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Alibris UK

4.5

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Alibris UK Reviews Summary

Alibris enjoys a strong reputation among customers for its extensive selection of books, particularly rare and antiquarian titles, coupled with competitive pricing and reliable service. Many users appreciate the straightforward pricing structure and flat-rate shipping, which enhance their shopping experience. However, some concerns have been raised regarding the checkout process, including difficulties in changing shipping addresses and the requirement for lengthy reviews, which can be frustrating. Overall, while customers express high satisfaction with the platform's offerings, there is room for improvement in user interface and customer support aspects.

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Ireland
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Four stars: five, and you'd be getting notions :)
July 6, 2026
Updated review

Four stars: five, and you'd be getting notions :) - there follows all the extra characters required by the algorithm: acachabu - it's actually a word, or a vocalisation thereof. Go on, next time there's nobody about, shout it to the heavens. It's a joy to release

Date of experience: June 26, 2026

Mmm
March 9, 2026
Previous review

Mmm... none of us deserves five stars... Alibris comes within a whisker, though.

Date of experience: February 27, 2026
GB
1 review
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Alibris has so far never failed to offer the books I'm looking for, at a fair price with fair shipping charges - why would I go anywhere else?

Date of experience: June 25, 2026

I've not looked on Alibris yet without finding what...
June 5, 2026
Previous review

I've not looked on Alibris yet without finding what I wanted, at a fair price and with prompt delivery.

Date of experience: May 26, 2026
GB
1 review
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Paying was difficult and my Visa was refused - probably the card company fault but it made the transaction almost difficult enough to abandon. In the end I felt compelled to try my mastercard which was something I did not really want to do.

Date of experience: June 20, 2026
GB
1 review
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Your is absurdly inefficient when one tries to check out - completely lacking in commonsense clarity

Date of experience: June 16, 2026

Your website is uncommunicative and confusing and slow to respond. Much time wasted.

Date of experience: June 9, 2026
New York
1 review
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Quick, easy to follow, it would help is the voucher were to be automatically deducted from the bill but beyond that I am most content.

Date of experience: June 15, 2026
Ireland
1 review
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I could not get your cart to work on Firefox and had to switch to Chrome. In addition, I'm paying for international shipping even though the book is being shipped within the United States. (I am purchasing it from Ireland, which is probably why.)

Date of experience: June 15, 2026
GB
1 review
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Easy to use and great choice of books postage is as expected and quick.

Date of experience: June 11, 2026
NL
1 review
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Alles duidelijk Lang gezocht naar deze uitvoering. Bedankt

Date of experience: June 9, 2026
GB
1 review
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Excellent service great choice and value for money easy to use for finding just what your looking for also easy payments.

Date of experience: June 4, 2026
GB
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Quick, simple, efficient
June 14, 2026

Quick, simple, efficient. Thanks. I do not have much else to say, that's it really.
Though I cannot understand why you need 50 characters.

Date of experience: June 4, 2026
GB
1 review
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The website seems to get utterly confused if I search for a book, then try to log in, and then have to ask for a new password. The items appears to be suddenly unavailable. I like user interactions to be simple and intuitive.

I expect your website is designed by people for whom its the centre of their world, but for me it's one of many book selling sites, which I use rarely.

Date of experience: May 31, 2026
New York
1 review
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Easy to use, quick check out process. Item headed for the UK.

Date of experience: May 30, 2026
Lithuania
1 review
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Just try ordering something where the delivery address is different from the billing address. Or maybe that is not the problem - but it's the problem with any saved address
I dont think I am stupid. The design of the website is APPALLING

Date of experience: May 30, 2026

The website isn't the clearestNeeds an overhaual from...
April 27, 2026
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The website isn't the clearest
Needs an overhaual from a website designer - not because it's inelegant, but because it's tricky to navigate

Date of experience: April 17, 2026
New York
1 review
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I live in the US, but I wanted a book for a friend in the UK. So far, it has been easy and economical to order a book to be delivered to him from a UK vendor on the Albris UK website!

Date of experience: May 26, 2026
Bulgaria
1 review
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Alibris is my go-to destination for pre-loved books. Its great back catalogue and consistently low shipping make it the place to look first.

Date of experience: May 19, 2026
GB
1 review
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Thank you
May 29, 2026

Thank you. All good. UI seems well designed. I don't have any more to say. Please reduce the character limit. It's very irritating to be asked to write more when there's nothing more to say

Date of experience: May 19, 2026
GB
1 review
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Alibris is a great find for movie collectors
May 29, 2026
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Alibris is a great find for movie collectors. Easy to order, reasonable prices and a quick delivery. Highly recommended.

Date of experience: May 19, 2026

Only ordered once before, dvd did take a longtime to...
April 23, 2026
Previous review

Only ordered once before, dvd did take a longtime to be delivered but item was in great condition. This is my second order so hopefully a positive experience.

Date of experience: April 13, 2026
Switzerland
1 review
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Tired and tested and trusted service; having been returned money in the past when a book didn't show up.

Date of experience: May 18, 2026
GB
1 review
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I Prefer that my first name is NOT displayed on the delivery label, ie I'd rather it was just Mrs, then initial then surname. Better for security.

Date of experience: May 11, 2026
Germany
1 review
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Es war für mich ein schnelles, einfaches und bequemes einkaufen.

Date of experience: May 11, 2026