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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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California
1 review
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Horrible
March 28, 2021

Never order from Light in the box. I ordered 3 pants. Only got 1. And it was extremely small. Not a large as ordered. Would not fit a child. I wanted money on this company. Had to throw out pants new. Don't you waste your mind ney. Rip off.

Date of experience: March 28, 2021
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear Allan, this is Customer Service Supervisor from Lightinthebox. I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused. Could you please provide us with your Order Number firstly? I will further check your case and help you get out of all the hassles in a timely manner. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in advance.

Best Regards,
Customer Service

Michigan
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Just another China based retailer tricking women into buying super cheap clothes. The dress I got looks like a blue ruffled Halloween costume, except it's made for small chests, even in the larger converted size. The material is so cheap. Returns are only for a store credit and must be returned to China; therefore this goes into to the Donations bag. Lesson learned.

Date of experience: March 28, 2021
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear Laura, this is Customer Service Supervisor from Lightinthebox. I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused. Could you please provide us with your Order Number? I do really want to help you, so I will further check if there is any better solution for your case. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in advance.

Best Regards,
Customer Service

GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I bought two jumpsuits from this company and the size and quality of the jumpsuit was dreadful - one of the jumpsuits had loose thread coming out at the waist! I immediately told them I want a refund. Their response was: Shipping to China is difficult so keep the item and receive a reward of 40% of the product's value or keep the item with a refund of 30% of the product's value.

Both terrible choices. I chose neither. I demanded a refund which they finally agreed to but since I've sent the package back they closed my ticket and I've heard nothing since. I tracked the package and its reached its destination so where is my refund? Beginning to believe this is a scam

Date of experience: March 24, 2021
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer,

Thanks for taking time to write this review. I sincerely apologize for what happened and all the inconveniences caused.

Please be note we will contact you again once received return parcel, and we have created ticket 23178912 to inform you about the refund details, please log in your light in the box account--go " personal center"--"my ticket" to check our reply. Thank you for your cooperation.

If you have any other problems, please be free to contact us via ticket, we're willing to help.

California
2 reviews
8 helpful votes
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I ordered a few T-shirs from Light in The Box. I was shopping online for a birthday gift. My card was charged and I started to get a daily email with promotions, but none of them would give the day of delivery. A tracking link was there, but no deliver date. I emailed asking for it but never got a reply. It's been 30 days now and it's not ever close to be delivered. The birthday passed and I had no gift. Vendors should be more clear about where the items come from and about the expected delivered date. Not Happy.
UPDATE: After my review was posted, the company reached out and offered two options: complete refund, or 50% discount and I could keep the t-shirts for another occasion, once the birthday had passed. I decided to keep them, even though I didn't have them yet. They arrived a few days later. The prints look just like they appear on the ad, but (important to say), they are 100% polyester. The company did care, and for that reason I added one start to my previous review. Thank you.

Date of experience: March 20, 2021
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear Luciana,

This is Customer Service Supervisor from Lightinthebox. I sincerely apologize for what happened and all the inconveniences caused. I will follow up this case and resolve the problem, in order to meet your satisfaction. I had conducted new Ticket ID 23157200 = in our ticket center and provide a new solution for your case. Please log in your light in the box account--go " personal center"--"my ticket" to check our reply. Thank you for your cooperation.

GB
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Feel very disappointed and ripped off. I ordered a jump suit on 6/3/21 and not heard anything. I have chased via email and not heard anything.

Feel very let down and will speak to the credit card company to see if I can get them involved.

Date of experience: March 19, 2021
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear Lisa,

Thanks for taking time to write this review. We feel so sorry to hear that you still waiting for the order.

After checking, I'm regret for the order delayed due to high demand. I had conducted new Ticket ID 23157185 = in our ticket center and provide a new solution for your case. Please log in your light in the box account--go " personal center"--"my ticket" to check our reply. Thank you for your cooperation.

Thanks in advance for your cooperation and support.

Best Regards,
Lightinthebox Customer Service

Greece
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Lightinthebox is not fake. The customer service responds accurately. The delivery time happened to me was too long (3,5 months) due to year end load and the pandemic affect. Though, ALL goods delivered in right order (200€ order, 8 pieces of cycling clothing). The sizing was accurate, no surprise at all. The quality is fair enough, matching the low budget. Sad to say that 2 defects happened to my goods: permanent stains on jersey and a fake chest pocket! However, i recommend the lightinthebox as low budget, fair quality supplier for cycling clothing.
Ilias georgopoulos, athens, greece

Date of experience: March 18, 2021
Sweden
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Warning! Do not buy products here! The company is not serious. We bought a lamp that was broken when it arrived. We have now for 4 months tried to return it or get a new. Yesterday they promised us to get a new lamp, instead we receive two screws!

