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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
1,022
value
12,523
shipping
12,513
quality
12,507
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Illinois
1 review
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I have had to reorder this cd, because you sent the other to a decade old address, even though I changed that information...

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Date of experience: September 3, 2025
Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I found my book easily and at the best price after comparison.

Date of experience: September 3, 2025
Alabama
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Best price for item on internet
September 13, 2025
Updated review

Best price for item on internet. Reliable shipping in the past.

Date of experience: September 3, 2025

The book descriptions and ordering process are simple...
March 18, 2025
Previous review

The book descriptions and ordering process are simple and straightforward.

Date of experience: March 7, 2025
Pennsylvania
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Used book
September 13, 2025

Book was delivered earlier than expected and was I great condition

Date of experience: September 3, 2025
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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The first 75 pages of the book had extensive underlining. Some sentences marked up so much that they were nearly illegible. About 80 pages had been crushed in the corner so they were wrinkled. The previous owner had left some personal photographs between two of the pages.

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Date of experience: September 2, 2025
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Very easy to use your site
September 13, 2025

Very easy to use your site. I wish that it featured the "look inside" feature that Amazon provides.

Date of experience: September 2, 2025
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I do not like bei g forced to havevcredit card info saved just to purchase once!

Date of experience: September 2, 2025
Texas
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Vast selection and awesome prices
September 13, 2025
Updated review

Vast selection and awesome prices. Quick delivery. I have ordered for many years.

Date of experience: September 2, 2025

Alibris shopping is easy and rewarding
February 12, 2025
Previous review

Delivery time was a little longer, but Alibris was available for support. The book arrived in great condition and there was no problem.

Date of experience: February 2, 2025
Minnesota
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Really happy experience
September 13, 2025
Updated review

I just thought of a book, and I got it in my hands! From Alibris.

Date of experience: August 12, 2025

Smooth, easy experience, found exactly what I wanted,...
August 23, 2025
Previous review

Smooth, easy experience, found exactly what I wanted, with answers for all the questions I had!

Date of experience: August 12, 2025
Nevada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Not great!
September 13, 2025

I don't believe it's Alibris fault. The actual company I bought the book from was crap! They are in Oregon, I'm in Reno NV! They sent my book to PENNSYLVANIA and it sat for 3 days! Then they sent it to Las Vegas where it sat for another 3 days! It took more than 2 weeks to get a package that would normally take 3 days! When I reached out to customer service, I put ALL the info in my email. They responded with questions I had answered and ignoring the question I had! You know, typical POS customer service CHILDREN they hire! So, definitely not happy about this experience! I will try Alibri again... But not that particular seller!

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: September 2, 2025
Connecticut
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Shipping price is supposed to be $3.49
September 13, 2025

Shipping price is supposed to be $3.49. But calculated instead at $4.99.
This is the second time the shipping cost exceeds what was advertised.
This can't be tolerated.

Date of experience: September 2, 2025
Idaho
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Easy to use website and lots of choices in books
September 13, 2025
Updated review

Easy to use website and lots of choices in books. Impressive amount of titles.

Date of experience: September 2, 2025

So quick and easy to find vintage books
April 12, 2025
Previous review

So quick and easy to find vintage books. The website is easy to use.

Date of experience: April 2, 2025
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Fast and easy
September 13, 2025

Fast and easy. Just Googled the book I wanted and found it here with several options to buy from.

Date of experience: September 2, 2025
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Seemed easy
September 13, 2025

Seemed easy. Offered what I wanted. Will comment more when I receive the book.

Date of experience: September 2, 2025
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Shopping was easy
September 13, 2025

Shopping was easy. No problem at all. It was a veritable breeze.

Date of experience: September 2, 2025
Massachusetts
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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It was quick and easy!
September 13, 2025
Updated review

It was quick and easy! I found my book with no problem. Thank you!

Date of experience: September 2, 2025

I always find the book I'm looking for!
April 20, 2024
Previous review

I always find the book I'm looking for!

Date of experience: April 10, 2024
Michigan
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I purchased from Alibris because of a discount coupon,...
September 13, 2025
Updated review

I purchased from Alibris because of a discount coupon, but there was nowhere to enter the coupon code and I did not get the discount even though I clicked to shop directly from the coupon link.

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: September 2, 2025

Very pleased
July 3, 2025
Previous review

More affordable than any other site. Condition better than listed. I will always look to purchase with Alibris in the future.

Date of experience: June 23, 2025
New Jersey
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Title I searched for came up immediately
September 12, 2025

Title I searched for came up immediately. Book selection is good

Date of experience: September 2, 2025
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Very smooth
September 12, 2025

Very smooth. I wish there were an Apple Pay option, but that's a quibble.

Date of experience: September 2, 2025
Connecticut
1 review
0 helpful votes
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It seams that they want to save you money with helpful suggestions.

Date of experience: September 2, 2025