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MiniInTheBox.com has been a worldwide business leader in selling blue-ribbon consumer goods since 2006. From the moment we founded MiniInTheBox, our vision was to empower people worldwide in buying and selling online. Whoever you are, and wherever you are, MiniInTheBox offers the same price to all: the lowest possible. Whether you’re a wholesaler looking to increase revenues, a retailer who refuses to pay the high prices in your country, or a shopper looking to get hold of the latest products, MiniInTheBox.com provides light-speed service and wholesale prices. We buy direct from an ever expanding network of Chinese wholesale manufacturers so we can keep costs low while maintaining the highest of standards. We serve customers from over 50 countries, and we're still growing. But our vision won’t change: One world, one price.


miniinthebox.com
Founded in 2009
Beijing, NY, China
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MiniInTheBox Reviews Summary

The company has garnered a predominantly negative reputation among customers, with frequent complaints about delayed shipments, poor product quality, and a confusing return policy. Many customers expressed frustration over the lack of accessible customer support, making it difficult to resolve issues or obtain refunds. Additionally, the inconsistency in product descriptions and sizes has led to dissatisfaction. While a few customers noted positive experiences with specific products, these are overshadowed by widespread concerns regarding service reliability and communication. Overall, the feedback suggests a critical need for improvements in customer service and operational transparency.

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Scammed
September 11, 2020

This company stole my money and never sent me the dress. Send me a complete refund for £133.00 or i will have you shut down. Pay me my money back or i will take legal action against you.

Date of experience: September 11, 2020
LightInTheBox F. MiniInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer,

We apologize for the problem. Could you please provide us with your Order Number, so we can further check what caused your problem? We will help you resolve the problem with our our greatest effort.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in advance.

Australia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Thieves!
September 4, 2020

I paid over $70 for large blocks for my child's birthday but they send me cheap foam small bath alphabet letters? I asked them to solve this dilemma but they want me to pay another $16.99 to ship the wrong item back. Why am I forking out more money to do that. They offered discounts on their items but I just want original item I had already paid for but they expect me (during Victoria lockdown) to take my kids to the post shop to send their cheap crap back! I ordered online so I don't have to leave the house! Their mistake! Send me a free shipping ticket and I'll send yr cheap crap back! Despicable service from this company! Look at the photo. Do these small foam letters worth my $70?

Date of experience: September 4, 2020
LightInTheBox F. MiniInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer,

We apologize for the problem. Could you please provide us with your Order Number, so we can further check your problem? We will help you resolve the problem with our our greatest effort.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in advance.

Australia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I bought a phone case from them on 15 July. I found in my letterbox on the 30 July an ugly looking T shirt. I went to the website to look for their customer service and returns department and it was not easy to find. I sent my details and it took ages to get a response. They asked me for the item code on the shirt but it had none. They asked for photos which I sent about 4 or 5 times before they registered they had seen it. I said I wanted a refund (this was continuing to go on and does nearly 5 weeks later). They said I would have to send it to the china wearhouse meaning I had to pay a return fee. They suggested I keep the item and give me a 40% refund or 50% credit. I said no but then I got the exact same email again so most likely an autobot. I am going to persist but I will never ever use them again nor would I suggest you use them either.

Date of experience: August 17, 2020
LightInTheBox F. MiniInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer,

We apologize for the problem. Could you please provide us with your Order Number, so we can further check your problem? We will help you resolve the problem with our our greatest effort.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in advance.

New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Don't buy
July 30, 2020

Every time I try to buy of it there site it tells me they dont have the product after I pay for it instead of before and I have a kid with anxiety that needs these and we can't buy them for him

Date of experience: July 30, 2020
LightInTheBox F. MiniInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer,

We sincerely apologize for the problem.

Please understand that your product is not a stockage and need to be processed from beginning when the order is placed.

When you placed this order, we asked our suppliers to make new product for you but they found the materials for processing were out of stock either. We took several days to try to source the same product from other suppliers but failed. So finally, we had to cancel your order and arrange a full refund to you.

