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Overview

Light in the box has a rating of 1.61 stars from 72 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about Light in the box most frequently mention customer service, and full refund problems. Light in the box ranks 659th among Marketplace sites.

  • Service
    35
  • Value
    33
  • Shipping
    35
  • Returns
    26
  • Quality
    32
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How would you rate Light in the box?
Top Positive Review

“Outstanding Clothing”

vernon w.
3/1/22

I have been ordering from the company for a while now, the products are very well made, the sizes are spot on good quality material used great customer service, and you can earn nice points toward future purchases.

Top Critical Review

“I have to pay $40 to return severely damaged item and then they may refund me within 4 weeks”

Janet S.
3/28/24

Beware. I ordered a hat for a wedding. It arrived in such a small box it came out square and unusable. I asked for a return only to be offered 70% and to keep it. It's only fit for the bin. I then was told to potentially get a refund in four weeks I had to pay up to $40 to send it to Hong Kong and they would check it and potentially refund What's the betting they lose it in the post

Reviews (72)

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Thumbnail of user janets2627
1 review
1 helpful vote
March 28th, 2024

Beware. I ordered a hat for a wedding. It arrived in such a small box it came out square and unusable. I asked for a return only to be offered 70% and to keep it. It's only fit for the bin. I then was told to potentially get a refund in four weeks I had to pay up to $40 to send it to Hong Kong and they would check it and potentially refund What's the betting they lose it in the post

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None

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Thumbnail of user ednar48
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
January 16th, 2024

Tried to get a submit ticket to return an item but cannot find where on their web site. This compay is awful and more so to return or exchange an item. Hours I spent on the computer trying to have my bolero changed or returned. Size was too big. I never order an xl I am a small person. Hate how I spent house trying to no avail, This company is a BIG RIP OFF. Don't ever order from them.

Tip for consumers:
enough this enough??

Products used:
siver brdes jacket

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Thumbnail of user vernonw135
3 reviews
1 helpful vote
March 1st, 2022

I have been ordering from the company for a while now, the products are very well made, the sizes are spot on good quality material used great customer service, and you can earn nice points toward future purchases.

Tip for consumers:
Check your sizes.

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Shoes, pants, shirts

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Thumbnail of user carolynh1515
1 review
1 helpful vote
March 11th, 2024

When they first started they would take images from high end catalogues and advertise them as their own. I've ordered from them a few times recently and three out of four items have been thrown in the garbage. One item smelled so bad I couldn't get rid of it fast enough. Looked nothing like the photo. Two hair items were totally different from advertised and quality was so bad I could never wear them in public. What can we do? They won't give you a full refund or even try to help. As consumers, we're at a total disadvantage and this company is stealing from us. This company should be shut down immediately. I paid mainly by PayPal. Money is taken out immediately!

Tip for consumers:
Customers should be aware that what you see is not what you receive. Total waste of money and the company should be charged and put out of business dealing with the pubic.

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None, so far!

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Thumbnail of user jenniferh4146
1 review
1 helpful vote
March 14th, 2023
Verified purchase

I ordered 6 items and they are all poor quality. The return policy is not just difficult but it is misleading. There is no return address or process details on line and the details are not provided when requested. The customer service is so poor and I am waiting for my partial refund rather than dealing with expensive return post and delays. Be aware the product reviews on their website are fake!

Thumbnail of user micaelas5
1 review
0 helpful votes
May 9th, 2020

Hice un pedido de mascaras para el covid-19 y esta empresa no solo me mandó el producto a tiempo, sino que encima me hicieron un pequeño regalo y el precio era muy accesible.
El vebdedor muy amable y la empresa me ha tenido informada de todo el proceso de envío.
Muchas gracias, volveré a comprar.

Thumbnail of user deniseb1119
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
February 10th, 2023

Just got around to unpacking both of my tracksuits to hang up in my wardrobe - item itself is OK but as I placed on coathanger I noticed a faint brown mark on the front of the top of my white tracksuit - almost like makeup? Very faint as if someone has tried to clean it off! My black track suit seems ok (although being black unlikely any stains would show up!). Have attached photos which hopefully show the mark. It's a shame because the item is as described:-( Tried doing a review directly but amazingly wouldn't comply!

