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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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California
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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The worst!
February 11, 2022

I ordered two wigs, what came was NOT as pictured at all. I ordered urban pants, they came with a broken zipper. I ordered lounge pants, got the wrong color. Seriously, run away, run far, far away!

Date of experience: February 11, 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 not as advertised.

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
Bloo
Customer Service

Washington
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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The worst shipping times, charges for your returns, AMazon is by far and above the most safe, secure and reliable and so timely service online company. NEVER EVER SHOP HERE.

Date of experience: February 10, 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# 25324451, Would you please login you litb account and reply when you feel free?

Sincerely
Customer Service.

Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I can't stress enough do not order from them their warehouse is in China and they obviously make their cheap imitation clothes there! I bought what I thought was a really nice winter jacket and after waiting weeks on end when it finally came I could feel through the packaging and tell it was going to be disappointing the materials are cheap and the jacket was a cheaply made imitation of the real thing I will not even say anymore just look at the pics I posted... the 3rd pic is what the jacket should like... I also added the email they sent me offering me half my money back to keep it you do the math!

Date of experience: February 10, 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# 25324509, Would you please login you litb account and reply when you feel free?

Sincerely
Customer Service.

Colorado
1 review
2 helpful votes
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According to light in the box contract, you must file a claim in order to return anything. Get a China address and pay for the return. I refused the package, due to the product not being delivered when expected (Halloween costume). It was then shipped to the address on the package without being opened. No refund and my credit card company said it's in their contract that you must follow the ridiculous return policy procedures.

Date of experience: February 9, 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# 25324705, Would you please login you litb account and reply when you feel free?

Sincerely
Customer Service.

California
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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I fell in love with this dress and am hard to fit. On the picture it looks like a light gray shell under the lace and it is bright white and looks like a bra. The dress fit perfectly (custom) but the length is wrong and was measured properly and is well above me ankles. I registered my complaint and they told me that they will not take it back. Pictures show that measured correctly and how short the dress is. I will not order from them again. I have other dresses that are in route that are standard sizes and I hope that I do not have a problem returning them...

Date of experience: February 9, 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# 25330239, Would you please login you litb account and reply when you feel free?

Sincerely
Customer Service.

Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Do not purchase from here!
February 9, 2022

I purchased a shirt in December of last year and on today February 9th I still haven't received it. Please be mindful and careful!

Date of experience: February 9, 2022
LightInTheBox F. — LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer

This is Bloo, supervisor of customer service.

I checked your order info and learned that your problem was solved, however, you are welcome if you have any further inquiries.

Sincerely
Bloo

Maryland
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Terrible Company
February 8, 2022

Ordered 3 shirts 25th January. They lost my order and no refund. But they were sure to charge me. Several emails back and forth. Nothing and no shirts either. Crappy company.

Date of experience: February 8, 2022
LightInTheBox F. — LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer

This is Bloo, supervisor of customer service.

I noticed that your parcel was lost. Would you please advise me your order number? I will help you.

Sincerely
Bloo

Kansas
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Returning Items a joke
February 8, 2022

I ordered two jogging shorts and came appeared as swim trunks! Returning is impossible since it comes from China warehour. They give partial credit or half refund to keep. These are of no use for me! I will not be ordering again from this company.

Date of experience: February 8, 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# 25330330, Would you please login you litb account and reply when you feel free?

Sincerely
Customer Service.

AE
1 review
1 helpful vote
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ITS SCAM DO NOT ORDER!
February 7, 2022

This website its not legit! I have order more than a month ago but still did not deliver and they refuse to pay the whole amount! So please do not order anything from this website

Date of experience: February 7, 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# 25330289, Would you please login you litb account and reply when you feel free?

Sincerely
Customer Service.

Utah
1 review
1 helpful vote
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DO NOT SHOP HERE
February 7, 2022

This place is a total rip off. Customer service is a joke. They say free returns but it is bogus. You can't get an address to return to. I am going to have to do a charge back.

Date of experience: February 7, 2022
LightInTheBox F. — LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer,

This is Bloo, supervisor of customer service.

I checked your order info and learned that problem was solved on 10th Feb, however, if you need any further assistance and support.

Please advise me at any time.

Sincerely
Bloo
Customer Service.

Hawaii
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Order Never Arrived - 3 Months!
February 7, 2022

I ordered a Christmas present for my wife on November 13th. It was shipped on November 15th, and still has not been received. The last tracking update was on November 30th, saying the package was in transit to the next facility. That's more than two months ago, and lightinthebox is refusing to refund me. The first response from customer service told me that due to the holidays and coronavirus, my package might be delayed for 1-2 weeks and not arrive in time for the holidays. That's understandable, except I sent that email on February 2nd, more than a month after my Christmas present already did not arrive in time for holiday. The 2 week window they quoted for the delay had also lapsed by more than two weeks. I again stated I wanted a refund, and this is their response:

" We experienced an unusually large number of orders, which disrupted our normal delivery schedule. We would really appreciate if you could wait a few more days."

They then pasted the tracking update from NOVEMBER 30TH. How many more days am I supposed to wait?

Their customer service is a sham, avoid this company at all costs!

Date of experience: February 7, 2022
LightInTheBox F. — LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer

This is Bloo, supervisor of customer service.

I checked your order history and learned that the order was lost in the first time and on 11th Feb we arranged you a reshipment and it arrived on 24th Feb, however, if you have not received the parcel, please advise me at any time.

Sincerely
Bloo
Customer Service.

