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Alibris

4.7

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alibris.com
Founded in 1998
Berkeley, CA, United States
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Alibris Reviews Summary

Alibris enjoys a generally positive reputation among customers, particularly for its wide selection of used books at competitive prices and reliable shipping. Many customers appreciate the timely delivery and the ability to track orders, contributing to overall satisfaction. However, concerns arise regarding the variability in book conditions, with some items not meeting expectations, and delays in shipping for urgent needs. Additionally, the separate shipping fees for each book can deter purchases. Despite these issues, the platform remains a favored choice for many due to its extensive inventory and user-friendly website.

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service
1,026
value
12,601
shipping
12,591
quality
12,585
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2 reviews
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So easy
July 2, 2024
Updated review

Very easy found what I wanted and at a good price and very quickest to find

Date of experience: June 22, 2024

It's a book I bought to give I'm sure she will love
April 3, 2024
Previous review

Alibris is my go to place when I'm looking for something special.

Date of experience: March 23, 2024
North Carolina
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Everything went as it should, smooth transaction, quality product.

Date of experience: June 22, 2024
Utah
1 review
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Love ya
July 2, 2024
Updated review

Love ya. Thank you for fixing the visa card problem. I stopped shopping her for awhile.

Date of experience: June 22, 2024

The Captcha gets stuck sometimes when trying email...
May 11, 2023
Previous review

The Captcha gets stuck sometimes when trying email sellers and won't let me send--like going around 10x despite clearing browser, signing back in etc. Waste of time and questions don't get answered

Date of experience: April 11, 2023
Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I have ordered many books from Alibris over the years, and I don't think I have ever had any problems.

Date of experience: June 22, 2024
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Losing me by making me type
July 2, 2024

See above. An now making me type more. I've only done one order. Just be happy with the star rating.

Date of experience: June 22, 2024
Arizona
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Prety straight forward and easy to order the books i wanted. Plus saved a ton of money oer buying them new on Amazon. Alibris had everything I was looking for, I ordered 3 books by John Bradshaw, a really amazing man that not as many people know about as should. His books The Family and Healing the Shame that Binds are truly seminal works in the field of family dynamics

Date of experience: June 22, 2024
California
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Great prices, efficient check out. I was looking for a better price on a trade paperback and found it on Alibris.

Date of experience: June 22, 2024
Indiana
1 review
0 helpful votes
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It was easy to order
July 2, 2024

It was easy to order. Inexpensive. Convenient to search by ISBN.

Date of experience: June 22, 2024
Utah
2 reviews
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This experience was Easy and quick with the books were a great value with a good price tag.

Date of experience: June 22, 2024
Colorado
1 review
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First order
July 2, 2024

I ordered several books through Alibris that came from different used bookstores. All the books arrived in great shape and the delivery came within the times the I had been notified.

Date of experience: June 22, 2024
North Carolina
1 review
0 helpful votes
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After I put items in cart to pay, I saw that my old address needed updating I tried to change and get back to my check out but it said NO ORDER. So, I wanted 20 minutes going around having to order again and was not easy to get back to my address listing to update it. Your programmers should be fired. Net time I will go to Ebay or Amazon. Your format gaps made me sick... not being able to link back to my order.

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: June 22, 2024
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Love Alibris...
July 2, 2024
Updated review

Love Alibris...always find the books I am looking for
Glad that books are sourced from bookstores around the country
Keep up the good work

Date of experience: June 22, 2024

Alibis always has books I am looking for and sourced...
September 7, 2022
Previous review

Alibis always has books I am looking for and sourced from bookstores all over the place

Date of experience: September 7, 2022
Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Happy customer.
July 2, 2024

Alibris gets me books at competitive prices, and even bargain basement prices. That sums it up for this longtime, smiling, repeat customer.

Date of experience: June 22, 2024
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Adult Coloring Books
July 2, 2024

Great quality books.Will enjoy coloring for a past time hobbie. Alibris.com for selling these books.They really reduce my stress and anxiety!

Date of experience: June 22, 2024
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Satisfied
July 2, 2024

Great price and condition. The wait was well worth it. I would order from Alibris definitely again.

Date of experience: June 22, 2024
Michigan
1 review
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Date of experience: June 22, 2024
California
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Shipping
July 2, 2024

Even though my order came in one shipment, I was charged for three separate shipments

Date of experience: June 21, 2024
North Carolina
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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The shopping experience was Quick and Affordable. I enjoyed the fact they had multiple stock from vast resources to ensure customer satisfaction also.

Date of experience: June 21, 2024
Colorado
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Easy shopping, easy ordering, (trying to meet the character requirement)

Date of experience: June 21, 2024

Good experience
June 17, 2024
Previous review

Easy to order, good prices and free shipping on some items. Good selection

Date of experience: June 7, 2024
Virginia
1 review
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Satisfied overall
July 2, 2024

I was satisfied overall with the purchase. The price was great! The delivery was made on time! The only challenge I had was the condition of the books. I ordered 3 books. One was in excellent condition, but the other two were not. One had a sticky residue on it, and the other had a brown stain, as if a liquid had spilled, across multiple pages.

Date of experience: June 21, 2024