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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
1,032
value
12,709
shipping
12,699
quality
12,693
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Pennsylvania
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Glad you had this dvd
January 4, 2024

Glad you had this dvd. Searched quite a few sites until I finally found this particular version. Many thanx!

Date of experience: January 4, 2024
New Jersey
1 review
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I actually stumbled on this site looking for books that's not expensive and your the first company came up, I purchased four books less then $50 that would have been well over $100. Thank you

Date of experience: January 4, 2024
Nevada
1 review
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A little difficult to get orders done easily
Finally got what I wanted ordered. Price was good.

Date of experience: January 4, 2024
Arizona
1 review
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Always a good source for good-quality books from reliable sellers.

Date of experience: January 4, 2024

Always easy to search
September 19, 2021
Previous review

Always easy to search

Date of experience: September 18, 2021

Easy to use; very accurate identification of books...
July 11, 2021
Previous review

Easy to use; very accurate identification of books through ISBN so I know exactly what I'm buying.

Date of experience: July 10, 2021
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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The site is very easy to navigate
January 4, 2024

The site is very easy to navigate. I was able to find the book I needed and purchase it at a very reasonable price

Date of experience: January 4, 2024
Florida
1 review
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I've dealt with Alibris before
January 4, 2024
Updated review

I've dealt with Alibris before. Happy with every transaction. Books always arrive in a timely fashion. And are in the condition stated.

Date of experience: January 4, 2024

SHIPPING COST MORE THAN BOOKS
August 24, 2023
Previous review

SHIPPING COST MORE THAN BOOKS.:-( COUPONS DID NOT WORK

Date of experience: July 25, 2023
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I find all the books I'm looking for at an amazing price! Thank you alibris!

Date of experience: January 4, 2024
Florida
1 review
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Tried and tried to find the book
January 4, 2024
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Tried and tried to find the book. So happy to have found it!

Date of experience: January 4, 2024

Very pleased to have found the books I was looking...
January 8, 2022
Previous review

Very pleased to have found the books I was looking for. Very happy with the prices

Date of experience: January 8, 2022
California
1 review
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I'm very happy because I found what I was looking for after extensive several hour search of online bookstores. Thank you for the work you do to make old books available.

Date of experience: January 4, 2024
New Jersey
1 review
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My first time with alibris (in at least a decade, anyway). The site is very user friendly and i really appreciate how easily I can find details about book condition, publication date, etc.

Date of experience: January 3, 2024
Alabama
1 review
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Seamless process
January 4, 2024
Updated review

Seamless process. Found precisely what I was looking for.

Date of experience: January 3, 2024

Smooth process
July 19, 2022
Previous review

Smooth process. No hassle. Two thumbs way up.

Date of experience: July 19, 2022
California
1 review
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The website has major problems. Was unable to make...
January 27, 2024
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The website has major problems. Was unable to make purchase at library computer. Only able to complete transaction on home computer.

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: January 3, 2024

Site down a long time!
November 10, 2023
Previous review

Site down a long time! Very frustrating and inconvenient!

Date of experience: October 11, 2023
Australia
1 review
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This has been a very hard book to find.
Thank you so much.

Date of experience: January 3, 2024
Michigan
1 review
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I love this website
January 4, 2024

I love this website. I have bought several books from it.

Date of experience: January 3, 2024
Texas
1 review
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Book was a steal of a price and check out was easy and painless

Date of experience: January 3, 2024
New York
1 review
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#1 The purchase i made was 29.98 and 1.87 tax = 31.85...
January 27, 2024
Updated review

#1 The purchase i made was 29.98 and 1.87 tax = 31.85 which qualifies for a $2 coupon/ code JANUARY which was not given me.
# 2 you have increased your postal cost to $4.99... these is highway robbery! Far exceeding the postal book rate! I paid almost an equal amount for books and postage my last order - both where in the $60.00 range - ridiculous rip off!

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: January 3, 2024

Ridiculous shipping costs!
January 25, 2024
Previous review

Ridiculous shipping costs!

Date of experience: December 28, 2023
California
1 review
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Easy browsing and selection
January 3, 2024

Easy browsing and selection. I appreciate being able to pay via PayPal.

Date of experience: January 3, 2024
Ohio
1 review
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Ordering easy, now let's see how long it takes to get my purchase and what condition it is in!

Date of experience: January 3, 2024
Alabama
1 review
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Alibris almost always my first choice
January 3, 2024
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Alibris almost always my first choice. Good prices, quality, service. Only wish shipping costs were not so high, but I guess I understand these are set by your sellers and you might not have much control (or influence) on these costs.

Date of experience: January 3, 2024

Great prices but cannot get hold of you via phone because...
December 26, 2023
Previous review

Great prices but cannot get hold of you via phone because I do not know how to send the same book to different addresses, i.e., Christmas presents. This is a disappointment to me so will have to tell this to my friends to whom I always recommend Alibris vs the behemoth I do not recommend.

Date of experience: December 19, 2023

Tried to use Paypal to pay and when clicked on Save...
December 22, 2023
Previous review

Tried to use Paypal to pay and when clicked on Save and Continue, gave me an empty cart, so no good. Had to pay by Debit card when I wanted to pay through PayPal. Not satisfactory

Date of experience: December 14, 2023

ALIBRIS EASY LOGIN, SHIPPING AND PRICE OF BOOKS AND...
October 20, 2023
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ALIBRIS EASY LOGIN, SHIPPING AND PRICE OF BOOKS AND DVDS GREAT

Date of experience: October 20, 2023

Always excellent experience
July 15, 2023
Previous review

Always excellent experience. Rarely use Amazon now that I discovered Alibris many years ago. Swift searches and great prices; usually fast shipping and almost always good quality of the books themselves.

Date of experience: July 15, 2023

Have been using Alibris for many years and never had...
February 8, 2023
Previous review

Have been using Alibris for many years and never had one bad experience, all good, and will contnue to use.

Date of experience: February 8, 2023

Wanted to buy 2 copies but could not change, disappointed, but generally has been good service.

Date of experience: November 5, 2022

Excellent, as usual
May 3, 2021
Previous review

Excellent, as usual. Great prices and legitimate vendors is a olus.

Date of experience: May 3, 2021
New Jersey
1 review
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Great selection & best prices for popular chef's cookbook. Will return again & also recommend to friends. Thank you so very much.

Date of experience: January 3, 2024