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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
12,501
shipping
12,491
quality
12,485
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Ohio
1 review
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Love being able to support an independent nonprofit by purchasing books at Alibris

Date of experience: August 24, 2025
Canada
1 review
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The shipping took almost three weeks, which was longer than estimated, and I found I had to pay a small tax and service fee to Canada Post COD on delivery. When I asked the seller he had no idea what this charge was, and my query to Alibris received an automated response. Probably the delay was due to new rules about tariffs in Canada, so not the fault of the seller or of Alibris. Still, Alibris handled the cross-border shipment and surely they would have known about new regulations. It would have been helpful if they had advised me that additional charges might be imposed and that there might be a delay in shipping. The order was promised in 3-16 days and I received a notice after 19 days to pick it up at the post office.

Date of experience: August 24, 2025
New Mexico
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I was looking for this book and this site had it... super easy, great price!

Date of experience: August 24, 2025
Connecticut
1 review
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Bookselling
September 3, 2025

What I would like is to see a page, I was looking for a good translation, instead I am buying book after book which isn't what I want...

Date of experience: August 24, 2025
Pennsylvania
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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I had an issue with getting the free shipping to work, but an email to Alibris easily resolved the issue.

Date of experience: August 24, 2025
Michigan
1 review
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Book Delivery
September 3, 2025

Excellent. The books I ordered were in great shape. It was obvious care was shown and the quality of the product was high.

Date of experience: August 24, 2025
Wisconsin
1 review
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FRUSTRATING
September 3, 2025

FRUSTRATING. TO RESET THE PASSWORD, INSTRUCTIONS SAY CLICK BUTTON BELOW. HOWEVER... THERE IS NO BUTTON. JUST A LINK.

Date of experience: August 24, 2025
Alabama
1 review
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Great company
September 3, 2025

Ordered a book. Great price. Easy ordering experience. Book arrived BEFORE expected. Highly recommend ordering fromAlibris

Date of experience: August 24, 2025
Virginia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Ordered many books through Alibris for many years. I've never had any problems with the sellers and every book I've ever ordered arrived eventually. Some take longer than others.

Date of experience: August 23, 2025
Mississippi
1 review
0 helpful votes
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The site was easy to use
September 3, 2025

The site was easy to use. Had to change my mailing address as we had moved but once I got everything reloaded the process went smoothly.

Date of experience: August 23, 2025
New York
1 review
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Great selection
September 3, 2025

Great selection. Always reliable and great customer service when needed.

Date of experience: August 23, 2025
Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Checkout simple and user friendly, and Alibris usually has several titles on the topic I am searching.

Date of experience: August 23, 2025
Oregon
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Easy to use and easy to check out without having to make an account! Loved being able to buy used as well.

Date of experience: August 23, 2025
Australia
1 review
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Book in good condition, as described, 3 weeks delivery.
September 3, 2025
Updated review

Really happy with the condition of this one, was described as very good condition and definitely is. Delivery time as per usual when ordering though Alibris, about 3 weeks, from US to Aus.

Date of experience: August 24, 2025

First order
July 16, 2025
Previous review

I was confused by the tracking information provided at first, this being my first time ordering through Alibris, I was not familiar with the process.
My order arrived a lot sooner than estimates indicated, and in good condition, even though it was only in a plastic satchel.
Overall, I'm very pleased and have already placed another order through Alibris.

Date of experience: July 6, 2025
Nebraska
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great service
September 3, 2025

Ordered multiple books for them. They all arrived quickly and they were in great shape. I'll definitely order from Alibris again.

Date of experience: August 23, 2025
Oklahoma
1 review
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I needed a hardback book and could only find it here at a price under $40.

Date of experience: August 23, 2025
California
1 review
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Alibiris always delivers
September 3, 2025
Updated review

Great place to find qualityused books for good prices. Got books for our child and once again I am super happy with my order.

Date of experience: August 23, 2025

Alibris is my first choice for books
December 25, 2024
Previous review

Alibris is super easy to use, has great selection, and has reliable vendors. Saves me a bunch of money and hassle.

Date of experience: December 22, 2024
Virginia
1 review
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Quick shipping, good selection
September 2, 2025
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Looking for guitar repair books and you had most of what I needed! I'd rather buy here than Amazon.

Date of experience: August 2, 2025

You had all the titles I was looking for at reasonable...
August 12, 2025
Previous review

You had all the titles I was looking for at reasonable prices.

Date of experience: August 2, 2025
California
1 review
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Too many pop up ads and pre-checked boxes trying to get me to sigh up for crappie. Just let me buy the book!

Date of experience: August 23, 2025
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Yes
September 2, 2025

I have received my order in a timely manner book is in great shape

Date of experience: August 23, 2025