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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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So far so good, but book reviews could be accessible.

Date of experience: February 13, 2022
GB
1 review
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I had to insert security code of the cc more than once...
I was noticed about the delay of the delivery at the end of the transaction! I am going away in approx two weeks and I am not sure now if I can bring the bring the book with me... I was more than half an hour to open the account, search for the book/s for in the end not to do anything with it...!

Date of experience: February 12, 2022
Portugal
1 review
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Everything is fine so far, except for the photo of the purchased book which doesn't match this particular book edition, leaving me to wonder if I just purchased the right one or not.

Date of experience: February 12, 2022
GB
1 review
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I tried to order a book and it said my basket was empty
March 14, 2022
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I tried to order a book and it said my basket was empty. I'm trying again now, having logged in again. And using another book shipper.

Date of experience: February 12, 2022

The options of the same book offers and where they...
February 12, 2022
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The options of the same book offers and where they are shipped from was useful.
It would have been nice to see some pages inside the book first.

Date of experience: February 12, 2022
GB
1 review
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Nice and easy to complete and good price on the book.

Date of experience: February 12, 2022
GB
1 review
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Clear sign posting about condition of book, lots of choices. It's great- thank you

Date of experience: February 11, 2022
GB
1 review
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Very well laid out site and you can search for exactly the book you want.

Date of experience: February 11, 2022
Ireland
1 review
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Simply the best means of finding and receiving quality books, used or new and always well packed and safe - despite the best efforts of postal companies to destroy the books!

Date of experience: February 10, 2022
GB
1 review
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A good selection of books
February 10, 2022
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A good selection of books.

It would be helpful if postage estimate shown at point of selection and not just at end.

Date of experience: February 10, 2022

Very clear and easy to use
September 18, 2021
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Very clear and easy to use

Date of experience: September 18, 2021
Australia
1 review
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All smooth but be good if it was clear you were using a secure credit card system

Date of experience: February 10, 2022
GB
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Very positive...
February 9, 2022

Very positive... smooth progress through the website

Date of experience: February 9, 2022
GB
1 review
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Great easy to use and felt confident to place an order

Date of experience: February 9, 2022
GB
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The prices could include shipping when ordered in the listing. Arguably, the costs seem quite standard across sellers.
It would be amazing for the website to suggest books from other sellers to bundle shipments together.

When I logged in my cart emptied forcing me to start the process from scratch

Date of experience: February 9, 2022
GB
1 review
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I found a book which was nowhere else available - I'm so happy. Shopping process very customer-friendly.

Date of experience: February 9, 2022
GB
1 review
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I found it difficult at the start to get back to the booklist, overall very good

Date of experience: February 9, 2022
GB
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Rarely struggle to find the book I am looking for and...
February 9, 2022
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Rarely struggle to find the book I am looking for and usually find them for absurdly good prices

Date of experience: February 8, 2022

Fast shipping and delivery, good description of the...
April 5, 2021
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Fast shipping and delivery, good description of the conditions of books and good prices

Date of experience: April 5, 2021
North Carolina
1 review
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I have interest in books written by Inez Ashdown. My grandfather was a truck driver for the plantation before his death in 1944. My grandmother then worked as a "Luna" or a field supervisor in the pineapple fields. She was a widow with six children she raised while working a fulltime job. My mother was born in Honolua while living in the plantation housing. I am looking forward to receiving this book and maybe enlighten me to their life living in the plantation. After my mother married my father, they lived in the sugar plantation housing in Paia.

Date of experience: February 8, 2022
GB
1 review
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Please don't enclose a receipt
February 8, 2022

Please don't enclose a receipt. The books are a gift for the person you're delivering to.

Date of experience: February 8, 2022
GB
1 review
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Easy to follow and pay, would be better if you use PayPal

Date of experience: February 8, 2022
Ireland
1 review
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Fantastic
February 8, 2022

Fantastic. Good experience in the past with this site, prompt delivery, and continue to be satisified with all my orders.

Date of experience: February 8, 2022