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Alibaba has a rating of 3.7 stars from 13,059 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with Alibaba most frequently mention good quality, trade assurance, and customer service. Alibaba ranks 1st among Sourcing sites.

  • Service
    989
  • Value
    972
  • Shipping
    970
  • Returns
    576
  • Quality
    956

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Positive reviews (last 12 months): 78.8%
Positive
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Top Positive Review

“Trust and peace of mind”

Dorothy H.
7/14/24

Trading through alibaba provides peace of mind that your transactions are secured and you are trading with professionals. I will always buy from this platform and I recommend it to others. We also buy a lot of things for my work. Everything I have ordered in Australia always arrives on time and buying the products and selecting them has been made so easy through Alibaba. Very happy with the service!

Top Critical Review

“Alibaba Trade assurance is a scam”

Leif Erik G.
9/20/24

Even when you provide Trade Assurance with clear evidence a supplier has commited fraud, they will still side with the supplier. Please do not trust that Trade Assurance will help you or protect you as a customer in any way. You just pay extra when paying to Alibaba. That's it. And it's impossible to get help from customer service.

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June 21st, 2022

I spent over $2000, 00, and buy this FoodArt Printer from Alibaba on February 27,2022. The company name is Sinojoinsun from Wuhan. The same day I took it out of the box it was giving problem. First the printer had green ink all over it, plus ink sack wouldn't work, it prints with streaks makes loud noises and the color was dull. I had a dispute with the company which I lost after almost two months of uploading videos and sending pictures. The printer now doesn't even print anything it just makes noises and moves forward and back with no picture. I have finished the ink doing head cleaning and bought another set. This is not a legitimate business at all they rip me off knowing full well this company does not have a factory, They send me an old junk printer they refurbished. Alibaba knows what these people are doing and allow them to sell us metals, that's what I got. I have a big chunk of metal sitting on a table for over $2000, and it does nothing but make noises. The US should be doing more to help consumer. I worked hard for my money and they basically stole it. As you can see in the video I did on June 21,2022 from this site recording it just isn't working. I am so frustrated and sadden. Please do not waste your money they are deceptive. The Trade assurance is a joke. If I got something out of box that is not functioning I should have gotten a refund or exchange. It shouldn't be I lost the case because the seller said it was on fast speed. What? This is ridiculous. Does this printer looks like it's on a fast speed? If I could give zero I would. Everything zero.

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They promise Trade Assurance which is a lie, there is no guarantee of getting a refund. What I comprehend is they just don't want the hassle of returns, so they bombard you with emails from so many different account while the seller is also contacting you on whatsapp and other channels. They had me trying to fix there dysfunctional product. This is the craziest experience I have ever encounter. It was not about refunding or exchanging, it was just about getting me frustrated so I gave up.

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FOODART PRINTER Model # SY3622

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July 22nd, 2019
Verified purchase

I feel comfortable with the Trade Assurance service, since it garantees me order, contract service is very clear and understaing, it is a great service for buyers, since we are not in situ, Alibaba is there for us and helps to make sure that our money is protected.

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May 7th, 2020

It can be difficult to work, until you give yourself time to figure things out. I am a US citizen and I would rather import import everything I need and/or want from Alibaba. Great prices and reliable shipping. I am in retail business and everything I need to supply my customers and promote my business is right here on Alibaba. Not all Vendors are reliable and have great communications skills, but the Vendors who I find that produce products for me are very helpful and caring of my product. They also teach me things in reference to the merchandise that I didn't already know. And that makes my experience way better. I love it here. I am ready to take a different route and purchase electronics and other things but I am not an expert at those things, so I do not want to risk wasting money. But overall, a great site to find EVERYTHING YOU NEED! No matter what it is. To future users and/or customers, do not get discouraged. You just have ti find a vendor who asks plenty questions and have plenty answers (that you understand) to your questions.

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December 17th, 2023

We need to screen companies that are selling on Alibaba. I am still waiting for my refund of what I paid from one of the companies who scammed me into selling me a car and misleading me.

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Making sure this company would not scam any more customers.

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Car.

