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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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Easy order system. Looking forward to receiving this book. Thank you
Fantastic alternative to other big business booksellers I could curse at.
Easy to search, lots of options from which to choose, and I love that I receive discount codes via email. Thank you!
This site is easy to use, books have always been in good shape. Two things that are important to me.
Found my books at such a great price, Thank You!
Unfortunately, my last order was short 1 book in the package. Advising folks to wait for 20 days to see if it arrives is not a pleasurable experience. I enjoy the site, but, if customer satisfaction is the goal, then, a bit better attention to packaging the order properly is required, and/or a better response when a mistake is made.
Alibris is always a great place to shop for college textbooks.
So far, it's been great. I will see what my experience is when I receive my books from Ireland.
I have ordered many books from alibris. I have never had any problems.
Ordering a real breeze - lets see if delivering is likewise, a breeze!
The only problem I had is the print is very small and very hard to read,especially for those with bad eyesight. Other then that it was fine. Maybe you cld make the pictures of the books bigger.
Love the variety of options there are, especially when it comes to price
Site is easy to navigate and the books were available at reasonable prices.
First order, fair price if condition is correct. Easy checkout!
One seller charged over $8 for shipping a paperback book!
This textbook is so expensive from everywhere, and most of them were for digital versions. I find digital versions difficult to use when you're trying to watch videos, code, etc. I like to have a physical textbook when I'm multi-tasking.
Coupon codes are useless. FINALLY succeeded using a $1 savings but only after much searching and too numerous trials. "Shopping" with alibris was easy enough; obtaining a discount was quite another story.
Love Alibris! And so grateful to support independent booksellers!
Alibris Rocks! So happy to be able to support independent book sellers! Thank you!
Alibris Rocks! I am so grateful to have a source for purchasing books from independent book sellers - and a terrific one at that. Thank you Alibris Team!
My favorite website to order books never disappoints me. Easy to use and more often than not has the book I need!
Love this website! It's my go to for any book need I have!
Site is easily navigated and information is easily found.
Adding, substituting and removing items from my order was straightforward.
I love using Alibris to search for and purchasing book. I've been using them for nearly two decades. They're my "go too" site for books.
Answer: Let's just say, they advertise falsely. They misrepresent what they are selling. Buyer beware.
Answer: Hi Dennis, That depends on where the seller is located and where your deliver address is as well. Generally, shipments within the States are delivered within a week or so, though holiday shipping might slow down a bit. If you send us the details with your order number in an email to [email protected] we can look into the specifics for you. Thank you for writing. Michael B. Alibris Customer Service
Answer: Hi Valerie, If you have had a problem with your Visa or PayPal transactions on our site, please let us know the details at [email protected] so that we can investigate for you. Thank you for your question. Michael B. Alibris Customer Service
Answer: HI Zoila, Delivery timeframes within the States are usually between 3 and 8 days, but it depends on where the seller is that is shipping the item to you. If you have already placed an order, please contact us at [email protected] with your order details and we can investigate for you. Thank you for writing. Michael B. Alibris Customer Service
Answer: Really Michael, contact you directly? Why should we have to. There is a bad trend here. Seems MANY of us contact you and you DONT respond
Answer: I saw the fake stellar reviews and did not dig deeper. I til... I had an issue. Initially, I wanted to give a small seller some business after COVID and the site looked really good. What a big mistake that was! Shame on this outfit.