Date of experience: March 17, 2021
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear Matti,

This is Customer Service Supervisor from Lightinthebox. I sincerely apologize for what happened and all the inconveniences caused. There have ticket 22125076 submited to help, please log in your light in the box account--go " personal center"--"my ticket" to check our reply. Thank you for your cooperation.

Washington
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Update to my previous review.
March 17, 2021
Updated review

Seller provided additional refund and now I am leaving a neutral rating and review. It took quite a long time to resolve matters and after posting negative reviews the seller complied with my request for more refund money.

Date of experience: March 16, 2021

Beware of Seller's Inferior Product Quality and Refund Policy
March 11, 2021
Previous review

Purchased 3 men's shirts on Nov 4,2020 for $51.33 and received on Nov 17. Items were poorly made and not acceptable. Opened a Return Ticket on Nov 18 and shipped back goods on Nov 20 via USPS to China factory per instructions at my expense for $27.75. Continued on-going follow up for refund. Submitted claims to Paypal and Amex since LightintheBox never responded. Finally On Mar 5,2021 received email reply from vendor that refund would be issued. On Mar 11 a total of $40.07 was refunded to my Paypal account.

$40.07 - $51.33 - $27.75 = $39.01 loss. Vendor reduced refund for their initial S&H and insurance fee.

What a terrible seller! I will try to post my negative comments everywhere possible.

Date of experience: March 11, 2021
Maryland
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Published review 3/14/21
BEWARE! Worse purchase I ever made. The dress arrived 30 days later after I was promised 4-7 day shipping and the wrap is worse material than my shower curtains buttons are loose poorly sewn together. The color is off. I reached out to customer service and ask them can I return they stayed no. I will never purchase from here again. The stitching is uneven. And off track. I will be reporting to tbt better business bureau. Shipping was over $60 dress was 195 my total was $260 something dollars. Material so thick and cheap not trying to be a comedian but I wouldn't put it on anybody grand-mother. The threads are loose abs showing. Beware beware beware. Worse garnet I ever purchased. I should of listened to the reviews. Please beware this is an honest review. This company has completely misappropriated this garment.

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Date of experience: March 13, 2021
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Hi,

This is Customer Service Supervisor from Lightinthebox. I sincerely apologize for what happened and all the inconveniences caused. I will follow up this case and resolve the problem, in order to meet your satisfaction. I had conducted new Ticket ID = 23104738 in our ticket center and provide a new solution for your case. Please log in your light in the box account--go " personal center"--"my ticket" to check our reply. Thank you for your cooperation.

Texas
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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1) Did not provide products as advertised by Christmas, and did not provide any new ship date 2) One product did not work and two did not fit 3) They made 4 detailed requests before make a refund offer of 15%. They require shipping to Hong Kong and they know this is a De facto NO RETURN policy. BE WARE. The clothes are on to the same size as the US and you will not be able to return them.

Date of experience: March 13, 2021
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Hi Paul,

This is Customer Service Supervisor from Lightinthebox. I sincerely apologize for what happened and all the inconveniences caused. I will follow up this case and resolve the problem, in order to meet your satisfaction. I had conducted new Ticket ID = 23104426 in our ticket center and provide a new solution for your case. Please log in your light in the box account--go " personal center"--"my ticket" to check our reply. Thank you for your cooperation.

Idaho
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
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DONT BUY THE JEWELRY
March 12, 2021

I bought what I thought was 925 silver it wasn't it tarnished with in a week. Misleading for sure don't believe

Date of experience: March 12, 2021
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear Dana,

Thanks for taking time to write this review. We feel so sorry to hear that you've had such an unpleasant shopping experience.

Could you please tell us the order number so that we can follow up your case and resolve the problems with our greatest effort?

Thanks in advance for your cooperation and support.

Best Regards,
Lightinthebox Customer Service

Oregon
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I wish I could give less than one star. The experience I have had with this company is RIDICULOUS. I have been e-mailing back and forth for a month now with no results. They sent us an order that we cancelled AFTER we had cancelled then said they would only refund my $50 if we returned the item and paid out if pocket for shipping to China. Our replacement order did not fit and they will only refund me $13 unless we pay to ship it to China which is well over the price of the items. Our third shipment "fits" but definitely not worth $60. In total, they have charged me $174 with no refund or help for the mistakes they have made.
We finally had to take e-mails to our bank and trying to get a refund from them.

Date of experience: March 10, 2021
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Hi Cameo,

This is Customer Service Supervisor from Lightinthebox. I sincerely apologize for what happened and all the inconveniences caused. I will follow up this case and resolve the problem, in order to meet your satisfaction. I had conducted new Ticket ID =23074544 in our ticket center and provide a new solution for your case. Please log in your light in the box account--go " personal center"--"my ticket" to check our reply. Thank you for your cooperation.

