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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
1,033
value
12,691
shipping
12,681
quality
12,675
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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
0 helpful votes
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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
Nebraska
1 review
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Excellent, personalized service
September 12, 2025
Updated review

This bookstore/used book supplier was excellent. The book was as described. There was a personalized note included with the book thanking me for the purchase. It was clearing a "serving ministry" which should be copied by other venders! EXCILLENT!

Date of experience: September 2, 2025

Not super happy
March 27, 2025
Previous review

Was more highly highlighted and annotations than other books which I have received in the past from other dealers. Put this supplier on my avoid list.

Date of experience: March 17, 2025
Louisiana
1 review
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Nice quality, affordable for everybody super grateful. Shipped pretty fast also

Date of experience: September 2, 2025
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Less than advertised
September 12, 2025
Updated review

Original ad showed content as songs written from 1960-2020. Book received contains 1961-2012. Songs such as Murder Most Foul, Crossing the Rubicon. And others are not in this book.
The book is in excellent condition. However the absence of the most recent works as advertised is disappointing.

Date of experience: September 2, 2025

First time user, but have heard good things from a...
August 22, 2025
Previous review

First time user, but have heard good things from a friend. Looking forward to getting this book!

Date of experience: August 12, 2025
Minnesota
1 review
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Great experience
September 12, 2025

After reading a library copy of a Jamaica Kincaid book, I knew I needed my own copy. I bought a very good copy through Alibris for an extremely low price.

Date of experience: September 2, 2025
Oregon
1 review
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No fuss, easy transaction
September 12, 2025

No fuss, easy transaction. Other online book stores needed me to keep retyping my debit card information. Only to inform me no such card existed. A little concerning to be sure. I will be coming back here again! Thank you THANK YOU!

Date of experience: September 1, 2025
New York
1 review
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Book Shopping With Ease!
September 12, 2025

This was an awesome shopping experience for a book of interest. I found a hard to find book easily with Alibris. Where have you been all my life! Thank you so much!

Date of experience: September 2, 2025
New Zealand
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Simple straightforward affordable
September 12, 2025
Updated review

Great experience good service and timely delivery at a good price. Thank you.

Date of experience: September 2, 2025

Always straightforward and anything has got to be better...
September 21, 2024
Previous review

Always straightforward and anything has got to be better than using Amazon...

Date of experience: September 10, 2024
Illinois
1 review
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I placed an order for this same book, Python Pocket...
September 12, 2025
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I placed an order for this same book, Python Pocket Reference for myself from ThriftBooks-Atlanta a few hours earlier and received a confirmation email.
However, when I looked to order a second copy for my daughter, I saw the copy I ordered still available and it was still in my basket as well.
I removed the Atlanta copy from my basket based on the confirmation email that I received and I am hoping that my order comes through.

Date of experience: September 1, 2025

A little surprised that the shipping cost was $5 for...
September 12, 2025
Previous review

A little surprised that the shipping cost was $5 for a small pocket reference but I'm guessing that you average out the shipping.

Date of experience: September 1, 2025
Texas
1 review
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Super cheap and easy to find textbooks for college. Cheapest website I've seen by far

Date of experience: September 1, 2025
Arkansas
1 review
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Can always count on them to be able to find the books I need. Have not failed me yet.

Date of experience: September 1, 2025
Canada
1 review
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Quick, no problem
September 12, 2025
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Quick, no problem. Provided it gets here, what more do you want?

Date of experience: September 1, 2025

To the extent an order meets no obstacles and everything goes according to plan, it's excellent as far as I'm concerned.

Incidentally, you always ask me: Should we follow up to make sure you're satisfied with your order? I always answer yes but you never do and never have. What's up with that?

Date of experience: May 26, 2025
California
1 review
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Excellent alternative to the corporate giant and just...
September 12, 2025
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Excellent alternative to the corporate giant and just as reliable.

Date of experience: September 1, 2025

Easy to use and I found the international title I was...
September 4, 2025
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Easy to use and I found the international title I was looking for.

Date of experience: August 25, 2025
Minnesota
1 review
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I used to pay one shipping fee for multiple books from the same seller. The cart optimizer is a helpful feature but still means I'm paying more in shipping than I used to. So, just 3 stars this time.

Date of experience: September 1, 2025
Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Book came in great condition
September 12, 2025

Book came in great condition like new as described. The book was very well wrapped and shipped.

Date of experience: September 1, 2025
Indiana
1 review
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Quick and easy
September 12, 2025

Quick and easy - just how I like it! [The ability to pay via PayPal is also a big plus!]

Date of experience: September 1, 2025