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Track suits x 2

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Thumbnail of user daisys190
1 review
3 helpful votes
November 21st, 2023

Sizing is ridiculous. Used sizing guide provided when ordering - checking size of each article I ordered - some using the guide were M, L, XL for my bust measurement. Received the order - nothing fits. I've spent $313.12 AUD on rubbish. Apart from the lack of fit, the material is awful (non breathable polyester - so hot) and feels cheap. The clothing doesn't even look like it does on the website. Can't find out how to contact customer service by email to chat about it. Will never shop there again.

Tip for consumers:
Never buy anything from Light in the Box

Products used:
Clothing - dresses, blouses, t-shirt, coat

Thumbnail of user jeann477
1 review
1 helpful vote
February 26th, 2024

Do not use this company. The returns policy is downright misleading. Items have to be returned to Asian warehouse at a cost of up to 40 dollars. Their advice...don't bother, accept a 10 % discount on a further order

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None

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Thumbnail of user peters3266
1 review
1 helpful vote
January 25th, 2024

I bout and pair of jeans and a pair of boots recently. Neither item was anywhere near that which was advertised. Look at the attached image. It's mostly junk. I won't even bother trying them on.

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Neither - threw them both in the garbage

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Thumbnail of user andym945
1 review
1 helpful vote
January 24th, 2024

I bought some solar lights and they lasted 6 months before failing. Out of 12 lights 8 failed within a week of hitting the six month mark. Save your money.

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Thumbnail of user gracem931
1 review
1 helpful vote
March 5th, 2024

Rubbish firm I paid for Jacket but never received It. Will never use this firm again. No communication from the firm via email

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Thumbnail of user isaacn95
1 review
1 helpful vote
March 21st, 2024

If you order a dress or any clothing they will not allow you to return it. They told me it was one of a kind made specialy for me so they cant take it back. It was not specified that i cannot return it. Beware you buy it you keep it. Good luck if you want to return it.

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Thumbnail of user vm199
2 reviews
9 helpful votes
July 16th, 2023
Verified purchase

Beware! Scam!
Absolute shame that I placed an order on June 10,2023 and its already July 15 and I have not received my order of 1 painting. They promised me delivery in 3 - 5 working days and today its a month and a half with zero response from them. All they have to say is that they will check with their local courier and revert. Their local courier company is non existent as I have tried calling and emailing them several times with zero response!
100% scam! Beware!

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Thumbnail of user larzj
1 review
0 helpful votes
April 2nd, 2024

Why so many anti left & pro right political items? I'd like to see some orange monster shirts with the big shaggy combover.

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Shirt

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Thumbnail of user lizd297
1 review
0 helpful votes
March 29th, 2024

I was extremely disappointed with the purchase that I made.

After searching and believing this company had beautiful clothing, I ordered a long sleeved blue and white top.

My purchase arrived quickly and when I opened the package I was so disappointed.
It was poorly made from a cheap polyester and the blue was a much faded version of what I had seen online.

The top has a criss-cross feature at the front and it was very poorly constructed, with bits and pieces of threads hanging off which hadn't been trimmed.
It does not sit neatly.

As a seamstress I was appalled 😳.
I had paid $47 Australian dollars for this rag. It must have cost them $3 to make.
When I looked at the returns policy it was very detailed and almost incomprehensible. I was unable to return it.

To sum up, I believe the photographic images have been heavily photoshopped.
Even at a glance, the models are very "tanned" and colourful and all the clothing has had colours enhanced. The colours are not 'real'. They are fake.

It is a fake website. Don't believe what you see.

BRICKBATS to you ' light in the box'
You website is deceptive and captures attention through deceptive means.

DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME AND MONEY buying from this fake company!

