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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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New York
1 review
4 helpful votes
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I ordered party favors & paid extra for express shipping. Received it late & refused it. This occurred in Oct & they stated they refund my money when they receive my return shipment. I haven't received a dime & all the supervisors response via email is "We haven't received it". Like really? Nearly 3months later? They beat me for my money but I gaurantee that the Lord, my Lord Jesus will repay them within time. I'm not the only one, apparently this is a common complaint from poor unsuspecting customers. Please beware...#BUNCHOFTHEIVES

Date of experience: December 10, 2015
LightInTheBox F. — LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer,

Thank you for shopping with us and telling us about your experience. Please submit a Customer Service ticket about your concerns and you will be able to check the progress of your request by accessing My Tickets on our website. Here is the way how you can contact them: http://www.lightinthebox.com/knowledge-base/c1192/a2974.html, and our customer service team will help you there.

Canada
1 review
4 helpful votes
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I ordered 2 pr of shoes. They were shipped in bags not boxes so the shoes were bent and damaged upon receipt. One pr was the correct size but the other marked the same size. Was a size smaller. So I am out of pocket $100 between duty, the original price of the shoes and the exchange. I will not be ordering from this company again. I would have preferred to speak to a company rep but there is not a number to call...

Date of experience: December 9, 2015
LightInTheBox F. — LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer,

Thank you for shopping with us and telling us about your experience. Please submit a Customer Service ticket about your concerns and you will be able to check the progress of your request by accessing My Tickets on our website. Here is the way how you can contact them: http://www.lightinthebox.com/knowledge-base/c1192/a2974.html, and our customer service team will help you there.

GB
2 reviews
3 helpful votes
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I strongly advise against using this company for orders. I recently placed 2 orders, got charged for delivery at the time of placing the order, which was fine, but after my parcel was shipped, I got a text from DHL, the courier, asking me to pay another £20 for duty and customs. Never while ordering have I been advised that more charges would be added. I'm not paying for this fee, so they can keep their parcel. Of course, they refused refund.

Date of experience: December 8, 2015
LightInTheBox F. — LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Hi
We are sorry that you had to pay for the tax. Please note that it was charged by your country’s customs and we have no control over it. We state clearly here: http://www.lightinthebox.com/knowledge-base/c1229/a3021.html.

California
1 review
7 helpful votes
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Endless spam, no product
December 7, 2015

I waited a weeksfor my item to SHIP, then, when I found that it would ship within 3 weeks, cancelled my order and asked to be removed from all email lists. I IMMEDIATELY started getting multiple emails a day. It took over a month of editing settings in my account and requesting to be removed from email lists so that now I only get multiple emails a day during Black Friday and Christmas specials, apparently. Massive spam daily which NEVER stops, no matter how hard you try to make it, takes over a month for the product to even ship.

Date of experience: December 7, 2015
LightInTheBox F. — LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear Kirby,

Sorry for the inconvenience. We sincerely accept your suggestions, and will try to provide better service for you.

Sincerely,

Lightinthebox

Pennsylvania
1 review
4 helpful votes
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Scammers & Cheap
December 7, 2015

You should honestly be required to have "CHEAP QUALITY AND OVERPRICED, SCAM AT THE END WITH INSANE SHIPPING PRICES" at the very top of your site. Also pop ups to alert the customer that you refuse to provide refunds and stupid customer
Oh, and LightInTheBox, don't respond with your stupid 'we're sorry we suck, take a ticket' or some stupid programmed response, then that would just prove how little your company cares about it's customers.

Date of experience: December 7, 2015
LightInTheBox F. — LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer,

Sorry for the inconvenience. We sincerely accept your suggestions, and will try to provide better service for you.

Sincerely,

Lightinthebox

GB
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Scam
December 5, 2015

Ordered two items never received, went back onto the site and there's no prove of order lucky I went through PayPal so should get a refund. STAY AWAY FROM LIGHT IN A BOX IT'S A SCAM.

