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Light In The Box resolves only 31% of negative reviews, showing poor commitment to customer concerns. Issues include long wait times, unhelpful answers, no follow-up, and unsupportive staff. This affects customer satisfaction, loyalty, and company reputation.
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Overview of Light In The Box customer experience

Light In The Box, unfortunately, has received some consumer complaints regarding its products and services. Several customers have expressed dissatisfaction with the quality of certain items received. Complaints have ranged from receiving products that did not match the description or images on the website to items arriving damaged or of subpar quality. These experiences have led to disappointment and frustration among customers who expected better product standards.
In addition, there have been complaints about the company's customer service and after-sales support. Some customers have reported difficulties in resolving issues or obtaining refunds for defective or unsatisfactory products. Slow response times and inadequate assistance in addressing concerns have been cited as areas for improvement.
Furthermore, shipping and delivery issues have been a cause of concern for some customers. Instances of long shipping times, delays, and packages not arriving as expected have been reported. These logistical challenges have contributed to a negative shopping experience for certain individuals.
While it's important to consider these consumer complaints, it's worth noting that Light In The Box has a wide range of products available at competitive prices, which has attracted many customers seeking affordable options. The company's extensive catalog and international shipping capabilities provide convenience and choice to shoppers around the world.
When making a decision about purchasing from Light In The Box, it is advisable to weigh the potential risks associated with product quality, customer service, and shipping against the affordability and variety the company offers.

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Light In The Box Poor quality. order no: [protected]

I ordered a holding hands plague and what I ordered and what I got is 2 different things, I got a cheap and nasty plastic thing, not at all like the pictures they advertised
Disgusting I have added pics, the first 2 are what I got the other ones are what they advertised
I wish I had read all the reviews as I would not have wasted my money
I WILL NOT order anything from them again

Desired outcome: A refund

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Light In The Box Customer service

Non existent customer service! Tried to ask why one item on my order was not being processed, as it was delaying my order being shipped.
Told it was because of being 'very busy'
I asked for delayed item to be removed from my order so rest of items could be shipped. Next day went to my account and see my complete order of 14 items were cancelled! To add insult to injury, I have to wait 29 days for refund! 🤨

Desired outcome: Explanation why whole order cancelled.

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Light In The Box Not honoring an online order for two Sale Coats which were advertised.

On 1st April 2023 Light in the Box advertising sale garments in AU$. An Online order was placed for two Sale Coats at the discounted AU$ price. Payment of AU$121.67 was the cost for 2 Coats plus Delivery as follows. ProductsStatusOrder Operation

Order Date: 2023-04-01

Order Number: [protected]

Order Total: AU $121.67

To date only one item was delivered. The second item has automatically disappeared and Light in the Box is ignoring that the second item was ordered and paid for.

This company is extremely dishonest. The sender is a P.O. Box in Chullora, NSW, Australia.

I have encountered dishonesty issues with a company called JustFashions New from the Chullora address.

I want to warn all unsuspecting customers to be extremely wary of these two companies.

Desired outcome: I wish the amount charged for the second sale item to be refunded to my account. Or, subsequently send me the second garment which was ordered online.

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Light In The Box My order number is [protected] and tracking number is 93055109247500000003676176 was damage when I received it yesterday.

Good morning Light in the box, Yesterday I was told that my order was shipped with counterfeit postage and it could not be delivered. Also, I was told the package was being held at the post office and it would be sent back to the sender. Yesterday, I did receive my order from the Post Office. The jacket that I ordered was damage with tear in the front of the jacket. Also, the jacket had some black grease or glue in the shipping package it was shipped in. I order the jacket for my vacation May 12th thru the 20th, 2023. Please send me another jacket as soon as possible and a return label to me so I could return the damage jacket. I will be leaving on Friday morning for my vacation, and I would greatly appreciate if you would expedite my new order. If you're not able to provide me with my order before I leave on the 12th of May. I would be able to provide you with address for my vacation and maybe you would be able to ship it there Federal Express or UPS overnight services.

Thank you very much,
Mr. Tony McDougal
My order # is [protected]
Tracking # is 93055109247500000003676176

Desired outcome: I would like to receive a new jacket and a return label soI could send the damage jacket back to Light in the box.

