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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 order from Alibris quite often. Great prices and delivery is very fast. Would recommend to anyone that is an avid reader like myself.
I requested an address change after the order was placed and Alibris made sure the package was addressed correctly. They made sure I got what I wanted, where I wanted
I have had extreme difficulty in finding this book due to an error in the ISBN listed on some major websites. Thank you for making this so much easier!
Item was listed as new but had a significant scratch. The seller provided a discount.
I appreciated that even though it took a long time (10 days) to receive my order, I was kept informed about the process all along the way.
I do not wish to enter a description for my experience.
My book arrived on time and was in excellent condition.
I always find the book I'm looking for on Alibris. Prices are fair, and they have a wide selection of options.
Great overall! I was looking for a commentary on the book of James by Douglas Moo, and Alibris had the book at a great price. I have always been pleased with the service given, and this transaction was just the same!
The price offered was very reasonable and the product arrived quicker than "On Time"! I had a great buying experience with this seller. I would do business with them again.
I like the speed and the prices on Alibris, but I also like the opportunity to not buy from that giant company (the one that's trying to take over the world) where I take dark pleasure in reading their book reviews. - and then buying elsewhere!
"a quick message about your shopping experience so far"
Now do I get a prize?
I saw a video on youtube and immediately wanted this book.the website was very easy to use and offered lots of items.
I always find what I want at Alibris and it's usually at a great price!
Easy to find what I wanted and straightforward checkout process.
The books arrived more quickly than usual. The quality was as described.
Easy to find the book I needed at a great price
I had a specific out-of-print book I wanted to obtain. I found it on Alibris. Ordering was easy and the book arrived on time and in the condition described in the posting. Happy customer.
No problems. I found what I was looking for and had several options to pick from…
I've had no problems navigating your site.
They've had every book I've wanted thus far, they're almost always cheap, and delivery was on time. Great site for used books and I always recommend it to people
I mark it down because I have to fight my way through listings by HPB to find a copy of a book that I want to buy actually properly described, so that I can make an informed decision about whether or not to buy it.
I am really tired of HPB blocking up the lists of available copies of books. Are they owned by alibris? It's ridiculous that they can offer up multiple copies of the same book for the same price merely by changing the store name -- those books all ship from the same warehouse. And then we, the buyers, have to scroll past a dozen or more of the same copies of a book to see any other options.
This book was in great shape and cheaper than Amazon.
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.

