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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
1,033
value
12,700
shipping
12,690
quality
12,684
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Massachusetts
1 review
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Based on information from your website before I placed my order, I expected free shipping. I got charged.

Date of experience: May 4, 2024
Pennsylvania
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Thank you, the whole experience was great. And very fair prices also. Thank you

Date of experience: May 4, 2024
North Carolina
1 review
0 helpful votes
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A user friendly platform with many great leads on hard to find books... grateful for Alibris!

Date of experience: May 4, 2024

I love the ease of the site, comparing prices, and...
February 20, 2022
Previous review

I love the ease of the site, comparing prices, and not shopping for books on Amazon. Thank you!

Date of experience: February 20, 2022
Louisiana
1 review
0 helpful votes
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SATISFACTION
May 14, 2024
Updated review

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.

Date of experience: May 4, 2024

So far, so good
October 5, 2023
Previous review

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.

Date of experience: October 5, 2023
Connecticut
4 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Always find the book I am seeking with many price choices.

Date of experience: May 4, 2024

Always find what I am seeking at a great price
December 9, 2023
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Always find what I am seeking at a great price.

Date of experience: December 9, 2023
Minnesota
1 review
0 helpful votes
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General review
May 14, 2024

Pretty good service. Reasonably accurate descriptions of book conditions. Shipping costs are a bit inflated, in my opinion.

Date of experience: May 4, 2024
Illinois
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Very high shipping charges
May 14, 2024

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.

Date of experience: May 3, 2024
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Alibris = the Best
May 14, 2024
Updated review

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 ~

Date of experience: May 3, 2024

Thanks Alibris!
April 18, 2021
Previous review

Thanks Alibris!

Date of experience: April 18, 2021
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Pretty simple, now just waiting to receive book in good condition

Date of experience: May 3, 2024
Puerto Rico
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Book Like New
May 14, 2024

Buying kin Alibris it's so easy that you want to keep buying

Date of experience: May 3, 2024
Pennsylvania
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Very easy to follow
May 14, 2024
Updated review

Very easy to follow. Hope shipping doesn't take too long!

Date of experience: May 3, 2024

I thought I had already created an account
January 21, 2022
Previous review

I thought I had already created an account. Why am I asked again to do it.

Date of experience: January 21, 2022
Missouri
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I am trying for a third time to buy this book- the other two orders have been canceled by the seller because they do not want to ship the book.

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: May 3, 2024
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Value
May 14, 2024
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Great classics at very good prices. Supporting a reading culture.

Date of experience: May 3, 2024

Great value and good service
October 25, 2023
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Great value and good service.

Date of experience: October 25, 2023
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Prompt delivery
May 14, 2024
Updated review

I received this package shortly after ordering it on Alibris. It came in excellent condition and did not have any highlighting, annotations, underlining, or any marks of any kind.

Date of experience: May 3, 2024

Shopping went smoothly
August 29, 2022
Previous review

Shopping went smoothly. I did not meet any troubles along the way.

Date of experience: August 29, 2022
Czechia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Well, Sirs, I must remember that this year no IOSS number has usually come, therefore everything is Longer as well as dearer at the customs in Czechia, EU.

Date of experience: May 3, 2024

Still all right, though keep rolling on that way! ;))
April 25, 2024
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Still all right, though keep rolling on that way! ;))

Date of experience: April 15, 2024
Florida
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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This is my first time shopping at Alibris. Hopefully, it will be a great experience. Look forward to shopping more in future. Thank you

Date of experience: May 3, 2024
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great shopping experience
May 13, 2024

They always have what I'm looking for at a good price.

Date of experience: May 3, 2024
New Hampshire
1 review
0 helpful votes
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It was quick and easy!
May 13, 2024

It was quick and easy! Hopefully the product will be up to my expectations

Date of experience: May 3, 2024
North Carolina
1 review
0 helpful votes
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So glad I found this site found alot of the movies I've been looking for at a good price

Date of experience: May 3, 2024
New Jersey
1 review
0 helpful votes
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The items in the order were all shipped quickly and arrived within a week.

Date of experience: May 3, 2024