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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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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.
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It would be nice if you gave more information about the books: reviews, length, summary, etc.
Shipped quickly. Book was well wrapped and arrived in great shape as described.
Sellers do not keep up with changing inventory making me mistrustful of Alibris, generally.
Shopping was so easy. The shipping took a little longer than expected.
I couldn't say "no" to getting the remaining volumes of a series at such a steal, especially when Alibris has a good reputation for quickness, but I was disappointed that all three volumes were packaged seperately despite being bought from the same location. I wouldn't mind sacrifing some speediness if it meant reducing the packaging waste used for same-location-purchases.
I very much appreciate all the details each book features.
Alibris has the best prices on like new books! Thank you!
So far so good, but I would like to get a teacher's discount for the shipping if possible, would be nice
Fast and easy, from start to finish. From searching for what I wanted to choosing to payment. Plus -- great prices.
Easy and quick but at the end I couldn't see if my password was accepted. This was confusing so four stars not five.
Reached out to Alibris for a hard to find book, and they have it!
I found exactly what I was looking for. You save it in my cart so that I could purchase for later. I was just checking to see if I could get it for less somewhere else. But you had best price. Easy shopping.
Thank you for having a book in decent condition not allegedly covered in highlighting. This book was difficult to find in any kind of reasonable shape.
I'm thankful for the prompt service and good prices for the books I ordered. Thank you so much Albris!
User-friendly site; very easy to order. Books arrive on time and in great condition.
Very user friendly. You make purchasing easy and pleasant.
The hardback was in excellent condition as was the cover! The condition exceeded my expectations!
The customer service was very much appreciated as was the follow-up!
Answer: Let's just say, they advertise falsely. They misrepresent what they are selling. Buyer beware.
Answer: Hi Dennis, That depends on where the seller is located and where your deliver address is as well. Generally, shipments within the States are delivered within a week or so, though holiday shipping might slow down a bit. If you send us the details with your order number in an email to [email protected] we can look into the specifics for you. Thank you for writing. Michael B. Alibris Customer Service
Answer: Hi Valerie, If you have had a problem with your Visa or PayPal transactions on our site, please let us know the details at [email protected] so that we can investigate for you. Thank you for your question. Michael B. Alibris Customer Service
Answer: HI Zoila, Delivery timeframes within the States are usually between 3 and 8 days, but it depends on where the seller is that is shipping the item to you. If you have already placed an order, please contact us at [email protected] with your order details and we can investigate for you. Thank you for writing. Michael B. Alibris Customer Service
Answer: Really Michael, contact you directly? Why should we have to. There is a bad trend here. Seems MANY of us contact you and you DONT respond
Answer: I saw the fake stellar reviews and did not dig deeper. I til... I had an issue. Initially, I wanted to give a small seller some business after COVID and the site looked really good. What a big mistake that was! Shame on this outfit.

