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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
12,467
shipping
12,457
quality
12,451
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Texas
1 review
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The search was right on target for my search for crochet toy projects. I can't wait to make the different toy projects. The pictures are great as well as the directions.

Date of experience: May 30, 2024

Easy peasy shopping
February 4, 2023
Previous review

Easy peasy shopping

Date of experience: February 4, 2023
Tennessee
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Some parts of the site are a little clunky like the pages for shops being displayed with a lot of white space, but I will happily take that over the modern shopping experience of having irrelevant "promoted" items showing up in searches and fake reviews.

Date of experience: May 30, 2024
Minnesota
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Not user friendly
June 10, 2024

Not user friendly. Difficult to get through the whole system when you're trying to buy something.

Date of experience: May 30, 2024
Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Looking for a product unavailable elsewhere at this price^_^

Date of experience: May 30, 2024
New Hampshire
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Date of experience: May 30, 2024
North Carolina
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Excellent so far
June 9, 2024
Updated review

Excellent so far. I am a very stiff grader, this is why you got a 4 star. Nothing is perfect.
Sincerely
John E Boyd

Date of experience: May 30, 2024

3 is average
September 21, 2023
Previous review

3 is average. If and when my friend gets this book I will update you too a 4. I rarely give 5s. That's perfect, nothing is perfect except Jesus Christ.
Sincerely
John E Boyd

Date of experience: August 22, 2023
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Very quick & to the point
June 9, 2024

Very quick & to the point. Exactly the info. I needed. Thank you!

Date of experience: May 30, 2024
Alabama
1 review
0 helpful votes
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First order
June 9, 2024

First order. Seemed easy. Will be interested to see how long it takes to arrive & what condition it arrives in

Date of experience: May 30, 2024
Missouri
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Lots of choices
June 9, 2024
Updated review

Lots of choices. That is all I have to say about that. I don't have anything more to say.

Date of experience: May 30, 2024

Found what I wanted
May 14, 2024
Previous review

Found what I wanted. Thanks.

Date of experience: May 4, 2024
Louisiana
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Exactly what I wanted at a great price! Again, exactly what I wanted at a great price!

Date of experience: May 30, 2024
Tennessee
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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The Alibris online store is easy to use. They have good prices and usually have the hard to find books I am looking for.

Date of experience: May 30, 2024
Louisiana
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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User-friendly & easy to navigate
June 9, 2024
Updated review

User-friendly & easy to navigate. Great selection of books.

Date of experience: May 30, 2024

Website is user-friendly & makes shopping a breeze!
September 21, 2021
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Website is user-friendly & makes shopping a breeze!

Date of experience: September 21, 2021
Pennsylvania
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Always good to shop at Alibris
June 9, 2024
Updated review

Always good to shop at Alibris. Great selection, good prices and service. Thank you.

Date of experience: May 30, 2024

Always a good shopping experience
December 26, 2023
Previous review

Always a good shopping experience. THANKS, Alibris!

Date of experience: December 25, 2023
Ohio
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Winner!
June 9, 2024

Used Book... Perfect Condition. Much appreciated by recipient!

Date of experience: May 30, 2024
Indiana
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Found exactly what I wanted for a great price! Easy to use website.

Date of experience: May 30, 2024
Pennsylvania
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I have been buying books from this company for 20 years and am never disappointed.

Date of experience: May 30, 2024
Washington
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Love alibris for cheap books and secondhand market
June 9, 2024
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Love alibris for cheap books and secondhand market. Easy to choose the best book, sorted by hard or paperback and by price.

Date of experience: May 29, 2024

Love Alibris
May 21, 2024
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Love Alibris

Date of experience: May 10, 2024
Texas
2 reviews
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QUICK and easy
June 9, 2024

QUICK and easy. Few to no 'hoops' to jump through. The question answering afterward is by far the greater bother.

Date of experience: May 29, 2024
Nevada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Somehow in getting a new password, you emptied my cart. Had to refind and order again. But in the end, I did accomplished the task.

Date of experience: May 29, 2024
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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No need for customer service, everything went according to plan.

Date of experience: May 29, 2024