We apologize again for the inconvenience caused. Please be assured that we will take your feedback seriously. We will try our best to avoid the same problem happens again.

Thank you for your understanding in advance.

Spain
2 reviews
11 helpful votes
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Scam website! Do not buy from them! I risked it and regret it! The products are REALLY BAD QUALITY and they do not want to take the items back! They say I purchased items "to order" when there was only ONE SIZE! Liars and thieves! Do not waste your money!

Date of experience: July 27, 2020
LightInTheBox F. MiniInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer,

We apologize for the problem. Could you please provide us with your Order Number, so we can further check your problem? We will help you resolve the problem with our our greatest effort.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in advance.

Ireland
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Waited 6 weeks on a flimsy little strap that doesn't even fit the watch that it said it would. DO NOT ORDER OFF THIS SITE

Date of experience: July 23, 2020
LightInTheBox F. MiniInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer,

We apologize for the problem. Could you please firstly provide us with your Order Number?

Please also advise us more details about your problem, so we can further check it further. We will help you resolve the problem with our our greatest effort.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in advance.

Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Mininthebox falsely advertises items and refuses to exchange them unless the lied-to customer pays shipping... to China!

I ordered a case and protective glass for a Samsung A10. Despite being advertised on Miniinthebox as for the A10, when it arrived the camera slot did not line up, the button placement was wrong, and the cover completely blocked the headphone jack. In addition, the protective glass I ordered (also advertised for the A10) was too wide and too long.

When I asked for an exchange, miniinthebox replied that it would only make an exchange or refund if I paid to ship the item to China.

Here is the kind of thing a customer should never have to hear from a lying retailer:

"The return will be to our warehouse in China (Dongguan). OR, In order to save your money on return postage, we would like to offer you REWARDS of 3 USD as compensation and you can keep the order. You can either sell the item locally or you can gift it to someone."

Date of experience: July 17, 2020
LightInTheBox F. MiniInTheBox Rep
over a year old

This is Customer Service Supervisor from MiniInTheBox. I am afraid that you mis-read your orders.

First of all, we've checked and below is your order details:

"Luxury Case For Samsung Galaxy A70 A50 A40 A30 A20 A10 A90 A20E A7 2018 A8 2018 Phone Case Leather Flip Wallet Magnetic Cover With Card [Compatible Model: Galaxy A8 2018| Color: Blue|]"

You picked "Galaxy A8 2018" for your case. This is why the case did not fit for your Galaxy A10. You will also be able to find this information in your account. We are afraid that you might pick the wrong model by accident.

Please be advised that usually we are unable to take any responsible for the non-quality product. We can help you return the product back for a refund or a replacement, while the shipping fees will be at your cost.

However, I truly value you as our customer and do really want to help you. So I had conducted new Ticket ID =21325896 in our ticket center and provide Special solutions for your case. Please log in your Mini in the box account--go " personal center"--"my ticket" to check our reply.

I also feel sorry to hear the Screen Protectors did not fit either. It is unusual because you ordered correct model for this product.

I will also help you check this problem in Ticket 21325896 and will help you resolve this problem with our greatest effort. Please keep in touching with us by replying the ticket as all the information will be recorded in system. Thank you for your cooperation.

Ireland
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Ordered a phone cover and screen protector on 17th April.

It's the 8th July and no sign of my order and no sign of a refund.

This website is a scam by the looks of things.

Date of experience: July 8, 2020
LightInTheBox F. MiniInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer,

We apologize for the problem. Could you please provide us with your Order Number, so we can further check your problem? We will help you resolve the problem with our our greatest effort.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in advance.

Texas
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Received order after waiting for months however watch face was cracked and matching band was way too big. Contacted customer service via their website since there is no phone # or address. Closed out my tickets after request for refund in which I have never received money. Merchandise Shipped from China

Date of experience: July 7, 2020
LightInTheBox F. MiniInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer,

We apologize for the problem. Could you please provide us with your Order Number so we can help further check the problem? We will help you resolve any problem with our greatest effort.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in advance.

