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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
12,697
shipping
12,687
quality
12,681
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California
1 review
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You offer a discount code then you have to spend $50. What a scam to get our email address to spam everyone.

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Date of experience: September 3, 2023
South Carolina
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Easier than before
September 4, 2023
Updated review

Easier than before. Guess I'm learning something. Thanks Joe Slade

Date of experience: September 3, 2023

I'm still learning
March 3, 2021
Previous review

I'm still learning. Thanks

Date of experience: March 3, 2021
Tennessee
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Love this movie
September 3, 2023
Updated review

Love this movie. A classic for all time. Not just because of a biblical topic but because it's just a good movie and a great story. Thanks alot.

Date of experience: September 3, 2023

Simply LOVE all your material
September 3, 2023
Previous review

Simply LOVE all your material. Look forward to seeing about more.

Date of experience: September 3, 2023
Connecticut
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Easy information, access and check out
September 3, 2023

Easy information, access and check out. Very good web design.

Date of experience: September 3, 2023
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Quick easy shopping and ordering
September 3, 2023
Updated review

Quick easy shopping and ordering. They always come quickly and by USPS mail.

Date of experience: September 3, 2023

Quick and easy
January 20, 2023
Previous review

Quick and easy.

Date of experience: January 20, 2023

Quick and easy ordering
April 6, 2022
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Quick and easy ordering

Date of experience: April 6, 2022
Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Good; however, I'd like to have eliminated some old addresses. Couldn't figure out how to handle that.

Date of experience: September 3, 2023
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Quickly found what I was looking for and at a very...
September 3, 2023
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Quickly found what I was looking for and at a very good price.

Date of experience: September 3, 2023

Located what I was looking for quickly and ordered...
February 20, 2023
Previous review

Located what I was looking for quickly and ordered with no problems.

Date of experience: February 19, 2023

Quickly found what I was looking for and at a good...
February 11, 2022
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Quickly found what I was looking for and at a good price

Date of experience: February 10, 2022

A little trouble negotiating the search site but it...
February 9, 2022
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A little trouble negotiating the search site but it worked out. Kept trying to sell me the highest price item..

Date of experience: February 8, 2022
Colorado
1 review
0 helpful votes
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If frequently found books I can't find anywhere else here at Alibris

Date of experience: September 3, 2023
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I prefer to buy from Alibris because it is not owned by Amazon. However, I find your website more and more difficult to use, the more bells and whistles you add. Just for example, looking for a book today (can't remember which one) a lot of MP3 audio books came up first. Also if, at the bottom of the list, I click on "next" or "2" to get to the next page, I am taken back to the start of the list. Maybe most people like your new glitzy look - I wouldn't be surprised. As for me, I like the feeling, which I don't get so much now, of browsing in a humungus used book store with the authors and titles neatly arranged. Still, best of luck - keep going. (P.S., I used to have a (mostly classical) CD store and still have a small stock, so I am an Amazon seller. I've stopped selling anything priced under $15 - too much hassle for pennies. I've checked your sellers site; too rich for me, but that's not a complaint; it's completely understood. It's important for you to stay in business and for that, unlike Amazon, you've got to make a decent profit.) Anyway, keep going - it's important. But that I have to check this box [I agree to have this feedback published on public websites (Sitejabber, Google, and others) to help inform other consumers] to send my feedback is 100% crappy.

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Date of experience: September 3, 2023
Iowa
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I love this company
September 3, 2023
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I love this company. I always find what I need, the shipping is fast, and if there is a problem, they handle it quickly. Thanks Alibris!

Date of experience: September 3, 2023

Always find what I want
June 19, 2023
Previous review

Always find what I want.
Never any problems checking out or with shipping
The BEST!

Date of experience: June 19, 2023

Love this place
May 20, 2023
Previous review

Love this place. Great selection, fast check out, fast delivery

Date of experience: May 20, 2023

Great prices, selection, and service
May 19, 2023
Previous review

Great prices, selection, and service.

Date of experience: May 19, 2023

Every book I ever bought came fast
May 19, 2023
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Every book I ever bought came fast. Always a choice in how much I spend, selection is fantastic

Date of experience: May 19, 2023

Always find what I want and more
February 23, 2023
Previous review

Always find what I want and more. Find books I didn't know author had written, so I gotta snat h them up. Fast service from all sources

Date of experience: February 22, 2023

The seller isn't always the same as listed
August 21, 2022
Previous review

The seller isn't always the same as listed. Don't try to line up books from the same seller to save on freight, won't work.

