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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
1,021
value
12,499
shipping
12,489
quality
12,483
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I thought I was getting five dollars off of my first order, but that's not the case apparently. That felt a bit deceiving.

Date of experience: July 14, 2023
Texas
2 reviews
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When familiarized with your site, Very Simple, easy.

Date of experience: July 14, 2023
Pennsylvania
2 reviews
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Some sellers lack accurate conditions of their books
August 13, 2023
Updated review

Some sellers lack accurate conditions of their books. Being a collector this is important.

Date of experience: July 14, 2023

Little more details on your older books would be helpful

Date of experience: March 7, 2023
Virginia
1 review
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My first order with you
July 14, 2023

My first order with you. Quick and easy. Bonus you had the 3 books I was looking for!

Date of experience: July 14, 2023
New Jersey
1 review
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So far, quick, clean, and easy
July 14, 2023

So far, quick, clean, and easy. Placed an order with no issues. Thanks.

Date of experience: July 14, 2023
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Quick and easy but the interface makes it too easy to send to the wrong person. The last address used is automatically saved as the default address; this should be changed.

Date of experience: July 14, 2023
California
1 review
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Always effective
July 14, 2023
Updated review

Always effective. Prefer alibris over Amazon whenever possible.

Date of experience: July 13, 2023

Enjoy your vendor Thrift Books...
July 11, 2023
Previous review

Enjoy your vendor Thrift Books...always good quality and good service... will shop through them and Alibris when I can...thanks!

Date of experience: July 10, 2023
Ohio
1 review
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Always a pleasant experience to shop with Alibris
July 14, 2023
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Always a pleasant experience to shop with Alibris. Very professional service and great quality products!

Date of experience: July 13, 2023

I enjoy shopping with Alibris
April 4, 2021
Previous review

I enjoy shopping with Alibris. It's easy, they carry a large volume of content, and the pricing is competitive. Thank you, Alibris!

Date of experience: April 3, 2021
Pennsylvania
1 review
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I'm glad to be back
July 14, 2023

I'm glad to be back. Getting reinstated wasn't too difficult. Keep the books coming...ebooks aren't a complete experience.

Date of experience: July 13, 2023
Puerto Rico
1 review
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One of your sellers owes me a book that was charged for but never shipped.

Date of experience: July 13, 2023
New Jersey
1 review
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Your inventory is so vast that finding the sought for book took a little effort but I am confident that I will enjoy the book in the company of my book group.

Date of experience: July 13, 2023
New York
1 review
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Easy to set up new account, easy to find a used book at a good price.

Date of experience: July 13, 2023
Colorado
1 review
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August 13, 2023

Satisfactory: great selections at inexpensive prices

Date of experience: July 13, 2023
Florida
2 reviews
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None of the coupon codes that should have worked worked

Date of experience: July 13, 2023
Florida
3 reviews
12 helpful votes
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Easy, user friendly site with large book selection

Date of experience: July 13, 2023
Texas
1 review
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The price was right and they had many selections to choose from.

Date of experience: July 13, 2023
Massachusetts
1 review
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I love that you are not Amazon
July 13, 2023

I love that you are not Amazon. User friendly site is nice. I hope to get a call if anything goes wrong.

Date of experience: July 13, 2023
South Carolina
1 review
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All my items are coming from the same seller am I being charged individual shipping rates or single rate for one shipment?

Date of experience: July 13, 2023
California
1 review
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Well designed site
July 13, 2023

Well designed site. Easy to check out as a guest. Thank you!

Date of experience: July 13, 2023
Texas
1 review
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Easy to process
July 13, 2023

Easy to process. Anxious to receive and start my 15 minute meals with Jamie. Love his show.

Date of experience: July 13, 2023