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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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Excellent
February 26, 2021

Excellent - Found just what I wanted, quickly, with minimal fuss and at a great price. Ordered without hesitation as I have done many times before.

Date of experience: February 26, 2021
GB
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I've managed to find all of the books I've been looking for and at great prices so this will definitely be a resource I continue to use in future

Date of experience: February 26, 2021
GB
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Very reliable service and always full of books at great prices.

Date of experience: February 26, 2021
GB
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Most of the time items arrive in much better condition than other sellers, I would say consistently. However, shipping speeds are also very slow, possibly due to the lockdown.

Date of experience: February 25, 2021
Italy
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One winning point: to keep very low the international shipping costs.
Do not ever give up on bulk shipping, speed is not an issue

Date of experience: February 25, 2021
GB
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Wanted a specific edition of this book, Alibris answered my question promptly. Getting this copy will definitely make me a happy bunny.

Date of experience: February 24, 2021
GB
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Good choice of sellers and prices, site easy to navigate. Always pleased with service from Alibris.

Date of experience: February 23, 2021
GB
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My shopping experience was very good
February 23, 2021

My shopping experience was very good. I found the site very easy to use. And am now looking forward to receiving my books! Thank you Alibris!

Date of experience: February 23, 2021
NL
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I live in the netherlands, we do not have Visa nor Mastercard credit cards, most of us only have debit cards. I had to ask a friend from Italy to lend me his Visa to pay for the book. Please offer more payment gateways, Paypal would be great.

Date of experience: February 23, 2021
GB
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Spent an age trying to find a book as a gift for my grandson -then hey presto you can do it
Brilliant

Date of experience: February 23, 2021
GB
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Easy to use the website and checking out, great prices

Date of experience: February 22, 2021
GB
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Payment window didn't recognise card selected (visa) so had to go back & re-fill details, bit irritating

Date of experience: February 22, 2021
GB
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Quick and easy also you have books that Amazon don't so that's nice too.

Date of experience: February 22, 2021
GB
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User friendly website, clear uncomplicated in easy read jargon

Date of experience: February 22, 2021
GB
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Listen to more penguin cafe orchestra.At least start with 'Telephone and Rubber Band'

Date of experience: February 21, 2021
GB
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Easy to navigate and email address comes up automatically, thank you.

Date of experience: February 21, 2021
Italy
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Too many customer surveys, so far so good though regarding the order

Date of experience: February 21, 2021
GB
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Easy and quick, of course all depends on getting the cd as described

Date of experience: February 20, 2021
GB
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Quick and easy purchase of a book at a bargain price.

Date of experience: February 20, 2021
GB
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First time I have tried this service it appears good.

Date of experience: February 19, 2021