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Light In The Box Clothing

I ordered a dress advertised as made of linen. The picture showed a dress with the creases you see on linen garments. The item received was a very cheap woven polyester material, poorly made, and not as pictured.

When I tried to make the return on the website, it kept telling me to download the app on my phone. Given the sleazy nature of the whole process, I would not do that.

Finally I found a way to get around that and I filed for a return on the website. I had to provide a photo and description. (As if they don't know the material and the dress description don't match.) The request was acknowledged as received on screen and they promised to send email within 24 hours. Never received an email. When I tried to re-start the return process, got denied with various excuses - you already filed for a return or you waited too long to request a return.

Do not waste your money. This is not really a legitimate site, despite claims it is.

Desired outcome: Return my money and stop making fraudulent claims about the process

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Light In The Box Abs stimulator, blue, black.

On April the 18, 2023, I placed an order from light in the box, order number [protected]. The item was an abs stimulator, in blue and black. It was for sale for €28.99. After taxes it was €37.99. This amount was taken from my PayPal account and the date of may 5th was given for delivery.. The tracking number I was given was YT2311221266030082. I have not received my purchase although the tracking app says it was received.. I have had someone at my home waiting to receive this purchase however nothing has still arrived... I am bitterly disappointed with this service and request my money back or my item ASAP..

Desired outcome: I am bitterly disappointed, having paid for this item last month and being ensured it would arrive last week, I wish to resolve this issue ASAP or I will be requesting a full refund, but as I said, I do want this item

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Light In The Box Returning an item and reviving a refund.

I am writing this on behalf of the person that ordered and have given me permission to do so. I ordered a wedding guest suit of this website. I want to return an item when I’ve emailed the company they have said that I cannot return the item as it was specifically made for the order this isn’t stated in your policy I have throughly read though it. When we have tried to return it we have had difficulty as it isn’t clear on how to return the item either.

Desired outcome: I would like a full refund.

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Light In The Box Clothing order

Light-in-the-Box left me in the DARK. I foolishly ordered from this company before checking reviews or with the BBB. Out of the 12 clothing items I received, only 2 are worth keeping. And 2 other items were in the package that were a size small. I would NEVER order a SMALL ANYTHING ! I'm a Midwestern meat & potatoes girl. Now I'm trying to return the items, and I'm jumping through hoops. They will NOT tell you where to send the returns unless they "approve" your returns and send you some sort of "ticket". And to "earn" a ticket, they expect you to measure everything and send THEM the measurements. Shouldn't THEY KNOW the measurements of the garments THEY supposedly make. How would you measure bike shorts with the crotch stuffed with 3 inches of foam. What a joke ! And I'm not about to send MY personal measurements out on the www ! They jerk you around until the 30-day time limit has passed. Consider it this way:

ALL SALES ARE FINAL

Desired outcome: Tell me where to send my return package and Refund $119

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Light In The Box Ordered a pair of shoes but too small and want a refund.

Ordered a pair of shoes. Arrived and beautiful but too small. There is nowhere on the site that will give me a returns slip. When I go on to customer services on their site it tells me they cannot refund dresses that have been custom made. I have tried to tell them it is not a dress it is a pair of shoes that were not customer made but are too small. I am even happy to have them replaced with a bigger size. But it then blocks you off

Cannot find an email address or phone number.

Linda Arbury

Desired outcome: Refund please plus a response

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Light In The Box Dress and Bluetooth speaker

I'm trying to return a dress I bought that is nothing like the picture on your website. I keep getting messages telling me I've got customer service messages but it won't let me open the message so I can't see what they say.

I've also bought a Bluetooth speaker for the TV, but can't make it work as the instructions are in Chinese and the woman speaking when I switch it on is talking Chinese, I am English and don't read or speak Chinese! So I can't get it to work, how am I supposed to be able to set it up with no instructions that I can understand in my own language?!

This is very bad customer service and I'm not pleased at all. Feed up of wasting my money on this site! Won't be using it again!

Desired outcome: Get my money refunded in full.

