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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
1,021
value
12,520
shipping
12,510
quality
12,504
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Maryland
1 review
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Excellent variety of used books
September 12, 2025

Excellent variety of used books. Easy to find books. Easy to checkout.

Date of experience: September 2, 2025
New Jersey
1 review
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My go to for all books
September 12, 2025

Finally completed my set of 1930's grammar school readers.

Date of experience: September 2, 2025
Indiana
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Alibris always seems to have what I'm looking for in textbooks.

Date of experience: September 2, 2025
Texas
1 review
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Easy, simple, uncomplicated, reliable, understandable non-brain taxing

Date of experience: September 2, 2025
Nevada
1 review
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September 12, 2025

I didn't have the tracking information but then it arrived at my house.

Date of experience: September 2, 2025
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Good service
September 12, 2025

I was able to find this book for my book club at a great price. Shipping was a little longer, but that didn't bother me because I got the book I needed, and I placed the order with enough time to receive it. Thanks for getting a great book to me!

Date of experience: September 2, 2025
Colorado
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Reasonable prices
September 12, 2025

I definitely am more willing to buy more books when prices are this low. This has helped a lot with researching for classes that I teach.

Date of experience: September 2, 2025
California
1 review
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Its easy to use and costs a lot less to buy used than new. Ships fast.

Date of experience: September 2, 2025
Kentucky
1 review
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Graces books
September 12, 2025
Updated review

Easy to locate and order on my own. Very user friendly and books came as expected. Wonderful that I didn't have to speak with anyone on the phone

Date of experience: September 2, 2025

Loved the ease of finding what I needed and checkout...
August 22, 2025
Previous review

Loved the ease of finding what I needed and checkout was simple

Date of experience: August 12, 2025
Indiana
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Product was better than expected
September 12, 2025

The product was in better condition than I expected. I had good experience with one and based on that initial experience, was pleased to find Alibris as the purveyor when I was looking for another book.

Date of experience: September 2, 2025
Massachusetts
1 review
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I had a great experience
September 12, 2025

I had a great experience. Everything I wanted was very easy to find.

Date of experience: September 2, 2025
Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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You had just what I was looking for and now it's on its way to my young cousin at college.

Date of experience: September 2, 2025
California
1 review
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Your site used to be clearer, easier n faster
September 12, 2025
Updated review

Your site used to be clearer, easier n faster. I've always liked ur reasonable prices.

Date of experience: September 2, 2025

I have always found your site easy to use and your...
July 18, 2025
Previous review

I have always found your site easy to use and your books as represented.

Date of experience: July 8, 2025
Pennsylvania
1 review
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Ordered New book
September 12, 2025

Ordered a new book, took 2 weeks to arrive. DID NOT COME WITH THE ACCESS CODE, yet was listed as new book with access code. When contacted seller was told they do not include them and I could return it but my son had already started classes and went a week without the book!

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: September 2, 2025
India
1 review
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International shipments to India takes a very long time. Alibris and their sellers should take special care to see that its written books, because, last time when I ordered a Medical book it was written as MEDICINES on the courier package, and because of that it was held at the Customs for a lobg time.

Date of experience: September 2, 2025
Pennsylvania
1 review
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Alibris is great!
September 12, 2025
Updated review

Excellent company, don't hesitate, very reliable, good stock

Date of experience: September 2, 2025

Good cpmpany
January 9, 2025
Previous review

Good selection, service and prices.Have used Alibris for many years with success.

Date of experience: December 30, 2024
Delaware
1 review
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I like Alibris because I am able to find books that I can't find anywhere else, and the price makes it even better.

Date of experience: September 2, 2025
Texas
1 review
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I think I have used Alibris before
September 12, 2025

I think I have used Alibris before. This time, it was a quick and simple ordering experience.

Date of experience: September 2, 2025
New Jersey
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Fine service
September 12, 2025

Everything worked fine. Delivery on time and in good condition.

Date of experience: September 2, 2025
North Carolina
1 review
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Seamless and effortless shopping for books
September 12, 2025
Updated review

Seamless and effortless shopping for books. I've used Alibris for my book buying for years.

Date of experience: September 2, 2025

Always check Alibris prices
November 15, 2024
Previous review

Alibris is one of the first places I check on to buy a book because their prices are good and their service and shipping is excellent

Date of experience: November 5, 2024