BangGood Review 2024

Banggood is global online where you can buy 3d printer, cell phones, rc toys, tv box, home appliances, home & garden, apparel at affordable prices. BangGood was started in 2006. According to its website, when it started, it specialized in computer software research and development.

It will later shift its business focus to become the international e-commerce platform that it is today. Headquartered in Guangzhou (China), BangGood is now a cross-border retailer specializing in offering products (especially from Chinese manufacturers) to buyers around the world.

The website is owned and operated by BangGood Technology Co. Ltd. The website is available in a host of international languages, and it can be used by persons who are 16 years and above.

Because of the convenience that online shopping offers, it has swiftly overtaken traditional brick and mortar shopping. The natural outcome is a plethora of online stores.

This review will examine one of them and provide you with answers to your questions.

Most recently, China-based cross-border stores have come up as online shopping destinations promising rock bottom prices for high-quality products. BangGood is one of such stores. It says its motto is “more bang for your buck”, and explains that that is a promise to offer low and high-quality products.

The big question is whether this is just a marketing blurb, or whether BangGood really offers high-quality products at low and affordable prices. If it does have the product; what about the service? Does it offer quality services (such as fast delivery, easy returns, effective customer service, etc)? In the first place, is BangGood legit?

Yes, BangGood is legit. It is not a scam because they will never steal your money or not ship the items you ordered them. And you can always return the products if you are not satisfied and get your money refunded.

This BangGood review will examine BangGood in order to provide the information that’ll help you answer these questions and more.

BangGood review at a glance

• Website is www.banggood.com
• It is a China-based e-commerce platform started in 2006
• Has a wide product range consisting of over 200,000 products that include electronics, auto, lifestyles products, apparel and fashion accessories, and more
• Prices of products are attractively low
• Ships merchandise worldwide
• Customer support is available via Email (cservice@banggood.com), telephone (001 3235700368), and live chat

Products

A lot of buyers want to find that a store has a wide product range. That way, they can get all their stuff in one place. Getting your stuff in one place is first of all convenient as it saves you the time and effort of checking out other stores. It can also result in cost savings, such as from big order discounts. Thus, the ideal online store should have a wide product range.

BangGood more than ticks the “product range” box. The company says that since it shifted its business to international e-commerce service, “it has become an online retailer selling almost everything you may need or think of”.

True to that you’ll find over 200,000 products lines in BangGood. The products categories and the various products you’ll find in each category are as follows:

• Toys, Hobbies and Robots – RC Drones, RC Vehicles, RC Parts, RC Robots, Musical Instruments, Dolls and Stuffed Toys, Learning and Education, Novelty and Gadget Toys, Model and Building Toys
• Mobile Phones and Accessories – Smart Phones, Power Banks, Chargers and Cables, Cases and Leather, Earphones and Speakers, Mobile Phone Accessories (Replacement parts, Screen protectors, etc), Gadgets, Mounts and Holders, SmartWatch and Band, etc
• Electronics – 3D Printer and Supplies, Home Audio and Video, Media Players, Electronic Accessories and Gadgets, Arduino Compatible SCM & DIY Kits, Video Game Accessories, Security and Protection, Photography and Camera Accessories, etc
• Tools, Industrial & Scientific – Professional Tools (Electrical soldering tools, electrical welding tools, etc), Tools Accessories, Laser Equipment, Lab and Scientific Supplies (Lab Chemical, glassware etc), Measurement and Analysis Instrument, Mechanical Parts, Electrical Equipment and Supplies, Hardware and Accessories, Tapes, Adhesive and Sealants, Raw material (fabrics, fibers, textile, etc), Power Tools, Hand Tools, Fasteners
• Computer and Networking – Tablet and PC, Laptops and Accessories, Office and School Supplies, Computer Peripherals, Computer Components, Drives and Storage, Networking (Routers, Repeaters, etc), Mini PC and Accessories, Computer Cable and Connector, Office Furniture
• Home and Garden – Kitchen, Dining and Bar; Home Décor; House Keeping and Organization; Home Textiles; Baby, Kid and Mother Care; Gardening (Gardening Tools, Seeds, etc), Pet Supplies; Bathroom Items; Faucets; Furniture; Festival Gifts and Part Supplies
• Home Appliances – Cleaning Appliances; Kitchen Appliances; Smart Home; Household Appliances; Air Conditioning Appliances; Home Appliance Parts; Home Entertainment and Works
• Sports and Outdoor – Bike and Bicycle; Camping items; Fishing and Hunting items; Fitness and Wellness items; Outdoor Recreation items; Team Sports items; Outdoor Clothing and Shoes; Travel Supplies; Hiking and Climbing Supplies
• Clothing and Apparel – Women’s Clothing (Plus size, Outerwear. Tops, Dresses, Bottoms, Swimwear, Tracksuit, Athleisure, Wedding and Events, Lingerie, Accessories); Men’s Clothing (Coats and Jackets, Pants and Shorts, Underwear, Hoodies and Sweatshirts, Swimsuit and Beach Shorts, Shirts, Sportswear and Athleisure, Tops and Tees, Sleepwear and Robes, Outdoors, Accessories); Kid’s Clothing (Baby Clothing, Girls’ Clothing, Boys’ Clothing, Maternity Clothing, Accessories)
• Automobile and Motorcycle – Car Lights, Car DVRs, GPS and Accessories, Car Audio and Monitor, Car Alarm and Security, Diagnostic Scan Tool, Autoparts, Interior Accessories (Car Air purifier, Storage supplies, etc), Exterior Accessories (Car stickers and decals, etc), Car Repair and Maintenance, Motorcycle, Electric Scooter, Boats
• Lights and Lighting – Flash Light, LED Light Bulbs, Lighting Accessories, Lasers, Indoor Lighting, Outdoor Lighting, LED Strip, Holiday Lights
• Jewellery and Watches –Men Watches, Women Watches, Smart Wearable Devices, Gym and Hiking Watches, Men’s Jewelry, Women’s Jewelry, Fine Jewelry
• Bags and Shoes – Women’s Bags, Men’s Bags, School Bags, Kids’ Bags, Women’s Shoes (Flat and Loafers, Athletic and Casual Shoes, Platform, Sandals, Pumps, Boots), Men’s Shoes (Sneakers, Flats and Loafers, Sandals, Slippers, Boots, Oxford), Kids’ Shoes, Babies’ Shoes
• Health and Beauty – Nail Art, Skin Care, Make-Up, Hair Styling Tools and Salon, Eye Care, Teeth and Mouth Care Products, Personal Care Supplies, Tattoo and Body Arts, Hair Accessories, Health Management (Thermometer, etc), Health Care (Ear Care, Nose Care, etc), Massager and Relaxer, Shavers and Hair Removers, Brace and Supports

Product Quality

The ideal online store should offer top quality items so that for every order, you’ll be sure of receiving high-quality products. In this regards, BangGood says that it is committed to providing “low price and high-quality products”.

The only way to determine if BangGood lives up to its quality promise is to look at what actual customers have to say. For this, we checked the independent online customers’ reviews platforms; and found that BangGood cannot be said to come out in flying colours. In fact, it only limped into our good books. In Trustpilot.com, BangGood is rated 7/ 10 (by 19,672 reviewers); in sitejabber.com, it is rated 2.2/ 5 (by 1,803 reviewers); and in reviews.io, it is rated 1.5/ 5 (by 167 reviewers). In the reviews, you’ll find that many customers are satisfied with the quality of their order. However, there are just too many unsatisfied customers; and for that, BangGood barely manages to limp into our good ratings.

Pricing and Related Policies

Pricing

Where payments are involved, no one will want to pay more than is reasonable for a product. Thus, low and affordable pricing is fast becoming the in-thing. BangGood more than ticks this box.

The motto of the e-commerce platform is “best bang for your buck”; and it says that the whole team is committed to providing customers with low prices. True to its motto and stated commitment, BangGood offers some of the lowest prices you’ll find around. From whatever category you are shopping you’ll find that its prices are rock bottom prices, with some even looking too good to be true.

Promotions

“More buck for your bang” suggests that BangGood will give you more than your money’s worth. There’ll be no better way to achieve that than by promotional offers because these offers allow customers to get items for free or for less than the items’ full prices. That said; you’ll expect BangGood to run a lot of promotions. Thankfully, BangGood does not disappoint on this front.

Like any promotion-generous online store, the landing page of its website announces several promotional offers. At the time of writing this review, some of the offers included: Save up to 70% in Back to the School shopping list; New Term, New Tech promo offering up to 50% on certain items; Up to 60% off on New Products of Light; and many more. There was also a welcome bonus, where new members can get up to $100 in discounts. Being time-specific, these offers change from time to time, so you’ll have to visit the website to know what offer is running at any one time.

