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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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Great experiences with Alibris since 1998(?) or so! Please keep up the good work and don't sell out to Amazon...You guys are the real deal, with real sellers and plenty of real antiquarian book people. A gem!
I think this is my first time here. Found what I was looking for right away and at a good price.
Great source for hard to find books, without jacking up the price!
Easy to use and pay with PayPal. Good website for alibris
Found some great deals on your site that were better than what Amazon ever offered for the same books.
I found a better deal than what Amazon and eBay offered. Plus, you provided a discount code to help lower the cost! When I am looking for a book I now have another site to look for the best deals.
I was looking for a book that I had not been able to find elsewhere and there it was, waiting for me to order
Price keeps expanding as u r checking out: once u add it-all-up, u left with selling price times three.
Lol!
Thanks
Half way thru the shipping charge doubled so I backed out. Wheen I decided to try again, the book cost was 2 dollars more tho the shipping did go back down to $4.99.
Great sellers, great goods, great service!
Very pleased with your service and book availability from Alibris!
Always find what I need and get it delivered promptly.
I quickly found the books I was looking for with the search option.
Found what I wanted at a price I was willing to pay. Excited to get The Seven Storey Mountain so I can mark all the great sections by T Merton who I've known about but haven't read til now. I got this from my local library but this is one I've decided to keep and/or maybe lend.
Good website with all the appropriate information needed to make an informed purchase decision.
A good site to find music, books and movies. Just being located in Canada, the shipping costs can prove to be excessive. One should have at their disposal more shipping options to reduce costs should the buyer wish to do so. Like Economy Shipping - longer to arrive, but less costly.
It has been seamless so far. I have yet to run into any complications even when I had to cancel a book. My money was returned to me promptly.
I found the book I wanted, in good condition, at a good price. No problems, which is all I ask for.
I found what I wanted quickly, at a price that beats Amazon.
I had difficulty tracking the order. When it did arrive the last track wouldn't play so the DVD is useless to me. I'd love a DVD that worked but with all the problems getting the DVD the first time I didn't feel like trying to return it and get another. I'll look for another company to give me a DVD that actually works.
UPDATE: Alibris refunded my order so I feel better about the problems. I'm sure they are a well intentioned company that just had some problems with my order.
Usual online order/delivery without hassle.
Thanks
Book prices are great but postage is expensive. A cheaper but slower option would ne nice.
It's very confusing tracking when the same book is coming from different sellers, and one seller hasn't put it in the mail after 2 weeks.
Can't beat Alibris for selection, price or delivery. It's my go-to book and music store (after checking local sources first.)
Always easy and thorough. Wonderful selections.
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.