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Light In The Box Refund

I have received my parcel today of 5 items, all of which I am extremely disappointed with. Nothing fits properly or well and the fabric which was advertised as linen, definitely is not, being of very poor, thin quality.

There is no invoice or returns ticket in the parcel and I have found it impossible to raise one on line, having gone round and round in circles for the last hour, even when installing the app.

It is completely unacceptable to sell inferior goods and the to not offer reasonable means for a refund.

Desired outcome: Ability to return these inferior items for a full refund.

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Light In The Box The return

I received my dress on 2 May 2023. On 3 May 2023, I tried on the dress and found that the bust area was so small I couldn't even get it to go across my breasts. I notified the company immediately only to receive a request that I take my measurements and pictures to prove it didn't fit! I was outraged that they believe I owe that proof after just requesting to return 1 day after receipt. This is not a custom made dress!

Desired outcome: I want information on how to return for a full refund!

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Light In The Box Returns procedure

I ordered a blue cotton sleeveless dress from Lightinthebox, I am a standard 18, when it arrived it was just too small all over so I needed to return it.

I was told to get a refund, I would have to take photos showing a tape measure on the dress to prove I had ordered the wrong size. They would decide if I would get a refund if not I could keep the dress that didn’t fit and get a 50% credit note or a 30% cash back which would be put on my account, I don’t have one, and I could transfer it out.

All this took about 10 emails and about a week, surely like every other company I have dealt with my word should be taken that the dress didn’t fit and a full refund made.
This is totally unacceptable.

Jane Bedford
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TID [protected].

Desired outcome: Full refund

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Light In The Box Not received my package

I ordered something from this site it was told that it was delivered I have not received anything I keep reaching out the customer service no one is reaching back out to me I asked for a tracking number to track my package my event is on Thursday I paid for expedited shipping I have not received a notice to say where's my package nor have anyone contacted me concerning my package I'm very upset and will not use this company ever again

Desired outcome: I would like to receive my tracking number as well as my package asap

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Light In The Box Clothing

On April 5, 2023 I ordered 5 dresses. I never received a confirmation email about my order. I noticed that PayPal paid $123.00 to Light In a Box for my order. I tried contacting this company many many times. When I would try to sign in the password I saved would not be accepted. So I selected the forgot password option. A message came up that a email would be sent to me to reset my password. No email came so I tried again and again and again. Never did I receive a reset email. Without signing in I could not communicate with them. So I contacted PayPal about my problem and they contacted the company. I have received the dresses. No invoice in the packages and no email from this company. Now I need to return them because the quality is very poor and the fit is off. But I once again cannot connect to their website because I have no password. I MUST have their okay to send them back. What a terrible mistake doing business with this company. If you can please help me. Thank you.

Mary Ann Younk

Desired outcome: Get a password so I can send these dresses back and get a refund.

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Customer service contact is not valid. No way to contact them. I would like to speak someone

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Dear customer, we are sorry for hearing your encounter.

You can contact our customer service via:

Browser: Personal center> My orders> choose specific order and click buttom Customer Service

APP: Account>Help Center>Contact Customer Service for My Order> choose order# and click>View details.

We will come back for help within 24 hours.

Thank you!

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Light In The Box Returns and refunds

I've returned six shirts and one pair trainers back to LightInTheBox warehouse at Unit4, Lichfield Road by Royal Mail Special Recorded Delivery and a recorded letter. I've also sent two letters by recorded delivery to LITB office at Tottenham Court Road, London claiming refund due. I've had no reply, correspondence or acknowledgement from them whatsoever.I have all RM post receipts, dates, customer ref number all I should need for a due claim. I want them to sort this before I apply to my bank for fraud claim. I writen to orgs like Pissed customer.com. I await your notice and reply please.

Desired outcome: Refund for returned items in full.

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Light In The Box The quality of a dress I purchased and their limited return policy

I purchased a dress the end of last month. I was very disappointed because it seemed much more like a house dress/nightgown than something I would wear to some place. Photos can't tell you how the material feels. I don't remember seeing the 7 day return policy but I understand the cost to return it would be very high. No, I will never purchase anything from them again no matter how nice it looks in the photo. Realistically, 7 days is not much time and should be shown prominently in their advertisements.

