signed for it, and it hasn't arrived, otherwise there would be no problem, returning it, I'm not happy, and need help tracking it so I can get a refund. I have ordered before and never had any problems with this company, but this has been an ordeal.)I am surprised, this dragged on.Do gratefully about ordering from them, as I don't know where I stand with my refund!

Date of experience: April 14, 2022
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear csustomer,

This is Bloo, supervisor of customer service.

Previously we created a ticket for your issue but till now we had not received your reply.

We have offered you a considerable solution for you in ticket#25485915, please login your litb account and check the ticket.

Thank you for your understanding.

Sincerely
Bloo
Customer Service.

Indiana
1 review
0 helpful votes
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One shoe
April 14, 2022

This was not my first time ordering from them my 50th birthday party was coming I ordered my dress from them so I decided to order the shoes to match after a month wait they came 2 days before my party I opened the box to have received One shoe I'm so pisst off then I get a message from them as if it's my fault I took pictures so I'm a very unsatisfied customer with 2 feet and one Damn shoe I used the one shoe on my party table I sure couldn't wear it

Date of experience: April 13, 2022
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer,

This is Bloo, supervisor of customer service.

I noticed that you only received one shoe from us.

May I ask for your order number? I will help you.

Sincerely
Bloo
Customer Service.

Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I am very dissatisfied with the items I ordered and am very upset to see all of the Restrictions for returning the items. I had to pay about 40$ for shipping and other fees and will be responsible for the same to send back. This was a costly purchase that I regret. Please beware the items shown were very nice but when you get the so cheap and shoes were a laugh too.

Date of experience: April 13, 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

GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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AVOID THIS COMPANY!
April 13, 2022

Appalling service. Items took weeks to arrive, high shipping costs. Items did not fit - sizing is completely random and quality extremely poor. LiB make it very difficult to request a refund (please see other review sites before buying from them). I have found it impossible to get a refund and am lodging a dispute via my bank. DO NOT SHOP WITH THIS COMPANY!

Date of experience: April 13, 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# 25644346, Would you please login you litb account and reply when you feel free?

Sincerely
Customer Service.

GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I ordered a black sparkly top for a party, and it arrived in double-quick time. I am so pleased, it's lovely and a perfect fit. I do enjoy shopping with Lightinthebox, and they are very helpful if there is a problem.

Date of experience: April 13, 2022
Romania
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I do not recommend buying from this website.
Very poor quality product, color did not match. Shipping took way to long.
Return policy quite complicated.
Just do not buy from them.

Date of experience: April 12, 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# 25643948, Would you please login you litb account and reply when you feel free?

Sincerely
Customer Service.

Germany
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Very reliable
April 13, 2022

Delivery was quick and reliable.
The goods are in order
The shop is very friendly

Date of experience: April 12, 2022
Portugal
1 review
0 helpful votes
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A very good experience!
April 13, 2022

It is the second time i have purchased and it was really a good experience! I am certain I will do it frequently. The time was the expected and the photos are good and correspond to the products.

Date of experience: April 12, 2022
Hawaii
1 review
0 helpful votes
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NOT American sizes, for tiny little Japanese women. I am a straight up S, was a fit model for that size. I went up to a M, but actually need probably something i have NEVER bought, a Large. Got about 9 things, LOVE the dresses, but the 2 pants= material horrible, the whole swim thing i got was VERY crazy small and FORGET trying to return. Cheap prices, expect cheap goods, but dresses are fun. I am eating the loss and enjoying the dresses. Hope this helps.

Date of experience: April 12, 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# 25629005, Would you please login you litb account and reply when you feel free?

Sincerely
Customer Service.

Japan
1 review
0 helpful votes
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First of all, I received my order in just a few days (Japan). Second, the clothes I bought were very reasonably priced (this seems to be true for most things on this site). Third - and most importantly for me - I could find my (big) size easily, the details were listed correctly and everything is just how I expected it to be.
I shall be ordering again.

Date of experience: April 12, 2022
Mexico
1 review
0 helpful votes
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MUY MALA CALIDAD
April 12, 2022

EN UN SWEATER VENÍAN HILOS COLGANDO POR VARIOS LADOS Y LOS BOLSILLOS SON DE ADORNO PORQUE ESTÁN CERRADOS Y EN EL OTRO YA SE ESTA ABRIENDO LA COSTURA EN LA SEGUNDA PUESTA

Date of experience: April 12, 2022
Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Poor quality
April 12, 2022

Poor fabric and in general very poor quality. Got six dresses and I feel bad to donate to a thrift store. Delivery time it took over a month.

Date of experience: April 12, 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# 25629210, Would you please login you litb account and reply when you feel free?

Sincerely
Customer Service.

France
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I was contacted by the customer service of Light in the Box following my post about a product I bought that had nothing to do with the description and the pictures on the ad. I was invited to open a formal complaint to the customer service but no matter how many times I try, I always get an error message. So it is just useless!

Date of experience: April 12, 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# 25629261, Would you please login you litb account and reply when you feel free?

Sincerely
Customer Service.

Minnesota
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Don't recommend - poor quality/can't return
April 12, 2022

I bought 3 dresses. All very poor quality - however they didn't cost a lot. I am trying to return them and it's very difficult. I have not yet been successful. They just keep replying with the same response that I can either take a 30% credit for a future order or a 15% refund. I just want to send the dresses back for a full refund...

Date of experience: April 12, 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# 25629293, Would you please login you litb account and reply when you feel free?

Sincerely
Customer Service.

Switzerland
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Excellent site
April 12, 2022

Toutes les choses et vêtement commandé sont exactement comme la description et dans un parfait état. Si un problème de douane survient, LightlnTheBox intervient rapidement et efficacement. Je suis très satisfaite de ce site et je le recommande.

Date of experience: April 12, 2022
Austria
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Arrived on time
April 12, 2022

One of the jackets has a small spot O and the lapel. I hope it washes out. The jackets are of good quality and they fit as described on the app.

Date of experience: April 12, 2022
Switzerland
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Plus-minus happy
April 12, 2022

Lange lieferungszeit. Das Paket für die Schweiz ist immer noch nicht angekommen, obwohl ich es am 22. 2. 2022 bestellt habe.
Die One-size-Strümpfe sind oben zu eng, obwohl ich nur 58kg bei 1.73m bin. Das eine Höschen mit Strümpfen hatte genau oben beim Popo den Zettel, so, dass man ihn eigentlich fast wegschneiden "muss" und dann ist die Naht aufgegangen, was mich unglücklich macht. Das eine Orange Kleid entsprich nocht dem Busenmass, sodass es labbert und ich es nicht anziehen kann. Höchsten nochmal eins kaufen in kleiner und hoffen das das dann sitzt. Ansonsten bin ich zufrieden, da es sehr preisgünstig ist.

Date of experience: April 12, 2022