Thumbnail of user lyndar231
1 review
5 helpful votes
June 24th, 2023

Most are not great quality. Advertised denim dress was not. Looked awful. Gave to charity.
Also ordered three swimsuits. Next day contacted them to change size from large to medium on all suits. Said they would. They sent two medium and one large. Noticed item no longer availible. Contacted them. They never reached to me.

Tip for consumers:
Quality not very good. Guess you get what you pay for!

Products used:
Women's swimsuit

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Thumbnail of user pauln325
3 reviews
24 helpful votes
February 11th, 2021
Verified purchase

Clothing received from this company is at least 4 sizes smaller than normal sizing and not even close to fitting, and looks nothing like site pictures. Customer service tries to get you to keep the goods and on sell them rather than return them, or tries to force you to pay for very expensive returns of incorrect sent sized products which it seems like is their intention. Worse online shopping experience ever.

Tip for consumers:
Do not use this site

Products used:
1 single tie, (but none of the rest of the order.. a jacket and 2 shirts and another incorrect tie)

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Thumbnail of user kevinm4463
1 review
0 helpful votes
November 21st, 2023

The arms which hold the phone are not adjustable and IPhone therefore will not fit. This item is pure junk. Return policy does not cover shipping. I am stuck with this worthless thing.

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Thumbnail of user thomass615
6 reviews
4 helpful votes
July 29th, 2023

So I ordered clothes from light in the box went to leave a review and I guess because it was a 1 star review I wasn't aloud to leave said review...not impressed at all with this company I would recommend staying away from them.

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Nothing as I ordered xl and it didn't fit it was more like a medium

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Thumbnail of user shimmym1
1 review
0 helpful votes
April 30th, 2019

Overall is a very good experience. Ready to accept and respond right away the e mail. Product is received on time.

Thumbnail of user patriciag2771
1 review
3 helpful votes
September 28th, 2023

Ordered chair covers for dining room chairs, paid £30 for 3 plus £9.50 delivery. Supposed to be velvet, they arrived after 3 weeks and where a flimsy stretch material. They didn't fit and looked awful. I decided to return them. The cost to return to China as they instructed was over £21 and that didn't include the packaging cost. You can say they don't accept returns as it is hardly worth going to the trouble. They do have a depot in the UK but do not allow you to return goods there Buyer beware no returns

Tip for consumers:
please do not shop at Light in the box. returns policy cost as much almost as the articles

Products used:
chair covers binned

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Thumbnail of user 5121johnboy
1 review
4 helpful votes
October 6th, 2023

I purchased $115.00 of clothing fron lightintheboxlimited 6+items, 4 were totally the wrong size, adult sizes ordered maybe would have fit a 10 year old. I paid $39.00 for a nice looking cargo shorts they advertised but I received a cheap pair they sell for less than $10 dollars on their site. I wasn't even able to make any reliable contact with customer service, spent hours trying before I finally gave up. Very very disappointed!
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Tip for consumers:
Now, I rarely order anything online unless it comes through Amazon!

Products used:
The only thing that fit was the 70th B-Day tee shirt but I didn't wear it because it only reminded me how they deliberately ripped off!

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Thumbnail of user natashal194
1 review
9 helpful votes
March 20th, 2022
Verified purchase

I ordered two swimsuits using their size guide they were far to small wanted to return. It was virtually impossible even though I followed instructions. Ended up writing negative feedback received an email to follow link to customer services. I clicked on the link it then said my search returned no results. Absolute wind up left with two useless swimsuits and cannot return. Be warned.

Tip for consumers:
Do not buy if you have doubts about your size because it is impossible to return

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Swimwear

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Thumbnail of user robk359
1 review
2 helpful votes
April 3rd, 2023

Recently ordered and paid for 2 different HENLEY LONG SLEEVE SHIRTS

Recently ordered and paid for 2 different Henley long sleeve shirts, $50.00 each, and received 1 that I ordered and! Other not ordered that has short sleeves. LITB wants me to buy the one I dont want and I,m not sure happens to the one they owe me. Think twice before using this outfit, they are hit and miss, I'd look at an alternate supplier

Products used:
1 Shirt, trying to get the other one I ordered, and get rid of the one I never ordered

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