Date of experience: August 20, 2022
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Alibris always posts everything accurately, books arrive...
September 3, 2023
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Alibris always posts everything accurately, books arrive in condition as stated and for est prices available. I always go to Alibris first when I look for a used book. Always. I highly recommend anyone looking for a book to save time and energy to also go first to Alibris. Definitely.

Date of experience: September 3, 2023

I have been satisfied with every purchase I have ever made from Alibris books. All their sellers are the best. I really appreciate Alibris Business.

Date of experience: June 7, 2023

Thank goodness for Alibris
January 2, 2022
Previous review

Thank goodness for Alibris. If I have a problem finding a certain book, I can always count on finding it at Alibris. I just have to remember sooner and go straight to Alibris from now on.

Date of experience: January 2, 2022
Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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User friendly with competitive pricing
September 3, 2023
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User friendly with competitive pricing. Thank you, Alibris!

Date of experience: September 3, 2023

Very user friendly
April 24, 2022
Previous review

Very user friendly

Date of experience: April 24, 2022

Quick and easy
December 15, 2021
Previous review

Quick and easy.

Date of experience: December 14, 2021

User friendly with prompts provided to ensure a successful...
November 17, 2021
Previous review

User friendly with prompts provided to ensure a successful purchase and product.

Date of experience: November 16, 2021
Arizona
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I could find two books with no problem
September 3, 2023

I could find two books with no problem. The prices are so much better than Amazon. I bought 2 books for the price of one. What brought up the price was the shipping. No big deal on the shipping.

Date of experience: September 3, 2023
Rhode Island
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I found everything I was looking for at very reasonable...
September 3, 2023
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I found everything I was looking for at very reasonable prices.

Date of experience: September 3, 2023

I always enjoy shopping with Alibris and have done...
May 31, 2023
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I always enjoy shopping with Alibris and have done so for years.

Date of experience: May 31, 2023

Easy and efficient
May 1, 2022
Previous review

Easy and efficient.

Date of experience: April 30, 2022

Very satisfied with the service
February 10, 2021
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Very satisfied with the service.

Date of experience: February 10, 2021
South Dakota
1 review
0 helpful votes
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They had what I was looking for at a great price
September 3, 2023
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They had what I was looking for at a great price. What's not to like?

Date of experience: September 2, 2023

I found what I wanted quickly, at a good price
September 29, 2022
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I found what I wanted quickly, at a good price.

Date of experience: September 29, 2022

Expeditious, efficient, economical
April 25, 2022
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Expeditious, efficient, economical

Date of experience: April 25, 2022

QUICK, EASY, AND AVAILABLE
April 19, 2022
Previous review

QUICK, EASY, AND AVAILABLE - good shopping!

Date of experience: April 19, 2022

You had what I was looking for at a decent price
March 19, 2022
Previous review

You had what I was looking for at a decent price. I was shocked at how much some of the books have gone up in price. When I'm buying a used book I'm not willing to pay $16, or $30!

Date of experience: March 19, 2022

I found what I was looking for quickly and easily
October 20, 2021
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I found what I was looking for quickly and easily. The check out process was simple and straightforward.

Date of experience: October 20, 2021

Quick, easy transaction
August 25, 2021
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Quick, easy transaction

Date of experience: August 25, 2021
Ohio
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Your website did not like to save my billing address for my credit card. It took me like 45 minutes to figure it out. I like this service, so please don't take this as a complaint, just an opportunity to improve service

Date of experience: September 2, 2023
Pennsylvania
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Chomsky would be proud of your Language skills...
September 3, 2023
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Chomsky would be proud of your Language skills...After all.he was Born in Philadelphia.like W.C.Fields.

Date of experience: September 2, 2023

So far so good except my order for oxford ab Urbe condita

Date of experience: July 16, 2021
Kansas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I always find what I need at Alibris
September 3, 2023
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I always find what I need at Alibris. I have recommended this site for years as a great resource.

Date of experience: September 2, 2023

It is rare I cannot find a book that I want, and at...
June 16, 2023
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It is rare I cannot find a book that I want, and at a very good price!

Date of experience: June 16, 2023
Pennsylvania
1 review
0 helpful votes
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You have shipped me the wrong item
October 2, 2023

You have shipped me the wrong item. Also, shipping takes forever. I want to support you and I will continue, but if you would address these issues, I'd be grateful.

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Date of experience: September 2, 2023
Florida
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Wow!
September 2, 2023

Wow! Everything went so quickly and effortlessly. In and out in under 2 minutes!

Date of experience: September 2, 2023