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LightInTheBox

3.9

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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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Pennsylvania
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Difficult to return
January 29, 2024

I ordered four pair of same size shoes at the same time. They all came in a same package.
One out of the four pairs was too tight. Tried to send that pair back soon after receiving, but, unable to complete; after filling out the online return info, clicking the submit button went nowhere. Tried it several times, no result. I tried the process again on another device, same thing - hitting the "submit" button did not do anything.

Now I am out of town, trying again. Went on the website, clicked on forgot my password. It says an email was sent, but, nothing came, not even in junk mail.

Totally unsatisfactory experience!

Date of experience: January 29, 2024
New Jersey
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I bought two dresses in different sizes to return one,pachage didn't include return form,spent a lot of time looking how to return,got frustrated ant time passed.Two month from arriving still triying to return,don't find the way.

Date of experience: January 29, 2024
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer,

This is Megha, supervisor of customer service, Lightinthebox.

I am so sorry for the inconvenience caused. Now you will receive personalized assistance quickly.

I have created ticket # 102380960 for your issue. The ticket message will be sent to your email related with LITB account. Please review it, we will be waiting for your response.

My pleasure to help you!

Sincerely,
Megha
Customer Service Lightinthebox

Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Good products at excellent pricing
January 28, 2024

Products I have ordered are at great pricing, shipping is easily tracked along the way from start to finish.
Generally products are within the first day or two of the estimated time of arrival vs end of estimate.
Products generally fit well and stylish. Have had many compliments on the items ordered. I LIKE Light in the Box!

Date of experience: January 28, 2024
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I purchased a dress for a special occasion, I received the dress, It doesn't fit right. I tried to return it. I was told that this item was tailored for me, so that I'm not able to return it. You got me this time. Scam-in-the-box!
I will never shop with you again.

Date of experience: January 27, 2024
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer,

This is Megha, supervisor of customer service, Lightinthebox.

I am so sorry for the inconvenience caused. Now you will receive personalized assistance quickly.

I have created ticket # 102377683 for your issue. The ticket message will be sent to your email related with LITB account. Please review it, we will be waiting for your response.

My pleasure to help you!

Sincerely,
Megha
Customer Service Lightinthebox

California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Smelly clothing
January 27, 2024

I ordered 2 gowns from this site. Apparently I did not read carefully. I ordered 2 sizes since I wasn't sure which size would fit. These were straight sizes… not custom measurements. Between not fitting and the smell I contacted customer service via email this took a lot of time, filling out information, attaching picture of gown, explaining issues. I did this as soon as I received the dresses as there is a short window of time? 7 days from delivery to your home and delivery must be confirmed before returns can be made) Since I got two identical dresses I was " out the money" which was $359.00
The gowns had a distinct order to them Read the fine print before spending your hard earned money with this company. I could not locate a phone number to speak to a live person either. Buyer beware. This was a dress for my son's wedding.

Date of experience: January 26, 2024
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer,

This is Megha, supervisor of customer service, Lightinthebox.

I am so sorry for the inconvenience caused. Now you will receive personalized assistance quickly.

I have created ticket # 102377687 for your issue. The ticket message will be sent to your email related with LITB account. Please review it, we will be waiting for your response.

My pleasure to help you!

Sincerely,
Megha
Customer Service Lightinthebox

Canada
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Lots of variety at Light in the Box
January 26, 2024

I've enjoyed buying sale items at their site, gives me a chance to try and find out if I like their items, many have proved to be beautiful items, others not so nice, but sizing is usually accurate to their measurement charts. They have a large range of specialty items, have been pleasantly surprised with many of them. Some I'd like to give as gifts, but toys, that are in boxes and sent in bags have gotten squished, but luckily still work. Boxed items, should be in a sturdy box as I've had some of those collapse and squish the item in the box as well, then they aren't looking quite good enough to give as a gift. Otherwise, I'm quite happy with the shipping and communications and tracking of item. Thanks, keep up the good work!

Date of experience: January 26, 2024
South Carolina
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Great Products
January 26, 2024

I have ordered several items from LightIn TheBox. They have always fit perfect and the quality is Great. I will continue to purchase items from this business.

Date of experience: January 26, 2024
Pennsylvania
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Placed order 1/4/2024, today is 1/26/2024 and they say they're "processing my order". I have inquired several times asking why they took payment but did not ship my order. They keep moving the date then still don't ship the order. Now they emailed saying one of my items is no longer in stock and want me to pick something else! It's simple, if you're not going to send what I paid for then refund me! I get no response from them. My next move is to dispute this with PayPal or my bank to get my money back.

