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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
1,018
value
12,467
shipping
12,457
quality
12,451
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Kansas
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Good service
September 14, 2025

Good pricing delivered on time. Would do business with them again

Date of experience: September 4, 2025
Georgia
1 review
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Quick and easy, has the book I was looking for. A good place to shop!

Date of experience: September 4, 2025
California
1 review
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Could not put in money saving coupon
September 14, 2025

Could not put in money saving coupon- there was no box to place code

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: September 4, 2025
Wisconsin
1 review
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Found what I was looking for but had a little trouble...
September 14, 2025
Updated review

Found what I was looking for but had a little trouble find the hard cover book witch I like better.

Date of experience: September 4, 2025

My book was in great shape as said
June 28, 2025
Previous review

Easy to find what I was looking for. Was a great price and low shipping.

Date of experience: June 18, 2025
Michigan
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Good stuff
September 14, 2025

Got my book, it was in good condition and i got it in a timely matter

Date of experience: September 4, 2025
Maine
1 review
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Easy to go through the website to find what I was looking for and to buy what I wanted.

Date of experience: September 4, 2025
New York
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Great prices, user friendly on iPhone
September 14, 2025

Great prices, user friendly on iPhone. And great selection of other titles.

Date of experience: September 4, 2025
Kentucky
1 review
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I have used Alibris for several years
September 14, 2025

I have used Alibris for several years. I never had a problem!

Date of experience: September 4, 2025
Oregon
1 review
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I would like to see shipping cost with the book price as each book appears on the screen.
I had a difficult time changing my password. Could have been me, but I am pretty adept at such things.

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: September 3, 2025
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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So happy I found your site
September 14, 2025

So happy I found your site. It was so easy to find what I was looking for. 😀

Date of experience: September 3, 2025
Washington
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Easy to find the book I wanted and order it - I assume it will arrive on time and in good condition - I don't think you should ask for rating the experience until it is all completed.

Date of experience: September 3, 2025
Alaska
1 review
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Quick and easy!
September 14, 2025

Quick and easy! No hassle or frustrating data entry. So easy to find a book, read reviews, and see all offerings and add to cart quickly. The lack of click click click really made me feel relaxed about buying feom this website.

Date of experience: September 3, 2025
Texas
1 review
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Received my book; however, I did not receive it for 10 days after my order. Shipping took too long. My used book was in very good condition.

Date of experience: September 3, 2025
Thailand
1 review
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Good variety of offerings that fit my interests — better than that of the competition!

Date of experience: September 3, 2025
Tennessee
1 review
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Kept having problems with the order process, slow, but finally got the order placed

Date of experience: September 3, 2025
Indiana
1 review
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Easy checkout
September 14, 2025

Easy checkout - Saving time with each order. Thanks for offering discounts and offering your products at a decent price.

Date of experience: September 3, 2025
Virginia
1 review
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Easy process
September 14, 2025

Easy process. Clear instructions. Not many clicks. Looking forward to reading the book.

Date of experience: September 3, 2025
Minnesota
1 review
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I buy from Alibris often, and have never been disappointed!
September 14, 2025
Updated review

Using Alibris to find out of print or hard to find books is a must.

Date of experience: September 3, 2025

Search here first!
May 21, 2025
Previous review

I've never been disappointed by Alibris. If it's available, they'll locate it! Very responsive if you have a problem.

Date of experience: May 10, 2025
Virginia
1 review
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I love searching through the oldies to find what I am searching for.;..

Date of experience: September 3, 2025
Nevada
1 review
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Thanks for the savings!
September 14, 2025

Thanks for the savings! This allowed me to buy more books! Combining the shipping was HUGE.

Date of experience: September 3, 2025