Pennsylvania
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Unable to return
February 7, 2022

Bought two sizes in a dress for my daughter. The 9-10 was bigger and more comfortable than the 11-12. When I confirmed I received the package you can write how happy you were with the product and I wrote that the larger dress was smaller than average. The only way to return is from the orders page but the status button for returns is mysteriously not showing up on the dress that I said was too small, yet it's there for the dress I said fit perfectly. No way to contact customer service on the website or app. So disappointing. I'll never bother ordering from here again.

Date of experience: February 7, 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# 25330356, Would you please login you litb account and reply when you feel free?

Sincerely
Customer Service.

NL
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Confused but intelligent trick star
February 6, 2022

Skilful scammer. 3 items ordered one-off but delivered one item. 'Focus on the cheapest. Karma 4 u!

Date of experience: February 6, 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# 25330706, Would you please login you litb account and reply when you feel free?

Sincerely
Customer Service.

Greece
1 review
5 helpful votes
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Often the images are from different products than they send, I ordered some clothes and for the most, I would not pay 1 euro for what I sadly had to pay 30 euros for. Extremely disappointing. I wrote honest reviews, actually gave few positive ones, they will delete the negative reviews and show only your positive reviews.

Borderline scam, stay away.

Date of experience: February 5, 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# 25330742, Would you please login you litb account and reply when you feel free?

Sincerely
Customer Service.

NL
1 review
2 helpful votes
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No delivery, no contact
February 4, 2022

Dress paid. No delivery. Track record: "package delivered". No reaction to repetitive emails. This appears to be a fraudulous site.
Experience from the Netherlands.

Date of experience: February 4, 2022
LightInTheBox F. — LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer,

This is Bloo, supervisor of customer service.

I checked your order history and learned that the parcel was lost after the delivery.

We have fully refunded you, however, if you have not receive the refund, please advise at any time.

Sincerely
Bloo
Customer Service.

Pennsylvania
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Absolute Scam. Do not buy from this company.
February 4, 2022

I ordered a dress for an event - I PURPOSELY ordered two sizes larger than my regular size because the item was coming from China - even though by their stock measurements, my regular size should have fit me. I wasn't taking any chances, figured I could have it altered by my regular tailor. Dress arrives, it doesn't fit. Too small. I contact customer service for a refund and am told this was a "made to order" dress and was not eligible for a full refund (minus the shipping costs). I was told I could keep the dress (which why, it doesn't fit) - and either get 40% towards another purchase or a refund equal to 30% of the dress price. How is a stock size a "made to order" dress? They took my money, sent a dress that did not match their sizing guide and now they get to keep my money and I get to keep a dress that doesn't fit? How is that not a scam? I will NEVER do business with this company again. Legitimately a scam company.

Date of experience: February 4, 2022
LightInTheBox F. — LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer,

This is Bloo, supervisor of customer service.

I checked your order history and learned my colleague had offered you a satisfying option on 10th Feb and you have returned the parcel.

The ticket is closed, however, if you need any further assistance and support, please advise me at any time. I will help you.

Sincerely
Bloo
Customer Service.

Canada
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Cheep China junk!
February 4, 2022

I will not ever buy anything from this company, it's all cheep clothing and not as advertised and no real money back return policy to protect the consumer. I tried to return the coat that was just a cheep rag that looked more like a housecoat! I would not purchase anything from this site. When I tried to return the coat I was told that I would have to pay to ship the coat back to China and that would cost more than the rag coat was worth. Stay away from this site!

Date of experience: February 4, 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 quality-checked before shipment,therefore, we are fully responsible for the items which are in confirmed quality issue.

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
Bloo
Customer Service

New York
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Three Strikes Your Out!
February 3, 2022

I purchases 3 ladies tees on Jan. 15 and received them on Feb. 3rd. The moment I opened the package I was disappointed in the fabric quality, fit, and make of the items all extremely low quality. I instantly started the return process which was a nightmare. Tried to "raise a ticket" but the website didn't allow me to download a photo and without the photo the submit button didn't work. I some how found a customer service email address detailed an email attached a photo sent that but it came back failed. Finally I'm disputing this on my credit card the goods lack Country of Origin, Fiber Content & Care Instruction Labels all in violation of US Customs and FTC Regulations. The goods are illegally imported from China, this company should be shut down from importing into the US. Perhaps I will contact the FTC and Better Business Bureau because they are a rip off. Buyer beware!

Date of experience: February 3, 2022
Texas
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I have been trying to get my money back for an extremely poor-quality item called Smart Mirror Flip Phone Case for Samsung Galaxy. Well, that didn't pan out. I believe is this site is a SCAM.

Date of experience: February 3, 2022
LightInTheBox F. — LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer,

This is Bloo, supervisor of customer service.

I checked your order history and learned it was solved on 6th Feb, however, you are welcome if you need any further assistance and support. I will help you.

Sincerely
Bloo
Customer Service.

New Hampshire
1 review
0 helpful votes
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They would not allow me to return two dresses that I bought that didn't fit me. And because they were glitzy dresses they classified it as a costume and they do not take returns for costumes. This was NOT meant as a costume but they don't care. They have my money and I have two dresses that don't fit. Jokes on me.

Date of experience: February 2, 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 suppliers are from different areas so that their size are different, therefore, we provide a Size Guide in our product page which provide measurement and a clear size table. I hope it will help you. I prepared a sample picture for your reference:

https://www.lightinthebox.com/download/424f16f2-1f9c-43bb-a0a4-f02f505649f1

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