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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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Australia
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I sent back a painting that cost over $140 as they sent the wrong colour and I was told to ship it back which I did and that cost me another $35 and it's been 2 months and nothing! They just closed the case

Date of experience: November 30, 2016
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear Customer,

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.
The supervisor of customer service created one ticket for you. Please contact her in this ticket and she'll definitely solve the problem. Please log in your account on a computer (not mobile). You can find your ticket here: https://www.lightinthebox.com/index.php?main_page=ticket_after_detail&id=13974045

Sincerely,
LightInTheBox Customer Service

New York
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Horrible customer service. Took 10 days for my order to be listed as processing... funny, they took the $ out immediately

Date of experience: November 30, 2016
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear Customer,

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. We are really sorry but you may misunderstand our order procedure. Please note the 3-5 business days is only for shipping via Expedited Shipping, which not including the processing time for the item. The Total Delivery Time consists of processing time and shipping time TWO parts. You can see the processing time for your item on the product page above the "Add to Cart" button. You can check this screenshot: https://www.lightinthebox.com/download/6d393c36-0943-41a8-bb90-7522ccca2640

The supervisor of customer service created one ticket for you. Please contact her in this ticket and she'll definitely solve the problem. Please log in your account on a computer (not mobile). You can find your ticket here: https://www.lightinthebox.com/index.php?main_page=ticket_after_detail&id=13973807

Sincerely,
LightInTheBox Customer Service

GB
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Not happy
November 29, 2016

Ordered shoes they didn't arrive they reordered them 19the November they told me still havnt received them they have my money but I have no shoes there is no way I can get in touch with customer services because they have got rid of all my corespondence I am so angry it was the first and last time I will ever use them again

Date of experience: November 29, 2016
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear Customer,

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. Please don't be worried cause we'll take full responsibility of that.

The supervisor of customer service created one ticket for you. Please contact her in this ticket and she'll definitely solve the problem. Please log in your account on a computer (not mobile). You can find your ticket here: https://www.lightinthebox.com/index.php?main_page=ticket_after_detail&id=13962073

Sincerely,
LightInTheBox Customer Service

Alabama
3 reviews
7 helpful votes
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Do not believe the positive reviews, probably written by the company. They hold your funds for at least 11 days before they even tell you they are "processing". Then a few days later after complaints, they say they shipped, and give a fake tracking #. Complain again, a week later another BS response that they shipped with another fake tracking number. Worst company ever. What company keeps lying and issues you fake tracking numbers multiple times? Bottom line: I never received my item. I would NEVER recommend them. What good is a good buy if you never receive and spend hours writing them

Date of experience: November 29, 2016
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear Customer,

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. Please don't be worried cause we'll take full responsibility of that.

The supervisor of customer service created one ticket for you. Please contact her in this ticket and she'll definitely solve the problem. Please log in your account on a computer (not mobile). You can find your ticket here: https://www.lightinthebox.com/index.php?main_page=ticket_after_detail&id=13961824

Sincerely,
LightInTheBox Customer Service

Ukraine
3 reviews
2 helpful votes
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Why Lightinthebox?
November 29, 2016

Experience shopping online for about a year. During this time, a positive experience, emerging issues are resolved quickly. Like bonus system, a lot of promotional coupons that make the purchase attractive.
My opinion - I recommend Lightinthebox to cooperate.

Date of experience: November 28, 2016
Colorado
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Unsatisfied
November 26, 2016

I have not recieved my package yet and I am very upset. They have not tried to contact to me. If it was going to take longer than two weeks that would have been nice. I need this for a gift. Not worth it.

Date of experience: November 25, 2016
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear Customer,

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. Your package is in transit.

The supervisor of customer service created one ticket for you. Please contact her in this ticket and she'll definitely solve the problem. Please log in your account on a computer (not mobile). You can find your ticket here: https://www.lightinthebox.com/index.php?main_page=ticket_after_detail&id=13929666

Sincerely,
LightInTheBox Customer Service

GB
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Very poor service. Stay away. Had to chase on several occasions as the why my item was dispatched considering i paid an extra fee for insurance and delivery. On top of this, I was charge more VAT & Duty then my sister who had ordered the same handset@ a higher price. Mine cost lower yet a paid more in fee than she did. How does that work. I even paid for duty insurance. STAY AWAY from Light in the box save your time and money and order elsewhere. I believe "Gearbest" is associated with Light In the Box, stay away from these Chinese companies that offer extremely poor customer service.

