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LightInTheBox

Overview

LightInTheBox has a rating of 4 stars from 13,633 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with LightInTheBox most frequently mention good quality, fast delivery and timely manner. LightInTheBox ranks 2nd among Wholesale Clothing sites.

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1,949
value
1,868
shipping
1,926
returns
1,508
quality
1,805
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Illinois
1 review
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Very nice!
July 25, 2023

I bought 4 polo shirts they look great, true fit. I wear a Large and they were a true fit. The only negative I would say with Liteinthebox is their shipping and handling is Ridiculous in pricing. I could find the same shirts and items with Temu and they have free shipping and handling all the time. That's a HUGE game changer. I've had lots of friends and family stopped shopping with you guys and went to Temu because of your outrageous shipping costs. I have scaled back shopping with ur site as well. I hope you either cut ur shipping to a regular locked in general free or wave it totally. Or even send repeat shoppers free shipping offers as a coupon to keep us..

Date of experience: July 25, 2023
GB
1 review
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After paying for purchase and waiting for delivery for two weeks, we were required to pay additional custom charge / tax in the amount of 40% of our purchase before the delivery date. Information about this charge is not provided before you make payment so you would not possibly know about this during the checkout process. The company's explanation is that they would not know the exact amount of tax that each country may ultimately charge their clients when goods are crossing the border therefore they do not mention this amount during the payment process. Meanwhile in company's Q&A section on their internet page I found the statement which says: " If there is such a tax, the charge will be displayed on the checkout page. Please check clearly before you make a payment." Which obviously did not happen.

On top of that, when contacting customer service about this issue, I was informed that it will not be refunded if I disagree with the new payment condition and decide to reject my purchase. They said that their products are very popular among customers (good argument to not inform customers about full cost?) and their recommendation would be to accept new payment, receive the item and then see if I want to return (subject to their return policy).

Overall very disappointing experience that I believe does not meet customer protection policies of any country no matter where the parcel is delivered. It also doesn't help firm's reputation.

Date of experience: February 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 # 102513801 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

Pennsylvania
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Don't believe it
December 24, 2015

Order a shopkins on Nov 30 supposed it was sent on
Dec 6 on 6to 8 day business ground shipping today is Dec 24 no package.
Do not order from here if you order on the promised date. Received on Dec 28 and the
Package was tampered with and are not the Shopkins ordered. Like they were switched or something.

Date of experience: December 24, 2015
Canada
1 review
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Ripoff
June 25, 2022

I ordered two shirts and used their own sizing chart and a measuring tape to select sizes. One was supposed to be XL black and the other XL Khaki. They arrived over a month later. The black one fit like a medium and the Khaki one was peach. I contacted Lightinthebox and they told me they would give me a 15% discount on my next purchase, or i could return the product and get my $48 back. I said i would return it, thinking it would go to Markum Ontario. Nope! You have to mail it back to Gaobu Town, Dongguan, China and it has to have a tracking number. It would cost between $110 - $217. I contacted them again and told them about the shipping costs (which they were aware of) and told them i was very unsatisfied and I'd be sure to spread the word. I left a bad review and suddenly they decided to give me a full refund. A few days later $15 was returned. Never again!

Date of experience: June 25, 2022
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer

This is Bloo, supervisor of customer service, Lightinthebox. Thank you for leaving a comment with us. Your advice is very essential for us to improve quality issue and service level.

Please understand that our products are checked before shipment,therefore, we are fully responsible for the items which are damaged.

In order to protect your info and solve your problem. Would you please provide your e-mail address and order number so I could offer proper solution for you?

Waiting for your kind response.

Sincerely
Customer Service

New York
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Good Quality, Nice Designs!
September 15, 2017

I purchased a dress, shawl, and wrap (shrug/bolero). I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE them! The designs are simple and elegant, and the materials are nice. The pearl pink color is beautiful. The dress is one of the most beautiful dresses I've come across. For a 5'1", 122 lb, US 32B woman such as myself, the waist is a bit loose on the Girls' Size 16 dress, which is great if you're looking for a modest fit. They're exactly like in the photos!

