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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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June 13, 2025

... Quick. Easy. Secure. Recommended. Thanks *****

Date of experience: June 3, 2025
Germany
1 review
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Easy ordering process, I feel comfortable and got the book I wanted

Date of experience: June 1, 2025

Easy process
July 5, 2024
Previous review

Easy process - I am very satisfied! Have found the book I was looking for at an attractive price!

Date of experience: June 25, 2024
Norway
1 review
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Vast amount of titles, lots of vendors and shipping to Europa

Date of experience: June 1, 2025
GB
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I have a new debit card which is valid and has been...
June 10, 2025
Updated review

I have a new debit card which is valid and has been used several times but the old one hasn't quite expired. Your payment site wouldn't accept the new card so I had to dig the old one out - fortunately I hadn't destroyed it yet!

Date of experience: May 31, 2025

Disturbingly easy to make impulse purchases!
November 22, 2024
Previous review

Disturbingly easy to make impulse purchases! But that is no bad thing where books are concerned.

Date of experience: November 12, 2024
GB
1 review
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Easy to use website, especially with account already open, simplicity.

Date of experience: May 30, 2025
GB
1 review
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Good experience so far in buying books. Hoping arrival will be the same.

Date of experience: May 30, 2025
GB
1 review
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Very good and easy to use
June 9, 2025

Very good and easy to use. Other websites make it very difficult to use but not alibris

Date of experience: May 30, 2025
GB
1 review
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Very easy had the book I wanted at a very good price...

Date of experience: May 29, 2025
Belgium
1 review
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Very quick and transparent access and item search & selection

Date of experience: May 29, 2025
GB
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I HAD an account but it was YEARS ago and at 76, even though I keep a book of all of the bloody codes we have to have in the 21st Century, I COULD NOT FIND IT! Progress? And all to spend less than thirty quid...

Date of experience: May 28, 2025
GB
1 review
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Your system refused my credit card. I input the details again but it continues to refuse it. I checked the information was correct 3 times. Eventually Ihad to use a different card.

Date of experience: May 28, 2025
GB
1 review
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Great price
June 7, 2025
Updated review

Great price. I got exactly what I was looking for and the speed of the checkout.

Date of experience: May 28, 2025

Getting the book I want at a good price
August 28, 2024
Previous review

Getting the book I want at a good price. I have had it on my wishlist for a while.

Date of experience: August 18, 2024
France
1 review
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Efficient reasonable prices reliable delivery good choice of books

Date of experience: May 26, 2025

Easy ordering and good selection of books to choose...
November 27, 2024
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Easy ordering and good selection of books to choose from, new or second hand

Date of experience: November 17, 2024
GB
1 review
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Nice and easy
June 5, 2025

Nice and easy. I was looking for a book and discovered that it was not available at Amazon. I continued searching online and discovered Alibris. I found the book I wanted with a much lower shipping cost than Abe. Alibris provided the solution to my problem and is now on my list for future purchases.

Date of experience: May 26, 2025
GB
1 review
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OK but i had some difficulty inputting a new credit card details.

Date of experience: May 25, 2025

Thank you for providing an alternative choice to the...
March 16, 2025
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Thank you for providing an alternative choice to the usual monopoly. Well done. I'm buying more from you. Keep up the good work!

Date of experience: March 6, 2025
GB
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It was very expensive for a used paperback, I think. I hope that you agree

Date of experience: May 25, 2025
Norway
1 review
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The rich content of books in the frame I am searching for, easy to search and order

Date of experience: May 25, 2025
GB
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Always excellent
June 4, 2025

Always excellent - usually have what I want at a reasonable price. Always shipped promptly and well packaged.

Date of experience: May 25, 2025
GB
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As always great!
June 3, 2025
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As always great! Good shipping feb range all i need thank you

Date of experience: May 24, 2025

As i have said great service great post cost well pleased rapid delivery

Date of experience: March 1, 2025
GB
1 review
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Wasnt clear that voucher code was based on pre postage spend and then was no optionto go back to browse to add more to basket

Date of experience: May 23, 2025