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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
1,014
value
12,389
shipping
12,379
quality
12,373
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Washington
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It's easy to find the books and use the order form. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

Date of experience: May 19, 2024
Colorado
1 review
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Na
May 29, 2024

Easy, good product condition, satisfied with delivery

Date of experience: May 19, 2024
Rhode Island
1 review
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My experience has generally been very positive with Alibris. Delivery is very quick. My only complaint is that I have been finding that several books come from the same shipping source, but arrive as individual deliveries. I have to wonder if this doesn't drive the shipping costs up?

Date of experience: May 19, 2024
Colorado
1 review
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I love Alibris
May 29, 2024

I love Alibris. It makes it so easy to get a book and get it quickly at a very reasonable price

Date of experience: May 19, 2024
Alaska
1 review
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Nice
May 29, 2024

Very nice very nice good value don't change anything!

Date of experience: May 19, 2024
New York
1 review
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Sovereign Individual
May 29, 2024

Reliable place for quality used books. Wide range of availability.

Date of experience: May 19, 2024
District of Columbia
1 review
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Quick
May 29, 2024

Quick. Clear, efficient, good choices, easy to use and navigate

Date of experience: May 19, 2024
New Jersey
1 review
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Shopping is great with Alibris...
May 29, 2024
Updated review

Shopping is great with Alibris...its the shipping that is too high!

Date of experience: May 19, 2024

Shipping is too much money
January 8, 2023
Previous review

Shipping is too much money

Date of experience: December 9, 2022
Nebraska
1 review
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Seems very good and had the lowest price on books I really needed

Date of experience: May 19, 2024
Florida
1 review
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Overall I Am Pleased!
May 29, 2024
Updated review

I ordered 3 books, all 3 books came in a reasonable amount of time. The 3 books I ordered were all labeled as being in VERY GOOD condition, but one of the books I received she have been labeled NEW. It looks NEW. One of the other books I ordered and received she have been labeled GOOD instead of VERY GOOD. Over all, I am pleased with my order and will definitely be shopping Alibris again!

Date of experience: May 19, 2024

I have always had a good experience whenever I purchased something from here.

Date of experience: June 25, 2021
Virginia
1 review
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Good Book
May 29, 2024

Glad I was able to find plenty of books I've wanted to read.

Date of experience: May 19, 2024
Michigan
1 review
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I was able to find what I was looking for quickly and the check out process was easy.

Date of experience: May 19, 2024
New York
1 review
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Good experience
May 29, 2024

I found the book I wanted and it arrived very promptly, packed very nicely.

Date of experience: May 19, 2024
Utah
1 review
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Great deal
May 29, 2024

Price was great, shipping was prompt. Would order from this seller again!

Date of experience: May 19, 2024
Virginia
1 review
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All good
May 29, 2024

All good. No problems. Just annoyed at having to write this longer message because you want to see a lot of characters. Silly.

Date of experience: May 18, 2024
India
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I must say that my experience with Alibris has been highly satisfactory, particularly with regard to their shipping costs. This platform is an invaluable resource for book enthusiasts worldwide.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Date of experience: May 18, 2024

It was an awesome experience
May 8, 2024
Previous review

It was an awesome experience.
Thanks!

Date of experience: April 28, 2024
Virginia
1 review
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Thank you!
May 29, 2024

Thank you! I don't know what else to say. Is this 50 characters yet?

Date of experience: May 18, 2024
Arizona
1 review
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Thank you for making it easy
May 29, 2024

Thank you for making it easy. I am in between residents and need to make sure it gets here soon. Thank you for making it happen.

Date of experience: May 18, 2024
Canada
1 review
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Finding the item I was looking for was hassle-free, as was the payment.

Date of experience: May 18, 2024
Indiana
1 review
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Just placed by first order today so I have not yet received my book, however I found it quickly and easily. Price was fantastic and it was easy to find information on quality of book.

Date of experience: May 18, 2024