Date of experience: September 15, 2017
Ohio
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Very high shipping
April 22, 2022

I ordered 10 dresses. All were way too big. The size chart isnt accurate. Converting medium and large to their chart, everything I ordered too large.and shipping…3 hooded sweatshirts. Dress. Tshirt. Cost $20.73 plus $43.75. Now if they would have fit that would be ok. But I have that cost to return them and they don't refund shipping. They offered 10% off the products if I would keep them. What a joke! So 3 orders product cost was $139.92 plus shipping of $116.63…. BE VERY SURE WHAT YOU ORDER WILL FIT! RETURNS WILL COST YOU! The 3 order number are below

Date of experience: April 22, 2022
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer,

This is Bloo, supervisor of customer service, Lightinthebox.

For your issue I have created ticket# 25727891, Would you please login you litb account and reply when you feel free?

Sincerely
Customer Service.

Kentucky
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Dint receive can't get credit or reshipped
January 17, 2022

I placed my order on 11-27-21, I was suppose to get by 12-21-21 it never arrived in the tracking number it made it to my state but never to my address. I was told they had insufficient address but they had my exact address. I was told it was returned to them. I confirmed they had ther correct address and they would reshipbbur they did not reship. Then I was told they didn't get it back and they would resin if I paid an additional $6.26 or o could get 70% credit. It's not my error. DO NOT ORDER FROM THIS COMPANY, they are iN China and have no phone number. The complaints are endless! It is not my error and I should not have to pay another shipping fee nor should I not get a particular credit! I'm pissed off!

Date of experience: January 17, 2022
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Hi Tina,

Thank you for reaching out. I am sorry that you have been waiting all this time, it is highly unusual that you haven't yet received your parcel. Can you please tell me the order or parcel number? Obviously you don't have to be worried, a full refund or free redelivery is due if confirmed the carrier made a mistake. We also have a dedicated customer service that can be reached 24/7 from within the website.

We are looking forward helping you with this!
LightInTheBox Customer Service Team

California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I received my order but I was dissatisfied
May 23, 2023

I requested a refund for a defective item and I have yet to hear back from LightInTheBox. I'm also very unhappy with the charge this site adds to each order
I also wish there was a better product description for the items on the site

Date of experience: May 23, 2023
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer,

This is Slava, supervisor of customer service, Lightinthebox.

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

I have created ticket # 29077805 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
Slava
Customer Service

Pennsylvania
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I ordered my dress and spoke to a man in Inquiries asking whether many dress arrived late, etc because I needed my dress to arrive ontime. He stated, "Don't Worry," and that he would mark my dress as urgent. 8 days later, my dress had still not been sent. I had to search 2 HOURS before finding someone to contact, and when I did, they did nothing! They kept stating that nothing could be done due to their high quality standards and that, "unfortunately, (my) shipment would not be mailed until XXX day". There was nothing they could do appearantly despite the fact that before the order, they said that there was nothing to worry about! I had to threaten to complain in order for them to send the package (finally!) and even then, despite having complained to multiple people, they sent it on standard shipping, despite that I had ordered expidited. Despite all that, it wont arrive on time.

Date of experience: May 2, 2013
Florida
1 review
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Great Service
August 23, 2018

My first time purchasing from LightInTheBox and I was pleasantly surprised, i had many questions before purchase and all was answered quickly. When i placed my order i received email acknowledgement very quickly and i received my phone, fast delivery and exactly as described, the phone is excellent quality and can compete with the high price phones easily! Will definitely do business with LightInTheBox again.

Date of experience: August 23, 2018
Missouri
1 review
0 helpful votes
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False advertising
November 6, 2021

I ordered what was described as a sweatshirt. It was actually a very thin long sleeved tshirt. Was DEFINITELY NOT a sweatshirt. And funny, but no paperwork in the envelope it came in. No return options. I will keep because I have to, but will definitely never order from them again.

Date of experience: November 6, 2021
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Hello,

Thank you for reaching out to us.

We are committed to offer good value and present our sincere apology for this problem. The sourcing manager was urged to take appropriate measures against the supplier. A full refund will be processed immediately, you don't have to return the shirt back.

In addition, we encourage all customers to contact our aftersales customer service through the website. You wouldn't have found that any difficulties in obtaining a refund. Substantial evidence will allow this without even the need of returning the product back! It will also help us by taking measures against certain suppliers.

