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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
12,483
shipping
12,473
quality
12,467
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California
1 review
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Book arrived in excellent condition. Very satisfied, would happily use this vendor again.

Date of experience: May 6, 2024
Massachusetts
1 review
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Annancy by Pamela Colman Brown
May 16, 2024

Available copy for a good price and received in a timely fashion.

Date of experience: May 6, 2024
Minnesota
1 review
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Great
May 16, 2024

Perfect in every way; no difficulties and very simple

Date of experience: May 6, 2024
Pennsylvania
1 review
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Lexington Books order
May 16, 2024

Ordered a book from Lexington Books thru Alibris. The book was packaged very well, received quickly, and the book is in great condition. I'm very pleased with Lexington Books and will definitely use them again thru the Alibris site.

Date of experience: May 6, 2024
Vermont
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Find all I am looking for and the prices cannot be beat! Thank you!

Date of experience: May 6, 2024

Great shopping experience every time:-)
March 6, 2022
Previous review

Great shopping experience every time:-)

Date of experience: March 5, 2022
Minnesota
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I bought a two volume set in a slipcase. It was sent in an envelope and was damaged in shipping. It should have been sent in a box.

Date of experience: May 6, 2024
Colorado
1 review
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Just as described
May 16, 2024

I was able to order a difficult to find book and it was in great shape! Thanks a bunch.

Date of experience: May 6, 2024
New Jersey
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Description Accuracy
May 16, 2024

Happy with the book but the original description was a bit too vague. Would welcome more accurate - human descriptors

Date of experience: May 6, 2024
Michigan
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Seamless
May 16, 2024

Ecceptional
My experience was great. I will shop at Alibris now because the process was seamless and I had the book before I knew it!

Date of experience: May 6, 2024
Alabama
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Best online bookstore
May 16, 2024

Best place I have ever tried to find used books at great prices and in good condition

Date of experience: May 6, 2024
New Jersey
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Use alibris
May 16, 2024

Easy to use site. They had what I wanted for the right price.

Date of experience: May 6, 2024
Vermont
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Happy Homecoming
May 16, 2024

I was happy to renew my shopping with Alibris after several years away and very pleased that the experience was just great as it ever was.

Date of experience: May 6, 2024
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Fast service
May 16, 2024
Updated review

Easy to find books and good selection. Great to find older books and non fiction history

Date of experience: May 6, 2024

Easy to find books and good selection
April 25, 2024
Previous review

Easy to find books and good selection

Date of experience: April 14, 2024
Maine
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Good book, quick service.
May 16, 2024

I ordered the book and it arrived in a timely manner.

Date of experience: May 6, 2024
Ohio
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Easy purchase & great price
May 16, 2024

Found the book I wanted at a great price & it was in a great condition for a used book.

Date of experience: May 6, 2024
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great service
May 16, 2024

I was able to find exactly the books I was looking for at a reasonable price

Date of experience: May 6, 2024
Wisconsin
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Quick Response
May 16, 2024
Updated review

All the books I needed to order and at reasonable cost were available via Alibris.

Date of experience: May 6, 2024

Alibris had the book I was looking for in very good...
January 12, 2024
Previous review

Alibris had the book I was looking for in very good condition, and the price for a hard-bound, used book (published 2019) in that condition was very reasonable.

Date of experience: January 11, 2024
Louisiana
1 review
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FIVE STAR BOOK SERVICE
May 16, 2024

Excellent service for 20 years! I have used Alibris since I was in graduate school.

Date of experience: May 6, 2024
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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1st time shopper
May 16, 2024

1st time shopper. Started on my tablet, had to switch to cell phone cause couldn't find "Shopping Cart" icon on screen. Wish I could shop by seller's name to save on postage when buying multiple items.

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: May 5, 2024
New York
1 review
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Great
May 16, 2024

I got a good quality copy of the book I wanted for an incredible price

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: May 5, 2024