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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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value
12,719
shipping
12,709
quality
12,703
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Georgia
1 review
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Website is easy to navigate
October 9, 2023

Website is easy to navigate. Price was competitive.

Date of experience: October 9, 2023
Kentucky
1 review
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Always able to find what I need at very affordable prices.

Date of experience: October 9, 2023
New Hampshire
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I love shoppping with Alibris I usually find what I...
October 9, 2023
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I love shoppping with Alibris I usually find what I am looking for. Items sometimes take long to arrive but in very good condition. I love your service!

Date of experience: October 9, 2023

I usually can find what I am looking for at a good...
March 26, 2023
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I usually can find what I am looking for at a good price!

Date of experience: February 24, 2023
South Carolina
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Was able to see complete info about the book. Very efficient check out.

Date of experience: October 9, 2023
Georgia
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Easy to navigate the website
October 9, 2023

Easy to navigate the website. Many good books to choose from

Date of experience: October 9, 2023
Michigan
1 review
0 helpful votes
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So appreciate being able to get older books at an affordable price. Just wish the shipping could be less, but the post office needs their money too.

Date of experience: October 9, 2023
Iowa
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Quick and easy checkout
October 9, 2023

Quick and easy checkout. Easy to search for and find books. Great prices plus I got $5.00 off! I love it!

Date of experience: October 9, 2023
Colorado
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Easy, fast, always find what I need
October 9, 2023

Easy, fast, always find what I need. My go to for used books!

Date of experience: October 9, 2023
Israel
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Acute search + clear options = excellent shopping experience

Date of experience: October 9, 2023

Excellent ergonomy
October 5, 2023
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Excellent ergonomy

Date of experience: October 5, 2023
North Carolina
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Had trouble with changing the payment address. Had to put my card on as a new form of payment to change that address.

Date of experience: October 9, 2023
Canada
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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You canceled my order saying Alibris ware house did...
November 8, 2023
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You canceled my order saying Alibris ware house did not have the book, while it says you have 10 copies of Lindbergh, Suspect no.1.
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Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: October 9, 2023

Alibris cancelled 3 of my orders in the past 6 weeks, an order with 3 books werelost or stolen in your warehouse and never shipped them out to me, an two other orders were canceled as they could not find the books.
I have never experienced such chaos from Alibris in the last 25 years I had been shopping online with Alibris.
Jerry Jaleel

Date of experience: June 19, 2023
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great price, books are always in great shape and fast shipping

Date of experience: October 8, 2023
New York
1 review
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Ease of shopping, books readily available. The only expense is the shipping, the cost is more than the books. Can it be cheaper?

Date of experience: October 8, 2023
Missouri
1 review
0 helpful votes
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We will find out how happy and easy it was when it is complete.

Date of experience: October 8, 2023
North Carolina
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great!
October 9, 2023

Great! I would highly recommend others to this company.

Date of experience: October 8, 2023
Oklahoma
4 reviews
0 helpful votes
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My shopping experience so far has been great and user...
October 9, 2023
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My shopping experience so far has been great and user friendly!

Date of experience: October 8, 2023

It was very user friendly to order from this site!
October 3, 2022
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It was very user friendly to order from this site!

Date of experience: October 3, 2022
Minnesota
1 review
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I always go to Alibris first
October 9, 2023
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I always go to Alibris first - best deals - very satisfied

Date of experience: October 8, 2023

Easy and convenient
September 23, 2023
Previous review

Easy and convenient

Date of experience: September 22, 2023

Books were listed but when I clicked on it to buy the...
January 29, 2023
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Books were listed but when I clicked on it to buy the message came up not available - this happened several times - kind a disappointing

Date of experience: December 29, 2022

I always go to Alibris first when looking for used...
November 12, 2022
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I always go to Alibris first when looking for used books

Date of experience: November 12, 2022

This is a gift and I did not see where I could mark...
June 27, 2022
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This is a gift and I did not see where I could mark anything that it was a gift

Date of experience: June 26, 2022

I always seem to get the best deals through Alibris
February 19, 2021
Previous review

I always seem to get the best deals through Alibris - always the first place I look for used books

Date of experience: February 18, 2021
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Always a good choice to locate specific used books.

Date of experience: October 8, 2023
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Awesome products, prices, and superb customer service.

Date of experience: October 8, 2023
Texas
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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I found the book I was looking for at a much lower price here than anywhere else. The website was very easy to navigate!

Date of experience: October 8, 2023