Israel
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Very good staff
March 9, 2021

I get it in good conditions and its very functional an pretty

Date of experience: March 8, 2021
Ohio
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Very Disappointed
March 8, 2021

I never write reviews on companies that I purchase merchandise from because most of the time I am quite satisfied with the product I purchased or found it very easy to return the item if did not fit or was not what I expected. However, in rating this company, I really would rather not even give them a 1 Star... I tried to return an item because it did not fit (and I used their size chart), it ran very small and took over a month to receive my order. Their return policy is very complicated, cumbersome and not costumer friendly. Never again!

Date of experience: March 8, 2021
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer,

Thanks for taking time to write this review. We feel so sorry to hear that you've had such an unpleasant shopping experience.

Could you please tell us the order number so that we can follow up your case and resolve the problems with our greatest effort?

Thanks in advance for your cooperation and support.

Best Regards,
Lightinthebox Customer Service

AE
1 review
0 helpful votes
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High shipping cost
March 6, 2021

Well I ordered a product and then realized the additional add-on prices raised the price of my item a lot. Now I want to cancel my order because I found something better elsewhere. I need this product urgently and the shipping time is way too long. Now I hope to get confirmation of my order cancellation and a refund very soon. If not then they have a very poor customer service.

Date of experience: March 6, 2021
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer,

This is Customer Service Supervisor from Lightinthebox. I would like to help.

I had conducted Ticket ID =23047811 in our ticket center and processed cancel for full refund for your case. Please log in your light in the box account--go " personal center"--"my ticket" to check the refund details. Thank you for your cooperation.

Your kindly understanding and cooperation are highly appreciated.

Sincerely
LightInTheBox Customer Service

AE
1 review
2 helpful votes
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This Is the first time I use this website and it was for international shipping. The status after one month or 2 months appeared UNDERLIVERED! After that I send alot on tickets and Emails cause I can't reach them the have only one Number and its in China and no one is answering. After that the status appeared DELIVERED. And it delivered to the wrong customer. I PUT A LOCATION. I PUT A NAME. AND TELEPHONE NUMBER. And they didn't care about anything any information. And my money has been deducted already..

Date of experience: March 5, 2021
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer,

We apologize for the inconvenience caused. Usually customers contact customer service by tickets on our website.
So you could log in your account and submit a ticket to our customer service dept, all tickets will be replied within 24 hours. Here is how you can contact customer service: http://www.lightinthebox.com/knowledge-base/c1192/a2974.html

According to the number: 01505271022677, we couldn't find your order, it should be started with 20, please be check it again and provide us the correct one. We will try our best to help you resolve any problem you have.

Your kindly understanding and cooperation are highly appreciated.

Sincerely
LightInTheBox Customer Service

GB
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Customer service doing their best to help.
March 6, 2021

My order was placed on 7th February. One of which is still processing. Customer service therefore dispatched the prepared orders. The remaining order due to being overdue and delayed, customer service have offered to refund me which I am happy with. The dresses I have received are very pretty too.

Date of experience: March 5, 2021
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear Mariam,

Thanks for taking time to write this review. We feel so sorry to hear that you've had such an unpleasant shopping experience.

In order to follow up your case, we have already created a new ticket # 23040392 to contact you. Could you please login your account to check the reply?

Thanks in advance for your cooperation and support.

Best Regards,
Lightinthebox Customer Service

Pennsylvania
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I'm updating to 3 stars
March 7, 2021
Updated review

I'm updating to 3 stars because even though it came about a month later, it still came. I was also provided a $15 refund due to the inconvenience. They are not a scam, just really slow with shipping out orders I guess

Date of experience: March 5, 2021

So Disappointed
February 15, 2021
Previous review

I really wish that I did my research before I decided to order from this website... OrderNumber: 2102071943519713 My daughter was so excited to order her birthday outfit from here and I even paid for expedited shipping just to make sure that we would get it in time and now it's going on two weeks and the order is still in processing and I haven't been able to reach an agent and i don't even know what to tell her at this point:-(..."yes baby mommy got scammed"... smh

Date of experience: February 15, 2021
Israel
1 review
0 helpful votes
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отзыв о тваре
March 4, 2021

Сравнительно быстрая доставка, хорошая упаковка, постоянное сопровождение в виде сообщений о месте нахождения товара!

Date of experience: March 4, 2021
Romania
1 review
0 helpful votes
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4
March 4, 2021

Timp de așteptare prea mare.
Este prea mult timp sa aștept 40 zile

Date of experience: March 4, 2021