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Alibaba has a rating of 3.6 stars from 13,058 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
    988
  • Value
    971
  • Shipping
    969
  • Returns
    575
  • Quality
    955

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Positive reviews (last 12 months): 78.7%
Positive
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Neutral
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Negative
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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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December 22nd, 2019

All my interactions with Shenzhen Wo Qi Clock & Watch Co., Ltd. Contact Name: Irene Zhang have been excellent: responsiveness, customer service, quality of products, ability and willingness to customize and their quick sample delivery all have exceeded my expectations!

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March 23rd, 2024

Good sevice, good quality, good design, with cheap price, It is very convenient for us.I recommend people to use alibaba

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March 15th, 2023
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I purchased a trade assured order that had a supply price and delivery guarantee. I get messaged from the supplier after purchasing that the information isn't correct, apply for a refund. He refused to accept the refund when I put the reason as incorrect supply information as he says he gets fined. He only accepts when I put another reason but says I will recieve the alibaba trading fee back.Over a month later, I am still out the $70 USD fee for an order that had this "trade assurance." So much for customer protection. Been in contact with customer service agents non stop and they always claim they will escalate it to a senior team. Then nothing happens from it.

Tip for consumers:
Don't use alibaba

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None, they scammed me

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May 30th, 2019

My partner and I purchased the Buyer's Protection at the time we purchased 60 machines. The machines were faulty and useless. Even the manufacture sent a tech out. He eventually and the manufacturer also admitted the machines were faulty. 8 months of sending documents, videos, photos and sworn statements from our customers, technicians and ourselves. Alibaba promises are worthless. Very poor follow ups. Months and months we paid for a storage unit so they could send someone out. More expenses to us. Been in business 45 years. Never seen a more worthless organization than Alibaba

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December 19th, 2021

Lina is awesome! Worked. Above and beyond. She is very communicative and available all hours, very hard working. She will find the best quality. She even replaced my missing items for free. She extended customer service like we do it here in the US. Buy with confidence and goods are high quality.

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She will find the best quality. She even replaced my missing items for free. She extended customer service like we do it here in the US. Buy with confidence and goods are high quality.

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Shoes

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July 23rd, 2019
Verified purchase

Looked for suppliers for a specific product we require.
Didn't receive a large amount of responses but did get contact with one supplier who is great to work with.
Payment of samples to be delivered to me through Alibaba was so easy to be able to pay by credit card. Thank you.

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December 8th, 2020

I am loving Alibaba is great for business! I started few weeks ago and been selling like crazy in my store, people been talking good about them and asking for more. I also love the efficiency they have getting your order and sending it as soon as they can!
Thank you Alibaba

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September 4th, 2019
Verified purchase

Overall good experience. It was a little tricky to navigate the platform regarding the ability to getting a buyer number and setting up payment. I thought I had ordered the product and paid in full only to find that 2 weeks later I still owed $20 and my products were not shipped.

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September 10th, 2019
Verified purchase

The tracking process is really lacking and the insurance? If the damaged item was not replaced I'm not sure what they would of done since they just "assumed" it was delivered! Also, logging in is such a pain. Not impressed. Take notes from Amazon if you don't want to be out of the business in a few years or less...

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March 20th, 2019
Verified purchase

I was a little nervous at first using the platform, but that feeling quickly went away. It is an amazing platform and website. So much help available. Is a great community.

I can see why Alibaba is such a success. I look forward to using it much more in the future.

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May 19th, 2020

If you use this platform as intended, you will not be disappointed. Order samples from gold members at fair and reasonable prices. Check with other vendors for price matching of like quality and create a relationship with the supplier. Don't be rude and most of the vendors will be very helpful. Many products have multiple vendors and it is up to you to do your homework. If the prices are too good to be true, then the quality will reflect this standard. Check the business out in their profile and cross reference who they are and how they operate. Start a dialog and create a business relationship. This site is intended to put the international community together for commerce and trade. All business dealings are a risk. How you conduct yourself and your business can help to reduce or mitigate this risk factor. Act professional and courteous. Well Done Alibaba!

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January 2nd, 2023

Good quality and Ms.Michelle Li was very helpful and supportive with our inquiry with this order. On time delivery dispatch and all items are as per the design we selected to order, satisfied with overall service. Regarding rate i think still they can improve it more competitive as per the market. Looking forward for our next order with this supplier.

Tip for consumers:
Good Supplier for kids pajama sets

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Kids cotton pajama sets

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April 17th, 2019
Verified purchase

After I checked the market for elevator shoes, I must say, that this
Company, deliver a very high quality for the leather, soles & design.