LightInTheBox attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: November 22, 2016
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear Customer,

Please kindly note that usually your local Custom Office will charge you the tax fee for imported products. Being aware of this situation and we'd like to provide better service, so we started Tax Insurance service. As long as customers paid for the Tax Insurance, we'll fully refund the Tax fee to them. The Tax Insurance could be paid at the checkout page when you're placing the order: https://www.lightinthebox.com/download/3a39381c-3ae3-4376-8bde-800c4058d8f7

In regards of this issue, our supervisor already contacted you in ticket. So please kindly check the ticket here: https://www.lightinthebox.com/index.php?main_page=ticket_after_detail&id=13888841

Sincerely,
LightInTheBox Customer Service

Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I ordered a wedding dress online from Light In The Box. The dress came quickly, the fabrics were acceptable based on the price I paid, and the dress was in the style shown in the photograph. There were some quality problems however which I brought to the attention of Customer Service. The representative responded promptly with several options on how to resolve the situation. Ultimately, I was pleased with the service and how quickly and easily it was to resolve issues. Online shopping can be risky, but Light In The Box stands behind its products and takes customer satisfaction very seriously,.

Diane, Canada

LightInTheBox attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: November 22, 2016
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear Customer,

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. Please don't be worried cause we'll take full responsibility of that.

The supervisor of customer service created one ticket for you. Please contact her in this ticket and she'll definitely solve the problem. Please log in your account on a computer (not mobile). You can find your ticket here: https://www.lightinthebox.com/index.php?main_page=ticket_after_detail&id=13888814

Sincerely,
LightInTheBox Customer Service

Australia
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Ordered yoga socks
November 22, 2016

I ordered three pairs of yoga socks, one bright pink pair finally arrived. The two black pairs I ordered have not. Written to company several times with no response. Now about 5/6 weeks. Do not recommend this company at all.

Dec 10,2016

The company has contacted me to rectify this order. They were out of stock and offered me the choice of another product or a refund. I was happy with the end result.

Thank You
Lightinthebox

LightInTheBox attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: November 21, 2016
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear Customer,

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. Please note usually customers get in touch with customer service by submitting ticket. However, our company doesn’t use email to contact with customers, and we don't have any official email account.

The supervisor of customer service created one ticket for you. Please contact her in this ticket and she'll definitely solve the problem. Please log in your account on a computer (not mobile). You can find your ticket here: https://www.lightinthebox.com/index.php?main_page=ticket_after_detail&id=13888758

Sincerely,
LightInTheBox Customer Service

Singapore
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Received the goods as promised. Good quality product. Would buy again. Highly recommend.

Date of experience: November 14, 2016
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear Customer,

Please kindly note that usually your local Custom Office will charge you the tax fee for imported products. Being aware of this situation and we'd like to provide better service, so we started Tax Insurance service. As long as customers paid for the Tax Insurance, we'll fully refund the Tax fee to them. The Tax Insurance could be paid at the checkout page when you're placing the order: https://www.lightinthebox.com/download/3a39381c-3ae3-4376-8bde-800c4058d8f7

However, you didn't pay for this tax insurance so that's why we didn't refund the Tax Fee to you. Hope you could understand.

In regards of this issue, our supervisor already contacted you in ticket. So please kindly check the ticket here: https://www.lightinthebox.com/index.php?main_page=ticket_after_detail&id=13810429

Sincerely,
LightInTheBox Customer Service

Finland
2 reviews
4 helpful votes
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I ordered two dresses from Light in the Box. I was very satisfied with the first dress which came as described and matched the pictures provided in the Light in the Box webpage.

However, I am not satisfied with the second dress I ordered as it did not include a sweep/brush train as described, but instead the dress was floor/ankle lenght also from the back. On top of this, the top on this second dress was completely see-through. I did expect the top to be see-through at the back, but not at the front as well. This did not come trough from the pictures provided in the page and it was not mentioned in description. As such, I am not able to wear the dress with a nude bra.

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Light in the Box customer service team contacted me and offered a solution to the problem with the dress. They were very helpful and had initiative. The quality of customer service is impeccable, and in the end all turned out well.

Date of experience: November 13, 2016
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear Customer,

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.

The supervisor of customer service created one ticket for you. Please contact her in this ticket and she'll definitely solve the problem. Please log in your account on a computer (not mobile). You can find your ticket here: https://www.lightinthebox.com/index.php?main_page=ticket_after_detail&id=13860575

Sincerely,
LightInTheBox Customer Service

Australia
1 review
4 helpful votes
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I had been looking for a reasonably priced flower girl dress in black with zero success. I found LITB online and was really skeptical due to the mixed reviews.

After watching some youtube unboxings and seeing some of the items, I decided to do a cheapish order as a test to see what the quality was like and if it was as described. I received one dress for $8 AUD for myself which was a bit meh (I mainly ordered it to see whether the sizing was right and it was) but the flower girl dress I ordered for $25 AUD was exactly as pictured and the sizing was spot on.