Payment Method

You’ll want an easy payment process so that making payment for your online order will not be a problem no matter where you are resident. The first place to start is supporting a wide range of convenient payment methods. Thankfully, BangGood ticks this box.

You can pay for your BangGood order using PayPal, credit cards (MasterCard, Visa, American Express, and others), Boleto and a host of other methods. BangGood also supports COD (Cash On Delivery) payments. However, COD is only available in a few Asian countries that include Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Also, COD cannot be used for every order; as it is available for certain items only.

Shipping

A review of an online store is not complete without considering shipping. This is because the ordered item has to be moved from the fulfilment centre of the store to where the customer will want to receive delivery of it. The important shipping considerations are shipping destination, delivery time, and shipping costs.

Shipping Destination

An online store has to ship to your location before you can use it for your online purchases. Thus, you’ll want a store that ships merchandise to many worldwide locations so that your location is more likely to be covered. Thankfully, BangGood fits the bill. It ships to virtually every country in the world.

Delivery Times

You’ll not want to wait forever to receive your order, so you’ll want a store that offers fast delivery. In this regards, the delivery time of BangGood is varied and depends on a number of factors. This includes the warehouse that the product will ship from, the country that the order will ship to, the shipping option selected, and more.

Unlike many China-based online stores, BangGood operates a network of warehouses in Asia, Europe, Australia, and North America. The Asian warehouses are located in China, and most orders are processed through these Chinese warehouses. However, the oversea warehouses stock a lot of items, and orders can be processed through them for speedy delivery. That is if you’re located in England, and your order is processed from the UK warehouse or any of the other European warehouses, it should arrive faster than if it had been processed through the Chinese warehouse.

In terms of shipping option; BangGood offers different shipping options that include: Standard Shipping, Air Parcel Register, Priority Direct Mail, Expedited Shipping, and EMS Express Mail Service. All shipping options can be tracked except the Standard Shipping. Typically, you’ll expect expedited shipping options to be faster than the regular shipping options.

Since delivery times vary, you’ll find applicable delivery time during checkout. However, BangGood has a couple of delivery warranties. The e-commerce store warrants that orders, originating from Chinese warehouses, will be delivered within 60 days. This also means that you are only allowed to make a claim for lost order if you’ve waited for more than 60 days.

Shipping Cost

Since the total expenditure on an item is its purchase price and shipping cost, you’ll not want high shipping costs, as it can make the item too expensive to purchase.

Just as with delivery times; the shipping costs of BangGood depends on where the order will ship from, the shipping option selected, the type of item it is, and many others. You’ll find applicable shipping cost at checkout.

Returns

Online purchases are blind purchases because the customers do not physically assess the products before making the buy. As a result, there’s the possibility that the item may not be satisfactory when the customer finally receives it. Thus, customers will want retailers that allow returns; where the customer can return an unwanted item to the retailer and get a replacement item or a refund.

Thankfully BangGood allows returns. However, it is not uncommon to find a lot of “bobby traps” in return policies which make returns difficult or practically impossible. Thus, what follows is the review of the return policy on BangGood.

Return Process

You’ll not want a difficult return process that’ll cause frustration when you have to return an unwanted item; thus, the ideal online store will offer an easy process.

The return process of BangGood is not different from that of many China-based e-commerce platforms. You’ll have to contact the Support Service to state your intention. You’ll state your reasons, and upload a picture or video to show the problem. BangGood will review your submission, and only when the request is approved can your proceed to package the item, and ship it back to BangGood.

While the return process is relatively easy, it is not the best. Since you’ll have to get approval before making a return to BangGood, a lot of problems can come out. For example, you may see an item as defective, only for BangGood not to be convinced of the “defect”.

Return Window

Usually, items returned to a retailer is accepted if it gets back to the retailer’s warehouse within a specified time frame (usually from the date of receiving delivery of the item). Thus, so that your returns will be accepted, you’ll want an extended time period.

BangGood does not do well in this regards. In its return policy it states: if you are not satisfied with your purchase, you can return its content to us within 3 days after its delivery. That will suggest that BangGood offers a return window of only 3 days from delivery.

If that was so, then it’s really disappointing because the industry average return policy is 30 days (from delivery date). Apart from the industry average window being relatively long, a 3 days return window will be useless, because it will be very difficult (bothering on impossible) to get the return package back to the return shipping address of BangGood in that time. However, it will appear that though the wording may suggest otherwise, the stated 3 days is the length of time within which you must contact BangGood about returning an item in your order.

