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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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1,032
value
12,720
shipping
12,710
quality
12,704
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Nebraska
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Marilla
April 12, 2024

Book was in better condition than described- was given a fair price - pkg'd well and rec'vd quickly.

Date of experience: April 1, 2024
California
1 review
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No thank you only survey noted
April 12, 2024

No thank you only survey noted please remove this...

Date of experience: April 1, 2024
California
1 review
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The book
April 12, 2024

Came in great condition, well packaged, shipped promptly.

Date of experience: April 1, 2024
Utah
1 review
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I have previous books on order which have displayed...
April 11, 2024
Updated review

I have previous books on order which have displayed order numbers for tracking (shipping) numbers for over 2 weeks even though you claim they have shipped. What gives.

Date of experience: April 1, 2024

The information on checkout form needswork
March 29, 2024
Previous review

The information on checkout form needswork. You don't know what shipping is until checkoutbor if it's even available. And what book is hard, soft, etc. info needs to be real time as you are shopping because some us have to set limits on our shopping.

Date of experience: March 18, 2024
Massachusetts
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Remarkable site
April 11, 2024

Had no idea this site existed. Happy to have found it,

Date of experience: April 1, 2024
Kansas
1 review
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Fantastic!
April 11, 2024

My order was received promptly and was in excellent condition. I could not be more pleased.

Date of experience: April 1, 2024
Missouri
1 review
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They died with their boots on
April 11, 2024

Good. I am happy with your services. Keep up the good work. Well done and barvao. Fine

Date of experience: April 1, 2024
Georgia
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Was quick and easy, the menus and such are layed out well and not a mess of ads and junk I don't want.

Date of experience: April 1, 2024
Texas
1 review
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4.5 of 5 stars
April 11, 2024

My order was placed and received in a timely manner. The only issue I had was that one of the books I received was advertised on the site as a boxed set but when the order arrived it was the first book of the series. Had I known that it was a single book and not the set I probably would not have ordered it. Aside from that, everything was wonderful as usual.

Date of experience: April 1, 2024
North Carolina
1 review
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Wow!
April 11, 2024
Updated review

Wow! You didn't have the copy I ordered yesterday, so you selected a replacement for about the same price and made it available with a few clicks. Thanks!

Date of experience: April 1, 2024

To quote Critics le Porter, "You're the tops!"
March 31, 2024
Previous review

To quote Critics le Porter, "You're the tops!"

Date of experience: March 21, 2024
New York
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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One of my earlier orders was partially delivered. USPS indicated that the item hasn't been shipped. I asked the seller to explain why the book has not yet been shipped.

Date of experience: April 1, 2024
New Jersey
1 review
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Good condition and price
April 11, 2024

Book came in good condition, and quickly, exactly as described.

Date of experience: April 1, 2024
Australia
1 review
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So far, so good, but I have not received it yet. I have only just ordered it.

Date of experience: April 1, 2024
Oregon
1 review
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Your process of check out, discounts, passwords, phone and e -mail is a pain. This is the third day I've tried to purchase books in the last week. 1st try was Monday or Tuesday. Gave up after 12 tries. Thursday, gave up after 5 tries. Today almost gave up after 2 tries, but tired again without discounts', finally went thru. May or may not ever try again.

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: April 1, 2024
Oklahoma
1 review
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Not entirely as described
April 11, 2024

The book had more wear than I expected given the description, but was really just fine.

Date of experience: April 1, 2024
Georgia
1 review
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Excellence
April 11, 2024

Thank you, book came as expected. I only wish stickers used to mark books were of a better quality so that they would be more easily removed. Likely a hope that will never be realised

Date of experience: April 1, 2024
Argentina
1 review
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I am trying to buy through the aadvantageeshopping.com site, but I never can get the miles for the purchase, even if I bought by clicking the alilibris link from aadvantageeshopping.com

Date of experience: April 1, 2024
Florida
1 review
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I Love this site, they usually have the book I'm looking for at a good price.

Date of experience: April 1, 2024
California
1 review
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The availability of books is amazing
April 11, 2024
Updated review

The availability of books is amazing. Shipping costs leaves a lot to be dis desired. Not your fault. USPS has again raised prices..

Date of experience: April 1, 2024

Alibris provides the most user friendly on line company...
February 27, 2023
Previous review

Alibris provides the most user friendly on line company I have ever delt with. Thank you.

Date of experience: February 27, 2023
Vermont
1 review
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Had to repeatedly changes to shipping address and billing address.

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: April 1, 2024