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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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Found the item I wanted and it had a good description and the price and shipping were good.
Books were great prices, but shipping ate up the savings.
I have purchased books from Alibris.com and have always been satisfied with the service.
I was thrilled to find the books I wanted. I was unhappy with the shipping cost.
Quickly found the book I wanted and checkout was fast and simple.
The Alibris website is easy to navigate. The options of searching for books by title are both available as is an advanced search that allows for searching by key words, a range of years published, etc. I don't how using this site could be any easier.
Easy to search for items, get item details, and order
Easly found books that I couldn't find anywhere else (even via contacting the original publishers and famous publishing houses).
Great selection from multiple vendors so I order from places close to me geographically and save on shipping.
What's best is seeing the list of available copies and choosing the book condition I want and the location from which it is shipped.
The collection of music here is extensive. I used this store only for buying music even though I also got hooked by some fancy comics.
The price is justified. I believe it's the average among all stores regardless of whether they are online ones or offline.
$2 for Taylor Swift's album isn't a lot, in my opinion, this album could be sold by a higher price. But it's not a hint to raise prices, guys :D
Overall the experience is positive for me, now I know the place to shop cool music.
I got a last minute notice about a coupon, went to use it the next day and it was gone.
Very easy to use. The book came in excellent condition. I would order from them again. Thank you!
I like that I can find what I'm looking for for a pretty good price.
Located the book on your website easily, placed order quickly and expecting speedy delivery based on previous experience.
Clean book, arrived promptly, was effectively wrapped,. I picked this book because it was the best offer I found after an internet world wide search.
I looked up the book; read the description, and decided on which to buy.
Quick and easy! Found what I needed! Much better value than new.
Found what I was looking for and ordering and check-out were seemless.
Hard to find things like edition and publication dates
Easy to negotiate desired options for all books online - including price, physical type of edition, condition, and shipping cost - thank you!
I did think the item shipping cost at $4.99 is too high: $3.99 would feel much better (cf. Amazon).
Entry was straightforward, let's see if all shows up this time (and my card isn't hacked!)
Tough to maneuver through books to coupon and get the one appropriate to purchase total - but then, I'm last-century!
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