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1 review
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October 6th, 2017

They even have their own currier logistics fake site where you can see who is your item travelling. They will keep on askin for more money but nothing will ever. Well its a fake

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April 11th, 2022

I can't go to the exhibition in China because of the epidemic these year. So from last year, I spent more time in Ali looking for new factories and new products. Ali has good factory inspection procedures and can help me choose a strong factory through the factory's video and factory inspection report. Therefore, Verified Supplier is my first choice. Based on my 20 years of purchasing experience, I prefer factories with very strong product development ability and productivity of more than 50 million DOLLARS. Most of these factories are the best in the industry, with very professional service ability and high business integrity. There are more design choices and stable quality and productivity. Of course, their price is not the lowest in China, but the reduced communication cost and transaction risk cost, as well as the service and after-sales guarantee are very worthwhile. In addition, BY observing the products on their shop homepage, I usually do not choose suppliers with too many cross-industry products. Most of them are trading companies.
I have found the TOP factories in the industry through Ali, such as IVYDECO and other 2-3 factories with great strength. I hope to find more than 5 stable professional factories this year.
Oh, and pay through Alibaba for only $5 per transaction, a fraction of the previous transaction fee. Usually the factory can receive the payment within two days, so the production can start faster. That's the kind of upgrade I like.

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I found many excellent factories like IVYDECO through ALi.

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Wall decor, wall art, mirror,clock,table top,wall hooks,metal sign,metal chairs,size table...

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February 9th, 2021

Really happy with the product, Some of the best par readings i have ever measured. Very good quality the shipping was delayed for like 4 days but yeah covid tends to mess up shipping.

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Do not doubt the quality well that applies for the product i bought at least.

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LED Grow lights

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January 21st, 2011

I am reporting an incident that happened to me with the Alibaba international trade site. This site claims to connect international buyers and sellers. I purchased some football jerseys that were supposed to be shipped to me within a week. Its been almost 3 months. When I reported this to the site it was simply ignored. I received an email claiming that I had not provided evidence. I have submitted my western union receipt, and email communication with the seller. I never got the products and the site will not force the member to send the money back. As far as I am concern, the site is just as responsible as its fake sellers. They promise protection and give the sellers ratings that give the impression that they are trustworthy. When reporting the incident to the site they ignore what you have reported and send you emails as if they tried to work with you. DO NOT DO BUSINESS THROUGH ALIBABA.COM IF YOU WANT TO KEEP YOUR MONEY.

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August 10th, 2016

I bought a steel pipe shipments from suppliers Sino Metal Material Co., Ltd. (https://liyuanda.en.alibaba.com/) Gold Supplier of Alibaba. But what I get is a steel pipe poor quality: leaks, Stainless, pitted surface and mixing impurities. Inside steel pipe. We conducted negotiations with Sino Metal Material Co., Ltd., they have given price $ 150/ton compensation for me. But it is not my loss by half. I did complain to the Alibaba and provide all the proof of quality as well as my agreement and suppliers. But at that Sino Metal Material Co., Ltd. launched a very low level of compensation compared with the original, only $ 50 / ton. I pointed out the damage and sincere resolve but do not understand why Alibaba agree that compensation levels and closed my complaint?.
According to international practice, when there is a dispute vendors like Alibaba commercial service shall have temporarily closed the supply of goods is subject to a claim and issued a warning to buyers, but sellers still normal operation and can scam more buyer in the world.
I have continued feedback and is awaiting the verdict from Alibaba and hope reasonable solution for all

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April 3rd, 2019
Verified purchase

Acked all well, no damage, in shockproof packaging, complete like everything necessary for connection, Works great. Navitel is already with cards, works. The microphone works fine, i'm heard well, The touch screen works well, the picture is high-quality, quickly caught gps, steering wheel button even support, it is great, recommond this products, recmmond this company!

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October 26th, 2020

I have been doing business with this company from last 4 years, their product is awosome and their products always gets upgraded, we are CCTV security company in Australia and do most of the projects and we install all the products which we purchase from this company, we are very thankful to Lisa who is very friendly and always give us a good service, we will keep buying our products from this company on long term basis.

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June 17th, 2019
Verified purchase

1. Alibaba platform is diverse. You can find unlimited suppliers and products.
2. Chat option is good. Its a way to document things as well as makes a hassel free experience between buyer and shipper. Trade assurance is a must and great indeed. We can work off the bat to make changes catch hold of frad suppliers etc just using a trade assurance order.
3. First time customers like me are looking more to the brand Alibaba and buying on this platfrom not on supplier brand. That trust is somehthing we are keeping on Alibaba that our choice and selction and the ppl we are talking to are genuine and not fake.
4. we Also believe that ALibaba will pitch in and help us to resolve issues if may come and they indeed have since I had issues with my forwarder.
5.To be frank, I like Alibaba platform and its diverese products portfolio. I feel safe & reliable on this platform which is what makes me come back here again for more.

