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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
1,032
value
12,720
shipping
12,710
quality
12,704
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Alabama
1 review
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Date of experience: May 5, 2024

It would be nice if you gave more information about...
September 21, 2023
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It would be nice if you gave more information about the books: reviews, length, summary, etc.

Date of experience: August 21, 2023
New York
1 review
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Perfect transaction
May 16, 2024

Shipped quickly. Book was well wrapped and arrived in great shape as described.

Date of experience: May 5, 2024
Texas
1 review
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Great service!
May 16, 2024

Product as described and arrived right on time! Excellent!

Date of experience: May 5, 2024
Illinois
1 review
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Sellers do not keep up with changing inventory making me mistrustful of Alibris, generally.

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Date of experience: May 5, 2024
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Shopping was so easy. The shipping took a little longer than expected.

Date of experience: May 5, 2024
Montana
1 review
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Mild Disappointment
May 15, 2024

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.

Date of experience: May 5, 2024
Pennsylvania
1 review
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I very much appreciate all the details each book features.

Date of experience: May 5, 2024

Alibris has the best prices on like new books!
October 31, 2022
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Alibris has the best prices on like new books! Thank you!

Date of experience: October 31, 2022
Colorado
1 review
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So far so good, but I would like to get a teacher's discount for the shipping if possible, would be nice

Date of experience: May 5, 2024
Connecticut
1 review
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Very happy with the Alibris checkout and the ease of account creation.

Date of experience: May 5, 2024