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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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1,025
value
12,597
shipping
12,587
quality
12,581
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Oregon
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May 26, 2024

I was referred here by google when I searched for a specific title. I saw who the seller was and checked to see what else they had. Ended up buying 2 books that I had been looking for. Very easy to use site.

Date of experience: May 16, 2024
New Jersey
1 review
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Quick and easy
May 26, 2024

Quick and easy. The price was hard to not say no to and worth every penny

Date of experience: May 16, 2024
California
2 reviews
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I had a terrible time finding why this book was not shipped to me in the first place because I had paid for it. Finally I went to my account and saw that what I had paid was reimbursed. Getting around in Alibris is tooooooo difficult. I had emailed you about not getting the book, but now I understand, but it took me toooooo long to find out what I needed to know. I dread shopping with you.

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: May 16, 2024

I found the process confusing
May 9, 2024
Previous review

I found the process confusing. I could not easily change what I had ordered. I wasted lots of time with this.

Date of experience: April 29, 2024
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great prices and great shipping plus the book I was looking for less than Amazon.

Date of experience: May 16, 2024
North Carolina
1 review
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Happy with my purchase experience. Prompt shipment.

Date of experience: May 16, 2024
Washington
1 review
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Great prices easy to navigate the site.
Great selection of books

Date of experience: May 16, 2024
Illinois
1 review
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So far so good
May 26, 2024

So far so good. We will see how shipping gets but that's on the seller.

Date of experience: May 16, 2024
New Mexico
1 review
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It was fast and easy!
May 26, 2024

It was fast and easy! I am a Medium and a Channel, and I was Spirit led to buy the book "Riding the Ox Home... Stages on the Path to Enlightenment."Grateful it was in stock and at an excellent price! Don't mind the shipping time, everything happens in Divine right timing.

Date of experience: May 16, 2024
Georgia
2 reviews
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Great service!
May 26, 2024
Updated review

Great service- always a great experience! Pleased with every book I have ordered and have given as gifts. Books are always as stated in the book condition! Have recommended Alibris to friends! I have been using this site now for 20+ years!

Date of experience: May 16, 2024

Love this web sight!
January 11, 2024
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Love this web sight!

Date of experience: January 11, 2024
Missouri
1 review
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Positive
May 26, 2024

The book was in great condition and very affordable. Plus, this book is not available easily now.

Date of experience: May 16, 2024
Texas
1 review
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Loved
May 26, 2024

Super inexpensive. Only issue is that I got a different edition of one of the books than I ordered.

Date of experience: May 16, 2024
Ohio
1 review
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As always, titles are easy to find and the shopping experience is seamless.

Date of experience: May 16, 2024

Great xxxxxxx
May 7, 2024
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Great xxxxxxx

Date of experience: April 27, 2024
North Carolina
1 review
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Super quick and easy; great prices and lots of checkout options. Fast shipping.

Date of experience: May 16, 2024
Texas
1 review
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I appreciate how quickly I found the book I was looking for & then quickly checked out! I was finished shopping within 5 minutes! Awesome!

Date of experience: May 16, 2024
Massachusetts
1 review
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It is very confusing
May 26, 2024

It is very confusing. One minute it shows.99 books and then the price increases. It seems dependent on if the site is accessed by a search. When you get to the site it is different. Seems that the CODE is only for $50.00 orders. This is not indicated when you sign up. It took a lot of work to place this order. I am buying these books for my Adult Education class as a gift. This is out of my pocket expense.

Date of experience: May 16, 2024
Idaho
1 review
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Easy to navigate on the site
May 26, 2024
Updated review

Easy to navigate on the site. Easily found what I was looking for.

Date of experience: May 15, 2024

Was able to find what I was looking for, and the entire...
January 27, 2024
Previous review

Was able to find what I was looking for, and the entire transaction was fast and easy! Thanks!

Date of experience: January 27, 2024
New York
1 review
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I rarely have problems getting books it often depends on the shipment source. The free shipping and The discount range can be confusing. To get the maximum discount of $20 (when it occurs) you must spend a considerable amount. If you choose more than one book you get free shipping only on books that have the little truck logo attached and the delivery fees can add up per book. These are the main reasons I at times hesitate purchasing an item that may be cheaper but adds up once the shipping and tax are included driving me to another site like Amazon where I do not pay shipping and often get a purchase quicker making up for the higher (sometimes not much higher cost).

Date of experience: May 15, 2024
Canada
1 review
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Shipping to canada gone up shipping to canada gone up

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: May 15, 2024

This seller advertises vhs but then details 2 discs
March 4, 2024
Previous review

This seller advertises vhs but then details 2 discs. What will i get? Many items are listed as vhs by this seller but I believe someone entered data incorrectly. I am in Canada shipping to me woulod be closer to $20.

Date of experience: February 22, 2024
Oregon
1 review
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I love the huge inventory you access, and the ease of ordering.

Date of experience: May 15, 2024
Oklahoma
1 review
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The price is great and I love the options available for shipping.

Date of experience: May 15, 2024

I have been looking for and wanting this book
March 7, 2023
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I have been looking for and wanting this book. Thank you!

Date of experience: March 7, 2023