Date of experience: December 5, 2015
LightInTheBox F. — LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer,

Thank you for shopping with us and telling us about your experience. Please submit a Customer Service ticket about your concerns and you will be able to check the progress of your request by accessing My Tickets on our website. Here is the way how you can contact them: http://www.lightinthebox.com/knowledge-base/c1192/a2974.html, and our customer service team will help you there.

Canada
1 review
5 helpful votes
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BEWARE!
December 5, 2015

I ordered shipments from this website in November and received all but 1 item on this site. As compensation they PROMISED to return money back into my PAYPAL account. Later i received a NEW ticket saying they are NOT ALLOWED to give back my money. I AM VERY UPSET as i DO NOT want to have this happen to me again. This has been a long process and i have yet to see this credit in my rewards & credit section. If you get ALL your items then amazing you are the lucky one. If you didn't and expect your money to come back... good luck.

THIS WEBSITE IS TERRIBLE DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY HERE!

Date of experience: December 5, 2015
LightInTheBox F. — LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer,

Thank you for shopping with us and telling us about your experience. Please submit a Customer Service ticket about your concerns and you will be able to check the progress of your request by accessing My Tickets on our website. Here is the way how you can contact them: http://www.lightinthebox.com/knowledge-base/c1192/a2974.html, and our customer service team will help you there.

Colorado
1 review
7 helpful votes
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I'm so sad
December 4, 2015

I can't believe I spent over $250 on this site. I just got so excited to see dresses that looked perfect for my bridal shower at such a price and brooches that would be beautiful on my boqet. So sad. I was such a sucker. The dresses both fit so wrong in all the wrong places. Itty bitty waist with tiny torsos but huge skirts. The sleeves on one were enormous while the sleeves on another were so thin. And one smelled AWFUL. I work in a vet clinic and I literally thought my dog had expressed his anal glands when I took the dress out before I realized where the smell was coming from. And I ordered 5 brooches and a pair of earrings and the earring were not the ones I ordered and they didn't send one brooch but two others I didn't order.! Now I'm struggling through the 1 response, back and forth, ticket process to try and get my refunds before my 30 day limit is up and they can say, "too bad! Thanks for your money, sucker!" And that's only for the second order I placed a day after my 1st because I got so excited; the first order didn't even offer a ticket option!:(
>>In regards to the whole Ticket submissions - I placed mine immediately and all the responses I got were, "We're sorry, please take pictures," then "we're sorry, please tell us what was wrong," finally "We're sorry, but we've determined that you can't just return products because they "didn't work out,"" all of which took place over the course of two weeks! Finally, after a scathing response, they said they were sorry and would fully refund if I could get all the items shipped back at my own exspense by the original 30 day return date. HA! What a JOKE! That's what I call online swindling. Not a respectable business in my opinion by any means and would just recommend you save your money, time and headaches for somewhere closer to home.

Date of experience: December 4, 2015
LightInTheBox F. — LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer,

Dear customer,
Thank you for shopping with us and telling us about your experience. Please submit a Customer Service ticket about your concerns and you will be able to check the progress of your request by accessing My Tickets on our website. Here is the way how you can contact them: http://www.lightinthebox.com/knowledge-base/c1192/a2974.html, and our customer service team will help you there.

Portugal
1 review
2 helpful votes
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The most fake online shopping website i ever seen. I gave my order before more or less 2 months but till now i am not getting my order. The worst internet shopping website.

Shame on you

Date of experience: December 4, 2015
LightInTheBox F. — LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer,

We apologize for the late reply.
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. 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.lightinthebox.com/knowledge-base/c1192/a2974.html

GB
1 review
5 helpful votes
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Awaiting resolution from Paypal. No contact from Lightinthebox. Shame I cant leave 0.
I know that my payment will be returned, please check this sites feedback before buying.

