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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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I wanted to BUY 2 copies of this book and the system would not let me add a SECOND book. By the time I went back to buy it again through the entire process, the book was already gone...
As usual you had what I was looking for--and more!
Lots of choices and broad range of purchase prices
I'm pleased that you have this book I'm sending as a gift to Shirley.
You had what I was looking for at the best price. Thank you.
I'm beginning to wonder if this company is legit. I ordered the first book and then I'm notified that it's not available. Ordered the second one that you suggested waited a few days notified that it is not available. This was to be a gift. I won't be using this company again. If you tell me this book is not available I will definitely tell everyone I know steer clear of this company.
I already ordered a book which was accepted. Then today I received a statement saying it wasn't available and that another one similar was put in my cart. Of course I spent about $3 more for it. Not too crazy about that experience. I won't be a repeat customer.
Easy to set up an account; order placement very easy!
Maybe text notification if an order is canceled due to no available copy? Email is a little delayed.
First time using alibris. It was a smooth transaction.
I love that I can find books through alibris that the all-powerful Amazon does not have.
I tried multiple times to enter my credit card number in the Bing browser. The cursor never appeared. I could enter Expiry number and CCV number, but not the card number. I finally created an account so that I could complete the transaction in Chrome. MUCH TOO TIME CONSUMING!
Easy to search and find the book I'm looking for. Great prices on used books!
Such a wealth of titles, easy to use online interface!
Very quick and simple. Nothing was confusing or seemed gimmicky
Wish the system automatically found the books you choose from the same store. I choose the books but must go to extra effort to try to find them at the same store to help keep shipping down. It would be great if the system did this for the customer, maybe gave the customer a message saying the book is not available from the vendor who had the others in your cart.
Use of PayPal is a bonus to a quick positive shopping experience!
At first I was excited to have a coupon code, etc. for my first ever purchase here. I think the order minimum to use it- $30.00- is a little high for me. I tried to throw in some $0.99 paperbacks make it to the minimum, but it just wasn't worth it. I like playing around with the shopping filters/tools/bargain bin stuff to get the best discount. Disappointed, but I understand that it pays a small bookstore much better overall to ship multiple books. I don't like Amazon's style at all, so here I am. Keep up the good work.
I was able to get right to the product of my choice without a lot of sign in hassle.
Easy to find what I am looking for and even though some of the books are unusual I have always been able to find them on Alibris.
Very easy to use. I don't know who owns alibris but I choose this source to buy my books thinking you are not one of the massive stores.
You have made this process seamless and ha e found me the book I was looking for at a great price
Alibris makes it easy to select what I want and check out with minimal hassle. That's the review.
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