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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 only wish that there was an option for the someone to notify me when the items were received/ or expect to be delivered.
I wasn't given an opportunity to enter the coupon code of YARN for my discount!
Trouble placing it. I have two accounts and it tells me something is wrong several times before it goes through.
Super easy to find what I needed, checkout process was super quick and easy.
I'd open an account to "save time" next time but I CAN'T DEAL WITH ONE MORE PASSWORD!
So, this 76-yr-old gal will continue to shop as "guest". You guessed it!
Ordered all books from same seller. Hoping it will lower shipping.
Always find what I'm looking for. Great selection and price.
Alibris is the best! Over the years Alibris has fulfilled many a book order and I have been well pleased every time.
Thank you, Alibris!
I ordered a set of used paperback books to be read in sequential order. Expected them to look used. Was very impressed to see the books are brand new. Package was sturdy and order did not take long to arrive. I saved money and got a nice set of books.
No frills. Quick and easy. Delivered in timely manner.
Should show shipping during the first viewing of used books.
I like the site, just don't order any books with the little delivery truck on them, they might not be in stock, even though they're listed.
I enjoy getting books here, I feel better about supporting small independent book sellers rather than large business' (Amazon).
Shopping here is great; always find what I want, even though I do not think you will have it: too old, obscure, not popular, etc. Thank you for the wonderful inventory and for making a purchase quick and easy.
Very difficult to know when the free Alibris shipping applies as it shows up in the cart as if the shipping charges will be charged. The whole thing took a long time. Also could not find shipping policy for Orca if I ordered more than 1 book. Need more transparency on shipping!
The site is easy to use and tells me what I need to know about a book, particularly the condition of the book and the number of pages.
I find this site easy to navigate, especially the sorting optios.
I hope free shipping would be calculated and reflect on total before we actually proceed to payment. That kinda made me hesitate cause I don't want to pay for S&H. Thank you
Great n easy, but I dont feel I need to say much more than this.
I have always loved shopping on Alibris. I first started in 2007 when trying to find decent prices for textbooks. It is 2024 now and they remain a great resource.
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.

