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Alibaba

Overview

Alibaba has a rating of 4.45 stars from 13,085 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with Alibaba most frequently mention good quality, trade assurance, and customer service. Alibaba ranks 1st among Sourcing sites.

  • Service
    938
  • Value
    922
  • Shipping
    918
  • Returns
    546
  • Quality
    909

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Positive reviews (last 12 months): 82.1%
Positive
151
Neutral
4
Negative
29

Instant Feedback

204 reviews

What reviewers want you to know

Positive highlights

  • I am really enjoying their payment platform through Alibaba Trade Assurance.
  • Good quality products and customer service but delivery it a bit too late to buyer's forwarder.
  • 2022 Customer Choice Winner

Critical highlights

  • They have very poor quality control, no customer service and they are very dodgy.
  • I asked for refund and ali baba standed beside the seller not the buyer, I don't recommended to anyone,
  • I have bought a gold supplier membership and is getting no business from this.
How would you rate Alibaba?
Top Positive Review

“BEST PLATFORM ECOMMERCE IN THE WORLD”

KEVIN M.
4/8/24

Alibaba, from my point of view, is the best platform in this world which is helping users to start an e-commerce business. The system of payment is really safe, and in case of issues, you'll get the best assistance and your case will be resolve in the good way. I have already recommended this website in my country to more than 1000 people. Alibaba is my best and only platform I'm using for my own business. I met good persons with whom I'm collaborating for more than 5 yeas now

Top Critical Review

“Nothing but headaches”

Mike M.
1/15/24

The machine we ordered came damaged, we did everything we would have if dealing with a US company, taking pics and videos,etc but Alibaba keeps stringing us out with further documentation now we are close to 3 months out with no resolution, a broken crappy machine taking up space in our warehouse. This is the 1st and last order our firm with do with Alibaba. I'm learning what I should have known - there is a reason they are cheap. I would advise staying away from Alibaba.

Reviews (13,085)

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trade assurance (621) quality products (379) product quality (183) customer service (609) shopping experience (74) ali baba (89) gold supplier (47)
Thumbnail of user brianw516
1 review
17 helpful votes
August 25th, 2019

Warning! Buyer beware! Junk LED Light!

If you dont headache with low quality led lights... stay away from "Huizhou YouTech Optoelectronics" LED products.

This company sell only junk led light. Most of the light stop working after 6-9 months.

When you contact them about the issue. They ignore you.

The manager name Xue Gang Sun (Jerry Sun). This is the guy that take your order... well, It's just a bunk of thief running the company.

I also attached the photo of Jerry Sun in here. He's a fraud... scammer!

Company like this shouldn't exist. I hope this help.

Thumbnail of user robertp2282
1 review
33 helpful votes
February 8th, 2021

Alibaba.com return policy is Totally bogus and worthless. They wanted proof and evidence in which I supplied 100% thru there sites messages between me and the seller with pictures of concerns that I would be getting the correct item, after receiving a item completely different. Alibaba.com would not back it up and closed the case with A Sorry. Now out $300.00 and worthless pieces of junk.

Tip for consumers:
Be very careful when buy something from China directly because they will not refund you or expect returns. Even if you Communicate with them and think you are going to get what you paid for and it turns out wrong they will Not back you up on a return. I gave them the evidence they asked for and still it’s not good enough. You will not win and will be out of the money you invested.

Products used:
Sporting goods

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Thumbnail of user atift2
1 review
16 helpful votes
August 6th, 2021

They are my only and worst experience on Alibaba.com. They sent me wrong product, lied to avoid refund.
I bought T500 smart watches from them. It should be HiWatch App series, they sent low quality HryFine App series watches. Listing said magnetic charger, instead they sent clip charger which don't fit well in box made for slim magnetic charger. Watch itself made of low quality material, lack of basic feature to display time in 12 hours format.

Tip for consumers:
Make sure they send product which you seen in listing.

