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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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1,033
value
12,683
shipping
12,673
quality
12,667
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I easily found the book I was looking for
July 1, 2024
Updated review

I easily found the book I was looking for. In addition, the seller is in my state, and the estimated delivery time is very acceptable.

Date of experience: June 21, 2024

I appreciate your option to hold an item for 12 hours...
September 15, 2023
Previous review

I appreciate your option to hold an item for 12 hours in our shopping carts. Sometimes finances are not as readily available...

Date of experience: September 15, 2023
Ohio
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Superb Service 😀
July 1, 2024

Quality company. Eye popping inventory. Knee slapping customer service. Alibris is a bibliophile's fever dream.

Date of experience: June 21, 2024
California
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Seamless and easy, and I hope to do more business with your company.

Date of experience: June 21, 2024
Nebraska
1 review
0 helpful votes
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A great place to shop
July 1, 2024
Updated review

Has a lot of different sellers good prices shipped fast. Always good at help when a problem happens

Date of experience: June 21, 2024

Can find had to find stuff
August 3, 2022
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Can find had to find stuff

Date of experience: August 3, 2022
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Buyer beware
July 1, 2024

Book was described as Very Good. Item received was no better than Fair.

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: June 21, 2024
California
1 review
1 helpful vote
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So great that I return again and again
July 1, 2024
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So great that I return again and again. It is my go to for recorded entertainment

Date of experience: June 21, 2024

I enjoy the deals and the service
July 8, 2023
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I enjoy the deals and the service

Date of experience: July 8, 2023
Texas
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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I love that I always find what I am looking for at discounted prices. Thank you Alibris!

Date of experience: June 21, 2024
Virginia
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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I get that I was purchasing from several vendors, so each needed to charge a shipping fee. I just wish that amount was added into the price of each item, so I would be able to more easily calculate what I could afford to order.

Date of experience: June 21, 2024
Colorado
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Items described & condition stated is consistent. Please keep up the excellent work.

Date of experience: June 21, 2024
Connecticut
1 review
0 helpful votes
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A grest alternative to buying new!
July 1, 2024
Updated review

This service allows me to experiment with books or videos I may not want to buy brand new. It also allows me to get a title at great savings and recycle it into another home. I often favor non-profits as they need the funds, and it gets their inventory into circulation again.
The shipping is always fair and arrives in good time.

Date of experience: June 21, 2024

You did not have the book I was looking for, but from...
March 25, 2024
Previous review

You did not have the book I was looking for, but from my previous purchases I did see this one that looks good!

Date of experience: March 15, 2024
New York
1 review
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Shipping issue
July 1, 2024
Updated review

Three seconds after I clicked place order I realized It was going to the wrong address. The book was coming from Alibris so I don't understand why you couldn't help change it. I notified you imediatly.

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: June 21, 2024

Love this site!
June 2, 2023
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Love this site!

Date of experience: June 2, 2023
California
1 review
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Will be back for more! Pleasant experience. Easy shopping and quick delivery.

Date of experience: June 21, 2024
Texas
2 reviews
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Each step was quick, simple...
July 1, 2024
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Each step was quick, simple...best of all you actually had several copies in good
Condition.

Date of experience: June 21, 2024

Finding the books was fine/easy
September 28, 2023
Previous review

Finding the books was fine/easy - good info, helpful details, nice selection

What was extremely frustrating was the checking out process. It took forever and I came very to giving up

Date of experience: August 28, 2023
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great price for books!
July 1, 2024

Love the price! Looked on Amazon first but canceled order because it was better and more affordable pricing

Date of experience: June 21, 2024
Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Excellent seller!
July 1, 2024

Reasonable price, reasonable shipping, great seller, book as described.

Date of experience: June 21, 2024
New York
1 review
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The site was easy to navigate to find the book I was looking for.

Date of experience: June 21, 2024

I was able to locate the edition I wanted for the book I purchased. The site was easy to navigate.

Date of experience: June 12, 2024
Connecticut
1 review
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The Web site threw me out twice, but remembered my order when I logged back in. Good software.

Date of experience: June 21, 2024

The transition to Book Fetch needs work
April 8, 2024
Previous review

The transition to Book Fetch needs work. The system already has the title, author, etc. and could auto-fill.

Date of experience: March 29, 2024
New Jersey
1 review
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Good service and selection
July 1, 2024

Good service and selection. Free shipping option is a nice feature.

Date of experience: June 21, 2024
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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The transaction was easy. Book in good shape. Satisfied with everything.

Date of experience: June 21, 2024
Virginia
1 review
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It was very good
July 1, 2024

It was very good. I found what I was looking for, in the condition I sought.

Date of experience: June 21, 2024