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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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1,022
value
12,523
shipping
12,513
quality
12,507
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Maryland
1 review
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Would be nice to have an option to pay for faster shipping as my child needs this fast

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: September 2, 2025
Florida
1 review
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Great buying experience and great book!
September 12, 2025

Great experience - the shipping was fast! I am loving the book, but unfortunately, the spine is coming unglued, so some pages may fall out as I go. This is probably due to the age of the book, which is understandable for a soft cover if it's been on the shelf for a while.

Date of experience: September 2, 2025
California
1 review
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It all went smoothly!
September 12, 2025

It all went smoothly! I have been using the Alibris website for years.

Date of experience: September 2, 2025
Alabama
1 review
0 helpful votes
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David niven
September 12, 2025

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Date of experience: September 2, 2025
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Alibris is always easy to use and usually has the
September 12, 2025
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Alibris is always easy to use and usually has the. Best prices

Date of experience: September 2, 2025

Alibris always has what I want at a very low price...
August 30, 2025
Previous review

Alibris always has what I want at a very low price and is very easy to order from

Date of experience: August 20, 2025
Tennessee
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great
September 12, 2025

It was easy and stress-free. I got my books on time and they had very limited damage to them which is great for a college student who needs books just for one semester.

Date of experience: September 2, 2025
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Quick, easy to find what I was looking for. Reasonable prices.

Date of experience: September 2, 2025
Michigan
1 review
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Alibris always a pleasure to get books from! I always find the hard to find books here.

Date of experience: September 2, 2025
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Easy order process
September 12, 2025

Easy order process. Price was right. Will use this site again

Date of experience: September 2, 2025
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Reliable source of hard to find books at great prices. I have been satisfied with the shipping times and costs as well.

Date of experience: September 2, 2025
New York
1 review
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Very easy shopping as always
September 12, 2025

Very easy shopping as always. It's one of my go to sites to get books.

Date of experience: September 2, 2025
Texas
1 review
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Thank you so much for answering my question about this book!

Date of experience: September 2, 2025
Vermont
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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The Book & sevice was great. Albiris is a PITA for...
September 12, 2025
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Forcing me to provide a 50 character written review. Screw that.

Date of experience: September 2, 2025

Alibris is my default used book sale website
August 22, 2025
Previous review

Alibris is my default used book sale website.
(And these are the obligatory and stupid characters to hit the required feed back minimum. Do these numbnuts think I'm their employee?)

Date of experience: August 12, 2025
Georgia
1 review
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Excellent shopping experience, easy and quick. I have been shopping with Alibris for years now and always have a great experience finding the books i want. Very pleased with your site.

Date of experience: September 2, 2025
Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Easy to navigate, had the book I wanted at a good price. Only wish would be a faster shipping option.

Date of experience: September 2, 2025
Oregon
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great site!
September 12, 2025

Easy! No hassle ordering! More people need to know about your site!

Date of experience: September 2, 2025
Louisiana
1 review
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My Grandfather bought me the same exact book that I had looked through as a kid so many times and shared with other siblings. Finding the same book on your website for a good price has helped bring back those childhood memories I will always cherish and hopefully give and share to my kids and grandkids.

Date of experience: September 2, 2025
Connecticut
1 review
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Good selection, good price, easy to use
September 12, 2025

Good selection, good price, easy to use. I need to add more letters, so here they are.

Date of experience: September 2, 2025
Georgia
1 review
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10/10
September 12, 2025

I received my textbook just in time. Nothing between the pages were damaged or altered or marked

Date of experience: September 2, 2025
California
1 review
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You keep interrupting me with pop ups offering a "coupon" and when I try to get it, it does not appear...

Date of experience: September 2, 2025