Products used:
T500 Smartwatch

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Thumbnail of user shahramd
1 review
21 helpful votes
November 4th, 2020

Bought a battery charger from Alibaba express and the seller shipped a wrong part, European connection type which is useless in North America. And when I complained, either send me the correct part or refund me, Alibaba Express team decided that I don't get any refund due to not having enough information. Not sure how difficult it is to understand the difference between European Vs. North American outlet. Hello, THEY ARE NOT COMPATABLE. So the question is; are they fraud or just simply don't understand English?

Thumbnail of user missg107
1 review
12 helpful votes
February 25th, 2021

Do not trust this site. They offer no protection whatsoever to you as a buyer. I had an awful experience with them so allow me to save you the time, money, and trouble. Go elsewhere.

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Thumbnail of user vitors13
1 review
5 helpful votes
July 1st, 2021

I had an account to contact with suppliers and out of the blue I couldn't login anymore. I keep receiving a message saying "this account cannot login at this time" it's not related to security reasons as many ppl have their accounts banned. I tried contacting though Facebook or wherever I could locate a way to communicate. They don't have a customer support only a bot that don't give options to talk to a human, call a number or solve your problems. I've lost all the suppliers I had contact with. Considering to find another platform to source my business in Australia, this is not a reliable website.

Thumbnail of user tiborjozsefv
1 review
13 helpful votes
December 30th, 2021
Verified purchase

Their seller confirmed that to deliver a printer to my door in 20-23 days. It was 4 and half months ago. Still no sign of the printer. They says they can offer only their fee (100 USD) as Trade Assurance. Paid 3K for the printer and for the delivery. Don't buy anything from here more than by you can loose! There is no real buyer protection on anything!

Tip for consumers:
Don't use it! No real buyer protection!

Products used:
Printer

Thumbnail of user gb273
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
September 19th, 2023

Alibaba.com is a poorly managed online shopping website. They allow fake sellers selling phantom products scamming unsuspecting customers who thought they were safely buying products from a decent online shop. The scammer on alibaba.com even has a fake shipment tracking website that conveniently stayed active until I filed a complaint. Alibaba.com is an unchecked unregulated online shop anything goes there including your hard earned money.

Tip for consumers:
Alibaba.com should lose their business license to sell in the U.S. market.

Products used:
Fake product never delivered

Thumbnail of user jonathanc446
2 reviews
19 helpful votes
June 25th, 2020

Their purchasing software and service are terrible. They don't return calls, send senseless form letters, and then when you finally succeed after using three banks, their next email tells you that the transaction failed. They never corrected this. They use DHL to ship (no choice), who did not notify me while the package was at U.S. Customs for 6 days! It almost got sent back. Meanwhile, AliBaba is telling you they released your funds to the merchant, with no place on the form to tell them to hold up.

Thumbnail of user regc13
1 review
9 helpful votes
January 3rd, 2022

I have multiple occasion bad experience with alibaba. In both cases supplier is willing to provide full refund due to defective product but, alibaba close the case without refunding money, Alibaba don't have any no phone number or email to have any communication with alibaba. Worse part is they don't have any office here in Canada or USA. Feels like they are trying to protect their Chinese supplier

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Thumbnail of user valerieg264
1 review
3 helpful votes
May 10th, 2021

They scam people, I ordered a $ 600 lipocavitation machine I asked the lady have you already sent the machine to Canada without problem.Her answer yes no problem... so I ordered but Health Canada refused the machine and now they refuse to reimburse me even Alibaba... What a $#*!ty compagny seriously.And the lady dared to say that I had for sure refused my package when I got the proof from UPS.

Tip for consumers:
Dont Buy from this site

Products used:
None

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Thumbnail of user luigid30
1 review
1 helpful vote
December 10th, 2020

Tra i tanti negozi di commercianti onesti si nascondono anche i truffatori. Io ne ho incontrato uno il Sig. Jong Tae della ASIANA ENTERPRISE KOREA che mi ha sottratto 300$. Probabilmente sono stato superficiale ma penso che l'organizzazione di ALIBABA dovrebbe controllare meglio quelli che si nascondono nella propria casa e risarcire gli utenti truffati. Allego la foto del TRUFFATORE che mi ha bloccato anche su WhatsApp.

