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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
1,023
value
12,568
shipping
12,558
quality
12,552
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Florida
1 review
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Why don't you have this book available as an ebook?

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: January 19, 2024
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Areas to type on are very small & difficult to read
January 19, 2024
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Areas to type on are very small & difficult to read.

Date of experience: January 19, 2024

Quick, easy & clear
October 27, 2023
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Quick, easy & clear

Date of experience: October 26, 2023
Maine
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Having just experienced a seemingly bait and switch technique from another book seller, I hope this sale goes better. Thank you

Date of experience: January 19, 2024
Illinois
1 review
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Very good nice selection and very professional like.

Date of experience: January 19, 2024
Virginia
1 review
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I think that I found what I wanted, but it would be helpful if every book description contained a synopsis.

Date of experience: January 19, 2024
Maryland
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Quick
January 19, 2024

Quick. Easy. And most affordable place to buy a new copy of the Greatest Lie on Earth by Edward Hendrie.

Date of experience: January 19, 2024
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I like using alternatives to Amazon when possible and Alibris has always worked well for me

Date of experience: January 19, 2024
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I love Alibris!
January 19, 2024
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I love Alibris! Easy to find what I am looking for and a reminder about books I wanted that got away--so I can find another one!

Date of experience: January 19, 2024

I love shopping with Alibris...
October 18, 2023
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I love shopping with Alibris...

Date of experience: October 17, 2023

I love shopping through Alibris!
March 30, 2022
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I love shopping through Alibris!

Date of experience: March 30, 2022

I've been an Alibris shopper for a very long time
November 20, 2021
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I've been an Alibris shopper for a very long time. Rock on!

Date of experience: November 19, 2021

I love this store!
September 7, 2021
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I love this store!

Date of experience: September 6, 2021
Massachusetts
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Really great selection, great pricing, buy down a star because there were a few things I wanted that were too expensive.

Date of experience: January 19, 2024
Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Very fast and affordable 10 out of 10 definitely shopping again

Date of experience: January 19, 2024
Canada
1 review
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Ordered a book at a great price
January 19, 2024

Ordered a book at a great price. Looking forward to receiving it, thanks!

Date of experience: January 18, 2024
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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There seemed to be some confusion on your end with...
January 26, 2024
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There seemed to be some confusion on your end with acceptance of my address that I was asked to enter three times before it was accepted.

Date of experience: January 18, 2024

Fast and straight forward ordering process
September 28, 2023
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Fast and straight forward ordering process.

Date of experience: September 27, 2023
Missouri
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Please display shipping costs sooner/ more obvious

Date of experience: January 18, 2024
New York
1 review
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So easy to order and the book is the perfect Easter gift for my grandkids

Date of experience: January 18, 2024
Minnesota
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
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I was able to find the movie I was looking for at a...
January 19, 2024
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I was able to find the movie I was looking for at a very reasonable price

Date of experience: January 18, 2024

Popped on to find a movie, took less than a minute
December 9, 2023
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Popped on to find a movie, took less than a minute

Date of experience: December 9, 2023

Found what I was looking for at a great price
April 9, 2023
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Found what I was looking for at a great price.

Date of experience: April 9, 2023

Found what I was looking for quickly at a very reasonable price

Date of experience: August 10, 2022

Found what I was looking for very easily
August 6, 2022
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Found what I was looking for very easily

Date of experience: August 6, 2022

I found everything I was looking for
July 10, 2022
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I found everything I was looking for.

Date of experience: July 9, 2022

I frequently find the used movies I am looking for...
April 16, 2022
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I frequently find the used movies I am looking for here

Date of experience: April 16, 2022

Found what I as was looking for at a great price
March 6, 2022
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Found what I as was looking for at a great price

Date of experience: March 6, 2022
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Can't tell why HPB, Inc is different than Half Price Books, Inc, and Half Price Books Diamond etc. Annoyed I have to pay shipping twice. Also wish I could send a gift card or acknowledgement with my order as it is a gift.

Date of experience: January 18, 2024
Montana
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I would like to be able to do a search for topics in your 0.99 cent section.

Date of experience: January 18, 2024
Arizona
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I've never ordered from this company, but it was easy-to-use.

Date of experience: January 18, 2024
Missouri
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I liked being able to check out as a guest and being able to use PayPal.

Date of experience: January 18, 2024
Minnesota
1 review
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It was VERY frustrating to figure out how to prevent...
February 11, 2024
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It was VERY frustrating to figure out how to prevent the system from putting the shipping address for this order into the billing address. I don't recall ever having this problem before--has something changed?

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: January 18, 2024

Glad that you have such a great selection
July 11, 2021
Previous review

Glad that you have such a great selection

Date of experience: July 10, 2021