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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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You advertised a promo code offer saying that I would get £3 off if my order totalled over £25. My order totalled £26.90, but when I tried to apply the promo code to receive my £3 reduction, I was informed that my order was not in fact over £25 and therefore I was not eligible for the promo code offer. I entered it twice but got the same answer each time. Fortunately I wanted the book anyway, but that kind of treatment - it felt close to a swindle - does leave a sour taste in the mouth. AW

Date of experience: January 11, 2021
GB
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Easy service to use
January 10, 2021

Easy service to use. Looking forward to my purchase arriving

Date of experience: January 10, 2021
GB
1 review
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Quick, user-friendly site, no nonsense approach. Got what I wanted too.

Date of experience: January 8, 2021
France
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Easy
January 8, 2021

Easy. No need to create an account, which I appreciate – although the option to easily do so at the end of the ordering process was offered, which I also appreciate and on this occasion took advantage of. Thanks!

Date of experience: January 8, 2021
Belgium
1 review
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Always a pleasure ordering a book on Alibris. Excellent customer service.

Date of experience: January 7, 2021
GB
1 review
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Unable to input post code, numerals only available.

Date of experience: January 5, 2021
GB
1 review
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Very impressed with website and availability of books in other countries

Date of experience: January 5, 2021
Ohio
2 reviews
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Just love your company because I am able to send books to friends in the United Kingdom. Thank you for the best service!

Date of experience: January 5, 2021
France
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Works well but the final shipping cost a little higher than the original estimate. Probably because of stupid Brexit!

Date of experience: January 5, 2021
Spain
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A very user-friendly page
January 5, 2021

A very user-friendly page. Books are reasonably priced.

Date of experience: January 4, 2021
Italy
1 review
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Date of experience: January 4, 2021
GB
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I have usually been able to find the books I require on Alibris, with dispatch executed quickly

Date of experience: January 4, 2021
GB
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Trying to put in UK postcode was a nightmare, it does not allow entry of letters and numbers, only numbers, which is not suitable for UK postcodes

Date of experience: January 4, 2021
Washington
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Nice straightforward web page
January 3, 2021

Nice straightforward web page. Easy to navigate. Thanks

Date of experience: January 3, 2021
Spain
1 review
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Used Alibris for many years without issue. Excellent service. Thank you.

Date of experience: January 3, 2021
Denmark
1 review
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My card didn't have enough money for the order. Instead i was told the details of my shipping adress and credit card weren't the same :(

Date of experience: December 26, 2020
GB
1 review
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PayPal checkout inexplicably did not work after selecting the option and I was obliged to pay by Credit Card.

Date of experience: December 26, 2020
Switzerland
2 reviews
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Had to reorder due to an inventory fault with first supplier... fingers crossed!

Date of experience: December 25, 2020
GB
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Nice and simple
December 25, 2020

Nice and simple. Good to find an alternative to amazon

Date of experience: December 23, 2020