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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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value
12,528
shipping
12,518
quality
12,512
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I like the way you let me see where the books are coming from enabling me to support local booksellers and minimize shipping impacts.

Date of experience: April 5, 2026
Illinois
1 review
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Wonderful
April 15, 2026

Having ordered from Alibris before, when I was looking for a specific title I tried them first. They had exactly what I needed at a very reasonable price. Their shipping estimate was spot on as well. I'll be shopping with Alibris again!

Date of experience: March 30, 2026
California
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Your website is kinda clunky and reloads checkout pages at random which loses info I've already entered. I'd also like to be able to search by condition as well as type (i. E. Hardcover, Very Good) in your filters.

Date of experience: April 5, 2026
Virginia
1 review
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Too much for shipped.
April 15, 2026
Updated review

The shipping for my last order was twice as much as the cost of items I purchased. I will now be very careful about future orders. If I were your company, I certainly find a more economical way of shipping.

Date of experience: April 5, 2026

Good as always I have used your serves for over 30...
March 25, 2026
Previous review

Good as always I have used your serves for over 30 years and have been satisfied every time.

Date of experience: March 15, 2026
1 review
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Desired improvements
April 15, 2026

Some booksellers do not provide tracking information. Sometimes it takes a long time to receive orders, even for some booksellers to ship them. One book I ordered was not the edition advertised (US ed. Not UK).

Date of experience: April 5, 2026
Virginia
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Quick and easy
April 15, 2026

Quick and easy. Just wish I could actually see the condition of the book via pictures

Date of experience: April 4, 2026
Washington
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My favorite source for books
April 15, 2026

I searched for two specific and unrelated books (crafting and medical issue). I was able to easily find both. Shipping takes a lot more time because I live in a very remote area. Everything arrived safely and in good condition, and I will definitely be using this site again.

Date of experience: April 4, 2026
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Never again
April 15, 2026

Some months ago I changed my password. For this order, I had to use a different email account, because, no matter what steps I took, I was not able to log in using the new password--nor could I access the "forgot password" feature. Tried several times; but Alibris never emailed me the email that would let change my password. Staff was no help at all. Fortunately, there are other providers out there; I will not do business with Alibris again.

Date of experience: April 4, 2026
Florida
1 review
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I like the way Alibris is set up
April 15, 2026
Updated review

I like the way Alibris is set up. Clear and uncluttered. Often there are bargains galore. Thanks, Jeff Lee

Date of experience: April 4, 2026

I enjoy shopping Alibris very much!
October 11, 2025
Previous review

I enjoy shopping Alibris very much! Straightforward, straight ahead, usually a bargain and easy to understand the site!

Date of experience: September 30, 2025
Michigan
1 review
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I had a hard time ordering!
April 15, 2026
Updated review

I had a hard time ordering! I accidentally put my name instead of the persons name the book was going to & their name as the billing address (!)where it said shipping. It took 3 tries to get the right info to show up on the screen as it kept reverting back!
I did go to the help page, but it seemed to give directions that were not available, so I just put in " new card" & got it to work.

Date of experience: April 4, 2026

Great selection + easy website to navigate
November 22, 2025
Previous review

Great selection + easy website to navigate. I'm not very tech- savvy, so using this bookseller is very nice!

Date of experience: November 11, 2025
Colorado
1 review
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It's always a pleasure to find exactly the books Im...
April 14, 2026
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It's always a pleasure to find exactly the books Im looking for, and to be able to order then expeditiously

Date of experience: April 4, 2026

A convenient and easy-to-use site to order from its...
June 23, 2025
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A convenient and easy-to-use site to order from its very comprehensive and economical

Date of experience: June 13, 2025
Canada
1 review
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The Alibris process was incredibly well organized and simple to navigate. I certainly appreciated the description of this book's condition. It was also a terrific feature that I had the opportunity to contact the seller prior to confirming my purchase. I'd be remiss not to also congratulate the seller's willingness to provide a super-quick reply to the only question that I posed.

Bravo Chris and Alibris!

Date of experience: April 4, 2026
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Very pleased with order.
April 14, 2026

I bought excellent quality art books at a great price. My shipment from 5 different sellers arrived in a very timely manner. I highly recommend Alibris!

Date of experience: April 4, 2026
1 review
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Decent
April 14, 2026

Had a decent selection of what I was looking for. Doesn't really offer support. The seller sent my books in separate shipments without providing all the tracking numbers. I reached out to Alibris after not getting a response from the seller. Alibris didn't offer to contact the seller on my behalf, just told me to wait and see. I wanted the tracking numbers so I could be sure the books were shipped to begin with. If not I wanted to pivot and get them elsewhere. Nobody wants to waste time waiting for something that won't arrive. I got the books in the end but it was annoying not knowing if they were actually sent or not.

Date of experience: April 4, 2026
Indiana
1 review
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Fine, soft cover worked fine, the checkout process was super simple

Date of experience: April 4, 2026
Nevada
1 review
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Always easy
April 14, 2026
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Always easy. Good selection of books. Shipping costs are a bit high.

Date of experience: April 3, 2026

Need an easier way to receive coupons; would like lower...
December 18, 2025
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Need an easier way to receive coupons; would like lower shipping rates.

Date of experience: December 7, 2025
1 review
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Experience
April 14, 2026

Great experience, product was delivered efficiently!

Date of experience: April 3, 2026
California
1 review
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Quick and Efficient as always.
April 13, 2026

Quite satisfactory. Thank you. I've used Alibris in the past, but this is the first time I've had to complete a survey.

Date of experience: April 3, 2026
1 review
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Book with amazing content
April 13, 2026

Ordering and receiving are easy with alibris. The book was inspiring and uplifting because DJT had the upbringing of wise parents and a path of preparation that most people never receive. His experience made him a wildcard in the White House as the 47th President.

Date of experience: March 27, 2026
Oregon
1 review
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I was looking to replace a lost book and found 3 others I'd never heard of. My "littles" are going to be very happy this Christmas season.

Date of experience: April 3, 2026

I thought it would be difficult to find books on Christian Counseling, even on Alibris. You had all three books I was looking for.

Date of experience: March 20, 2026