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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
1,018
value
12,474
shipping
12,464
quality
12,458
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California
1 review
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I've always had good service with this book seller
June 12, 2024
Updated review

I've always had good service with this book seller. No problems so far. Fast shipping.

Date of experience: June 2, 2024

I am looking forward to receiving these two books
April 4, 2023
Previous review

I am looking forward to receiving these two books. It is an author I haven't read yet! Thanks again!

Date of experience: April 3, 2023
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Prices of used books great
June 12, 2024
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Prices of used books great. Lots of shipping charges separately for multiple books is annoying

Date of experience: June 2, 2024

Prices often better than other online sources
August 2, 2021
Previous review

Prices often better than other online sources. Fast,

Date of experience: August 2, 2021
Kansas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Good price, good quality.
June 12, 2024

It took awhile to receive my order but I think that was not the fault of the company. The book was at a good price for a used book and the book was in good condition (no underlines, no hi-lights).I'll be using Alibris again and again.

Date of experience: June 2, 2024
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Wonderful!
June 12, 2024

Great and fast service from Alibris as always! DVDs arrived in perfect condition.

Date of experience: June 2, 2024
Indiana
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Great prices!
June 12, 2024

Great prices, quality better than expected, and reasonable shipping time.

Date of experience: June 2, 2024
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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This is a hard to find and special book. I appreciated the detailed descriptions of the items.

Date of experience: June 2, 2024
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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It was easy to find the book I was looking for - the price was good and checkout was quick.

Date of experience: June 2, 2024
Arizona
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I wanted to order 3 books but shipping costs were $4.99 FOR EACH BOOK! Why can't you mail all 3 books in the same box & give the customer a break? Your shipping costs are excessive and do not encourage your customers to order other books at the same time.

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: June 1, 2024
Washington
1 review
0 helpful votes
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You had the book that I wanted and at a good price...
June 12, 2024
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You had the book that I wanted and at a good price for me. Website is easy to navigate.

Date of experience: June 1, 2024

Easy
January 25, 2024
Previous review

Easy. Will be ordering more books

Date of experience: January 25, 2024
New Mexico
1 review
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I am thankful that you found most of my books all at one store which saved me some shipping costs.

Date of experience: June 1, 2024
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Very good shopping experience
June 12, 2024
Updated review

Very good shopping experience. Easy to browse, easy to buy.

Date of experience: June 1, 2024

Excellent easy shopping experience
April 11, 2024
Previous review

Excellent easy shopping experience

Date of experience: March 31, 2024
Illinois
1 review
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Praise Christ God All Mighty & bless Him & all that read this. I'm so grateful for this online store & for the people working to keep this website up & running. God is Great! JOHN 3:16

Date of experience: June 1, 2024
Texas
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Ordered this old book, so that I can read along with my grandson this summer/. Lmow I can. Count on you to have the unusual books i may need. Thanks.

Date of experience: June 1, 2024
Missouri
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
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I tried to check out and had to redo password. When I can back my cart showed empty. I couldn't get the cheaper price on the used book I wanted to order... Cuz it was in my original cart!

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: June 1, 2024
Nebraska
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Their system doesn't allow a default setting for shipping. If you don't watch carefully, Alibris will ship to seemingly random people to whom you have directed shipments before.

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: June 1, 2024

Very efficient
July 30, 2023
Previous review

Very efficient

Date of experience: July 29, 2023
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Fast and easy and economical and they had the product I needed

Date of experience: June 1, 2024
New Mexico
1 review
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Best site ever
June 11, 2024
Updated review

Best site ever. Ive been coming here for years and always find what I want and at great prices.

Date of experience: June 1, 2024

Always great!
May 25, 2024
Previous review

Always great! Always exceed my expectations! Always a great value!

Date of experience: May 15, 2024
Connecticut
1 review
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Great prices, interesting books
June 11, 2024

Great prices, interesting books. I would often rather get a good used hardcover book than a new paperback.

Date of experience: June 1, 2024
Tennessee
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Haven't shopped Alibris for some time, but have had great service in the past.

Date of experience: June 1, 2024
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I easily found the book I was searching for with many purchase options. Checkout was quick and easy!

Date of experience: June 1, 2024