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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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shipping
12,542
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12,536
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California
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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
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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
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I usually find what I am seeking...

Date of experience: December 5, 2023

Easy to find what I was seeking
December 5, 2023
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Excellent site to view choices
March 8, 2024
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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
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Easy to search, easy to order, easy to modify order

Date of experience: October 29, 2023

Easy process
April 2, 2022
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Easy process.

Date of experience: April 1, 2022

Excellent selection
April 6, 2021
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Excellent selection.

Date of experience: April 5, 2021
Hawaii
1 review
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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
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Alibris is always my first go for used and hard to find books.

Date of experience: March 7, 2024
Illinois
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Right on time
March 8, 2024
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Luv it quick and ez, the website never disappoints

Date of experience: March 7, 2024

Great selection excellent prices
August 3, 2023
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Great selection excellent prices

Date of experience: August 2, 2023
New Jersey
1 review
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It was "straight forward"
March 8, 2024

It was "straight forward". It was "user friendly".

Date of experience: March 7, 2024
Minnesota
1 review
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So far so good, but my opinion will depend on the speediness of shipping and the condition of the book.

Date of experience: March 7, 2024
California
1 review
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I wanted this as a gift but found no way to keep receipt form being sent. Otherwise easy

Date of experience: March 7, 2024
California
1 review
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Quick and easy, also less expensive for the quality of books!

Date of experience: March 7, 2024
California
1 review
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I am glad for this huge selection of books
March 7, 2024
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I am glad for this huge selection of books. I do wish more descriptive info on the book contents was entered on all books.

Date of experience: March 7, 2024

Glad I could find the things I was looking for
March 15, 2022
Previous review

Glad I could find the things I was looking for.

Date of experience: March 15, 2022

Things are easy to find
September 19, 2021
Previous review

Things are easy to find. Do wish there were more pictures or better descriptions for some.

Date of experience: September 18, 2021
Pennsylvania
1 review
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Great to be able to usually find the textbooks that I need for my classes.

Date of experience: March 7, 2024