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MiniInTheBox

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MiniInTheBox.com has been a worldwide business leader in selling blue-ribbon consumer goods since 2006. From the moment we founded MiniInTheBox, our vision was to empower people worldwide in buying and selling online. Whoever you are, and wherever you are, MiniInTheBox offers the same price to all: the lowest possible. Whether you’re a wholesaler looking to increase revenues, a retailer who refuses to pay the high prices in your country, or a shopper looking to get hold of the latest products, MiniInTheBox.com provides light-speed service and wholesale prices. We buy direct from an ever expanding network of Chinese wholesale manufacturers so we can keep costs low while maintaining the highest of standards. We serve customers from over 50 countries, and we're still growing. But our vision won’t change: One world, one price.


miniinthebox.com
Founded in 2009
Beijing, NY, China
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MiniInTheBox Reviews Summary

The company has garnered a predominantly negative reputation among customers, with frequent complaints about delayed shipments, poor product quality, and a confusing return policy. Many customers expressed frustration over the lack of accessible customer support, making it difficult to resolve issues or obtain refunds. Additionally, the inconsistency in product descriptions and sizes has led to dissatisfaction. While a few customers noted positive experiences with specific products, these are overshadowed by widespread concerns regarding service reliability and communication. Overall, the feedback suggests a critical need for improvements in customer service and operational transparency.

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value
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returns
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quality
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Washington
1 review
2 helpful votes
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I ordered the merchandise, and I received the shipping confirmation a few days later. Since then I have received nothing. The estimated shipping time was 10-20 days. Twenty-five days have now passed, and I have not received the merchandise. That's not good, but I'm most unhappy that there is no F*ING way to contact miniinthebox.

This might not have been a problem if miniinthebox had just estimated the shipping time at 10-30 days, assuming that the merchandise arrives. Those who are faint of heart, stay away.

Date of experience: November 22, 2014
Mini I. — MiniInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Hi,

If you choose free super saver shipping, it may take 10-20 BUSINESS days which means it can take up to 40 days to deliver. Please note that the delivery time includes processing time and shipping time. And the delivery of the packages is influenced by many factors – especially countries’ customs. If the customer clearance takes a long time, it may cause the delay of package. Super saver shipping company doesn’t update shipping status on their website so the packages can be tracked hardly. Any questions concerning about your order, you can log in and submit a ticket to contact our customer service people for help. Here is the way how you can contact them: http://www.miniinthebox.com/knowledge-base/c1169/a2118.html

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Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote
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My order number was **************, i had ordered 4 iphone 4 cases on 29 of december and its says it has been shipped by the 6th of november. However i have not yet received any products yet so far and its taking too long. I have no idea what i should do. And i had also recommended this site to my friends before the problem was being faced

Date of experience: November 21, 2014
Mini I. — MiniInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Hi,

Thanks for shopping with us! But your review made us a little confused, December is still on its way, how can you place an order? Anyway, any questions concerning your order please log in and submit a ticket to contact our customer service for help. Here is how you can contact them: http://www.miniinthebox.com/knowledge-base/c1169/a2118.html

Sincerely,
Miniinthebox

California
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Order: *******615451992
November 21, 2014

Order: **************
First they charge the shipping and send the wrong item, try to contact and send the message 50 time, no response. After 50 times still no response, all I want is send me the missing items iphone 6 and 6 plus transparency. Stop the God damn lie

Date of experience: November 21, 2014
Mini I. — MiniInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Hi,

We are very sorry for the inconvenience. Any questions concerning your order please log in and submit a ticket to contact our customer service for help. Here is how you can contact them: http://www.miniinthebox.com/knowledge-base/c1169/a2118.html

Sincerely,
Miniinthebox

New York
1 review
2 helpful votes
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I ordered a product ************** with tracking #LTJS******* on October 18. I am leaving for Florida tomorrow, November 12. I have not received my order and when I click my tracking number it says it is invalid. There is no way to contact you or bypass the circular nature of your internet system. VERY FRUSTRATING! It is making me suspicious that you are not legit.

Date of experience: November 11, 2014
Mini I. — MiniInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Hi,

We are sorry for all the inconvenience. As you chose the free super saver shipping, it may take 10-20 BUSINESS days which means it can take up to 40 days to deliver. Please note that the delivery time includes processing time and shipping time. And the delivery of the packages is influenced by many factors – especially countries’ customs. If the customer clearance takes a long time, it may cause the delay of package. Super saver shipping company doesn’t update shipping status on their website so the packages can be tracked hardly. Any questions concerning about your order, you can log in and submit a ticket to contact our customer service people for help. Here is the way how you can contact them:
http://www.miniinthebox.com/knowledge-base/c1169/a2118.html

Thanks for shopping with us!

Sincerely,
Miniinthebox

Romania
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Dear mini I didn't received her. U shipped in 2 different day, why? Shipment 2 of 2 i receive it but the shipment 1 of 2, no.
ORDER NUMBER: **************
I need that product.
I didn't find section with order details, u have photo ataach. Bad service! I didn't find contact us or email adress. I need support!

Date of experience: November 7, 2014
Mini I. — MiniInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Hi,

We are very sorry for the inconvenience. Any questions concerning your order please log in and submit a ticket to contact our customer service for help. Here is how you can contact them: http://www.miniinthebox.com/knowledge-base/c1169/a2118.html

Sincerely,
Miniinthebox

Australia
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Absolutely useless
November 5, 2014

Absolutely useless. I will never use them again. I purchased a watch for my sons 8th birthday 5 weeks before hand on the 29th September. 5 weeks later his birthday has passed and no watch. Two tickets have been raised and they refuse to do anything except close the tickets. If the watch ever turns up it will be returned for a full refund. In the meantime I am going to report them first thing in the morning to our consumer watchdog to see if they'll listen then. Will never use again. Do not trust these rip off scum.