Date of experience: December 4, 2015
LightInTheBox F. — LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer,
Thank you for shopping with us and telling us about your experience. Please submit a Customer Service ticket about your concerns and you will be able to check the progress of your request by accessing My Tickets on our website. Here is the way how you can contact them: http://www.lightinthebox.com/knowledge-base/c1192/a2974.html, and our customer service team will help you there.

Australia
1 review
6 helpful votes
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I ordered an AC adaptor, and it never arrived, tracking just stopped working, and there was no way to contact Light in the Box (the dispute procedure was completely missing). The site is almost criminal... avoid at all costs.

They have asked me to submit a ticket, but the ticket process must be well hidden as I cannot find it. There is no help area for "did not receive item" anywhere in there FAQ, and no email for customer service.

Date of experience: December 3, 2015
LightInTheBox F. — LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear Charles,

Thank you for shopping with us and telling us about your experience. Please submit a Customer Service ticket about your concerns and you will be able to check the progress of your request by accessing My Tickets on our website. Here is the way how you can contact them: http://www.lightinthebox.com/knowledge-base/c1192/a2974.html, and our customer service team will help you there.

Georgia
1 review
5 helpful votes
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Advise- DO NOT SHOP HERE.
I can not review the clothing because I did not receive the item.
I purchased item 11/29 and paid extra for fast 3 day shipping so I could wear my dress for my company meeting. They estimated the arrival 12/9 after my meeting is over... That is 10 days not 3 as advertised. Since it was not shipped yet I asked for a return and they said I could get half of my money back to cancel my order... Crazy! Do not shop here. No phone number for contact. Only email and it is long wait for response.

Date of experience: December 3, 2015
LightInTheBox F. — LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer,

Sorry for the inconvenience. Your order will be shipped today, hope it could catch your company meeting.
Please submit a Customer Service ticket about your concerns and you will be able to check the progress of your request by accessing My Tickets on our website. Here is the way how you can contact them: http://www.lightinthebox.com/knowledge-base/c1192/a2974.html, and our customer service team will help you there.

India
4 reviews
33 helpful votes
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I have ordered few makeup items which I need to use on 21st december for a party. So please do not delay in processing and shipment. It is a request.

Date of experience: December 3, 2015
LightInTheBox F. — LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Hi Reshma,

Your order was shipped with air mail shipping method, which may take 10-20 BUSINESS days which means it can take up to 40 days to deliver. 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.lightinthebox.com/knowledge-base/c1192/a2974.html

Australia
2 reviews
5 helpful votes
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Worst service imaginable
December 2, 2015

I purchased 3 items from them. Wall decals for my house. After 4 weeks they arrived in what I can only describe as an extra long toilet roll. Given the limited protection the 2 items inside were pretty messed up. One item wasn't even there. I posted my comments on the "review this item" attached pictures and waited. After no response after a week I went back and read the refund policy and raised a ticket per item. The next day I had 2 tickets cancelled advising they would deal with all matters on one ticket.
After 10 business days and many follow ups from me I received a copy and paste apology along with half my refund. Now the ticket is closed so I have to raise a new ticket about the incorrect ticket.
I figure they work on making it so hard you will just give up.
Never use this site unless you are happy to waste time and money.
Order placed October 10 2015- December 3 still unresolved.

Date of experience: December 2, 2015
LightInTheBox F. — LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear Leticia,
Sorry for the inconvenience. We sincerely accept your suggestions, and will try to provide better service for you.

Sincerely,

Lightinthebox

Tunisia
1 review
6 helpful votes
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I ordered wedding shoes under the order number **************. The order was shipped via super saving shipping on 10-24-2015. Today we are 12-02-2015 ans still didn't receive my order.

