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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
1,025
value
12,589
shipping
12,579
quality
12,573
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Site is easy to use
August 10, 2023

Site is easy to use. Shipping prices were slightly higher than I would've liked, but overall good experience

Date of experience: August 9, 2023
Texas
1 review
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The only negative is I don't know how to track books I've ordered.

Date of experience: August 9, 2023
Idaho
1 review
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The site loads slowly and the coupon that I received on 8/1/23 did not work.

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Date of experience: August 9, 2023
Texas
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Easy to find books and the books are usually a great price. There has only been a few books that I could get cheaper elsewhere.

Date of experience: August 9, 2023
Ohio
1 review
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Shipping seems a little high
August 10, 2023

Shipping seems a little high. But I was able to find exactly what I was looking for.

Date of experience: August 9, 2023
Michigan
1 review
0 helpful votes
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So excited at the prices until I saw the shipping costs

Date of experience: August 9, 2023
California
1 review
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Love the convenience of getting multiple items from multiple sellers from one website

Date of experience: August 9, 2023
South Dakota
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Wow!
August 9, 2023

Wow! Found just what I wanted quickly at a very fair price and check out couldn't have been quicker. Thank You!

Date of experience: August 9, 2023
Michigan
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Very easy
August 9, 2023

Very easy. I think it would be great if there were actual pictures of the book, or if you could sort by cover!

Date of experience: August 9, 2023
California
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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The book I wanted was available at a good price. Easy checkout. We'll see how quickly it ships.

Date of experience: August 9, 2023
Virginia
1 review
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Quick and easy!
August 9, 2023

Quick and easy! Great prices and reasonable shipping...

Date of experience: August 9, 2023
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Started a second time because i hadn't noticed that...
August 9, 2023
Updated review

Started a second time because i hadn't noticed that one choice was blu-ray. Easy process on a busy day -- thanks!

Date of experience: August 9, 2023

Simple&trustworthy
June 19, 2022
Previous review

Simple&trustworthy

Date of experience: June 19, 2022

Alibris is my trusted go-to (after my local indie)
April 6, 2021
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Alibris is my trusted go-to (after my local indie).

Date of experience: April 6, 2021
Florida
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Challenging to change and then check and recheck that shipping and billing address were correct. Items do not change as easily as user may think hey will.

I did like the comparison option.

Date of experience: August 9, 2023

Challenging to straighten out use of account
December 28, 2022
Previous review

Challenging to straighten out use of account. I had all the right info, but it wasn't going through.

Date of experience: December 27, 2022

Always fast and easy
September 23, 2021
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Always fast and easy

Date of experience: September 23, 2021
Maryland
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Easy to use web site; fantastic selection of books
August 9, 2023
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Easy to use web site; fantastic selection of books.

Date of experience: August 9, 2023

Web site is easy to use
August 2, 2023
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Web site is easy to use.

Date of experience: August 2, 2023

Web site very easy to use
July 29, 2023
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Web site very easy to use.

Date of experience: July 29, 2023
Ohio
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Very easy
August 9, 2023

Very easy. Alibris has a very easy step by step checkout and ordering process

Date of experience: August 9, 2023
Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I have used Alibris for over 12 years and NOT ONCE...
September 8, 2023
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I have used Alibris for over 12 years and NOT ONCE have I ever received bonus points, coupons nor any other means in appreciation for spending money to make you richer and me the less. Although I am stuck between a rock and hard place in ordering my books at a decent price. I will continue to use you though!
Thanks!

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: August 9, 2023

Always Good!
August 7, 2022
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Always Good!

Date of experience: August 7, 2022
Florida
1 review
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This is the second time I've used Alibris, as my first experience was more than satisfactory.

Date of experience: August 9, 2023
Utah
1 review
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I can usually find the books I'm looking for all in one place.

Date of experience: August 8, 2023
Colorado
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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I had no problem finding my book and getting a great price

Date of experience: August 8, 2023
Colorado
1 review
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I wish that there was an expedited shipping option. But there was only standard shipping.

Date of experience: August 8, 2023