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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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New Jersey
1 review
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I ordered a 3XL T shirt that was obviously only XL when it arrived. Although, it was their error they did not offer a full refund. I sent the shirt back & provided them the tracking number. They still didn't refund my $. I contacted them a month later & they acknowledged they received it, but a month later still didn't refund the $. I contacted them a couple of weeks ago & they sent me 3 step instructions to get my refund. Step failed. They took almost a week to respond to the step. They asked for my email address to refund to paypal. Then they said sorry, they need my paypal account, but weren't specific about the info they needed. Now they respond "They are currently contacting the corresponding department to verify for you. Once we receive your response, we will provide a solution to solve this problem. We will get in touch with you in the next 3-5 business days." I should have received my refund months ago!

Date of experience: March 1, 2019
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Hello there,

We feel sorry for the situation.

We'd like to check your case and offer assistance. Unfortunately we could not find any order under your name, please would you mind specify your order number?

We'll be glad to assist you,

Thank you very much

Louisiana
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Every time I track my order is says the same thing, processed at China. They just change the date... to today's date and before what date I looked on... my order number is **************

Date of experience: February 27, 2019
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear Customer,
This is supervisor from LightInTheBox.

I feel sorry for the inconvenience. Your order results shipped out in three parcels:

The first two packages are delivered:

https://t.17track.net/en#nums=LT329282955CN&fc=03013
https://t.17track.net/en#nums=LT342361621CN&fc=03013

The third one results in transit:

https://t.17track.net/en#nums=LT351462420CN&fc=03013

Our logistics manager will look into it to help prioritize your parcel. We'd like to offer a compensation as well.

We would like to refund 8 USD as discount, are you okay with that?

Thank you very much for your kind support.

If there are any problems, please do not hesitate to contact me and I will be happy to help you.

I would like to help and I have raised this ticket for you, please will you follow up? https://www.lightinthebox.com/index.php?main_page=ticket_after_detail&id=19395817
Thank you very much.

MF
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Satisfactory article
February 27, 2019

Lightinthebox is a very reliable site for ordering in case of problems we are accompanied by a member of the customer service at our disposal and an available service h24 for any modification

Date of experience: February 27, 2019
Italy
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Vestito cerimonia
February 27, 2019

Pur essendo un po' scettica nell'acquistare un vestito da cerimonia importante, perché avevo paura dei tempi di consegna, recensisco a 5 stelle questo sito super attendibile in quanto a tempi di consegna, assistenza post vendita e soprattutto per la qualità e bellezza dell'abito acquistato! Sono super soddisfatta! Il vestito confezionato su misura mi è arrivato nei tempi prestabiliti! Grazie mille per il vostro servizio! Acquisterò sempre da voi!

Date of experience: February 27, 2019
Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Never received order
February 25, 2019

I ordered items from this company almost 30 days ago. I have not received my order. I requested a refund and opened a complaint with PayPal. I am sure I have lost my money. Never order from this company. Beware
I will never order from this company again.

Date of experience: February 25, 2019
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer,

We apologize for the problem. As for your case, could you please provide us with your Order Number?

We will check what caused the problem and then find a proper solution to help you out. We promise to take full responsibility once we confirm our problem. Please don't be worried.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in advance.

Ohio
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
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They give you a processing time that is significantly off. Items may take anywhere from 2-5 times longer to receive than stated. If you want to cancel your order because it won't arrive in time for some event (birthday, prom, ball, party, etc.), then they try to charge you a handling fee. I fought the handling fee and they said they would refund the full amount of items that had not been sent and cancel those items. The amount refunded was only for shoes.
There are occasions when it is appropriate for a business to register more than one domain name, but in my experience it is often to hide bad reviews that are connected to other domain names. This appears to be the case with Lightinthebox.com as they also DBA as Mini in the Box which has 150 complaints with the BBB. This number will soon be 151.
Based on research through domaineye.com they have at least two other domains: miniinthebox.com and dropinthebox.com.

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Date of experience: February 23, 2019
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear Customer,
This is supervisor from LightInTheBox.

It's lovely to assist you. From what I can see, you've ordered a customized Victorian dress with size which has a processing time of 6-10 business days.

You've also added other two products - processing time 7-17 and 7-33 business days.

Please note the processing time was shown on each product page and also at checkout, before you confirming and placing your order.

When you've contacted us and explained you were not happy with the processing time of the 2nd and 3rd items, however, customer service offered you to cancel those items and rush the shipping of the first dress.

Which we did - exactly as you asked.

In fact, the carrier took only a few days to deliver your dress: http://www.dhl.com/en/express/tracking.html?AWB=6761408651&brand=DHL

As about your discovery that MiniInTheBox is part of our company, I feel sorry that this was concerning for you. However, you may find the same information displayed on our website as well.

MiniInTheBox is a merchant dedicated mostly to gadgets and small products, as the name suggests. Our main merchant LightInTheBox offers a different variety of products, instead.

Thank you very much for your kind support.

If I can do anything else for you, please let me know and I will do my best to assist you.

I would like to help and I have raised this ticket for you, please will you follow up? https://www.lightinthebox.com/index.php?main_page=ticket_after_detail&id=19345633
Thank you very much.

Oklahoma
1 review
1 helpful vote
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EXCEEDED expectations
February 21, 2019

I ordered two LONG wigs. Both for less than $20. I purchased them just to give an idea of what the style/color would look like on me. I REALLY didn't expect them to be wearable... for that little amount I was sure they would be really poorly made. HOWEVER... Both of them are as good as the wigs i have paid 3X that much for... and i WILL wear them both when I go out... VERY impressed. Shippment was a bit slow. But nothing more then what I expected. WILL DEFINITELY order again. And have already referred them to my MOTHER!

