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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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Your check out system lost the billing address, and in fact, defaulted it to the shipping address which would've been a problem, since this book is a gift. There doesn't seem to be a way to keep the data entered and then go back to shop for other items.
The "experience" is fine. Wish prices were lower but that's the way it is.
Easy to find books; easy access to detail, easy checkout and good SH. Thank you
Easy to locate books
Easy checkout
Will wait and see on delivery
Wish there was free shipping, but otherwise entirely satisfied.
Alibris is always easy. Also Nevada! Just "next door" so to speak.
I came I found the book I wanted and As always, EASY!
Easy to find and purchase books no longer readily available!
Have used many times over the past few days, great service from all sellers.
Great site with plenty of options and sellers. Ratings system is accurate and site layout is perfect.
The site allows search by title, author, or ISBN. Fast, convenient.
Alibris feels like a best kept secret. Whenever I need a book, this is my first stop. I always find what I'm looking for. Cheaper and more sustainable than buying new.
I've been using this site for years. I don't order enough from them.
Thanks, I need to use this site more often.
Easy to order a used book with excellent price.thanks
This bookseller has the lowest price for this book.
Prices are great and if shipping & delivery go as well, I will be one very happy customer.
You have enough copies of the book I wanted to buy a class set of, but I had to click through past the payment screen to the shipping screen to find out if I could get it in a short enough time and how much shipping costs. I know tht most people don't search for books with ISBN + "must arrive by this date" + "30 copies, please", but that's how I would have loved to frame my search today.
Great...easy,place to shop for books...beats big box store sellers
I love the selection and most of the pricing. Trying to figure out the shipping was confusing to me. I had to go back to your shipping page repeatedly and finally just forge ahead hoping that it would work out. It was a relief to see that my shipping calculated out at zero even though the cost was included all the way up to the review page.
Answer: Let's just say, they advertise falsely. They misrepresent what they are selling. Buyer beware.
Answer: Hi Dennis, That depends on where the seller is located and where your deliver address is as well. Generally, shipments within the States are delivered within a week or so, though holiday shipping might slow down a bit. If you send us the details with your order number in an email to [email protected] we can look into the specifics for you. Thank you for writing. Michael B. Alibris Customer Service
Answer: Hi Valerie, If you have had a problem with your Visa or PayPal transactions on our site, please let us know the details at [email protected] so that we can investigate for you. Thank you for your question. Michael B. Alibris Customer Service
Answer: HI Zoila, Delivery timeframes within the States are usually between 3 and 8 days, but it depends on where the seller is that is shipping the item to you. If you have already placed an order, please contact us at [email protected] with your order details and we can investigate for you. Thank you for writing. Michael B. Alibris Customer Service
Answer: Really Michael, contact you directly? Why should we have to. There is a bad trend here. Seems MANY of us contact you and you DONT respond
Answer: I saw the fake stellar reviews and did not dig deeper. I til... I had an issue. Initially, I wanted to give a small seller some business after COVID and the site looked really good. What a big mistake that was! Shame on this outfit.