India
1 review
4 helpful votes
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Very disappointed with this site, Ordered cycle shorts (Order no. *******) on June the 15th & still not received. In the meantime I've ordered 2 Items from Amazon & received them promptly.
I have written to them but they make the excuse about flights being cancelled due to the pandemic, Which I found very weak as Amazon have delivered on two occasions.
I will not use this company again if this carries on & have to look into legal action I'm afraid.

Date of experience: July 5, 2020
LightInTheBox F. MiniInTheBox Rep
over a year old

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

Please note because the shipping method you chose for this order was Postal Service with tracking. It's the cheapest shipping method we have, while takes the longest shipping time for delivery. It usually takes 10-20 working days (14-28 calendar days) for the package to arrive. And we state it in the shipping method choosing part at the Check-Out page when you placed this order. So it's normal that you still haven't received the package because it's still in transit. We guess you might haven't noticed this so you're inquiring about your order.

Your order was shipped via ChinaPost-track-Bao Tongda on 2020-06-18. The tracking number is LA991419205CN. So you shall receive the package by 2020-07-16, which is 28th days of shipping. Please be kindly waiting.

Tracking link: https://t.17track.net/en#nums=LA991419205CN&fc=03013

Note: The online tracking information will be updated later than the actual shipping situation, we appreciate that you can be patient while waiting for the updates.

I also had conducted new Ticket ID =21251569 in our ticket center to follow up your case. If you don't receive the package by 2020-07-16, please log in your Mini 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.

GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Very disappointed
June 29, 2020

I've been waiting months. Spoiled my son's birthday. Not impressed. No one answers your emails. Would not recommend

Date of experience: June 29, 2020
LightInTheBox F. MiniInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer,

We sincerely apologize for the problem. Could you please provide us with your Order Number so we can check and try to resolve your problem in a timely manner?

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in advance.

France
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Bon rapport qualité/prix. Sites sérieux à recommander. Je n'hésiterais pas si besoin à commander de nouveau sur ce site

Date of experience: June 28, 2020
GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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This site appears to be a scam, as soon as you ask for a refund you never hear back from them. I paid £16.95 for a phone case but on the web page it says a refund due of $8.00. Anyway it looks like I've done my money so be very wary people.

Date of experience: June 26, 2020
LightInTheBox F. MiniInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer,

We sincerely apologize for the problem. Could you please advise us your Order Number and more details about your problem, so we can further check it for you?

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in advance.

Australia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I don't recommend!
June 25, 2020

I won't be using or recommending. I waited so long for my watch band and when I finally received it, poorly packaged, no instructions, no tools to make the watch band smaller. Band is useless! Communicating with you guys is such a frustrating process and don't think that's matters to you anyway, cause, no one responds to complaints. Definatelty first and last time I give money for a poor quality product, with a non existent customer service.

Date of experience: June 25, 2020
LightInTheBox F. MiniInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer,

We sincerely apologize for the problem. Could you please firstly provide us with your Order Number?

Please also tell us more details about your problem. We will then further check the problem and resolve it with our greatest effort.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in advance.

Italy
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Ho acquistato prodotti di case per airpods davvero carini, costruiti bene prezzi nella media, e assistenza molto disponibili e gentili consigliato

Date of experience: June 19, 2020
Germany
1 review
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After ordering and paying for my order from MiniInTheBox (phone case), I have received a delivery date and a tracking number. However, the tracking number does not work and does not indicate delivery progress. I contacted the courier service to ask regarding the tracking number and it turns out that the tracking number is not in their system - the alleged claimed package is not in their system! I still waited for my order until the date my order supposed to be delivered and there have been no notification regarding any parcel whatsoever. I then contacted the MiniInTheBox customer service and surprisingly, they claimed that there have been some problem with my address and asked me to wait for another few weeks. I waited and finally received no news from them. I contacted them again only to be informed that the parcel is on its way to their warehouse and they claimed I did not pick up the parcel so they will resend it again but I have to pay for the shipment again. It is the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard. It has been nearly 3 months now and I asked for a refund but they reply my message with a repeated exact message stating they will resend and I have to pay for the shipment again (Staff: Vincent Wong). This website is clearly operated by either dishonest or extremely unprofessional people. I strongly recommend others not to order anything from this website and look for a more trusted seller.

