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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
1,026
value
12,602
shipping
12,592
quality
12,586
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Ohio
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My only complaint would be that I couldn't see the shipping discount until after putting in my payment information, so I got worried I was about to be charged $70 for shipping lol. Then I left the page and came back a minute later to put in my payment information and go to the review page, and realized it had gotten rid of the coupon I put in a minute before. I'd say, fix those two things. I also think it'd be great if you let sellers specify their shipping discounts. I spent 10 minutes making a cart of a bunch of books from the same seller cause I thought the shipping wouldn't be too bad since it was all together, only for it to tell me shipping would be $5o+, unless I can't see that discount until after putting in my payment information, but either way, I shouldn't have to go through all that to figure out shipping will be that much.

Date of experience: April 25, 2023
New York
1 review
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Password didn't work, had to change, lost book I had checked to order

Date of experience: April 25, 2023
Texas
1 review
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Excellent...
April 26, 2023
Updated review

Excellent...until I got to 'postage' which is too much, by lots.

Date of experience: April 25, 2023

Easy, thanks
July 1, 2022
Previous review

Easy, thanks.

Date of experience: July 1, 2022
Pennsylvania
1 review
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Always a great experience finding hard to collect books with dust jackets!

Date of experience: April 25, 2023
Utah
1 review
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Didnt have any coupons or anything that worked, and when you sign up for emails its misleading with that coupon.

Date of experience: April 25, 2023
California
1 review
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I've been buying from Alibris for years and always...
April 25, 2023
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I've been buying from Alibris for years and always return

Date of experience: April 25, 2023

Love Alibris!
October 13, 2022
Previous review

Love Alibris! Use to sell books here myself

Date of experience: October 13, 2022

Ordered with ease
May 6, 2022
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Ordered with ease

Date of experience: May 5, 2022
Texas
1 review
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I found the book I've been looking for for a long time.

Date of experience: April 25, 2023
Rhode Island
1 review
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I've always been pleased with Alibris's service
April 25, 2023
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I've always been pleased with Alibris's service. Fingers crossed this time will be no different! All the best to you.

Date of experience: April 25, 2023

I have always found Alibris a reliable source of hard-to-find titles.

Date of experience: April 15, 2022

The process is seamless
March 8, 2022
Previous review

The process is seamless. I've ordered from Alibris before.

Date of experience: March 8, 2022
Massachusetts
1 review
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1st time shopper with Alibris
April 25, 2023

1st time shopper with Alibris. So far, your system was easy to understand and effortless.

Date of experience: April 25, 2023
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Easy to use, fast delivery and so far every book I was looking for they offer!

Date of experience: April 25, 2023
Illinois
1 review
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Have been a customer for almost 20 years, for books & music, and will continue to be, especially for out-of-print & hard to find items. Highly recommended!

Date of experience: April 25, 2023
Wisconsin
1 review
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I don't know what we would do without you! As senior citizens this site is the best.

Date of experience: April 25, 2023
New York
1 review
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Always very quick and efficient shopping experience
April 25, 2023
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Always very quick and efficient shopping experience.

Date of experience: April 25, 2023

Smooth check out
September 6, 2022
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Smooth check out

Date of experience: September 6, 2022

Always have the books I search for
October 7, 2021
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Always have the books I search for. A great way to set all the books you want without paying the retail price.

Date of experience: October 7, 2021

Excellent Service!
March 14, 2021
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Excellent Service!

Date of experience: March 14, 2021
Georgia
1 review
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This was my first purchase here and it went smooth.

Date of experience: April 24, 2023
Washington
1 review
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You make it so easy, and the books are always as advertised. Very much appreciated.

Date of experience: April 24, 2023
Florida
1 review
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I have been an Alibris customer for twenty years
April 25, 2023
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I have been an Alibris customer for twenty years. The books and service have been first rate.

Date of experience: April 24, 2023

Quick and easy
March 30, 2023
Previous review

Quick and easy. Found the exact book I wanted.

Date of experience: March 29, 2023
Massachusetts
1 review
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I hope the book is available and will be delivered. Thank you.

Date of experience: April 24, 2023
New Jersey
1 review
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Very easy to access titles and shop; good selection and price options

Date of experience: April 24, 2023
South Carolina
1 review
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Found the books I wanted and the process was quick and easy.

Date of experience: April 24, 2023
New York
1 review
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Clear on the seller and charges
April 24, 2023

Clear on the seller and charges. I like that I am supporting Goodwill and hope to buy from them again.

Date of experience: April 24, 2023