• LightInTheBox

LightInTheBox

Overview

LightInTheBox has a rating of 3.85 stars from 12,931 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 1st among Wholesale Clothing sites.

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This company responds to reviews on average within 2 days

Positive reviews (last 12 months): 71.8%
Positive
2,201
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What reviewers want you to know

Positive highlights

  • Got my shirt a little better than stated for delivery time and it fit as per the size guide.
  • Excellent prices and good quality products so far so good keep up the great work and the great prices

Critical highlights

  • There are no other way on how to follow up and no customer services contact details.
  • I will never buy anything from your company again since your return policy is erroneous.
How would you rate LightInTheBox?
Top Positive Review

“Better than expected”

Sylvia G.
1/9/24

Recently purchased two articles described as T-shirts but they are so much nicer and more versatile than the description. I like both very much and can dress them up with nice slacks or emphasize the casual in jeans. The purchase process was easy, delivery on time, the small size perfect for my frame and the material very comfortable. These were my first buys from LightInTheBox but they will not be my last.

Top Critical Review

“Slow delivery times”

Tully M.
2/27/24

Ordered items specifically that were listed with 3 to 5 day delivery. Been waiting several days. The site, until this morning listed my order as "pending" and "processing." My order still has not shipped. But I do have an approximate delivery date of about 8 to 10 days from now. I, obviously? Have no idea about the quality of their items. But their shipping service is poor at best or down right dishonest.

Reviews (12,931)

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Reviews that mention popular keywords

customer service (1337) return policy (264) phone number (108) delivery time (172) post office (75) credit card (133) quality products (131) wedding dress (73) shopping experience (116) right size (53)
Thumbnail of user jorgeabeld
1 review
4 helpful votes
May 30th, 2022
Verified purchase

I've sent already 3 emails regarding my shipment and still no answer received from Customer Service
Tracking ************** already 1 month paid and still not delivered and showing Delay transit since 28 days without any change or update on the web. No money refund, no replies, no hope with this site.

Thumbnail of user markf815
3 reviews
4 helpful votes
January 6th, 2024

The jacket that I ordered is certainly not XL in the shoulders and does not match the measurements provided. I can hardly fit in it! Furthermore, the material used to make it is cheap and it smells awful, so even if the jacket did fit I would not wear it. Their system does not let me upload the pictures which I took or submit a request to have a refund and there is no way of contacting their customer service. A very frustrating experience. Avoid at all costs!

Tip for consumers:
The delivery time is quite long: over 10 days.

Products used:
Jacket

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Thumbnail of user lightintheboxf
LightInTheBox F. – LightInTheBox Rep

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 # 102301441 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

Thumbnail of user lindaf2675
1 review
20 helpful votes
August 29th, 2023

Warning expect poor quality and colours posted on the website didn't match with item i received.You have to pay for shipping to china when you're not satisfied with the colour of one item. I was informed I would receive a partial refund within 3-4 business day. It is over a month and it shows on their site that they have closed the order. Bottom line they don't provide any customer service or satisfaction. So expect that you are throwing your money away.

Tip for consumers:
Don’t use this site!

Products used:
I can’t use the covers I ordered the colour is hideous!

Thumbnail of user lightintheboxf
LightInTheBox F. – LightInTheBox Rep

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 # 101480895 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

Thumbnail of user bjb43
1 review
6 helpful votes
January 28th, 2022

I ordered a black shrug and received a red one. It was for a special occasion. This company does not give refunds even if the error is their fault. You are requested to send photos of the item received. That does not work. No matter how many times you contact them. I received an emailed coupon for $6 to use on any order I make that's over $25. What! Why should I have to buy something else. I just want a refund. Never order from Light In The Box. You'll be sorry if they screw your order up because you won't get your money back.

