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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.
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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I have a lot to say about this company. Ordered dresses from them, they came completely different. They told me to pay the shipping fee which was R1559. 58 to send it back and then I don't have to wait 2 to 8 weeks I can send through a pic as proof that I've sent the stuff back. I spoke to Rebecca and she said once I do this I'll be refunded. Now they don't want to pay me for a mistake they made that cost me my whole business and clients trust. I spoke to Vanessa who doesn't check the proof I've sent her and the fact that I took screenshots from their site to prove we had an agreement. I've had to use money I don't have to send back stuff that was a quality issue so they responsible for shipping. I've had enough nw, with over 20 tickets logged I speak to different people all the time and they said they were sending it to financial dept and would get back to me. Rubbish, all delay tactics. I want my money back and I'm not waiting 8 weeks
I ordered items which shipped separately. The tracking is useless as it only shows the item leaving no progress. The customer service ignores you and refuses to answer simple requests or to refund your money when you do not receive the items. I paid extra for expedited shipping and asked for that refund first, now I as I have not received the 2 parcels I want my money back in full, NO response at all. The only responses I have received are copies of my tracking numbers which again are useless. They cannot even tell me where the parcels are. One package I did receive the quality of the costume item was terrible ( coming apart at the seams) AVOID AVOID AVOID
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=13701596
Sincerely,
LightInTheBox Customer Service
Gostei dos produtos que recebi. Pensei que a qualidade não seria a melhor mas todos tinham ótima qualidade. Chegaram no tempo estimado do site. Parabéns!
Ordered a Go Pro mask, expected it in 5/7 days as it was stated when ordering... this changed to 20-30 days. Hate that they reeled me in by lying about the delivery date then asked me to be patient when they increased the time by 300%! Won't be using them again. Still haven't received my package. Feeling like I have been conned. What kind of business ethics are these? I ordered 8th October in their website it says "ships in 24 hours, Express Expedited 3-4 business days. It was shipped on the 9th, they tell me I should get it by 6th November- very misleading NOT GOOD ENOUGH! I Don't like the way they operate!
This is Pinni from Lightinthebox. I am glad to help. After review your case, i had conducted ticketId=13659815 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.
At checkout it said 5-8 business days. Says the company is is the USA When I check the tracking it says 14-21 business days. My package is still sitting in China. And I've received about 30 spam emails, trying to get me to place another order with the company. Horrible
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=13642854
Sincerely,
LightInTheBox Customer Service
Mi sono tovato bene comprando con questo sito. Le spese di spedizione veramente basse ed i tempi sono stati quelli accordati. Sicuramente comprerò ancora. Grazie mille.
Boa qualidade do produto e recebido num curto espaço de tempo.
Il prodotto è buono fino a un peso non eccessivo,
Io l'ho presto per montarci su un faretto, e devo dire che funziona.
Dear Customer,
The supervisor of customer service created one ticket for you. 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=13629153
Sincerely,
LightInTheBox Customer Service
All the products of this site are extremely amazing. Have less prizes, have best quality, and as well as have guarenttee... that's really really fantastic...
Thank you Pinni for your quick response! It was a surprise to see that someone has responded so fast and solve the misunderstanding with the delivery payment... Thank you Pinni!
This is Pinni from Lightinthebox. I am glad to help. After review your case, i had conducted ticketId=13609328 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.
I ordered a dress for a wedding that was very pretty but it didn't feel quite right so I wanted to return it. After speaking with customer service they told me the clothing is all of me to order so it's non-refundable. They told me I should have looked at the size chart that said everything was made to order, only thing is there is no statement saying is not refundable. After complaining I was offered a refund for 60% of the value. After another complaint I was offered the full refund value. I'm glad customer service worked with me to get this resolved
Dear Customer,
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. Please be noted it is a made to order item. We have strict return policy if not for quality issue.
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=13601652
Sincerely,
LightInTheBox Customer Service
O LCD e os outros produtos funcionam perfeitamente com o meu carro. Chegaram dentro de 2 semanas apenas. Recomendo esta empresa para quem deseja comprar produtos para seu carro ou mota.
This was my first purchase from Lightinthebox.com and in the future i will buy more products from this website because the product i bought was at right price and on time delivery with very good packaging..
MiniInTheBox est un site fiable pour moi, tout ce que j'avais commandé sont arrivé sans problème.
Je le recommande, car c'est un site ou on peut trouver toutes les choses qu'on peut en avoir besoin.
Pour moi vu mon expérience, je n'ai eu aucun problème.
I ordered shoes, a bag and a wrap on 27th August and have not received a thing despite contacting them several times. It is now 14th October and I have asked for a refund. This has been the worst shopping experience of my life, customer service just ignores you or gives you a load of bull about couriers, it's an absolute joke
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=13576260
Sincerely,
LightInTheBox Customer Service
Har bestilt den 26/09-2016 og betalt for express levering. Da varerne ikke sendes rykker jeg og får at vide at varerne først bliver sendt 19/10-2016. Det kan jeg naturligvis ikke vente på og annullere ordren. Pludseligt modtager jeg en mail som fortæller at varerne nu er sendt den 03/10-2016... Skriver til dem og fortæller at ordren er annulleret og høre herefter intet på trods af flere rykkere... HOLD DIG LANGT VÆK.