Date of experience: February 20, 2019
NL
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Perfect business
February 19, 2019

This company is a trustful partner and is cheap. The ordered parts are delivered quickly and packed nicely. I like to order from this company as much as possible.

Date of experience: February 19, 2019
Spain
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Calidad y satisfacción
February 17, 2019

No he tenido problema alguno con sus producctos, soy asiduo comprador, muy satisfecho con la variedad y calidad con la que trabajan. Por eso, mi puntuacion es la maxima.
Encuentro todo lo que busco con mucha facilidad.

Date of experience: February 15, 2019
Morocco
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Great
February 15, 2019

Whether it's your first online shopping experience or previous experience, you'll find everything you want.
Cheap prices, good variety of goods, and quick contact with the seller, you get the goods to your home in good condition.

Date of experience: February 14, 2019
India
2 reviews
5 helpful votes
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All the products quality is amazing. Easy on pockets yet very stylish dressing. Fast delivery and also best quality product.

Date of experience: February 13, 2019
GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Excellent site
February 14, 2019

I'm from the UK and here we have very boring and very expensive cycling clothes. Found this site on the internet and ordered the most amazing bib shorts and matching top.
Every time I wear it people alway comment on how bright and fabulous it is.

Date of experience: February 12, 2019
Argentina
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I have been a customer for several years, and allways received superb service, including good response when I had to ask for replacement of faulty or lacking parts.

Date of experience: February 12, 2019
Massachusetts
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Improving
February 12, 2019

I have been doing business with Lightinthebox.com for many years now. So much that I own some stock in the company.

Their many issues with extremely long shipping delays, product quality, non existent customer service, un-user friendly website, and language barriers made it difficult to use them more. However, the great prices made me keep going back. It appears that their customer service, shipping times, and product quality has been improving as their business in the states increases.

They actually have become more flexible about returns and exchanges. They didn't use to accept them. I even received a call from a English speaking costumer service person. They were following up a problem I had with a recent order.

As an event planner, I am always searching for party decor, fashion, invitations, favors, etc. I regularly purchased attire for bridal parties and many other things needed to execute an amazing weddings and parties.

I recommend the site regularly to friends and enjoying the continued improvements in offerings by lightinthebox.com

Date of experience: February 11, 2019
Brazil
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Um ótimo site
February 11, 2019

Um bom lugar pra se fazer compras, ótimo site recomendo. Todas as compras que eu realizei no LightInTheBox foram entregues dento dos conformes. Bom demais.

Date of experience: February 11, 2019
Canada
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Terrible experience
February 11, 2019

Cheap material. Horrible customer service. You can't send a direct email about your concern, you have to complete a "ticket" and it's almist impossible to do. Site says 3-5 days shipping, and I placed my order Jan 19/2019. My first item was in that time. The second was about a week. And the third I haven't received yet! They sent by DHL which charges you huge brokerage fees. All said and done, terrible experience. I won't be ordering from them ever again!

Date of experience: February 10, 2019
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

This is Customer Service Supervisor from Lightinthebox. I am glad to help with all your problems.

I. We're sorry that you might misunderstand the shipping time. Please kindly note 3-5 business days is only for shipping, not including the processing time. Before your order is shipped off, we have to take a certain time process your order and put all your items through its strict quality control tests. We stated the processing time of each product on the product page. We're sorry that you might haven't noticed this information.

Your last item is still in processing phase. As we truly value you as our customer, we have asked the supplier to prioritize the processing. Would you please wait for it a few more days?

II. We are really sorry to hear you were unsatisfied with 2 items you received. We'll help you check what caused the problem and then provide solutions accordingly. We will take full responsibility for our problems. Please don't be worried.

III. Please also note the extra fee you paid upon order delivery was Tax Fee. It was paid to your local Customs, not to us. But we'd like to refund 100% Tax Fee to you since you paid for the Insurance for Duty & Tax of this order.

As for your case, I had conducted new Ticket ID =19312727 in our ticket center and will try to resolve all your problems. Please log in your light in the box account--go " personal center"--"my ticket" to check our reply. Please keep in touching with us by replying the ticket as all the information will be recorded in system. Thank you for your cooperation.

Colorado
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Dancing shoes
February 11, 2019

I've been buying all my dancing shoes and my husband to since 2010 and we were always fully satisfied... we save tons of $$$$... I recommended you to all our friends...

Date of experience: February 10, 2019
Romania
1 review
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Potențial de creștere
February 11, 2019

Dacă și-ar îmbunătăți accesul la informații online la produsele de pe site, prin chat, și dacă timpii de expediere s-ar mai reduce, atunci ar avea calificativul "excelent".

Date of experience: February 10, 2019
Bulgaria
1 review
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DRESS
February 11, 2019

There were shipping problems, but the product I ordered surprised me pleasantly, the same as a snack

Date of experience: February 9, 2019
Colombia
1 review
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Items reached in good status, well packed and in time to Cali city, Colombia. The order was set on 15 Dec., it was accepted on 19 Dec. And it got to my address on 15 Jan. It took a month. It went through customs without any hassle, no extra charges.

Los artículos llegaron muy bien empacados, en buen estado y a tiempo el día 15 de Enero a la ciudad de Cali, Colombia. Tomó un mes, cuando yo lo había pedido el 15 de diciembre. Sin problemas de cobro extra por la aduana. Gracias

Date of experience: February 8, 2019