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June 19th, 2019
Verified purchase

Small but professional unit, quality build and quality components, if you care this unit and replace the water every 30 days should last more than 5 years, of course the lamp and handle will need to be replace per use and shoots, but not less than 100K shoots on the lamp (USA made)

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January 1st, 2020

AMONG MANY SUPPLIERS WHOM SELL SIMILAR PRODUCTS - THIS PARTICULAR SUPPLIER IS TRUSTFUL AND DO THERE MARKETING WELL - SATISFY THE CUSTOMER NEEDS - THOUGH THE RESPONSE MAY LATE BUT OVERALL - REPLY WILL RECEIVE SOME OR RATHER - i WILL RECOMMEND THIS SUPPLIER

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September 13th, 2017

We ordered a large shipment of saw blades that was supposed to be shipped within 15 days. We submitted 100% payment before production started. The supplier shipped late, and we raised trade assurance dispute with Alibaba. Aliababa kept on insisting to resolve with the supplier on our own despite asking ro submit our evidence. Finally, they just decided to close the case without even providing us with any justification. TERRIBLE AND VERY UNETHICAL ON PART OF ALIBABA. Will never trust trust their Trade Assurance Agreements.

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November 3rd, 2019

Ali bab is very good website but i think it need to be easier in some issues.
I have 2 accounts and the supplier sent me a link to make another order and i couldn't figure out which one.

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February 15th, 2023

I love buying from alibaba because there is always a deal based on your budget. It is a safe place to buy, it doesn't matter where you are, your goods will safely arrive at you door step.

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March 27th, 2019
Verified purchase

Great customer service! Willing to take photos and videos of products before order. I found the prices to be fair and even though duties had to be paid, it was still better to go through this seller.

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August 13th, 2019
Verified purchase

I requested an LED spotlight with following: 5000K-Daylight, 120V, 6W, dimmable & 10 degree beam angle & an E26 base. I could not find that LED light anywhere in the USA. But, I found it in China. It was made it a timely manner & shipped quickly. Works great. It is exactly what I was looking for. I would recommend them to anyone who asks for my input!

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February 9th, 2020

I ordered surfboard fins. They are not easy to make correctly but they turned out to be spot on.
The material, sizes and colours were all exactly as I asked for.
Happy to be a repeat customer.

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Give it a try.
You will be pleasantly surprised.

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FCS 2 Tri/Quad Surfboard fins.

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December 14th, 2020

First time to order here, and I was delighted with the service and products. The website has so many goods and sellers it can seem a bit complicated. But worth it as we got what we needed.

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April 6th, 2020

I have been assisted by Alice Ye and she has been so helpful and provides the absolute best customer service! She is amazing! Very nice, professional, prompt and honest!

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Alice Ye at Zhuji Hanjie Import And Export Co., Ltd. is the best! She will not let you down!

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90% of them.

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April 4th, 2019
Verified purchase

We are looking for a VHF marine radio DSC enabled to use in our yacht's refitting activity.
The search on Alibaba was successful and now we have one specimen to test togheter other radio.
We wish we can have more documentation before buying one item, but we had to wait until after the payment to receive the user manual in PDF and never we was able to receive the service manual (we was told that we will receive the Service and Maintenance manual when we buy at least 10 units).
Beside this the transaction completed successfully and we shure will search again on Alibaba.

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September 30th, 2019
Verified purchase

It was my very first time using Alibaba and buying to China, the customer service understood my concerns and they were kind and helpful.

The products that i ordered, POP SOCKETS, are beautiful.

Definitly, I will ordered again with them

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October 27th, 2020

Great business partner! A key part of my business! Efficiency, integrity, provides a process where everyone can win, support out families and partners, and feel good about out work!

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Alibaba.com is the world's leading wholesale trade platform that connects buyers and suppliers from around the world.

Business History

The first business of Alibaba Group, Alibaba.com (www.alibaba.com) is the leading platform for global wholesale trade serving millions of buyers and suppliers around the world. Through Alibaba.com, small businesses can sell their products to companies in other countries. Sellers on Alibaba.com are typically manufacturers and distributors based in China and other manufacturing countries such as India, Pakistan, the United States and Thailand.

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