Date of experience: November 5, 2014
Arkansas
1 review
1 helpful vote
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So Never, never, never order from an online company called MiniInTheBox.com! I ordered phone cases from them on September 18 and they STILL have not arrived! I talked to customer service and they say it'll be ANOTHER 10-15 days! It may be coming from China, but that is still asinine! I asked if my cases were coming on a boat or a Dog Sled. It was the only explanation that would explain why any package would take 50 days to arrive across the world in the 21st Century!

Date of experience: November 4, 2014
Mini I. — MiniInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Hi,

We are very sorry for the inconvenience. Please log in you account and submit a ticket to contact our customer service, they will help you to tracking your order, or if you like they can help you to cancel the order and do the refund. Here is how you can contact them: http://www.miniinthebox.com/knowledge-base/c1169/a2118.html

Thanks for shopping with us!

Sincerely,
Miniinthebox

Saudi Arabia
1 review
1 helpful vote
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After 12 days they shipped my order ************** but again because of there bad customer service the tracking number of the second shipment is not valid PNL*******309 they send in this shipment all the valuable items? Is it a fake shipment Or what?

Date of experience: October 23, 2014
Mini I. — MiniInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Hi,

We are very sorry for the inconvenience. Any questions concerning your order please log in and submit a ticket to contact our customer service for help. Here is how you can contact them: http://www.miniinthebox.com/knowledge-base/c1169/a2118.html

Thanks for shopping with us!

Sincerely,
Miniinthebox

South Carolina
1 review
1 helpful vote
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They sent me a $5 promotion code after taking a survey, after shopping the site I went to pay only to be told the code was "invalid". Awful experience

Date of experience: October 23, 2014
Mini I. — MiniInTheBox Rep
over a year old

We are very sorry for the inconvenience. Please click the "LIVE CHAT" on our home page to contact our pre-sale customer service, and let them know this issue, they will send you a new one.

Thanks for shopping with us!

Sincerely,
Miniinthebox

California
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Don't order from this site! They lock you out of their site if you report damaged merchandise! You can only communicate with their customer service if you log into your account. When I try to log into their account I get an error message that says "Whoa We noticed you've been clicking on the same link a LOT and our other pages are getting a little lonely! To get back on track, please click the input box and type the code you see in the image." When you enter the code it just says invalid code. So there is no way to file a claim for damaged merchandise! Scammers!

Date of experience: October 14, 2014
Mini I. — MiniInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Hi,

We are very sorry for the inconvenience. We believe there must be something wrong when you tried to contact our customer service. You can follow the following steps. Here is how you can contact them: http://www.miniinthebox.com/knowledge-base/c1169/a2118.html We believe they can help you to solve all your problems there.

Sincerely,
Miniinthebox

Philippines
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Great shopping experience, free expedited shipping, it's usually hard to ship things to the Philippines, but I was just surprised it arrived at my doorstep

Date of experience: September 18, 2014
Kuwait
1 review
2 helpful votes
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This is one of the greatest site to buy everything from, fast delivery, and great customers services.
I just love to order again and again from this site.

Date of experience: September 17, 2014
Algeria
1 review
3 helpful votes
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We liked it so much dealing with the site, it is really wonderful

Date of experience: September 11, 2014
Ecuador
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Me ha parecido perfecta todos los productos me han llegado sin novedad y en perfecto estado, los precios me parecen excelentes super bajos ya he hecho varias compras y todo ha ha sido excelente y voy a seguir comprando los productos

Date of experience: September 9, 2014
Hungary
1 review
2 helpful votes
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I really like MiniInTheBox
September 8, 2014

I really like MiniInTheBox. They delivery and support is fast, and they are having good, nice products. When I had a problem with one of the product (it was my mistake) they proactively offered a refund.

Date of experience: September 8, 2014
Massachusetts
100 reviews
131 helpful votes
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Bought 13 watches from MiniInThe Box. All were very well priced. The order was sent in two shipments. The second shipment took more than a month, although MiniInTheBox has a week turnaround policy. I had to email them about that. Then one watch never worked. Although they do not have a number you can call, you have to submit a claim to them. They were very cool and told me to not bother returning the broken watch and that they were refunding the money on that watch. It was back on my credit card in 3 days! Not only do I LOVE miniinthe box.com, i would recommend them to anyone!
I am adding this statement much later: Many people write into Site Jabber asking about their order. You have to go to the seller's web site. Site Jabber has no connection with MiniInTheBox. There is a process defined on the web site for complaints, inquiries and comments. Use the sellers web site properly and you will get an answer. It's cumbersome, but it works.

Date of experience: September 6, 2014
Maryland
1 review
1 helpful vote
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The items I have ordered and received have been lovely.

Date of experience: September 2, 2014
Slovenia
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I am very satisfied with Miniinthebox.com. I bought there many times and everytime was everything fine. Delivery to my country takes from 7 to 15 days but the most important is that there is no shipping costs. When I have had any question about the products or something releated, the staff responded within an hour. I recommend that seller :)

Date of experience: September 2, 2014
California
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Awesome service great products decently fast delivery

Date of experience: August 31, 2014
Sri Lanka
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Best product and it was looking amazing, i just got it in 10days its fast shipping

Date of experience: August 31, 2014