Thumbnail of user bd139
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
July 29th, 2020

Terrible -0 I ordered 2, one as a gift. First the packaging was very poor, so inside boxes were damaged.
Next, neither Flawless facial hair removers worked. No sound. No light. No instructions. NOTHING - Just dead.
I wasted hard earned money. Please save yourself grief. DO NOT BUY unless you want to throw money into the garbage. I am beyond disappointed. (the hair removers appeared intact, so the damaged outer packaging was not the problem. And this product is all plastic.
B. Daly Gatineau QC

Thumbnail of user larryj776
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
July 11th, 2023

Bad return policy. I don't want a credit for future purchase when the items received doesn't fit. I will not pay return shipping for items I already paid to have them shipped to me. Any efforts to get a full refund is denied with your return policy asking me to do your work by taking measurement and sending photos of proof because you got the sizes wrong in the first place. This is another way to scam people out of their money. Two separate items were order, only one was receive. They did not offer or even try to replace the item never received

Thumbnail of user nataliew565
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
July 1st, 2022
Verified purchase

Wow, my clothes were not like picture. I went UP a size and they were tiny, tiny to fit an 7 year old girl. They won't return it until you spend $50 to mail back with tracking to CHINA and they won't get back to you for days. THERE CLOTHES ARE NOT LIKE PICTURES! ORDER NUMBER: *******

Products used:
NONE, they are all kid size and bad quality. HORRIBLE CLOTHES. Not like pictures.

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Thumbnail of user anibalj9
1 review
1 helpful vote
February 1st, 2024

Stay away from this online business. It's just terrible. Their products are $#*!, and once you get them you're stuck. For a refund you have to ship the product back to China and pay for the whole thing - which doesn't make sense given the prices of what they're selling. Stick to Amazon.

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Thumbnail of user lightintheboxf
LightInTheBox F. – LightInTheBox Rep

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 # 102395885 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

Thumbnail of user mimsh1
1 review
0 helpful votes
April 26th, 2023

I find light in the box does not have free shipping as Shien for the same items. At least Shien runs free shipping for as little as $29 orders

Thumbnail of user mosenm
3 reviews
36 helpful votes
July 4th, 2023

I got duped, don't waste your money! I ordered a Large 'sports jacket' but everything about this product is fake, cheap, undersized, deformed and made from an unknow cheap plastic material and sown together as cheaply as possible. Returning will cost you postage back to mainland China and then unknown if you'd ever get refunded because there's no way of contacting anyone in this so called 'company'. I wasted my money and learned a horrible lesson, what you see on their ads is NOT even close to what you'll receive.

Tip for consumers:
They have no customer service contact method, charge you for shipping & tax even though it's coming from Mainland China. They also force sell shipping insurance, all non-refundable.

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Jacket

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Thumbnail of user lightintheboxf
LightInTheBox F. – LightInTheBox Rep

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 # 101055316 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

Thumbnail of user christianp373
1 review
0 helpful votes
May 11th, 2022
Verified purchase

Ich hatte ein T-Shirt laut der Größentabelle XXL 119-126 cm Brustumfang bestellt und habe eines mit 134+ cm Brustumfang bekommen, dass wäre sogar fast größer als XXXL.
Den Fehler geben sie nicht zu und schieben den Fehler mir zu.
Ich verlage nur, das ich den bestellten Artikel in der richtigen Größe bekomme, angeboten wurden mir lächerliche %. Das war meine letzte Bestellung.

Thumbnail of user peterf603
1 review
127 helpful votes
January 8th, 2021

I purchased two kitchen taps from this company both of which were found to be defective on installation by a certified plumber. Light in the Box have done everything possible to avoid refunding me. When I left a one star review on another website they tried to bribe me into changing it to five stars.
This company is to be avoided at all costs. Please save yourself the pain of buying rubbish goods from them.

Tip for consumers:
Avoid at all costs.

Products used:
None - all faulty.

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Thumbnail of user elisabethr46
1 review
113 helpful votes
April 28th, 2021

This is poor quality, arrived with glue all over the front, cheaply made, uneven jewels and website says 3-5 business days for shipping and I had to email the company at week 3 to ask about the order and arrived a week later. Original payment order date was March 2nd. Arrived April 3rd. Horrible customer service. I spent $108 US dollars and the replied that they would give me a refund of $10. SERIOUSLY? Their return policy says I can return it but they do not let you.