Date of experience: December 2, 2015
LightInTheBox F. — LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer,

We apologize for the late reply.
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. 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.lightinthebox.com/knowledge-base/c1192/a2974.html

Canada
1 review
6 helpful votes
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NEVER AGAIN
December 1, 2015

I am going threw the same thing. The company they use for shipping has no valid number to be reached, everytime I have asked for my order they tell you the same stupid stuff. This is unacceptable and plus they make you pay for faster shipping. More coments should be put up so people can know how bad this people are with no after sale service or even worst you never get nothing from them. Then they keep on telling to take a freaking ticket to talk to them WTF something should be done here. Especially on there Facebook page

Date of experience: December 1, 2015
LightInTheBox F. — LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear Anny,

Sorry for the inconvenience. We sincerely accept your suggestions, and will try to provide better service for you.

Sincerely,

Lightinthebox

Washington
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great experience
November 28, 2015

I odered my bridal shoes from them, and they were gorgeous, and shipping was very fast.

Date of experience: November 28, 2015
LightInTheBox F. — LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear Myotte,
We appreciate your business with us and we are very glad to hear that you're satisfied with the purchase and service.

Tennessee
1 review
8 helpful votes
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SUCKY SHIPPING SERVICE
November 27, 2015

I ordered a couple of items on the 9th of November they said it would take 10-20 business days to arrive its now November 28th and i have yet to get anything NEVER AGAIN WILL I WASTE MONEY ON THIS SITE! Horrible customer service horrible tracking service just plan horrible site don't shop on litb

Date of experience: November 27, 2015
LightInTheBox F. — LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear Ann,
Thank you for shopping with us and telling us about your experience. Please submit a Customer Service ticket about your concerns and you will be able to check the progress of your request by accessing My Tickets on our website. Here is the way how you can contact them: http://www.lightinthebox.com/knowledge-base/c1192/a2974.html, and our customer service team will help you there.

New York
6 reviews
6 helpful votes
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I am trying to cancel two orders that have not shipped or been processed. Seems like it should be a fairly straight forward process, and not take too long if you cancel orders within 48 hours, right? WRONG!. Can't talk to anyone... must do all online.
These remarks are a big reason for not wanting to wait for the items.

I have tickets in on both orders. But with LTB you do simply get delayed for no obvious reason. Think twice before ordering from them. The "Processing" takes MUCH longer than expected. Then you have shipping. So, if you pay for expedited service you still may be waiting over a month for your product. Shipping charges are too high for the speed. A shame... such potential if they would get their act together.

12/2/UPDATE... Lightinthebox contacted me... offered to get the products to me faster, but again, it was going to take a month to get the items. They just returned most of my payment via PayPal... but it will take longer if you use a credit card. Again. They have potential as a company IF they would work on their processing times. I believe it is because many of their products are not made until someone orders them... that slows the process. Also, if you read the reviews you will see they need to better size compare their products. Finally, work on quality. Prices are great but most would pay a bit more if the quality was better. ET

Date of experience: November 27, 2015
LightInTheBox F. — LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear Ernie,
Thank you for shopping with us and telling us about your experience. Please submit a Customer Service ticket about your concerns and you will be able to check the progress of your request by accessing My Tickets on our website. Here is the way how you can contact them: http://www.lightinthebox.com/knowledge-base/c1192/a2974.html, and our customer service team will help you there.

GB
1 review
5 helpful votes
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Where's my order?
November 26, 2015

Order No- **************
Where's my order?" - Awful site! They've taken money from my account but never sent me a confirmation! When I tried to log back in it kept telling me my log in details were wrong! I finaly managed to log on through facebook only to be told I had no orders with them! They never reply to emails and when I went on their facebook page they don't awnser you (despite being online to post new deals!)

Date of experience: November 26, 2015
LightInTheBox F. — LightInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear Annie,
Thank you for shopping with us and telling us about your experience. Please submit a Customer Service ticket about your concerns and you will be able to check the progress of your request by accessing My Tickets on our website. Here is the way how you can contact them: http://www.lightinthebox.com/knowledge-base/c1192/a2974.html, and our customer service team will help you there.