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1. [R4] AliExpress 1/5 · US Hated: Taking to long
2. [R9] AliExpress 3/5 · US Shipping: Takes a long time to receive items to the states
3. [R35] AliExpress 5/5 · US Great app for building blocks and figs!: Have used it many times and have been satisfied with the products. You need to have patience as the products take time to arrive in the US. Worth the wait.
4. [R3] AliExpress 3/5 · US App data grows significantly: Why app consume 800-900MB on ipho storage after few months usage? Right after first install its data and documents size about 60MB and it grows every day
5. [R7] AliExpress 1/5 · US outdated app filled with pop up ads: the app doesnt have dark mode in 2026 and takes every possible opportunity to show full screen pop up ads. abhorrent ux.
6. [R16] AliExpress 2/5 · GB Overall…: So complicated, I don’t like to use it , using it because I hope to find something good. Feels like carrot on sticks, but when you get it, carrot tastes dry.
7. [R10] AliExpress 1/5 · US Scammers!: They are scammers. They claim they guarantee a refund but despite my providing EXACTLY what they ask for they keep claiming it isn’t enough evidence. I gave them EXACTLY THE EVIDENCE THEH ASKED FOR. Bunch of frauds with bot responses because they can’t be bothered to hire someone with a brain. Filed a police report and merchant claim.
8. [R13] AliExpress 1/5 · GB Very poor customer service: It is impossible to return faulty goods.They say you can return up to 5 items a month free, but when I tried to return two faulty items I was only allowed to select that I was returning them because I didn’t want them and would have to pay the return postage to china “Self-return “As your return request is due to personal change of mind (e.g., no longer needed, unmet ex
9. [R19] AliExpress 1/5 · GB A lot of scam, refund and complaints process almost impossible: Ordered a dashcam, seller sends a WhatsApp message asking me to cancel the order, I was charged, 2 time ordered and same seller, same story, when I refused, they updated the status delivered, and the app is just not user friendly
10. [R18] AliExpress 3/5 · GB Annoying: Its a good app but when they do the sales the option is to buy now instead of being able go select multiple choice items to get free shipping and i have to buy all my item separately now 😡😡
11. [R52] Amazon Shopping 5/5 · US Great Work: Now most people have issues with online shopping but this was the most comfortable and reliable way to shop…. 5⭐️s
12. [R53] Amazon Shopping 3/5 · US Terrible Payment System: While it offers many options and stores, getting it to process payment is terrible. I have to submit payment several different ways and there is never a notice which delays my orders. Deliver sucks too. Never a one day or fast delivery.
13. [R57] Amazon Shopping 1/5 · US Stop with the AI!: They’ve replaced the search results with an annoying AI chatbot. Just show me search results. Replacing functional results and abandoning the model that made you a giant company is insanity.
14. [R58] Amazon Shopping 5/5 · US Easy peasy: Great choices, good pricing, variety of merchandise. Like everything about it!
15. [R65] Etsy 1/5 · US Problem with messages in App: I am unable to read messages through the app. I am able to write them, but when the seller responds and I try to view their response it freezes the app. This has happened on both the iPhone and iPad. And there is no way to report a problem with the app on the website or through the app. This seems to be the only way to send a message to Etsy about a bug with the App
16. [R66] Etsy 5/5 · US Supporting Small Businesses: Love the products from small businesses!!!
17. [R68] Etsy 1/5 · US Fix the search filters: The filters for searching products needs desperately to be updated. Especially considering as a seller, you have to fill out so much information in detail, shoppers should be able to search for items with filters like categories that don’t disappear at random. Especially clothing sizes.
18. [R69] Etsy 5/5 · US ♥️: I have not been disappointed! In fact, it’s always been a pleasure. The arts of the world here for me? TY 🙏🏼
19. [R79] eBay online shopping & selling 1/5 · US Schizo App: “Sold” listings toggle just disappearing is real cool feature you added. You’re lucky there’s literally no other option for your marketplace.
20. [R80] eBay online shopping & selling 5/5 · US Great values Greater community: Appreciate shopping for items on EBay. Whether it’s discontinued favorites or other great deals, it’s been a positive experience. Every seller I’ve encountered has been trustworthy and customer focused! Items were sent rapidly and with care. And EBay has your back by ensuring items are received as expected. I was skeptical at first, but I’m glad I gave it a try☀️
21. [R81] eBay online shopping & selling 3/5 · US Ebay has been unreliable, sellers are great: Ebay, website and app, have been super buggy and crashing for months. Very frustrating. Sellers have been very accommodating.
22. [R82] eBay online shopping & selling 1/5 · US DONT SIGN IN ON TWO DEVICES OR YOY WILL GET SUSPENDED PERMANENTLY: I got permanently suspended right after I signed in on my phone
23. [R94] SHEIN 5/5 · US I love shein: My favorite place to order .
24. [R95] SHEIN 3/5 · US Good but prices are weird: I order things here all the time, but say it says it’ll be 80 dollars once you check out the price goes up by about 40-50 dollars, it makes no sense
25. [R96] SHEIN 1/5 · US Me encanta: Tiene muchas opciones y variedad, pero a veces el producto no maches con la foto del producto
26. [R97] SHEIN 5/5 · US Awesome: You cannot beat the prices on this website. Please check it out !
27. [R107] Wish 1/5 · US Poor products and refused to refund: I bought a laptop case from Wish. The plastic smell is so horrible that even after airing it for a week, the smell is still there. I told customer service about it and requested to refund and I will return the product. They refused saying the product already “fulfilled the requirements”. I insisted and they sound said they will partially refund it as courtesy.
28. [R109] Wish 3/5 · US Prices: Used to love Wish. I bought a 6 pack of underwear in the past for $35. Now if I want to reorder that same 6 pack it’s $149. Everything has turned so expensive. I may as well get the items from Amazon
29. [R110] Wish 1/5 · US Fix the app!!!!: It’s says I’m signed out but when I sign in, I get errorrrrr!!!
30. [R111] Wish 5/5 · US Wish: Muy buena aplicación para compras de todo. Muy segura
31. [R8] AliExpress 5/5 · US My go to: I do a lot of purchasing from these guys. Yeah we know where it comes from but I can’t beat the buys. Have definitely received some quality products for a fraction of the price.
32. [R33] AliExpress 5/5 · US KTM 390 adventure parts: Very happy with my purchase, they were very communicative got right back to me right away, got the shipping faster than they said it would get here, and it was the best price I could find anywhere, would highly recommend. Great job guys Larry D.
33. [R40] AliExpress 5/5 · US Very good and gives you what you bought: I got exactly what I asked for, for only 99 cents it’s a monkey jellycat, other places would definitely scam me.
34. [R43] AliExpress 5/5 · US We: most of the stuff on here is legit good quality items recommend getting app $.99 at the beginning of getting it
35. [R14] AliExpress 5/5 · US Simple and easy: I'm really pleased with how simple and easy the vendors have been to work with and the app has been to use