Tip for consumers:
BUYER BEWARE Do not order from this company.

Products used:
Did not use, It was unusable, cheaply made with glue drips all over the front and arrived too late for competition. Seller offerd a $10 refund on a $108.90 purchase.

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Thumbnail of user lightintheboxf
LightInTheBox F. – LightInTheBox Rep

This is Customer Service Supervisor from Lightinthebox. I sincerely apologize for what happened and all the inconveniences caused. I will follow up this case and resolve the problem, in order to meet your satisfaction.

In order to help you, I had conducted new Ticket ID =23451883 in our ticket center and provide new solutions for your consideration. Please log in your light in the box account--go " personal center"--"my ticket" to check our reply and let us know which solution you prefer to take. Thank you for your cooperation.

Thumbnail of user marieh620
1 review
108 helpful votes
June 30th, 2022

Very disappointed with the goods that took more than 3 weeks to receive it. It doesn't look any where closer to the pictures posted. They don't want to refund and offering a 10% discount. Don't touch them even with a barge pole. They do not have a place to get some help nor return policy services. Very bad material, bad stitching, I have left with a outfit that I would never wear in a million years... £62.38 is drown the drain! Please watch out for this website.

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Thumbnail of user lightintheboxf
LightInTheBox F. – LightInTheBox Rep

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
Customer Service

Thumbnail of user princyv
1 review
63 helpful votes
July 10th, 2022
Verified purchase

Ordered Clothing. The size is larger than average and has bad quality fabric. I want to return it, This is no use to me. Crap communication with customers, They don't have a contact number for customers to talk to. Whenever I am trying to generate a ticket but it says the site can't be reached. I tried millions of times. Sent them an email as well whatever is available on their website but no response. Will not recommend to anyone buying from their site. At least they should have a customer handling team.

Thumbnail of user lightintheboxf
LightInTheBox F. – LightInTheBox Rep

Dear customer,

This is Bloo, supervisor of customer service, Lightinthebox.

For your issue I have created ticket# 26413230, Would you please login you litb account and reply when you feel free?

You can also find the message in your email# vo*******1@gmail.com

Sincerely
Customer Service.

Thumbnail of user elizabetht1889
1 review
1 helpful vote
February 2nd, 2024

I ordered 3 sweat shirts and 2 shirts, all in different sized. The 2 x sweatshirt I couldn't get over my head even though I'm a medium in US sizes. All shirts were extremely small and I could not give them as gifts.
When I tried to return them for larger sizes, I was told it would be too expensive to return and I should just live with them. Absolutely no customer service at all.
Be careful ordering from them.

Thumbnail of user lightintheboxf
LightInTheBox F. – LightInTheBox Rep

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 # 102405227 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

Thumbnail of user donellt2
1 review
60 helpful votes
June 27th, 2022
Verified purchase

Purchase some clothing never got what I order. They are thieves I received overcoat not dresses when I reach out to them telling them I hate material they said sorry its was custom made what I never seem anything like this shame on your company robber poor people they should close this site. I offered to return for something else no can do highway robbery. Close your site not a reputable site if you want cheap affordable clothing that's fair go to shein.

Tip for consumers:
Buyers beware SHAMEFUL how they take advantage of poor people looking for a bargain

Products used:
None have to give to charity. Just awful

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Thumbnail of user lightintheboxf
LightInTheBox F. – LightInTheBox Rep

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

Thumbnail of user bettyc1276
1 review
1 helpful vote
September 16th, 2023

Ordered clothes that were "photo" gorgeous online from Light in the Box. When my 2 orders arrived (which took weeks to get and I mean several weeks) the clothes in the packages looked like they were purchased from goodwill and packed up and sent to me! Yucky! The clothes were nothing like the pictures that this company advertises online. Fake and fraudulent company. Buy from companies where you can actually talk to real people and return in a brick and mortar shop!

