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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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I ordered, it came. Timing was as it said it was going to be.
Very easy to find what you're looking for and so easy to check out
I have used this for about a year now and I have no complaints.very good deals and easy to find what I'm looking for
Website is easy to use and simple. Whatever book I want will always be found somewhere.
Great prices, and an easy to use website.
A very good variety of titles on all sorts of subjects so it's my go to site when searching for used books.
My favorite site to look for used books at a better price.
I was able to readily find what I was looking for and order it, and I received it in a timely manner.
Other than remembering to use two letters for my state address, I had no problems
I have ordered many items through Alibris. I like the fact that I can choose suppliers that are close to me geographically, making my wait time for the order as short as possible. When I send books to others, I note the suppliers close to them. I also like the fact that Alibris indicates the condition of each book - like new, new, good, etc. Being in the wine industry, I find a lot of special industry books offered at good savings and have taken advantage of the reduced prices. I successfully downloaded an e-book from Alibris.
Website is very easy to use; makes ordering simple.
The ordering process was clunky -- I started with the wrong address and changing it was not intuitive. Most annoying is no opportunity to indicate the item is a gift. I understand not offering any sort of wrapping options (although I would have paid for such). But it would have been nice to type in a message for the recipient! That's SO BASIC.
Great service, I am very happy with my order. I do remember reading this book when I was very young, great memories of a classic story..
Thank you, the whole experience was great. And very fair prices also. Thank you
A user friendly platform with many great leads on hard to find books... grateful for Alibris!
I love the ease of the site, comparing prices, and not shopping for books on Amazon. Thank you!
I am Margaret. I purchased the book for Maureen. She told me that it had already arrived, and that it was like new. I am very pleased that when you listed the condition as Very Good, that it actually was.
So far, so good. I am excited to find this store that seems to have a number of the book that I really want. If all goes well with my order, I will return.
Always find the book I am seeking with many price choices.
Always find what I am seeking at a great price.
Pretty good service. Reasonably accurate descriptions of book conditions. Shipping costs are a bit inflated, in my opinion.
No shipping discounts from vendors that will ship two or more books to me. Hard to find books sold by Alibris because these books have free shipping. Good selection and some book + shipping costs are less than other used book vendors. It's a lot of time comparison shopping.
Alibris is my first choice to find any and all used books; sometimes new books. Of course I am a hopeless addict to reading, and acquiring books is just part of that endless hunt for new material... so really you guys are just enabling my habit. And for that - I am most sincerely grateful! Cheers!
Will ~
Buying kin Alibris it's so easy that you want to keep buying
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.