Tip for consumers:
Non fidatevi di quelli che chiedono pagamenti diversi da quelli con assicurazione come per esempio Western Union

Thumbnail of user edgarb83
1 review
1 helpful vote
June 29th, 2021
Verified purchase

For my money, I received garbage in the literal sense of the word Despite my complaints about Alibaba support services, Alibaba refused to return my money. And 2 case seller send to another country, I complained that the product was sent to another country, I wanted to get my money back because I didn't receive my item, or let him correct his mistake. Alibaba customer service did not help me. I paid 2 times more to bring my country from another country. Never do business with this Shipping Company this is a Ukrainian company they cheat customers. They give a very cheaper price for transportation Well then they charge you 10 times more money.to return the goods

Thumbnail of user mikem4696
1 review
1 helpful vote
January 15th, 2024

The machine we ordered came damaged, we did everything we would have if dealing with a US company, taking pics and videos,etc but Alibaba keeps stringing us out with further documentation now we are close to 3 months out with no resolution, a broken crappy machine taking up space in our warehouse. This is the 1st and last order our firm with do with Alibaba. I'm learning what I should have known - there is a reason they are cheap. I would advise staying away from Alibaba.

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Thumbnail of user philominaa1
1 review
8 helpful votes
November 30th, 2020

Don't buy anything from this company they are so bad. I bought wig from this company and I am so angry they sold the for me for $285 USD, I ordered 180% density but they brought me 130% density. My customer doesn't want the wig because is too thin. I left messages they read my messages but don't reply. I am asking them to give me their address so I can return but they are not replying me. Please don't buy wigs from this company. They'll sell you fake wig.

Thumbnail of user genem243
4 reviews
14 helpful votes
June 20th, 2022

Alibaba represents any vendor with no credibility checks, background assessment or the like. They are an Amazon wannabe without the credibility or morals.
One of their vendors scammed us on a total lie about the product (flower baskets) being sold through Alibaba.
Upon contacting Alibaba we learned the refund and complaint process is intentionally complicated to discourage using the site.
Alibaba is just another China based liar.

Thumbnail of user melisag19
1 review
19 helpful votes
July 23rd, 2020

This company is impossible to get ahold of anyone. They have numbers that automatically disconnect others which have a busy signal.
The company I supposedly purchased from was a 10 day shipment. However two months later in still waiting. No items, no refund and no legitimate phone number to dispute
Never will I use this service for any future business or personal needs.

Tip for consumers:
Buyers beware !!!
business owners consider this a RED FLAG !
This may be a Business related site
However it’s far from business like ! very difficult to navigate even the simplest tasks such as logging in , retrieve a password , look up an order number , find tracking number and other prudent information such as seller contact information
Any phone number for that matter !!!
SCAM !!!!
SCAM !!!

Products used:
Nothing my items were never shipped or received
Nor did I receive a refund

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Thumbnail of user jenined9
1 review
0 helpful votes
March 23rd, 2024

The company has a Trade Assurance claiming it is in place to protect buyers, it does not, it more over protects the merchant. I purchased epoxy from Dongguan City Force New Material Co. LTD should anyone want specific details, please feel free to reach out on this very toxic garage material

Tip for consumers:
Stay clear of this horrible epoxy

Products used:
epoxy from Dongguan City Force New Material Co. LTD

Thumbnail of user rickg562
1 review
4 helpful votes
January 17th, 2022

I ordered multiple different products from 3 different Chinese sellers and received poor quality products. Filled with defects, scratches, dents and poor finish that were not mentioned in their product listings. I was confident that their "Trade Assurance Policy" would protect me but it turns out they always favor sellers over buyers, just like what others experienced here. It's been 5 months since I filed a chargeback with my bank but it seems that I won't be getting my money back.

Tip for consumers:
Don't use it, better to go to China instead and inspect your items or use Paypal for extra protection and make sure to document everything like product quality questions, item pictures that they send you etc.