Eligible Returns and Conditions

Like every online store, not every item is eligible for returns. However, you’ll not want too many restrictions on returns so that you can have the protection of being able to return a range of items.

For hygiene reasons, items like adult toys and clothing like women swimwear and lingerie are not eligible for returns. While this is the policy with the China-based stores, there are many stores that’ll accept returns of these clothes as long as their hygiene strip/ seal is unbroken.

Also, all items eligible for return must be returned in their original new condition. That is, the items must be unused and undamaged.

Return Cost and Refunds

Customers like zero costs when it comes to returning an item to a retailer. Unfortunately, BangGood does not offer free returns. Customers are responsible for all return shipping. As a result, when you’re being refunded after returning an item to BangGood, what you get is the original payment less the shipping cost.

It should be said that in the many complaints that can be found about BangGood, there’s always the issue of refunds. These include complaints of customers waiting longer than they expected to be refunded. Also, there were many of these that late refunds really come out as a problem plaguing the store.

Is BangGood safe and legit?

BangGood is safe. When using an online platform, legitimacy is not enough. A legit online store will not rip you off, but if it is not safe, it will leak your sensitive data (such as credit card details) to the world, thereby leaving you exposed to every bad element out there who will be all too happy to defraud you. Thus, the ideal online store should also be safe.

In this regards, BangGood says in its privacy policy that it uses “reasonable technical, administrative, and physical security measures designed to safeguard customers’ data”. It does not provide details of such measures; it only states that access to personal data is “strictly limited data controller, data processor and data protection officer who need access to such data to perform their assigned job duties”.

In order to have confidence in their effectiveness of the security measures employed, we’ll like to know the details. However, while BangGood does not provide us with the details, we didn’t find anything to suggest that BangGood is not safe. For example, there is no report of a data breach, or of customers experiencing credit card problems. Also, BangGood is certified by Trustwave and McAfee Secure. Thus, the site is free of malware, malicious links, and any such nonsense. Thus, it’s safe to say that BangGood is safe. And also legitimate.

Customer Support Service

There’ll always be questions about a store’s products and services, and there are customers who’ll have issues with their orders. Thus the ideal online store will provide for handling customers’ questions/ issues.

To directly contact the customer service of BangGood, the company supports a range of channels that include an online contact form, email, telephone, and live chat. The online contact form can be accessed from the “Contact Us” page of the BangGood website. The email address to send your submission is cservice@banggood.com. The contact form and email service are not instant feedback services. Thus, you’ll want a relatively fast response time. BangGood advertises that it will respond to your submissions within 24 hours.

However, if you’ll rather not be kept waiting when you need assistance, BangGood also supports the instant feedback channels of telephone service and live chat. The telephone number is 001 3235700368. The phone service is available Monday to Friday, between the hours of 0:00 am to 9:00 am (UTC+8). The live chat can be accessed from the BangGood website. Interestingly, it is available round the clock (24/ 7). However, it is available for only pre-sales assistance.

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Pros:

• Offers a vast selection of products comprising of over 200,000 products
• Offers rock bottom prices
• Ships merchandise to virtually every country of the world
• Supports a wide range of channels for contacting Customer Service (online contact form, email, telephone, and live chat)

Not sure:

• Product quality can be top-notch but can equally be unsatisfactory
• Not sure what the return window is

Cons:

• Delivery time can belong
• Live Chat is available for only pre-sales assistance

Summary

BangGood is a legitimate place to shop online. Do you want an online shopping destination where you can get the best bang for your buck? BangGood says you should walk through its virtual doors. It is one of the many Chinese cross-border retailers in the market, and it says it is committed to offering low-price and high-quality items.

You’ll find that BangGood fully lives up to the first part of that commitment. It offers a wide product range that includes electronics, personal items, fashion products, and more. In fact, you can find almost everything you want in the store. Interestingly, its prices are rock bottom, and it offers different promotional offers that further bring down prices to tantalizing levels.

However, you’ll find that BangGood is only so-so on the second part of its commitment (that is, on providing high-quality items). While the store does hold and deliver many high-quality products, the reviews reveal that you can easily be delivered items that’ll not meet quality expectations.

While ordering is easy-breezy, delivery can take longer than expected because of the most products ship from China. It also appears that returns and refunds are not as easy-breezy as customers will want it.