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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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service
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value
262
shipping
273
returns
197
quality
249
Spain
1 review
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Llevo muchos años confiando en ellos y siempre me han enviado productos acorde las características de precio calidad estimadas

Date of experience: July 14, 2017
New Zealand
1 review
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Very strong watch
July 14, 2017

Per uomo Bambini Per bambini Orologio sportivo Orologio militare Orologio elegante Smart watch Orologio alla moda Orologio da polso
31/12/1969
Davvero bello. Ottimo rapporto qualita' prezzo. Inimmaginabile trovare di meglio a questo prezzo. Qualita' dei materiali ottima spedizione abbastanza velo. Insomma da consigliare

Date of experience: July 14, 2017
Peru
1 review
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Amazing
July 14, 2017

All the product are oficina good Quality and when my product la fail just ate really honest and send my back my money

Date of experience: July 14, 2017
NL
1 review
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Prima hoesje voor mijn telefoon.
Heel erg fijn om je Samsung in te vervoeren.
Ook kun je de telefoon handig op een bureau zetten.

Date of experience: July 14, 2017
Belgium
1 review
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Many cheap products
July 14, 2017

They have lots of cheap products. So that's a positive thing.
But the shipping is dissapointing. Express shipping took a month, so not really express if you ask me. And no tracking with express shipping.

Overall i recommend this company for cheap products and always use paypal!

Date of experience: July 14, 2017
NL
1 review
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Fietszadeltas is van uitstekende kwaliteit en biedt voldoende ruimte voor kabelslot en bandenplakspullen ed.
En waterdicht!

Date of experience: July 14, 2017
Italy
1 review
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Good
July 14, 2017

Everything as expected. Pack arrived in 25 days, from china to Italy. Good quality for the price. I suggest to pick the slowest delivery because u cant be sure to get the package in short time because of your country customs. Dont buy too many things to not pay extra charge for taxes

Date of experience: July 14, 2017
GB
1 review
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I have bought everything from bracelets to iPhone covers, and they have been of great, or at least acceptable, quality every time. The great thing is, at a HUGE discount, you can go on a spending spree and it doesn't matter!

Date of experience: July 14, 2017
Canada
1 review
4 helpful votes
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ALWAYS PAY WITH PAYPAL.
Paypal provides buyer protection. In case you never receive your item YOU CAN ALWAYS DISPUTE THROUGH PAYPAL!

Products:
- Huge selection
- Cheap stuff manufactured and packaged in China
- Some of the items can be easily bought at your local dollar store for 1$ but Miniinthebox would charge it for 5$ with shipping - not worth it
- Most items do what they are supposed to do. Descriptions are accurate.

Shipping:
- NONE OF THE SHIPMENT WAS ON TIME
- If you want a quick fan for your summer event next week, go somewhere else

- The tracking service is a LIE. I bought about 7 items with tracking. They separated my purchase into THREE SEPARATE SHIPMENTS and ONLY ONE of them gets tracked.
- I inquired the customer service. It took me a few attempts before they started giving me a real response.
- They did explain to me that their products come from different manufacturers which is why they separate their shipment. There was no pre-warning about the shipment separation, there was no consent. I had no information, and on top of that, the tracking website they provide never works.
- Guess what, the items without tracking is still missing after 1.5 month.

Customer Service:
- They respond fast but their responses are mostly irrelevant to your question.
- They will use stock responses most of the time
- I hate to do it, but I had to bring up Paypal and threaten them that I will dispute the transaction on Paypal before they started giving me a real response
- Will close your ticket without your agreement

Overall:
-They do have a huge selection. But they are all overpriced cheap stuff.
-Their stuff does work. Just cheap.
-The arrival of your item is NOT GUARANTEED. Shipment is never on time. EVER.
-Customer service do exist, but they will provide stock responses until you bring Paypal and dispute on the table.

Would not recommend.

Date of experience: July 13, 2017
Mini I. MiniInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer, this is Customer Service Supervisor from Lightinthebox, I would like to help. Can you please advice me your order number and details of your problems (such as which item did not arrive, which item arrived but has problem etc.), so I can check and solve problems in timely manner? Thank you for your understanding in advance. I am looking forward to your reply.

NL
1 review
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Voor iphone ipad (2017) ipad pro 9.7 '' pu leer materiaal ster mandala patroon beschilderd platte beschermhoes ipad lucht 2 lucht ipad

Jun 24,2017

Mijn dochter was heel blij met dit product en dat voor een mooie prijs

Date of experience: July 12, 2017
Australia
2 reviews
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I am very happy with the service from miniinthe box. My product was exactly what I ordered and a great price. I was notified where it was as it travelled to Australia and I was told the delivery day. It was a very fast and efficient service!

Date of experience: July 12, 2017
Hungary
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Stay as far as possible from this company
Ordered a genuine leather wallet for men, which can carry your mobile phone as well.
Received a Pink plastic women's wallet which retails probably for $4.95
They wanted to give me a $5 coupon?
Refused it.
They said they will ship the original product to me free of charge.
I'm still waiting 2 months later
If you want to get value for your money, don't ever ever shop from MiniInTheBox

Date of experience: July 11, 2017
Mini I. MiniInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer, will you please provide us your order number please?

France
1 review
1 helpful vote
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A bit disappointed
July 11, 2017

My order arrived on time, the screen is the perfect size for my phone, but sadly it was broken when I opened it up

Date of experience: July 11, 2017
NL
1 review
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Very disappointed!
July 11, 2017

I have made an order with miniinthebox. I wasn't aware that my items would be shipped from china, so i was really surprised that i had to pay extra shipping costs. I have also paid extra to have a fast delivery that they say it will take 3-4 days and so far this hasn't happened. Items are cheap but at the end you pay too much in customs and the express delivery is far from express. I wish i have made a better research on the reliability of the website & service.

STAY AWAY FROM THIS WEB SITE

Date of experience: July 11, 2017
Mini I. MiniInTheBox Rep
over a year old

Dear customer, will you please provide us your order number please?

NL
1 review
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Great shop with lots of cool gadgets. Service is very good and I really like the low prices. If you take the free delivery it take two weeks for your item to send, but that's no problem to me. I rate Miniinthebox.com 4/5.

Date of experience: July 11, 2017
Italy
1 review
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TOTALLY IN LOVE
July 10, 2017

I'm totally in love with this glitter, they work also with normal polish and they have a very long lasting, Completely satisfied!

Date of experience: July 10, 2017
NL
1 review
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Oorbellen
July 9, 2017

Fantastische gave oorbellen voor een zeer lage prijs.
Ik had deze heel snel binnen. Ik ben meer dan tevreden en Ik ga zeker vaker bestellen.

Date of experience: July 9, 2017
Brazil
1 review
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Boa experiência!
July 9, 2017

Produtos de qualidade e preço justo! Apesar da demora, os itens chegaram conforme o descrito! Ainda estou aguardando a chegada de dois produtos! Recomendo!

Date of experience: July 9, 2017
Texas
1 review
1 helpful vote
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This company has a great customer service and handled my problem within 24 hrs. The jewelry I have purchased from them has been very good quality at very low prices. I will continue to order from them in the future and recommend them to my friends.

Date of experience: July 9, 2017
Germany
1 review
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Empfehlung
July 9, 2017

Super Ware zu einem günstigen Preis und die Lichtausbeute ist besser als erwartet. Die Lieferzeit hat sich in einem vernünftigen Rahmen gehalten

Date of experience: July 9, 2017