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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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Very difficult to apply discount vouchers over last...
April 7, 2023
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Very difficult to apply discount vouchers over last few days. New one worked without problems today

Date of experience: April 7, 2023

Checkout page is quite messy and no obvious option...
March 5, 2023
Previous review

Checkout page is quite messy and no obvious option to update my address (to change phone number) only option is to create a new address

Still hate using you though as you previously cost me money because you don't accurately put BOOKS down as contents on customs labels. Instead you use the titles, so one shipment was interpreted as a picture because of PORTRAIT in the title

Date of experience: February 3, 2023

Much better than some previous dealings with Alibris
January 1, 2022
Previous review

Much better than some previous dealings with Alibris

Date of experience: January 1, 2022

Have had to pay customs fees for a book that Alibris...
March 20, 2021
Previous review

Have had to pay customs fees for a book that Alibris mislabelled on the customs declaration form. The seller had correctly declared it as a book, but Alibris used the book's title and as that included PORTRAIT it was valued as a picture, not a book and fees were payable

Date of experience: February 18, 2021
GB
1 review
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I want you hide my security code when I insert card number and it.

Date of experience: April 7, 2023
Singapore
1 review
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Looking good at the moment
April 7, 2023

Looking good at the moment. The proof of the pudding will be in the delivery of the books I have ordered. If successful, then I may well shop again.

Date of experience: April 6, 2023
Italy
1 review
0 helpful votes
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My last order arrived timely and in good conditions
April 5, 2023
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My last order arrived timely and in good conditions

Date of experience: April 5, 2023

A second level security check for my CC would have...
January 26, 2022
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A second level security check for my CC would have been great

Date of experience: January 26, 2022
Germany
1 review
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Comfortable — even more without newsletter-offerings…

Date of experience: April 4, 2023
GB
1 review
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My only critisism is that it would be good if you had a payment option something like ShopPay which I believe is much cheaper than PayPal

Date of experience: April 4, 2023
Malta
1 review
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I appreciate the the many opportunities afforded by...
April 3, 2023
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I appreciate the the many opportunities afforded by Alibris to obtain difficult to find books and indulge my occasional whim!

Date of experience: April 3, 2023

I love finding rare books and music on Alibris; just wish the delivery time was a tad quicker

Date of experience: May 6, 2022

Alibris afford great opportunities to find rare books...
March 31, 2022
Previous review

Alibris afford great opportunities to find rare books and music at affordable prices.
Keep going!

Date of experience: March 31, 2022
Australia
1 review
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I love being able to buy from book dealers from all...
April 2, 2023
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I love being able to buy from book dealers from all over the country. It's great to support them and not the awful Bezos! The Alibris website is very easy to use and there's a huge selection of books at very reasonable prices.

Date of experience: April 1, 2023

So lovely to buy from someone helping out lots of small booksellers.

Date of experience: August 5, 2022
Ireland
1 review
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Quick and handy
April 1, 2023

Quick and handy. Wish it was easier to find books from the same seller. I felt the website was a bit clunky in this manner

Date of experience: April 1, 2023
Canada
1 review
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Experience good
April 1, 2023
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Experience good. Had to switch countries between billing and shipping addresses so a few blips. Otherwise good.

Date of experience: March 31, 2023

I have always had a good experience shopping for books...
February 7, 2021
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I have always had a good experience shopping for books with Alibris.

Date of experience: February 7, 2021
GB
1 review
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I found it confusing I have used you in the past and it was far easier to order.

Date of experience: March 31, 2023
GB
1 review
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Managed to find the right book quickly and real cheap
March 30, 2023
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Managed to find the right book quickly and real cheap

Date of experience: March 30, 2023

Good selection of books, hassle free shopping
February 9, 2022
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Good selection of books, hassle free shopping

Date of experience: February 9, 2022
Ireland
1 review
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Very satisfied, Alibris has a wide selection of books that are otherwise hard to procure on other book websites.

Date of experience: March 29, 2023
GB
1 review
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Straightforward, user-friendly interface with good navigation. Informative descriptions of books being sold (especially the book's condition).

Date of experience: March 29, 2023
California
1 review
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Clear website, understandable buying procedure and...
March 28, 2023
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Clear website, understandable buying procedure and great books!

Date of experience: March 28, 2023

Easy and quick to purchase
September 1, 2021
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Easy and quick to purchase. Hope item bought is reasonable as it is used.

Date of experience: September 1, 2021
GB
1 review
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Always a
March 27, 2023
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Always a

Buying through alibris is always a pleasurable experience.

Date of experience: March 27, 2023

Always very good!
July 25, 2022
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Always very good!

Date of experience: July 25, 2022

Always Good!
November 5, 2021
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Always Good!

Date of experience: November 5, 2021
Spain
2 reviews
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When changing, my shipping address, your court form...
April 26, 2023
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When changing, my shipping address, your court form does not modify the cost of shipping when this change involves a change of country. I had to cancel my order and then begin again. It also did not allow me to modify my shipping address from the cart, and it took me some time to work out that I needed to edit my account profile, and then try again, at which point, I encountered the first problem.

Date of experience: March 27, 2023

Fine
February 4, 2021
Previous review

Fine. Easy process and clearly described items.

Date of experience: February 4, 2021
Portugal
1 review
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I love the variety of used books in great condition!

Date of experience: March 27, 2023
GB
1 review
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Quick and easy to order with an overall good collection of books.

Date of experience: March 26, 2023
GB
1 review
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Good but wondered why I had to type in card details twice and wondered if I would pay twice

Date of experience: March 26, 2023