Date of experience: June 17, 2020
LightInTheBox F. MiniInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer,

We sincerely apologize for the problem. Could you please provide us with your Order Number, so we can check and resolve the problem in a timely manner?

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in advance.

Michigan
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Tried to cancel for months. Then item shows up and its not even close to the correct size. They then block you trying to sign back in

Date of experience: June 17, 2020
LightInTheBox F. MiniInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer,

We sincerely apologize for the problem. Could you please firstly provide us with your Order Number?

Please also tell us more details about your problem. We will then further check the problem and resolve it with our greatest effort.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in advance.

GB
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Update on my previous review
June 7, 2020
Updated review

I had a reply from this company regarding my previous review with an offer to appease me and change my rating on this site.(Amazing within hours of it being posted on this site) They asked me to accept the offer in exchange for changing the rating I had given them. I received the order on the 4/6/2020 (STRANGE HOW QUICK IT SEEMED TO APPEAR AFTER POSTING MY REVIEW ON HERE) and wrote back to them stating this. I advised them I would accept their offer as well as a refund for the postage. GUESS WHAT... they have not responded as was posted on their site. SO MY REVIEW STILL STANDS... AVOID UNLESS YOU WANT TO POST A COMPLAINT AGAINST THEM AND THEN ALL OF THE SUDDEN THEY WILL RESPOND

Date of experience: June 7, 2020
Mini I. MiniInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear Tracy L.,
Please kindly note that your order has been shipped as stated and as you kindly see in the tracking information.
The shipping and handling the package is by the shipping companies and we can't intercept the package and we kindly informed you that the package is still on its way to you, and the package was delayed due COVID19 effects. We offered you a compensation for this out of control delay. Thank you for your understanding and support.


Order not received after nearly 2 months
May 28, 2020
Previous review

AVOID, AVOID! DO NOT USE THIS WEBSITE. I placed an order on the 7/4/2020. My order number is 2004072131081391. I selected the postal service with tracking 6-14 days delivery. I have still not received it and keep getting told to be patient. The tracking has not been updated since the 25/4/2020.On the website it states the following "Tracking Your Products. Once your product leaves our doors, we keep on tracking it until it reaches yours. We track your shipments real-time" However, no one is able to clarify where my order is. I have requested a refund but told I have to WAIT UNTIL I RECEIVE THE PACKAGE. I think this is a SCAM website.

Date of experience: May 28, 2020
New York
1 review
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Scam
June 6, 2020

L order an iPhone 7 headphones, l brought in the evening and they just take the money and l still haven't receive any confirmation in my email, that website is truly scam l don't recommend it, they don't even have a way to contact them. L'm losing my money.
My order number is **************
My email: *******@gmail.com

Date of experience: June 6, 2020
Mini I. MiniInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear Beehive C.,
Your order was placed using the following email: be**hieci**l20**@gmail.com
The confirmation may got in your spam email folder.
Also, your order has been cancelled due financial risk control. Your payment was rejected. Please check your bank account within 4-7 business days.

Ireland
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I ordered at the end of April, waited a week before it was processed and the 18 working days for delivery but the item never came. I contacted customer service asking for a refund and was told I have to wait until the end of July before they'll launch and investigation to see if I can get a refund. Absolutely ridiculous.

Date of experience: June 6, 2020
Mini I. MiniInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear Shauna-Marie C.,
We are sorry to hear that you didn't receive your order yet. Could you please kindly advise us with your order number? Please rest assured there's nothing to be worried about, If there is anything wrong from our side, we are willing to take full responsibility for that.
Thank you for your cooperation.