Products used:
Nothing It's embarassing to even give these products as a gift

Thumbnail of user lukasj15
1 review
3 helpful votes
June 12th, 2021
Verified purchase

We ordered already many times trough Alibaba. Now we received bad quality from Huai'an Meisiyu Textiles Co., Ltd; Aimee Fang. They were unable to solve our quality complaints within 4 weeks, we are still waiting for an answer for a refund of the defective products.

TDLR: Huai'an Meisiyu Textiles Co., Ltd is not responsive and does not offer a refund of the defective products.

Tip for consumers:
Dont use it

Products used:
Microfiber towels

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Thumbnail of user dianan317
1 review
0 helpful votes
April 8th, 2022

So not trust worthy! All the sellers are putting fake prices on products and then when you write them to buy a big qty they double the price listed! Such a waste of time, I don't recommend!

Tip for consumers:
Just don’t use it, youll get doilea by the sellers that just think it’s ok to put a fake price and then double it

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Non because the prices are Fake

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Thumbnail of user zeldag9
1 review
14 helpful votes
August 31st, 2020

This Sofa advertising for $450... plus £200 delivery...
Well I ended up paying over £2000+ for this sofa set.
Photo very deceiving so is the company owner JASON AND TONY CHEN.
It took nearly 5 months for delivery.
When it arrived it was cheap cheap material that was stuck on with Velcro. Sofa is rock hard and uncomfortable...
Nothing like the glamorous photo shoot.
AVOID AVOID AVOID BUYING CHEAP CHINESE FURNITURE AT ALL COST FROM THIS DISHONEST COMPANY.

Thumbnail of user davidk3175
3 reviews
9 helpful votes
July 5th, 2023

I ordered a jacket from Alibaba a few months ago and it still sits in my closet like brand new still in the package. I ordered extra large and received a small with crazy note xl out of stock. Absolutely terrible, now what should I do? Return to China at my expense not fair to me. Plus I waited a month for it to arrive. Buy nothing from this ripoff store.

Tip for consumers:
I should have been contacted regarding the lack of xl sizes. I made no mistake, it was the fault of Alibaba.

Products used:
I am unable to use the jacket as it's about the size for a ten year old kid. Alibaba is a terrible outlet. How can we get satisfaction from China, we can't, we have to smile ☺ and lose our money.

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Thumbnail of user muhammads336
1 review
0 helpful votes
November 30th, 2022

The Forwarder gave me wrong dimensions and Weight of my cartons, One of the carton is only 0.6 kg while they charged me 11 Kg.They did it by purpose to charge me more money otherwise this carton is not needed at all.there were only 4 small items in this small carton which could be placed in the big carton without any issue.They mislead me by not showing the actual carton and just dispatched it and sent me the above picture in which it is mentioned that the carton is 11kg while it is only 0.6 Kg. Also they removed plastic wrapping from one of my product as you can see in the attached screen shot, I told them not to open the product packing.While they are lying that I told them not to open the Carton.

Products used:
Consumer Electronics

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Thumbnail of user hawanatuf
1 review
4 helpful votes
December 20th, 2020

Please buyer be aware of Alibaba.com e-commerce services. The site is full of fraud and scammers. I just got scammed almost 4000USD. Alibaba gave these scammers a platform to do their fraud. Alibaba do not screen the so call suppliers on their website. I don't want what happened to me happened to other people. Please don't buy anything from Alibaba website. It is infiltrated with scammers. Don't become a victim. Stay away from this website.

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Alibaba.com is the world's leading wholesale trade platform that connects buyers and suppliers from around the world.

Business History

The first business of Alibaba Group, Alibaba.com (www.alibaba.com) is the leading platform for global wholesale trade serving millions of buyers and suppliers around the world. Through Alibaba.com, small businesses can sell their products to companies in other countries. Sellers on Alibaba.com are typically manufacturers and distributors based in China and other manufacturing countries such as India, Pakistan, the United States and Thailand.

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