Thumbnail of user lightintheboxf
LightInTheBox F. – LightInTheBox Rep

Dear customer,

This is Megha, supervisor of customer service, Lightinthebox.

We sincerely apologize for what happened. We honor you as our valued customer, and we honestly hope you can have an outstanding shopping experience here.

For your issue, in order to protect your info and solve your problem, would you please provide your e-mail address used in purchase and order number, so that we can target to arrange a solution as soon as possible?

Sincerely
Megha
Customer Service

Thumbnail of user richardt1546
1 review
59 helpful votes
December 16th, 2021

These reviews must all be fake or this company would never get above 2 stars. Their size chart isn't even close. They say their clothes' are normal US size and I was stupid enough to believe it. XL fist like a medium. Took 3 weeks to arrive and it's flimsy, cheap material. Now a week from Christmas and I'm scrambling to find something else. I even have to email them for approval to return. What do you want to bet that email goes unanswered? Couldn't be more disappointed.

Tip for consumers:
don't

Products used:
don't know, I'm scrambling to find replacement before Christmas

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Thumbnail of user lightintheboxf
LightInTheBox F. – LightInTheBox Rep

Hello Richard T,

Thank you for writing this review and reaching out to us.

I am sorry that you have faced this very unpleasant and disappointing shopping experience. Allow me to mention that we sell our clothing with their exact measurements indicated in both centimeters and inches. This is the reason why we usually won't consider a sizing issue as a quality problem. On this subject, can you briefly describe which aspect of the quality were unsatisfactory? Your answer will allow us confronting the supplier, and help us take appropriate measures. In any case please do not worry, we can claim a full refund without you having to return the shirt.

We have sent you an email (ticket #24976285) with further details. Should you have any questions or doubts, then we'd like to hear from you.

Happy to be at your service!
LightInTheBox Customer Service Team

Thumbnail of user roberts4099
2 reviews
133 helpful votes
December 28th, 2020

I ordered 3 shirts. Took almost 3 weeks to arrive and came in two separate packages, several days apart. Ordered standard medium size. Two shirts were clearly large and unsuitable to be worn. Other shirt was so small that had difficulty buttoning it. Immediately emailed company. Company says that shirts must be returned to CHINA at my expense and suggested that I donate them since shipping cost will equal cost of shirts and I could receive a partial credit for future purchases. Totally unacceptable. I feel this is a rip off.

Thumbnail of user ermineg
1 review
43 helpful votes
August 17th, 2021

Selecting "My Orders" list the exact items that you have previously ordered. But they insisted that I ordered a completely different dress and color. Then they make unreasonable offers like keep the item or pay return shipping or a 74% less credit reward to use on a future item. Then no return at all after 7 days. My guess is having sold over 500 of the item I ordered and 200 of the other, they were out of stock and substituted with another. They sent me blue... an entirely different dress.

Thumbnail of user lightintheboxf
LightInTheBox F. – LightInTheBox Rep

This is Customer Service Supervisor from Lightinthebox. I will follow up your case.

I've double checked and find below is your order information:

【Women's Shift Dress Maxi long Dress Photo Color Black Short Sleeve Butterfly Animal Pocket Print Spring Summer Round Neck Casual Holiday [Color: Photo Color]】

You may see that you picked color "Photo Color", which corresponds to color "Blue". So the dress you received was correct. We are afraid that you might pick the wrong color option by accident.

But I do really want to help you. I had conducted new Ticket ID =24246329 in our ticket center and provide NEW solutions for your consideration. Please log in your light in the box account--go " personal center"--"my ticket" to check our reply and let us know your decision. Thank you for your cooperation.

Thumbnail of user tamic177
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 26th, 2024

Placed order 1/4/2024, today is 1/26/2024 and they say they're "processing my order". I have inquired several times asking why they took payment but did not ship my order. They keep moving the date then still don't ship the order. Now they emailed saying one of my items is no longer in stock and want me to pick something else! It's simple, if you're not going to send what I paid for then refund me! I get no response from them. My next move is to dispute this with PayPal or my bank to get my money back.

