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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
12,710
shipping
12,700
quality
12,694
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Wisconsin
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Always fast, easy, and the best selection of eclectic books

Date of experience: March 31, 2024
New Jersey
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Searches on this site return specific results. Your site is also very fast. Thank you.

Date of experience: March 31, 2024
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Goodwill sent the book quickly and it was in very good condition. Nice to do business with a non-profit liek Goodwill.

Date of experience: March 30, 2024
Poland
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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As usual, my orders were delivered in a very timely manner. All of the books said to be in good or very good condition were in exceptional condition on arrival. They irony of ordering is that the shipping was far more expensive than the actual books!

Date of experience: March 30, 2024
Alaska
1 review
0 helpful votes
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THURGOOD (DVD)
April 10, 2024

This was a great price for the product received! I've purchased books from Alibris before and have never been disappointed with any order. Thanks, Alibris! You rock!

Date of experience: March 30, 2024
Washington
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Used Alibris for a number of years now, and always check here first before ordering from big box.

Date of experience: March 30, 2024
Connecticut
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Easy and quick/ Let's see what shipping and delivery bring/

Date of experience: March 30, 2024
Ohio
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Wonderful
April 10, 2024

Great condition of the books and fast delivery. Products exactly as described and secured packages.

Date of experience: March 30, 2024
Ohio
1 review
0 helpful votes
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New Edition CD
April 10, 2024

Great price, my CD was in great condition. Your website was easy too sign in.Shipping an handling had a fair price.Finally, my check out went smoothly with my confirmation number. Thank you.^_^

Date of experience: March 30, 2024
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Good price but stained book
April 10, 2024

I got a book for a very good price but it had a stain on it that looked like old gum but overall good experience

Date of experience: March 30, 2024
South Carolina
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Excellent!
April 10, 2024

I'm very happy with my purchase, the price and the delivery time! It was a last minute gift and I was so happy to receive it so quickly!

Date of experience: March 30, 2024
Pennsylvania
5 reviews
1 helpful vote
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I've used Alibris for years; and almost always pleased with the results. This particular bookseller was less than honest in providing shipping info, and, in shipping promptly. Alibris was very helpful.

Date of experience: March 30, 2024
Ohio
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Found 3 out of print books in seconds at $1-$2 each. :)

Date of experience: March 30, 2024
Australia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Very happy. Thank you.
April 10, 2024

Quick to post. As described. Very happy. Thank you.

Date of experience: March 30, 2024
Virginia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I had been looking for a specific DVD for such a long time. I finally found it on Alibis!

Date of experience: March 30, 2024
Washington
1 review
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Quick and easy process
April 10, 2024

Quick and easy process. Saw book I wanted and 3 minutes later I'm writing a review. :)

Date of experience: March 30, 2024
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Easy to use ordering site, without excessive sales pitches for items I don't want or
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Date of experience: March 30, 2024
Pennsylvania
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Quick and efficient service
April 9, 2024

Received product in a professional and timely manner.

Date of experience: March 30, 2024
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Ordered a book and received it, this Alibris won't leave me alone. For the love of God leave me alone!

Date of experience: March 30, 2024
Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Long time Alibris customer
April 9, 2024
Updated review

Long time Alibris customer. Always liked their service.

Date of experience: March 30, 2024

Alibris is great!
December 22, 2022
Previous review

Alibris is great! Love the shop.

Date of experience: December 21, 2022