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Light In The Box Swimwear

I ordered 2 swimming costumes of different sizes, as they said I could return one in 7 days no questions. What they didn't say was that I had to return it to CHINA, and pay the postage myself (cheapest cost is £14 for this package. This is after paying £8 for postage of 2 very light items in the first place. So my £23 swim costume will now have cost £45. This is a scam.

Desired outcome: Ability to return the item to UK address for reasonable return postage cost (< £5) and get my money back in a ressonable timeframe (< 3 weeks)

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Light In The Box Tried to Return an Item

I ordered a bikini bathing suit in a size small, which, according to their size chart, should have fit. It was way bigger than a small. I tried to return the item within 7 days as their policy states but I couldn't get the "return or exchange" option to come it so I looked up the return address, and sent the bathing suit along with a letter explaining the issue and a copy of the page on their website that wouldn't bring up the "return or exchange" option to: 4970 Joule St., Reno, NV 89502. I paid the postage of $5.85. This was done on 4/18/23. On 4/26, I got the package back with the following label:

Return to Sender

Unable to Forward

Unable to Forward

Return to Sender

Desired outcome: I would appreciate a refund, to include the postage I paid.

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Light In The Box Prom Dress

I placed an order with them for daughters prom dress this pass Sunday within 20 minutes of placing the order we canceled the order because it would not come on time…. I had to ask for refund 5 times….. before they agreed to give me my money back…. the cost was $175. These scammers keep $64 dollars of my money… and even try to run my card for another 175. Do not order from them….. Where is my money?

Desired outcome: I want all of my money back

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about Light In The Box products and services

Is Light in the Box a legitimate website?

Yes, Light in the Box is a legitimate website.

Is Light in the Box a safe website to purchase from?

Yes, Light in the Box is a safe website to purchase from. They use secure payment methods and have a good reputation.

Are the products on Light in the Box authentic?

Light in the Box sells a mix of authentic and replica products. Be sure to check product descriptions and reviews before making a purchase.

Does Light in the Box offer refunds or returns?

Yes, Light in the Box offers refunds and returns within a specified time frame. Check their website for specific details.

How long does it take for Light in the Box to deliver?

Delivery times vary depending on the location and shipping method. Check their website for estimated delivery times.

Is Light in the Box a Chinese website?

Yes, Light in the Box is a Chinese website.

Is Light in the Box a scam?

No, Light in the Box is not a scam. They have been in business for over a decade and have a good reputation.

Does Light in the Box have a physical store?

No, Light in the Box is an online retailer and does not have a physical store.

Is it safe to enter personal information on Light in the Box's website?

Yes, Light in the Box uses secure methods to protect personal information entered on their website.

Does Light in the Box have customer service?

Yes, Light in the Box has customer service available to assist with any questions or concerns.

Is Light in the Box's customer service reliable?

Light in the Box's customer service can be hit or miss, but overall they have a good reputation for resolving issues.

Can I trust reviews on Light in the Box's website?

Light in the Box's reviews should be taken with a grain of salt, as they have been known to filter out negative reviews.

Is Light in the Box a wholesale website?

Light in the Box offers both wholesale and retail options.

Does Light in the Box offer free shipping?

Light in the Box offers free shipping on certain products and orders over a certain amount. Check their website for specific details.

Is it safe to use a credit card on Light in the Box's website?

Yes, Light in the Box uses secure payment methods to protect credit card information.

Does Light in the Box sell counterfeit products?

Light in the Box sells a mix of authentic and replica products. Be sure to check product descriptions and reviews before making a purchase.

Is Light in the Box's website user-friendly?

Light in the Box's website can be overwhelming at first, but it is relatively easy to navigate.

Does Light in the Box have a loyalty program?

Light in the Box does not have a loyalty program at this time.

Can I track my Light in the Box order?

Yes, Light in the Box provides tracking information for orders.

Is Light in the Box's pricing competitive?

Light in the Box's pricing can be competitive for certain products, but it varies depending on the item. Be sure to compare prices before making a purchase.

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