UPDATE:
Light in the Box always responds to bad reviews with the exact same response but does not actually make any attempts to resolve issues.
The latest information on this is that the "DO" have this item but have raised the price by 475%. If I am willing to pay $172.99 for the same item, they advertised at $37.99 then suddenly they have it in stock.

Tip for consumers:
They refused to send what I paid for unless I would pay an additional $135.00. The item was originally $37.99 and they claim it is out of stock, yet they ARE currently selling this very same item for $172.99. This is a 475% markup after taxes. I say again 475% over the original selling price!!!!!!!!
It's cheaper on Amazon and you will at least get the item and (I dare say) a LOT faster than 4-6 weeks waiting on shipping.

Products used:
None they refused to send what I paid for unless I would pay an additional $135.00. The item was originally $37.99 and they claim it is out of stock, yet they ARE currently selling this very same item for $172.99.

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Thumbnail of user lightintheboxf
LightInTheBox F. – LightInTheBox Rep

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 # 102377707 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

Thumbnail of user orenciah
1 review
49 helpful votes
July 10th, 2020

I bought these was so excited when I got them 2 weeks later in the mail. I'm so disappointed they never worked, won't charge just a total crap. Order # *******. I had to put them out with the trash the next day after having them plugged in all night. Woke up they still at 10%. They just won't charge or connect to my phone properly. Very dissatisfied.

Thumbnail of user lightintheboxf
LightInTheBox F. – LightInTheBox Rep

This is Customer Service Supervisor from Lightinthebox. I am glad to help.

We apologize for the product is not working properly. We are afraid it might be defective. We will take full responsible for this problem. Please don't be worried.

I had conducted new Ticket ID =21288425 in our ticket center and provide you with a solution. Please log in your light in the box account--go " personal center"--"my ticket" to check our reply. Please keep in touching with us by replying the ticket as all the information will be recorded in system. Thank you for your cooperation.

Thumbnail of user pippaw12
1 review
18 helpful votes
September 12th, 2022
Verified purchase

Product is nothing like what they advertise and such bad quality. I wanted a 3 XLL and as you can see it just fits a size 38. They insist you have to send the product back to Asia with a cost of around US$ 40.00 which you must pay upfront - so how do you know you are going to get the original € 150 back. Don't go near this company - pity I did not first read all these bad reivews.

Tip for consumers:
don't use this site EVER

Products used:
none - a total waste of € 150

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Thumbnail of user lightintheboxf
LightInTheBox F. – LightInTheBox Rep

Dear customer,

This is Chloe, supervisor of customer service, Lightinthebox.

For your issue I have created ticket# 26898169, Would you please login you litb account and reply when you are free?

Sincerely
Customer Service

Thumbnail of user ds1237
1 review
14 helpful votes
October 11th, 2021

Made the order for a kids bag on 8 sep 21 from 15 sep the order is in transit till date and the supervisor of the team said it is going to take 60 days and than 10 days for delivery. Donr waste your time and money these people keep on sending delivery confirmation or if not tell us to go to post shop to check our order as they are out once the purchase is made even after paying $20 just for delivery. 0 customer support Pathetic service total waste of money order number.

Tip for consumers:
Dont use this website if you do be ready to waste your money and time

Products used:
70 days for delivery the product is not yet delivered

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Thumbnail of user lightintheboxf
LightInTheBox F. – LightInTheBox Rep

Hello,

Thank you for leaving a comment on our page.

We truly apologise for the delay of your package. This problem could not be foreseen at the time that this order was made. The packages shipped through economical shipping need to go transit trough several different post offices and countries, which is the reason why it is still in transit. According to our logistic department the package will likely be delivered during the next 2 weeks.

Tracking Information:
https://t.17track.net/en#nums=LV255965521CN&fc=03013

Please check your mailbox (ticket #24491708) should you have any further questions or doubts.

Happy to be at your service!
LightInTheBox Customer Service Team

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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.

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