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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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It was spoiled by getting a 'Invalid Publisher Code, Offer, or Publisher - Advertiser Partnership Status ' error when searching on www'usedbooksearch.net. This happens repeatedly. It; s very irritating to a customer, and you must be losing a lot of business.

Date of experience: July 3, 2021
GB
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Located item of interest and purchase process was quick and easy

Date of experience: July 2, 2021
GB
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I was delighted that you are able to supply a copy. Wasn't sure if I already have an a/c with you. Should you have another copy for sale in the future, do you have an ‘Alert system'? Best wishes, Pat

Date of experience: July 1, 2021
France
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Looks like it worked but had disconnection just after I entered card number.

Date of experience: June 30, 2021
Brazil
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So many books to choose from
June 30, 2021

So many books to choose from - a book-lovers heaven

Date of experience: June 30, 2021
GB
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Alibris is very well set up and easy to find what you want.

Date of experience: June 29, 2021
GB
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Excellent: found the volume I was looking for n- and at a reasonable price

Date of experience: June 29, 2021
GB
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I can't get the site to display prices I pounds until I pay and change the currency for the processing to GBP.

Date of experience: June 27, 2021
GB
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Would help if
June 27, 2021

Would help if

- more clarity about what constitutes a 1st edtion
- messages to sellers were copied to the sender

Date of experience: June 27, 2021
Japan
1 review
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Only here I could buy this book!
June 26, 2021

Only here I could buy this book! Thank you very much!

Date of experience: June 26, 2021
GB
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Always simply fab
June 26, 2021

Always simply fab. Quick efficient searches, clear results, great service re: getting stuff sent. Such an easy and pleasurable way to stay off Amazon.

Date of experience: June 26, 2021
GB
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Except for my last order which still has not come, I have been impressed by the speed of delivery and quality of the purchases. It would be nice to have an email from Alibris to explain a prolonged delay.

Date of experience: June 24, 2021
GB
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Good choice of books at all price points, easy checkout

Date of experience: June 23, 2021
GB
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Fine but on checkout it would be good to have the delivery date confirmed

Date of experience: June 21, 2021
Illinois
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Loved the discount; Was dismayed when, at check-out, it had already been applied.

Date of experience: June 21, 2021
Washington
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Only negative is that shipping cost should be shown on initial item page

Date of experience: June 21, 2021
GB
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Generally a good service
June 20, 2021

Generally a good service. Some suppliers a little slow on delivery

Date of experience: June 20, 2021
GB
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Spent some time trying to buy books from the same vendor, only to find that shipping is per book.

Date of experience: June 19, 2021
Germany
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I find Alibris website very professional and I also like the selections in used and new books.

Date of experience: June 19, 2021
GB
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Very good, it's wonderful experience all together.

Date of experience: June 18, 2021