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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
1,032
value
12,719
shipping
12,709
quality
12,703
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Colorado
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Your ordering process is the quickest and most seamless of Any online places that I use.

Date of experience: May 26, 2023

Fast
February 14, 2023
Previous review

Fast. I did not have to type my credit card number or anything else.

Date of experience: February 13, 2023

Your site remembered all my data so the order could...
December 25, 2022
Previous review

Your site remembered all my data so the order could not have gone any faster. Giving you this well-deserved feedback took far longer than placing the order.

Date of experience: December 25, 2022

Quick, efficient, cheap
November 6, 2022
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Quick, efficient, cheap.

Date of experience: November 6, 2022

Seamless
June 26, 2022
Previous review

Seamless. You do not require me to type my address and/or credit card number each time. Thank you.

Date of experience: June 26, 2022

Fast; no need to enter credit card info
January 22, 2021
Previous review

Fast; no need to enter credit card info

Thank you.

Date of experience: January 21, 2021
Ohio
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Easy to find what I want and I like how the options are laid out with conditions and prices.

Date of experience: May 26, 2023

I always find what I'm looking for
January 31, 2022
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I always find what I'm looking for.

Date of experience: January 31, 2022
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Very quick and easy
May 26, 2023

Very quick and easy. Nice, no-fuss, uncluttered (unlike amazon) website.

Date of experience: May 26, 2023
Virginia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I love finding older books in great condition for such good prices.

Date of experience: May 26, 2023

I love getting my favorite books for a reasonable price
February 10, 2021
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I love getting my favorite books for a reasonable price. This time I used the feature of choosing the edition I wanted so I could get books with a larger font size. I think Alibris is a great service connecting readers and booksellers.

Date of experience: February 10, 2021
Florida
5 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Very easy to use and great selection and prices. Thank You

Date of experience: May 26, 2023
Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Always a good place ti come to for fair prices and good copies. Nothing like the smell of a book full of adventure or much needed help! This site never fails me. Thank you for being available.

Date of experience: May 26, 2023

I always order books from this website!
March 10, 2022
Previous review

I always order books from this website!
You guys should have an app!

Date of experience: March 10, 2022
Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Your company is one of the most honest book sites around

Date of experience: May 26, 2023
Maine
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Love alibris
May 26, 2023

Love alibris. Always has what I want. Excellent service.

Date of experience: May 26, 2023
Washington
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Books I have ordered in the past have been delivered on time and in perfect condition.

Date of experience: May 25, 2023
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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There is always great inventory of popular books. This is my second order and I am very satisfied with your service

Date of experience: May 25, 2023
Wisconsin
1 review
0 helpful votes
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After going through all the pages, I. Found what I wanted with the finder.

Date of experience: May 25, 2023
Pennsylvania
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Like the new comparative pricing feature when checking out!

Date of experience: May 25, 2023

A returning customer, I shop at Alibris quite often!
January 9, 2022
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A returning customer, I shop at Alibris quite often!

Date of experience: January 8, 2022

Easy and fast!
January 3, 2022
Previous review

Easy and fast!

Date of experience: January 2, 2022

Easy and fast!
September 30, 2021
Previous review

Easy and fast! Thanks!

Date of experience: September 29, 2021

Easy and well laid-out website!
September 19, 2021
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Easy and well laid-out website!

Date of experience: September 19, 2021

I like the fact that PayPal is an option for payments!
April 30, 2021
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I like the fact that PayPal is an option for payments!

Date of experience: April 29, 2021
West Virginia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I have been shopping with Alibris for years and have never been disappointed.

Date of experience: May 25, 2023

I have always enjoyed shopping with Alibris
November 29, 2022
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I have always enjoyed shopping with Alibris. I get good, fast, accurate service.

Date of experience: November 29, 2022

Love Alibris
December 30, 2021
Previous review

Love Alibris.

Date of experience: December 29, 2021

Alibris never fails me
December 30, 2021
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Alibris never fails me.

Date of experience: December 29, 2021

I love Alibris
October 3, 2021
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I love Alibris.

Date of experience: October 3, 2021
New Mexico
1 review
0 helpful votes
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When I first began searching for books, and placing some in my cart, there was a message that for a certain amount, shipping would be free. This however was not the case when I checked out.

Date of experience: May 25, 2023
Minnesota
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great search
May 26, 2023

Great search - may have been nice to know book size search

Date of experience: May 25, 2023
Oregon
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Order dvd set that was advertised as a full season...
June 24, 2023
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Order dvd set that was advertised as a full season and delivered as part of that season. This is happened twice. Went to amazon to complete season. Descriptions not accurate

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: May 25, 2023

Great deals, slow shipping
January 14, 2023
Previous review

Great deals, slow shipping.

Date of experience: January 14, 2023
Michigan
1 review
0 helpful votes
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As a return customer, I have had positive experience shopping on Alibris.

Date of experience: May 25, 2023

Shippings always in quality packs and fast
April 27, 2023
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Shippings always in quality packs and fast.

Date of experience: April 27, 2023

Always shipped professionally
March 29, 2023
Previous review

Always shipped professionally.

Date of experience: March 29, 2023
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Once I figured out how to cancel items in an order, the rest was easy.

Date of experience: May 25, 2023
Minnesota
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Books at a great price for those of us that no longer can afford prices for new books

Date of experience: May 25, 2023
California
1 review
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I hardly ever order ANYTHING online because of the frustrations. Not with Alibris. This was so simple, even for this technophobe.

Date of experience: May 25, 2023