It does take time for orders to be processed - they make the items once ordered so it is usually about 3 weeks on top of delivery. I didn't get charged any extra duty either.

My second order was for a petticoat and the dress I was really after which was around $110 AUD. It is exactly as the pictures. The quality is amazing especially for the price and the dress is heavy. I can sew but I doubt I could make it myself for the same price as the fabric alone would have cost more.

Please note the photo of the second dress is a bit poor. I made it a bit high contrast to show the detail and the dress is straight out of the packet - unwashed, unironed.

I ordered this in black
What I received - pictures don't do it justice
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Date of experience: November 11, 2016
Colorado
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Terrible customer service
November 11, 2016

11/11/16: I ordered a wig on 10/18/16 with expedited shipping (5-8 business days) in order for it to arrive by Halloween (10/31/16). I was notified by tracking that the item didn't leave the warehouse in China until 10/22/16 and was scheduled to arrive 11/3/16. I wrote an email, via the Light in the Box website, with my concern to which I received an automated reply. I continued to exchange emails with them voicing my dissatisfaction and demand for a refund, to which the company replied each time with the same automated reply to check the tracking site and thank you for my patience. The item finally arrived on 11/10/16. I have not yet received a refund.
DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY IF YOU NEED TIMELY DELIVERY!

Date of experience: November 11, 2016
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

This is Pinni from Lightinthebox. I am glad to help. After review your case, i had conducted ticketId=13787712 in our ticket center and provide a solution for your case. 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.

Canada
1 review
8 helpful votes
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This is the most pathetic service of lack there of I have ever received. My money was taken from my visa Oct1/16. I received your order has been shipped Oct 20/16
It is now Nov 11/16 and I have not received anything. Not an update, any part of my order or my money back. I am very disappointed and I am taking action. I had read many bad reviews unfortunately after the order was placed but even those reviews weren't this bad. Same on the company. No person has contacted me. No contact number is listed. It is an utter scam

Date of experience: November 9, 2016
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

This is Pinni from Lightinthebox. I am glad to help. After review your case, i had conducted ticketId=13769442 in our ticket center and provide a solution for your case. 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.

Australia
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Good service
November 11, 2016

I ordered items for a wedding. They took longer than promised 3-5 days so the company gave me a partial refund in compensation and offered to refund in full if they didn't arrive for my wedding. The dresses and gloves etc arrived in time and I was very pleased with the quality and the fit. They were very good value. In Australia the items would have been easier to track if they had used Australia Post. As it was they use TOLL and this company is very difficult to deal with over the phone. I got passed around quite a bit until finally the day after my calls I got a call from them and then they were very good.

Date of experience: November 8, 2016
Brazil
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Excelente
November 7, 2016

Ja fiz o minha primeira compra. Ocorreu tudo bem. Ja esta a caminho a minha segunda compra. Podem confiar.

Date of experience: November 7, 2016
GB
1 review
5 helpful votes
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Crap
November 4, 2016

What a load of crap, delivery still not arrived missed a very important night where shoes were needed DONT BUY FROM THESE PEOPLE

Date of experience: November 4, 2016
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear Customer, will you provide correct order number?

France
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Juste Parfait!
November 6, 2016

J'ai commandé 2 tee shirts à LED, qui fonctionnent très bien.
La qualité a l'air très bonne et ma commande est arrivée dans le délai imparti.
Rien à redire!

Date of experience: November 4, 2016
Australia
1 review
7 helpful votes
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Rubbish
November 2, 2016

Phenomenally slow shipping (even though I paid for a quick dispatch), poor packaging, and items arrived broken and went straight to the bin. Worst online shopping experience ever - do not use.

Date of experience: November 2, 2016
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

This is Pinni from Lightinthebox. I am glad to help. After review your case, i had conducted ticketId=13710672 in our ticket center and provide a solution for your case. 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.

Greece
1 review
2 helpful votes
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I ordered a dress on October 19 and it arrived on 2 November but i only got it on 10 November as I had to resolve the custom fees first that it was 160 euros. The company of lightinthebox assured me that they will give me a full refund of the taxes because I had paid the insurance ( 4 euros). I advice that you pay that just in case you deal with custom fees. So i paid and I was given a full refund the next day as they promised. That is really proffessional and I appreaciated a lot. About the dress now. I had it done using personal measurements which is really convinent. No need to short it or do anything. The fabric and the design was exactly like in the pictures. I have read some complaint that the clothes look different in the pictures and that the quality is not good so didnt know what to wait. Hopefully everything was great and why not... will order again!

Date of experience: November 2, 2016
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

This is Pinni from Lightinthebox. I am glad to help. After review your case, i had conducted ticketId=13728652 in our ticket center and provide a solution for your case. 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.