The materials and finish are simply better, what gives: "the touch",
From outside to inside, to the feeling when you walk in the shoes..

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January 5th, 2020

I loved this very professional girl, I solve the situation, she is an excellent person very honest, without a doubt she has become one of my most recommended sellers in alibaba, a pleasure to deal with people like that, the product is very good, does what it promises, Excellent

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June 13th, 2019
Verified purchase

I recently ordered a shipment directly from China through Alibaba.com. I am very happy with the product and felt secure ordering through their site. It was my first transaction with them and will definitely not be my last. Thank you Alibaba for making my transaction possible and risk free.

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August 9th, 2019
Verified purchase

I applied for a partial refund on an order due to the plugs on the hairdryer not being correct for Australia and the printing on the box was spelled incorrectly on a number of words. Alibaba with their promises of trade assurance amounted to a waste of time as Alibaba sided with the Chinese Manufacturer despite us being able to prove via photos that the product was not usable in Australia.

It is as we have come to expect "deal with China and you will get ripped off

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October 15th, 2019
Verified purchase

This was my first project sourcing something outside the US. I was skeptical of the quality, but my lapel pins looked exactly like the vision I had in my head. Alibaba has definitely expanded the possibilities of developing products that were too time-intensive or costly to make anywhere else.

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March 28th, 2019
Verified purchase

A transaction is complete only when the product reach destination. I received notice that transaction was complete when product was shipped. I had to contact supplier who was very collaborative. But this put in doubt the mechanism. This need to be adjusted. You can copy on Aliexpress.

The other way round, I have liked the shopping experience, being able to meet with those suppliers who are trustworthy.

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June 30th, 2023

I'm glad I found Alibaba. I have a very small business and it is a good place to purchase product or you can make a couple of dollars and also use it for my personal stuff and so far most all of them that I have

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I have got a no drown, chick are quail water screw on top and bottom and previous orders 7 pound feeders and 3 quart chicken waterer

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August 4th, 2017

I bought $2000 worth of LED rope lights to test one of the suppliers on Alibaba.
They claimed they are the manufacturer, found out they were not.
They shipped me the cheapest close out+ damage goods they could find and when it came to using the Alibaba's "trade assurance", found out it is nothing but empty promises.
Stay away from Alibaba and it's claim of trade assurance.

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April 8th, 2019
Verified purchase

I liked the way Alibaba constantly wrote personal reminders on the safeguards we should follow before hitting any approval button. For example, upon receipt of my parcel and visually inspecting it, I was so excited and I went to the page to confirm receipt of the goods, but there was the reminder... "Are you sure you want to confirm receipt before testing your goods?" I actually did not confirm at that time until a qualified installation was done, testing confirmed that the spare parts are working and then I confirmed.

Bravo alibaba...

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March 21st, 2018
Verified purchase

This seller promised 5-7 business days shipping. Right after they took my money they ignore me for over 1 month. No matter how many times I send them a message they didn't reply to my email. They cut out the communication completely.

I promised my local customers with the product in 5-7 business day and I had not thing to give them. I made many of my customers angry because I didn't keep up with my promises all because this seller didn't communicate nor send me the product.

After 1 month and half, the seller finally send 1 message. Instead of apologize and try to fix it, he said that I will not receive this price in the future. This is the worst experience that I have every got from a professional company.

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March 13th, 2019
Verified purchase

I have been ordering from OhYeah for a few years now. Their sales team has always been professional and willing to help. Whenever I am not happy with a purchase they listen to my complaints and actually take my suggestions. They also offer to replace any items I am not happy with for free. I have dealt directly with their sales team who responds immediately and keeps you updated with your orders. The quality of their items are usually good with some being a better quality and standard that I expect. I would recommend that you read the measurements and materials before purchasing. The plus sizes tend to run a size or two smaller if you are of African decent. Otherwise I am very pleased.

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March 29th, 2020

Thanks for the product, it is exactly as described and requested, I didn't expect the shipment to arrive that early and thought it will take more time.

The packing is great and the product quality is higher than expected.

Special thanks to Ms. Ivy in sales department, she was very professional, attentive and understood what I needed right away.

I will most certainly make more orders from this supplier.

Tip for consumers:
Buy safely from this company, they actually do what they say and they are professionals in their business, thanks to them

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March 29th, 2019
Verified purchase

We where looking for new products, that are not available in Europe. Alibaba has wide variety of products for all niches. Sellers communicate in English, so it's easy to ask for recommendations and tips. For small business there is low minimum order quantity & buyer protection. Sellers also offer samples for low cost, so we can check quality. Alibaba protects buyers from low quality products with buyer protection program.

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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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