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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
1,013
value
12,419
shipping
12,409
quality
12,403
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Massachusetts
1 review
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Order books here
September 22, 2025

I was looking all over for a book I couldn't find as it was no longer in print. I found it here and I am very happy. Shipping was fast and book was wrapped very well for shipping! A+

Date of experience: September 11, 2025
Georgia
1 review
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Book price was reasonable, delivery time and packaging good--a go to source for books I cannot source locally

Date of experience: September 11, 2025
Canada
1 review
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So easy to order!
September 21, 2025

So easy to order! Totally up front about price, shipping and taxes

Date of experience: September 11, 2025
California
1 review
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Book club choice
September 21, 2025

Thank you for having an older book at a reasonable price.

Date of experience: September 11, 2025
Colorado
1 review
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Intuitive, easy to use, would use again if the opportunity arises

Date of experience: September 11, 2025
Wisconsin
1 review
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Pretty good shopping website I found your price on Google shopping and recognized the business has bee around a long time.

Date of experience: September 11, 2025
Delaware
1 review
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Very good availability for most listings
September 21, 2025

Very good availability for most listings. Quality of product and service outstanding. Enjoy doing business with you

Date of experience: September 11, 2025
New Jersey
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Have been searching all over internet for best deal on books. If I need anything else I'll try your site again.

Date of experience: September 11, 2025
Denmark
1 review
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Wonderful service
September 21, 2025

Fine and very fine! Okay you need 20 characters- so here it is: a fine experience!

Date of experience: September 11, 2025
Virginia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Easy to work with.
September 21, 2025

I was looking for unavailable books in a
Series my wife liked. Found all of them.
All have arrived and in suitable condition.
Seemed easy, even for me.

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: September 11, 2025
Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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September 21, 2025

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Date of experience: September 11, 2025
Pennsylvania
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Quick, easy, super selection!
September 21, 2025

Quick, easy, super selection! Will check with Alibris every time I want a new book.

Date of experience: September 11, 2025
Kansas
1 review
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Another survey
September 21, 2025

I ordered, I received what I ordered fir the price I was told. I am satisfied.

Date of experience: September 11, 2025
Morocco
1 review
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A Good Service
September 21, 2025

The book i requested arrived in good time and in good condition. Great.

Date of experience: September 11, 2025
Rhode Island
1 review
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Easy transaction, should have the ability to add a gift note with this cost of shipping.

Date of experience: September 11, 2025
Oregon
1 review
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Overpriced
September 21, 2025

Book was listed as "very good" but was actually a pretty beat up copy. It should have been listed for a lower price. Then only reason I had chosen that copy was because of the listed condition. Otherwise I could have gotten a much cheaper copy because there are loads out there available to buy online.

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: September 11, 2025
Virginia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Shopping at Alibris is always a joy!
September 21, 2025
Updated review

Shopping at Alibris is always a joy! They are competent, make paying easy, and send out books quickly. Thank you!

Date of experience: September 11, 2025

Items offered are plentiful and the site is easy to...
August 26, 2025
Previous review

Items offered are plentiful and the site is easy to navigate. Thank you.

Date of experience: August 16, 2025
Maryland
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I have always found everything i've looked for on Alibris
September 21, 2025
Updated review

I have always found everything i've looked for on Alibris. I recommend this site often!

Date of experience: September 11, 2025

Alibris has always had EVERY book i've wanted in stock...
November 6, 2024
Previous review

Alibris has always had EVERY book i've wanted in stock (i've ordered multiple copies as holiday gifts).

Date of experience: October 27, 2024
Canada
1 review
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Why you clowns make it so difficult for an existing customer to sign in is beyond my comprehension.

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: September 11, 2025
Illinois
1 review
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It is very confusing how shipping/billing address entry is done. In going back and forth to try and correct billing address, I had to re-enter CC information 3 times. Needs to be easier to edit when shipping to a different address than the billing address.

Date of experience: September 11, 2025