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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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1,033
value
12,706
shipping
12,696
quality
12,690
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Enjoy being able to select a specific edition to purchase

Date of experience: March 30, 2024

Easy to compare editions and prices
June 2, 2023
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Easy to compare editions and prices

Date of experience: June 2, 2023
Idaho
3 reviews
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😃
April 9, 2024
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Exactly what I thought it would be and on time. Thanks

Date of experience: March 30, 2024

Found what I wanted
March 10, 2024
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Found what I wanted

Date of experience: March 10, 2024
Washington
1 review
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Quick and easy
April 9, 2024

Quick and easy. I found exactly what I was looking for!

Date of experience: March 30, 2024
Texas
1 review
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An excellent hardback of a classic book
April 9, 2024
Updated review

Great! Very smooth transaction and navigation. Book arrived very fast and was "Like New". Alibris is one of very reliable sites to buy books.

Date of experience: March 30, 2024

As always a delightful experience
October 26, 2023
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As always a delightful experience.

Date of experience: October 25, 2023
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Still worth the price
April 9, 2024

I ordered from 2 sellers. The first book is in really good condition. The second one is too however, there is a section that has many pages highlighted or written in. I wasn't expecting that. Overall still happy.

Date of experience: March 30, 2024
Illinois
1 review
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Books for less
April 9, 2024

I prefer to buy from Alibris than that other online bookseller that has put small independent bookstores out of business. They don't need any more money and I can still save from Alibris and find what I want.

Date of experience: March 30, 2024
Alabama
1 review
0 helpful votes
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All fine but the survey
April 9, 2024

Fine, up to the survey. Folks, buying something and enjoying it is one thing, being obligated to natter on about how great it was, just so some marketer can smile is another. The survey starts with a simple - did you receive your order. OK, you may be checking up on vendors, got it.

To then go on with a survey where increasing numbers of questions appear as you answer them is beyond rude to your customers. To top it off, if you don't fill the comments boxes the way the "survey" (ad for new customers) wants, it gives you the red warning prompts like a government site.

From now on, if you want a review from me, my rate is $100 per hour, payable in advance. OR - fire the marketing genius who designed that fly-trap and get back to me.

Date of experience: March 30, 2024
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Would like to know how to contact seller about how soon I will receive this book!

Date of experience: March 30, 2024
Maine
1 review
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The books I order have all been in good condition. I like the convience of ordering on line. They always arrive in a resonable amount of time..

Date of experience: March 30, 2024

I have always enjoyed going to Alibris to get my books..
January 26, 2024
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I have always enjoyed going to Alibris to get my books.Sincerely BarbAra Andersen..

Date of experience: January 26, 2024
Oklahoma
1 review
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Excellence.
April 9, 2024
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It's always a pleasure doing business with Alibris!

Date of experience: March 30, 2024

Fast, Easy, Convenient!
April 10, 2021
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Fast, Easy, Convenient!

Date of experience: April 10, 2021
Maine
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I love Alibris books
April 9, 2024
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I love Alibris books. I almost always find what I'm looking for, the books are sent in a timely manner.

Date of experience: March 30, 2024

I love the books I have ordered through Alibris, and...
August 25, 2023
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I love the books I have ordered through Alibris, and I always get them in a timely manner.

Date of experience: August 25, 2023
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Book condition
April 9, 2024

I didn't expect a good condition book to have writing in it.

Date of experience: March 30, 2024
New Mexico
1 review
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This is my first time to the site
April 9, 2024

This is my first time to the site. It was easy to use and had a good selection.

Date of experience: March 30, 2024
California
1 review
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My item was inexpensive to buy and to ship, and all its details were on one page. The experience was easy and satisfying. Thank you!

Date of experience: March 30, 2024
Texas
1 review
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Review
April 9, 2024
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Received the book in a timely manner. I've never had a problem ordering from Alibris.
Thanks!

Date of experience: March 29, 2024

Keep up the good work!
May 25, 2021
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Keep up the good work!

Date of experience: May 25, 2021
Colorado
1 review
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Quickly found what I was looking for and placed my...
April 9, 2024
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Quickly found what I was looking for and placed my order.

Date of experience: March 29, 2024

Found what I was looking for
January 31, 2024
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Found what I was looking for

Date of experience: January 31, 2024
Washington
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Excellent services!
April 9, 2024

Great prices, quick shipping, and quality books! Highly recommend!

Date of experience: March 29, 2024
California
1 review
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Rare find
April 9, 2024

The book I received was in better condition than what I expected. Quick delivery as well. Will shop here again. Now leave me alone with the surveys.

Date of experience: March 29, 2024
Wisconsin
1 review
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Great books, accurate condition descriptions, and good prices. Shipping is nearly always faster than I expect.

Date of experience: March 29, 2024
Nebraska
1 review
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Disappointed about coupon offer of $2 off on orders of $25.oo but was *refused* because for some reason my order of $26.00... 'wasn't enough to meet the offer requirement". Mathematically, that's worse than my learning disorder of 'calcu-less' - even *I* know that $26 is MORE than 25. Bummer.

Date of experience: March 29, 2024