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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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1,032
value
12,713
shipping
12,703
quality
12,697
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New York
2 reviews
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I would very much have liked to have been able to read the first few pages.

Date of experience: July 29, 2023
Oregon
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I dont understand your " current" address
August 28, 2023
Updated review

I dont understand your " current" address. I have to change it everytime! My address should be the default

Date of experience: July 29, 2023

I get a discount coupon but there's no place to enter the code

Date of experience: February 5, 2023
North Carolina
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Always excellent selections and prices, ease of payment. Love Alibris!

Date of experience: July 29, 2023
Ohio
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I found what I wanted quickly
July 29, 2023
Updated review

I found what I wanted quickly. The checkout was quick and easy.

Date of experience: July 29, 2023

I found what I was looking for without a bit of trouble
March 1, 2023
Previous review

I found what I was looking for without a bit of trouble.

Date of experience: March 1, 2023

Easy and Quick
April 17, 2021
Previous review

Easy and Quick

Date of experience: April 17, 2021
Massachusetts
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great!
July 29, 2023

Great! So pleased to find a new copy of this book.

Date of experience: July 28, 2023
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Alibris is the place to go for art books that are out of print. I always fine what I want.

Date of experience: July 28, 2023

Easy to search and find books that are hard to find...
June 9, 2023
Previous review

Easy to search and find books that are hard to find at bookstores

Date of experience: June 9, 2023

At checkout there was a change to one of the books...
July 20, 2022
Previous review

At checkout there was a change to one of the books I ordered but no way to return to shopping once in check out.

Date of experience: June 20, 2022

Very easy to find books I need and have many options...
January 19, 2022
Previous review

Very easy to find books I need and have many options to select from on the website.

Date of experience: January 19, 2022

Found all the books I needed
May 14, 2021
Previous review

Found all the books I needed. Quick and Easy to use your website

Date of experience: May 14, 2021
Australia
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Seems no problem, I like the flat rate international shipping

Date of experience: July 28, 2023
Pennsylvania
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I have attained cosmic bliss by means of this shopping experience.

Date of experience: July 28, 2023
Delaware
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I liked how you saved me money by choosing the same...
July 28, 2023
Updated review

I liked how you saved me money by choosing the same location of my items last time.

Date of experience: July 28, 2023

Thanks for the new savings which are better choices
July 1, 2023
Previous review

Thanks for the new savings which are better choices. I like this feature!

Date of experience: June 30, 2023

I need this book and am glad to get it mailed to me
January 28, 2022
Previous review

I need this book and am glad to get it mailed to me. Thanks

Date of experience: January 27, 2022

Very pleased!
December 27, 2021
Previous review

Very pleased!

Date of experience: December 27, 2021

The ratings and details are very helpful in deciding which item to choose. Thank you.

Date of experience: May 22, 2021
Washington
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Fine, except that adding a new shipping address cancelled the payment info. Doesn't make sense. Not related.

Date of experience: July 28, 2023
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I like to support Alibris
July 28, 2023
Updated review

I like to support Alibris. Many selections. Information is well presented on publishing date and condition. Search line isn't always so easy to use but got to Travel so could find books.

Date of experience: July 28, 2023

Items are quickly displayed
April 10, 2022
Previous review

Items are quickly displayed.

Date of experience: April 10, 2022

I appreciate the suggested buy version of the book
March 7, 2021
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I appreciate the suggested buy version of the book. Easier to decide.

Date of experience: March 6, 2021
Washington
1 review
0 helpful votes
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The website is easy to use and Alibris had all of the books I was looking for at less cost than Amazon!

Date of experience: July 28, 2023

Great prices for the books I need for my Book Club!
January 5, 2022
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Great prices for the books I need for my Book Club!

Date of experience: January 4, 2022
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Difficulty getting your pr\gram to accept my adress. Had to re-enter a couple of times

Date of experience: July 28, 2023
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Alibris is the best!
July 28, 2023
Updated review

Alibris is the best! When dealing with you people I feel like I'm dealing with fellow books lovers. I know that I'm not just a customer.

Date of experience: July 28, 2023

Everything went well
July 17, 2023
Previous review

Everything went well.

Date of experience: July 17, 2023

Everything is fine!
May 23, 2021
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Everything is fine!

Date of experience: May 23, 2021
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I am tech challenged but this could not have been easier.

Date of experience: July 28, 2023

I would appreciate knowing, as I order books, which...
March 12, 2021
Previous review

I would appreciate knowing, as I order books, which of them are available from the the same outlet. This would help me save on shipping.

Date of experience: March 12, 2021
New Mexico
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Need more of a description eg
August 27, 2023

Need more of a description eg. Book, workbook, hard or soft cover. Details to vague.

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: July 28, 2023
Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Default order of best-selling is not my first choice
July 28, 2023
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Default order of best-selling is not my first choice.

Date of experience: July 28, 2023

Found books that I did not know by an author I knew...
April 18, 2023
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Found books that I did not know by an author I knew of.

Date of experience: April 18, 2023
California
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Easy to find my rare item at an affordable price. Much appreciated.

Date of experience: July 28, 2023
Nevada
1 review
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Good website, mostly good book descriptions, poor ability to look at cart - got error messages, kept saying you already used that coupon when just trying to look at cart.

Date of experience: July 28, 2023

Shipping is more than the cost of the book...
August 18, 2023
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Shipping is more than the cost of the book...BOOO

Date of experience: July 19, 2023
Montana
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I found a book on my list that was extremely cheap compared to every other used book seller that also carries this book.

Date of experience: July 28, 2023