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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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Portugal
1 review
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Shopping site
April 12, 2022

A good site for those who want to shop online. It has somewhat expensive items and at the time of payment there is some confusion in the various passages but overall it looks good without bringing anything innovative. There would be a way to compare items. I didn't like the exchange policy very much. We have to pay the shipment of what is wrong and this makes the item get even more expensive without having advantage in buying online.

Date of experience: April 12, 2022
Italy
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Si possono fare ancora acquisti
April 12, 2022

Buona esperienza tutto ok. Puntualità nella consegna

Date of experience: April 12, 2022
NL
1 review
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Past precies
April 12, 2022

Mooi kledingstuk, ook voor iemand van 74, goed verpakt, op tijd Verzonden

Date of experience: April 12, 2022
AE
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Very dissatisfied!
April 12, 2022

They sent me a wrong colour trousers. I couldn't send back fir exchange because us very expensive.
I asked them to send another one free of charge with the ordered colour but they refused. I'll never order or buy something from Lightinthebox again

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# 25629351, Would you please login you litb account and reply when you feel free?

Sincerely
Customer Service.

Michigan
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Shirts are faded and don't match the advertised products online. The hat I ordered came smashed in a plastic bag with deep creases, and they suggested I use a steamer to fix it. When I asked for a refund, they only offered 15%!

Date of experience: April 12, 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

Massachusetts
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I purchased 3 outfits on March 6,2022 and was told I would have them in 5-7 days took 19 days to receive and I've been trying to return the items ever since. I have received multiple emails from them with different excuses each time, I've contacted my credit card company with a dispute and continually have asked for a return label so I can return they're product. Still no satisfaction after almost a month of sending emails, no way of speaking with anyone just email SOOOOOOOOOOOO frustrated! NEVER again will I buy from them.

Date of experience: April 11, 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# 25618113, Would you please login you litb account and reply when you feel free?

Sincerely
Customer Service.

Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I purchased 4 items to take on a trip recently and paid for priority shipping. The package arrived 5 days after I was told it would arrive making delivery weeks to get here. The package didn't make it in time. When I returned from trip and tried them on I ultimately only wanted to keep one.
I tried to return the other items it's was a complete roadblock. The one item I stated was to small the company told me I should have checked the size chart. Well I did. Just items don't fit all body types, The other items were just cheap quality. LITB responded with I would only be refunded if the return fit their guidelines and within 7 days of arrival. Along with the fact I had to pay shipping. They were going to do me a favor and just give me a 10% refund to not bother. HaHa! Lesson learned. I've donated the clothes and would never waste my time or hard earned money with this company again.

Date of experience: April 11, 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# 25618169, Would you please login you litb account and reply when you feel free?

Sincerely
Customer Service.

Michigan
3 reviews
11 helpful votes
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Thieves
April 11, 2022

I have been emailing customer service for a year and a half. No help at all, they sent a coat in the wrong size package and want $38 shipping to return. I already paid for shipping to the USA, plus the price of the coat. Dont buy anything, you have truly been WARNED.

Date of experience: April 10, 2022
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer

I noticed that you have returned the item but you are still waiting for the refund.

Would you mind provide me your order number? I will help you.

Sincerely
Bloo
Customer Service.

New Jersey
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Worst company ever
April 11, 2022

I ordered a bridesmaids dress and got what I though to be the appropriate size based on exactly what their website said with my exact measurements. The dress came quickly, however it was too small, way too long and very cheap looking. When I tried to return it, they sent me some stupid long explanation saying that they "closed all of their US warehouses, so I would have to return the item to their warehouse in China", which would "cost more than the item." They offered me 20% of the $60 dress. It's the worst company I've ever shopped with and I will never shop there again.

Date of experience: April 10, 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 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

Italy
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Bello ma troppo grande
April 10, 2022

Abito bello ma malgrado abbia dato le misure è molto grande. I pantaloni molto ampi mentre in foto erano stretti (a tubo).

Date of experience: April 10, 2022
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Purchased a pair of shoes, that did not fit. They offered a reward/ credit, for $ 30.16 if I did not return them. Several weeks now, each time I attempt to repurchase the credit does not apply? The agent 'Stashan' is the worst. Totally dishonest and won't fix the problem. Probably my last purchase with this company. I am out over $75,00 at this point. Delivered Time: 2022-03-21
Men's Loafers & Slip-Ons Penny Loafers Casual Daily Party & Evening PU Black Red Blue Fall Spring
Men's Loafers & Slip-Ons Penny Loafers Casual Daily Party & Evening PU Black Red Blue Fall Spring

Color: BlueSize: 40
US $60.31 x1

Date of experience: April 10, 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 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

Belgium
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Presque parfait!
April 10, 2022

Difficile de se décider tant le choix et grand. Bien lire le tableau des tailles! Paiement simple; pour moi, délai d'attente de 15 jours.
La robe bleue me satisfait totalement, celle dans les tons noir et gris: tissu un peu délavé...

Date of experience: April 10, 2022
Sweden
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Good products!
April 10, 2022

The products I've bought from this site I've been happy with. Quality's been good, colors, sizes. I'm very pleased.
Will buy more things from this site.

Date of experience: April 10, 2022
France
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Tee shirt et pantalon
April 10, 2022

Le délais de livraison reste correct, les vêtements sont de très bonne qualité et la taille est juste, je recommande vivement.

Date of experience: April 9, 2022
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Seriously?
April 10, 2022

Purchased four shirts based on internet images. The quality of the product is terrible. The craftsmanship is poor and the material is very cheap. This type of material was outlawed in the United States decades ago. When exposed to heat or flame, this synthetic material will melt and can fuse to the skin. This essentially creates a second skin and can lead to horrific, disfiguring burns.
So I tried to return. The policy is ridiculous. I must verify the receipt. Wait submit a request for a return from China. If accepted as a return I must pay for shipping to China, hope it arrives and then hope for a partial or full reimbursement. Their choice. This is absurd and this company should not be allowed to do business in the United States.

Date of experience: April 9, 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# 25608025, 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 had to click one star in order to write this review, but it doesn't deserve any stars. A nightmare to return and a no-refund policy that's not obvious until you try to return and get a refund. And total make believe explanations. Plus extremely poor quality of sewing and fabric. Stay away!

Date of experience: April 9, 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

California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Scammers
April 9, 2022

I received my order and got the wrong color on one top---and wrong style one the other ==Since I can"t get ahold of them by phone or otherwise I guess I got scammed! Theyhave a guarantee but no way to talk or email them I will never order from again and you shouldn' t either

Date of experience: April 9, 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# 25608063, 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 spend 92.00 pounds with your company. I can honestly say that I am disgusted with the quality of these items. They definitely not worth the money I spend ( my good earned money, I worked hard for) they look nothing like the ones on line, nothing at all. It's false advertising. Out of good will i

Date of experience: April 9, 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# 25608096, 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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Dont buy anything here... is all cheap imported junk... sizes are way off and no returns. I tried to initiate a return and was told I would need to pay for shipping back to china and would cost more than the item price.
SCAM OF A COMPANY

Date of experience: April 9, 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

Germany
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Reliable
April 9, 2022

My order has always been delivered. Very good information, when the delivery will take place. Many thinks that we don´t get in Germany. I would also like to shop for 1000.-Euro in this shop if you can.

Date of experience: April 9, 2022