MiniInTheBox er den samme som LightInTheBox.
UPDATE 14-10-2016: Der sker fortsat ikke noget. Nu er jeg tvunget til at bede banken om at sørge for at pengene kommer retur. HOLD DIG LANGT VÆK.
UPDATE 18-10-2016: Nu vil de gerne betale det fulde beløb tilbage men det kan kun ske via PayPal og det er betinget af at jeg fjerner denne anmeldelse fra Trustpilot. HOLD DIG LANGT VÆK.
Please be noted we replied in ticket 13514605 and help you resolve this issue.
I ordered my dress on 5th September, it's 14th October and I still have NOT received it. I paid for fast expedite post, absolute waste of time. The customer service just ignored all my enquiries and did what they wanted. I wanted the dress for a 1940 dance. I have not got it. I have asked for a refund... I have never had a service like it before online... I shall NEVER use again, and I hope people read this review and do not give them custom. I hope to prevent anyone else going through this and suffering the same plight...! Neve ever again.
I cannot believe they are still in businesses...! Frustrated let down and upset furious customer...!
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=13570668
Sincerely,
LightInTheBox Customer Service
I ordered a long wool coat on one order, its the only order that's arrived so far and was far from what I ordered! I got a cropped jacket made of felt that children use in nursery to decorate things with. The shipping cost more than the goods, yet two weeks later I'm still waiting for items that was supposed to of been shipped in24hr! Looking at my bill they've now upped the price so its gone up during transit! I payed 21£ for it to get here in5days yet the stuff only cost 12£! If I want to send stuff bk I have to pay and I dont get the the shipping fees back at any point! How they can get away with this I dont know. I complained about the 24hr shipping service 3times, as the stuff was shipped out over a week later! They sent back a link to the rules every single time, even when I pointed out how I didn't get what I payed for. I've spent over 100£ for my daughters birthday on my last pay check so I'm praying something worth giving comes, or they've ruined her birthday
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=13570353
Sincerely,
LightInTheBox Customer Service
I was so pleased with customer care. I was so happy because I wore for a wedding. Thanks
Ik was aan het begin een beetje sceptisch, maar ik heb in september toch de stoute schoenen aangetrokken en kleding besteld. Het duurde wel even maar ik ontving vorige week mijn pakketje. Ik was zeer verrast, goed verpakt, top kwaliteit en al mijn vrienden zijn jaloers op mijn aankoop. Ik had me verzekerd tegen eventuele douanekosten en dat geld had ik binnen 3 dagen terug op mijn rekening. Echt klasse! Ik heb nu voor de feestdagen weer wat besteld en ik kan niet wachten totdat ik het binnenkrijg. Echt een aanrader dit Lightinthebox!
Answer: Hello, I bought a few things and the quality was not very good and the sizing was totally wrong. I also bought a cellular charger and the battery inside was not soldered correctly. Lightinthebox has great price, but you pay for what you get, which isn't much. I have stopped buying from them.
Answer: Same problem... All thru email
Answer: We didn't buy a dress but the sizes are very small and the returns policy is a joke. I ended up losing money.
Answer: Dear Customer, we do recommend to you to refer to the size chart on each of the clothes first and then pick a suitable size for you.
Answer: Dear Customer, thank you for your inquiry. We're really sorry that our company made you feel nervous. Please kindly note that the total delivery time = processing time + shipping time. So for the arrival date of your package. It depends on the processing time of the product and the shipping method you choose. About the processing time, please kindly check the processing time on the product page. About the shipping time, you mentioned you paid extra fee for faster delivery. If the service you chose was expedited shipping, normally it takes 3-4 business days for shipping. If it's standard service, then 5-8 business days for shipping. If the order is delayed, we'll take full responsibility of that and you can contact us through tickets. You can refer to this guide to contact customer service: http://www.lightinthebox.com/knowledge-base/c1192/a2974.html
Answer: Will you send us your order number so that we can check?
Answer: Dont buy anything from this site. The picture is good, the object quality is garbage. You will be cheated and loose you money.
Answer: You NEVER get your money back... dont use them. I am amazed this company is allowed to trade, I am sure we have law's against this kind of practise.
Answer: Suggest not to buy. Might end up not receiving the order or received the wrong size and would be returning and paying shipping or requesting a refund or not receiving a refund at all. There's more legit company like Amazon where I bought the same one I ordered from Lightinabox, which I did not received. Sorry, but I would not trust this Co for anything. It' up to you to take the risk.
Answer: Count yourself lucky and DO NOT ORDER FROM THEM! You will be disappointed in the clothing and size from this company. All of the clothing I received was horrible quality and did not look at all like the photo they had online. They were just plain awful and the sizing was a joke. I received an XL shirt that would not fit a small person and a Med shirt (was supposed to be the same shirt as the XL) and the medium was literally larger than a 4x One was a terrible quality plain sweatshirt with a sticker posted on it and the other was a draping long gown like garment. I was appalled.would recommend finding a different company.


[LightInTheBox Rep] Dear customer, will you please provide us the order number of you so we may check it for you