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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
1,022
value
12,544
shipping
12,534
quality
12,528
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California
1 review
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Interesting selection, often has books no one else does. Prompt, efficient service.

Date of experience: May 10, 2024
Oklahoma
1 review
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Perfect
May 20, 2024

As always perfect. This is where I turn to when I want some books

Date of experience: May 10, 2024
Illinois
1 review
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Item as described
May 20, 2024

The book did not come damaged whatsoever and was delivered quickly.

Date of experience: May 10, 2024
Texas
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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After adding this to my cart I noticed a note that the item was no longer available but I went to my cart and checked out using Pay-Pal. After choosing my payment method I was reverted back to Alibris to make the payment, something I never had to do on other sites, very confusing on both accounts.

Date of experience: May 10, 2024
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Always like to use Alibris
May 20, 2024

Website is easy to navigate and prices are good. The selection is also very good.

Date of experience: May 10, 2024
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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After unclicking the "Billing and Shipping Address are the same" button, it was unclear which address you should enter. Once I entered the shipping address there and discovered it should actually have been the billing address, it was almost impossible to change it.

Date of experience: May 10, 2024
Michigan
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Easy to use!

Placing my order with Alibris was easy, the pricing was very good and I received the order timely!

Date of experience: May 10, 2024
Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Love to read a good book.
May 20, 2024
Updated review

Alibris is the only place I go. A great plan to support independent booksellers around the country.

Date of experience: May 10, 2024

Great resource!
November 5, 2023
Previous review

Great resource! Telling all my book loving friends

Date of experience: November 5, 2023
Wisconsin
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Every book I have searched for was available and shipped out quickly. The shipping fess, which are always very reasonable were often higher than the price of the book but those prices plus the shipping fee still was a good bargain. Buying a book for $2 or $3 and sometimes less is not to be found anywhere else.
The books I have purchased were just as described (fair. Acceptable, etc) only one was not. I had ordered a new book and a used copy was sent but this error was very quickly resolved.

Date of experience: May 10, 2024

I always easily find what I am looking for
March 25, 2024
Previous review

I always easily find what I am looking for.

Date of experience: March 14, 2024
New Hampshire
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Tried to say above - Wait was longer than normal and in one order - book was in very poor condition and had to be discasrded

Date of experience: May 10, 2024
Washington
1 review
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Alibris Experience
May 20, 2024
Updated review

I have always received excellent service and follow-up, such as updates, from Alibris.

Date of experience: May 10, 2024

Easy to use website!
February 20, 2024
Previous review

Easy to use website!

Date of experience: February 20, 2024
Massachusetts
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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When I read a reference to Katherine Anne Porter's "Pale Horse Rider" a trilogy set during the 1919 Influenza epidemic when masks were in general use, I was able to get a copy from Alibris without difficulty or great expense. I have never failed to receive a book I ordered.

Date of experience: May 10, 2024
Kansas
1 review
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Your interface is a bit clunky, but it gets the job done. I very much appreciate being able to buy used books from independent sellers.

Date of experience: May 10, 2024

Love y'all!
December 1, 2023
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Love y'all!

Date of experience: December 1, 2023
Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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May 20, 2024

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Date of experience: May 10, 2024
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Slightly Damaged Items
May 20, 2024

The packaging for the books was not sufficient, the books could be seen through the packaging and the corners were damaged.

Date of experience: May 10, 2024
Maryland
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Shogun
May 20, 2024

Excellent book in very good condition, arriving on time.

Date of experience: May 10, 2024
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great prices and accessible user friendly website.

Date of experience: May 9, 2024
Maryland
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Mostly a good experience however an occasional glich on your website which prolonged the ordering process

Date of experience: May 9, 2024
Virginia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Expecting excellent service as usual.
Was not disappointed.

Date of experience: May 9, 2024
Oregon
1 review
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Finally located some hard to find books, and the price was fair, and the shipping was very good.

Date of experience: May 9, 2024