UPDATE:
Light in the Box always responds to bad reviews with the exact same response but does not actually make any attempts to resolve issues.
The latest information on this is that the "DO" have this item but have raised the price by 475%. If I am willing to pay $172.99 for the same item, they advertised at $37.99 then suddenly they have it in stock.

Date of experience: January 26, 2024
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer,

This is Megha, supervisor of customer service, Lightinthebox.

I am so sorry for the inconvenience caused. Now you will receive personalized assistance quickly.

I have created ticket # 102377707 for your issue. The ticket message will be sent to your email related with LITB account. Please review it, we will be waiting for your response.

My pleasure to help you!

Sincerely,
Megha
Customer Service Lightinthebox

Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Overall a good experience.
January 26, 2024

Delivery takes a bit, understandable though. Marked down prices excellent, kinda makes up for the shipping cost. Some products are of lesser quality. If I was a women, I'd have a hay day on this site.

Date of experience: January 25, 2024
Austria
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Alle bestellten Artikel haben passende Qualität und kommen unbeschädigt an. Leider zu viele englische Mitteilungen.

Date of experience: January 25, 2024
Germany
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Kleidung
January 25, 2024

Die Kleidung ist super schön, nur leider stimmen die Grössen nicht immer. Die Lieferung ist schnell da, nur das Porto ist ziemlich hoch, vor allem für Rücksendungen.

Date of experience: January 24, 2024
Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Love it
January 25, 2024

I enjoy shopping on this site, I love the collection of shoes and coats and boots,I am always satisfied

Date of experience: January 24, 2024
Missouri
1 review
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Helpful products
January 24, 2024

I had tried out the orthopedic insoles for my flat feet. They help me to release the pain of my bunions. So I purchase three more sets for the rest of my shoes. They are very economic and helpful.

Date of experience: January 24, 2024
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Shoes
January 24, 2024

Could not return shoes due to color. Was given a credit but never saw.

Date of experience: January 24, 2024
Oregon
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Item was not as described or even usable. At first CS tried to get me to keep it with a small discount, then they gave me a partial refund.

Date of experience: January 24, 2024
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer,

This is Megha, supervisor of customer service, Lightinthebox.

I am so sorry for the inconvenience caused. Now you will receive personalized assistance quickly.

I have created ticket # 102363594 for your issue. The ticket message will be sent to your email related with LITB account. Please review it, we will be waiting for your response.

My pleasure to help you!

Sincerely,
Megha
Customer Service Lightinthebox

Alabama
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I tried to return a couple of items I ordered because they are defective and customer service not only tried to blame about the problem but offered me pathetic solutions.
We aware that they don't have a warehouse in they US and you will have to pay for the shipping of any returning item.
Also, they have a despotic attitude when they talk to you.

Date of experience: January 24, 2024
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer,

This is Megha, supervisor of customer service, Lightinthebox.

I am so sorry for the inconvenience caused. Now you will receive personalized assistance quickly.

I have created ticket # 102363598 for your issue. The ticket message will be sent to your email related with LITB account. Please review it, we will be waiting for your response.

My pleasure to help you!

Sincerely,
Megha
Customer Service Lightinthebox

Italy
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Spedizione veloce
January 24, 2024

Prodotti arrivati in una settimana, dei 4 ordinati 3 sono conformi alla descrizione e con un buon rapporto qualità-prezzo. Il 4 pezzo è invece diverso sia nel colore che x la lunghezza (si tratta di extension capelli) penso abbiano inviato un prodotto diverso. Volevo rimandarlo indietro ma avendolo pagato veramente poco ho accettato un piccolo credito, mi è dispiaciuto molto perchè penso che se avessero inviato il prodotto giusto sarei stata molto soddisfatta

Date of experience: January 24, 2024
New York
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Web site and product
January 24, 2024

I received products good material, some size issue try to reach customer service by email. Very slow feed back for refund. I submitted for return request but they says it will take 30 days to process. Size of one dress is smaller then mention on website also color of dress is darker then shows on web picture, return policy is not good.

Date of experience: January 24, 2024
Tennessee
1 review
0 helpful votes
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My Wife and I have bought a wide variety of products and clothing from LITB. A few things were very low quality as far as sizes but 80% have been great. If something is too small we find someone for whom it fits or we donate. My wife has several dresses that she adores from litb and I have several shirts and exercise clothing. Word of advice...Always read the size chart.

Date of experience: January 24, 2024
Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Bonne qualité
January 24, 2024

Produit acheté de bonne qualité à un prix abordable

Date of experience: January 24, 2024