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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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1,021
value
12,499
shipping
12,489
quality
12,483
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Ohio
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Love the range in prices
May 13, 2024

Love the range in prices. I love being able to purchase a book and not break the bank!

Date of experience: May 3, 2024
Oregon
1 review
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You let me know you found a book I was searching, had it at a very good price, and the purchase experience was completely trouble free. The payment page is easy to navigate, the pages loaded quickly.

Date of experience: May 3, 2024
Arizona
1 review
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Excellent online book store
May 13, 2024

I ordered books out of print and received great copies very inexpensive and in great condition.

Date of experience: May 3, 2024
Canada
1 review
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Book was received in great condition as advertised. Delivery time was reasonable considering cross border postal service.

Date of experience: May 3, 2024
Missouri
1 review
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Good service
May 13, 2024

Book in good condition, arrived quickly. Overall good service.

Date of experience: May 3, 2024
Florida
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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I could not use the coupon on my order not happy with that

Date of experience: May 3, 2024
Louisiana
1 review
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Love
May 13, 2024

Fast, easy, satisfied, recommend site future ordering

Date of experience: May 3, 2024
VI
1 review
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Love shopping through Alibris
May 13, 2024

Love shopping through Alibris. I have recommended you to several friends. Thanks.

Date of experience: May 3, 2024
Florida
2 reviews
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It was a great experience with the cost of the books, which will serves the overall purpose

Date of experience: May 3, 2024
Mississippi
1 review
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Easy to find the book I wanted and navigate the shopping experience.

Date of experience: May 3, 2024

Easy to find the book I wanted and navigate the shopping experience.

Date of experience: May 3, 2024
New Jersey
1 review
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Great to find hard to get movies quickly and easily!
May 13, 2024
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Great to find hard to get movies quickly and easily!

Date of experience: May 3, 2024

Just a little too complicated, and did not specify...
March 27, 2023
Previous review

Just a little too complicated, and did not specify that I had to spend $50 to be able to use my $5 "Welcome Coupon"

Date of experience: March 27, 2023
Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Wide variety of items, easy search finding
May 13, 2024
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Wide variety of items, easy search finding. Secure.

Date of experience: May 3, 2024

Big selection and availability
November 28, 2023
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Big selection and availability

Date of experience: November 28, 2023
Missouri
1 review
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Not complicated to find and place an order. Experience good

Date of experience: May 2, 2024
Arizona
1 review
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Easy and quick
May 13, 2024
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Easy and quick.
I've only had 2 problems that were rectified with Alibris and the shippers over years of using them.

Date of experience: May 2, 2024

Easy to shop and send
April 23, 2024
Previous review

I've used Alibris for years. Usually find all I'm looking for and within 10 minutes it's ordered. I've ordered and sent friends books and movies while on the phone with them.

I think there was one incident years ago that there was a shipping problem and it was rectified with refund.
I've used other sites but always use Alibris as my go to first choice.

Date of experience: April 13, 2024
Hawaii
1 review
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Although I got a message about how to qualify for free shipping, there was no indication that I would get free shipping until after I had entered my payment information. Would have been much nicer to know I was getting free shipping any time before committing my payment info. Best would have been a message (similar to the how to qualify message) telling me that I did qualify for free shipping.

Date of experience: May 2, 2024
Ohio
1 review
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I find what I am looking for 95% of the time
May 13, 2024
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I find what I am looking for 95% of the time. Love Alibris

Date of experience: May 2, 2024

ALWAYS A GOOD PLACE TO FIND WHAT YOU WANT AND TO FIND...
September 30, 2022
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ALWAYS A GOOD PLACE TO FIND WHAT YOU WANT AND TO FIND SURPRISES

Date of experience: September 30, 2022
California
1 review
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I was not able to add the 3-digit code for my credit card, so I had to start all over again.

Date of experience: May 2, 2024
Florida
1 review
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Easy, quick and so far good delivery time and receiving. Thank you.

Date of experience: May 2, 2024
New York
1 review
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This was very easy, and I can't believe I was able to actually find this cd.

Date of experience: May 2, 2024
New Jersey
1 review
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I found what I needed in a very good condition and a good price.

Date of experience: May 2, 2024

It was quick and productive
July 19, 2023
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It was quick and productive.

Date of experience: July 19, 2023