We invite you to check your mailbox (ticket #24712617) for more details concerning your refund. Please don't hesitate to reply if you have any questions or doubts.

It will be our pleasure to help you!
LightInTheBox Customer Service Team

Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Scam Scam Scam
July 2, 2017

Well for those who have been following my reviews this will be my last. Please do not order anything from this fake company all they will do is create nothing but frustration for you and take your money and send you nothing or something that is chinese crap!

I finally had to go to my credit card company and file a fraud complaint against LIGHT IN THE BOX and Visa Refunded my whole amount and they are now going after "LIGHT IN THE BOX". So don't waste you time trying to get a refund just go to your credit card company and let them go after these scumbags.

I learnt an important lesson is to check reviews on sites like these. Too good to be true it usually is. So my friends be careful and good luck!

LightInTheBox attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: July 2, 2017
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear Customer,

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. 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=15758788

Sincerely,
LightInTheBox Customer Service

Germany
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Wrong size sent downhill jersey
November 26, 2023

Unfortunately they sent me the wrong size. Stallt XL as ordered, I received L. The quality is very good but too small!
Bestelldatum: 2023-11-06
Bestellnummer: **************
Gesamtsumme der Bestellung: € 79.04

Date of experience: November 26, 2023
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 # 102089103 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

Netherlands
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Men under and nightware.
April 30, 2021

The ordered under and nightware are how the sight says it is and are not expensive. My last order was for a pure mulberry men slip, but I received a slip who was made from cotton and spandex. Light in the box promised me as yet to send the pure mulberry slip.

Date of experience: April 30, 2021
GB
1 review
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Scum
December 27, 2021

Spend 170£ for few items, postal over 30£ tax fees almost 140£ which i get know about after the dhl contact me. Cant refuse paying cos they dont accept returns. If you reading this before buying go somewhere else like amazon or eBay. Save your money, time and stress. One big froud

Date of experience: December 27, 2021
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Hi Kamil,

Thanks for having taken the time to leave a comment.

I regret reading you've experienced stress while waiting for the package. Custom duties are levied by the UK custom agency, moreover if you subscribed to our dedicated 'Tax insurance', then we will gladly refund the whole amount! You can find more information on this on the following link:
https://www.lightinthebox.com/knowledge-base/c1229/a3021.html?prm=1.34.145.0

For any other issues you can contact our customer service from within your account.

Happy to be at your service!
LightInTheBox Customer Service Team

Australia
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Excellent customer service. Had initial system issues with ordering but live chat was very helpful,. Ordered 25 items-90% were fabulous and reasonable too. Will definetly recommend light in the box to all!

Date of experience: September 21, 2014
Japan
1 review
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Good shipping
April 15, 2023

The company took a lot of care about the delivery, they mail me with the track number for follow it. When the delivery came to my home I was not in there that moment and recived a mail informing me that, they came to my home and I was no available. Great costumer services. I'll do my next order very soon. Thank's

Date of experience: April 15, 2023
Ohio
1 review
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Placed order march 16th,and they claim it shipped,24th,27th,31st,? All at same location in woodridge,IL? Still no tracking number to usps,how is this possible? Now you saying shipment item is being shipped to the destination country? Seriously?

Date of experience: March 31, 2023
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 # 28542202 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

New Zealand
1 review
1 helpful vote
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A great experience!
August 26, 2020

I recently purchased a range of bathroom products from LightinTheBox. I was pleased with the arrival time due to international Covid19 restrictions of travel and uncertainties associated with that. The products were well packaged and the image and descriptions were as shown on the website. Overall I couldn't fault any of the process and product received.

Date of experience: August 25, 2020
Washington
1 review
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Terrible company from China, do not ever buy from them! All pictures on their website are fake and if you want to return item, they will close your case!

Date of experience: April 27, 2021
LightInTheBox F. LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear Sandra,

This is Customer Service Supervisor. I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused. I'd like to help you resolve all the problems with the greatest effort.

As for your case, would you please firstly advise us your correct Order Number? Please be noted "2103282" is not a valid order number. Our order number should includes 8 digits and begin with "4". Could you please check it again?

Please tell us more details about your problem as well, so we can further check and resolve your problem in a timely manner. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in advance.