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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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1,021
value
12,500
shipping
12,490
quality
12,484
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Tennessee
1 review
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Found what I was looking for quickly at a great price and ordering was simple.

Date of experience: March 8, 2024
Virginia
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Should offer free shipping on large orders
March 18, 2024
Updated review

Should offer free shipping on large orders. Should indicate in searches sellers in basket to reduce shipping costs

Date of experience: March 8, 2024

Entering address information for order
October 29, 2023
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Entering address information for order

Date of experience: September 29, 2023
New Hampshire
1 review
0 helpful votes
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The website is quick to respond, and I like the way...
March 8, 2024
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The website is quick to respond, and I like the way it lists my choices in order of price. The evaluation of books has thus far been right on target.

Date of experience: March 8, 2024

It's fine
August 19, 2021
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It's fine. Pretty streamlined and efficient.

Date of experience: August 19, 2021
Ohio
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Love being able to get used books reasonably. I read a lot.

Date of experience: March 8, 2024
Michigan
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Always easy to navigate and finds me great bargains!
March 8, 2024
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Always easy to navigate and finds me great bargains!

Date of experience: March 8, 2024

Fast and easy
October 15, 2021
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Fast and easy

Date of experience: October 15, 2021
Michigan
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Well the pages kept changing
March 18, 2024

Well the pages kept changing. The wrong address was hard to correct. Meaning the apartment number was left out.

Date of experience: March 8, 2024
Montana
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I could not get the message to the seller to go through because of the I'm not a robot bar it wouldn't except mine. Also please describe the ratings of the condition of the book. Whatdoes good mean? I could not find a rating system anywhere.

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: March 8, 2024
South Carolina
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I LOVE Alibris!
March 8, 2024

I LOVE Alibris! Lovingly used books at an affordable price. It's my go-to book supplier!

Date of experience: March 8, 2024
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I seem to always find the book I am seeking!
March 8, 2024
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I seem to always find the book I am seeking! Thank You!

Date of experience: March 8, 2024

I just found a copy of something I wanted...
February 11, 2024
Previous review

I just found a copy of something I wanted...thank you!

Date of experience: February 11, 2024

Once again...
December 5, 2023
Previous review

Once again...I found an out-of-print book I was seeking...at a very reasonable price! Thank you!

Date of experience: December 5, 2023

I usually find what I am seeking...
December 5, 2023
Previous review

I usually find what I am seeking...

Date of experience: December 5, 2023

Easy to find what I was seeking
December 5, 2023
Previous review

Easy to find what I was seeking. Thank you!

Date of experience: December 4, 2023

Once I changed my Billing Address to my new address,...
July 17, 2023
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Once I changed my Billing Address to my new address, it was all very easy!

Date of experience: July 17, 2023
Maryland
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Fast checkout, but can't seem to get over the password problem. Forgot it and when I type in my email & click "forgot" a new password or number doesn't come in.

Date of experience: March 8, 2024

Pretty good, but pass key business a bit confusing
February 29, 2024
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Pretty good, but pass key business a bit confusing.

Date of experience: February 29, 2024
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Very easy to use
March 8, 2024

Very easy to use. Wide variety of books very well organized

Date of experience: March 8, 2024
Pennsylvania
1 review
0 helpful votes
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My experience was great until I Paid $4.40 for Shipping. That cost more than the book itself.

Date of experience: March 8, 2024
Nevada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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A touch of ruin
March 8, 2024

Love this website easy to order great book selection.

Date of experience: March 8, 2024
Wisconsin
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Why do you compel me to waste my own valuable time composing a longer assessment when a single word says it all?

Date of experience: March 8, 2024
Missouri
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Excellent easy to find what I needed and check out fast and easy

Date of experience: March 8, 2024
New Jersey
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I have been using alibris for several years and appreciate it

Date of experience: March 7, 2024

I've always had a good experience with Alibris
December 13, 2022
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I've always had a good experience with Alibris

Date of experience: December 12, 2022
Ohio
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Too much trouble with the ordering process, i had to clear browser too many times, but i am still glad that i was able to purchase it at this price.

Date of experience: March 7, 2024
Massachusetts
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Easy to use website and I found a book that was appearing hard to find, unless I used evil Amazon which I refuse to do.

Date of experience: March 7, 2024
Arizona
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Excellent site to view choices
March 8, 2024
Updated review

Excellent site to view choices. Thanks for your platform.

Date of experience: March 7, 2024

Easy to search, easy to order, easy to modify order
October 29, 2023
Previous review

Easy to search, easy to order, easy to modify order

Date of experience: October 29, 2023

Easy process
April 2, 2022
Previous review

Easy process.

Date of experience: April 1, 2022

Excellent selection
April 6, 2021
Previous review

Excellent selection.

Date of experience: April 5, 2021
Hawaii
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Easy to find, easy to check out
March 8, 2024

Easy to find, easy to check out. Hopefully arrives quickly

Date of experience: March 7, 2024