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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
1,033
value
12,691
shipping
12,681
quality
12,675
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Washington
1 review
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I love Alibris
March 26, 2023
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I love Alibris. I order all of my books from this website.

Date of experience: March 25, 2023

I love Alibris
February 3, 2023
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I love Alibris. I buy all of my books from Alibris.

Date of experience: February 2, 2023

I love Alibris
November 4, 2022
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I love Alibris. I order all of my books from Alibris.

Date of experience: November 3, 2022

I love Alibris because I can find books without going...
September 2, 2022
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I love Alibris because I can find books without going out to shop for them.

Date of experience: September 1, 2022

I buy all of my books from Alibris!
November 13, 2021
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I buy all of my books from Alibris!

Date of experience: November 12, 2021

I LOVE Alibris
October 13, 2021
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I LOVE Alibris.

Date of experience: October 13, 2021

I love Alibris
September 10, 2021
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I love Alibris. What more can I say?

Date of experience: September 9, 2021
Maryland
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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It is easy to find the books I'm looking for and you have great prices.

Date of experience: March 25, 2023
North Carolina
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I found most of what I was looking for for good prices
March 26, 2023
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I found most of what I was looking for for good prices.

Date of experience: March 25, 2023

Your site is easy to navigate and books have been delivered as ordered in the past.

Date of experience: November 22, 2021

Found everything I was looking for and was able to...
February 3, 2021
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Found everything I was looking for and was able to order all from the same seller.

Date of experience: February 3, 2021
Washington
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I've never hadso much trouble entering payment information on thw order page. I'llthink twice net time.

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: March 25, 2023
California
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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I have never been disappointed with Alibris's dealers and each and every book has exceeded my expectations of quality.

Date of experience: March 25, 2023
Colorado
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Disappointed in the many price increases
April 24, 2023
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Disappointed in the many price increases. Also, Alibris should reevaluate members' shipping charges to insure they reflect actual costs.

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

7 OF MY 8 BOOKS WERE ORDERED FROM THE SAME SEKKER,...
December 6, 2022
Previous review

7 OF MY 8 BOOKS WERE ORDERED FROM THE SAME SEKKER, HIPPO. THEY APPARENTLY GIVE NO DISCOUNT FOR MULTIPLE ORDERS SHIPPED TOGETHER. SHIPPING COSTS FAR TOO HIGH!

Date of experience: December 5, 2022
Pennsylvania
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Really helpful site for hard to find titles, both new and used.

Date of experience: March 25, 2023
South Carolina
1 review
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I haven't ordered in a while but you helped me be reinstated

Date of experience: March 25, 2023
Alabama
1 review
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Was very easy to find exact book and order! So quick. Did it within a minute I would say. Good price for shipping! Look forward to receiving.

Date of experience: March 25, 2023
Wyoming
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I just placed my order
March 25, 2023

I just placed my order. I liked what I read about Allibris. I was very happy Allibris had the book I was looking for. I'll let you know any other details when I receive the book.

Date of experience: March 25, 2023
Ohio
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great source for more affordable books for my professional continuing education courses!

Date of experience: March 25, 2023

Very pleasant experience
January 20, 2023
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Very pleasant experience

Date of experience: January 20, 2023
Washington
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Had my cart ready for checkout, logged in and lost all my items (one of them had the specific version i had in my cart unavailable when i restocked it)

Date of experience: March 24, 2023
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Fast
March 25, 2023

Fast. Easy. Simple process from finding the book I wanted. Saving about $16. To checking out.

Date of experience: March 24, 2023
New Mexico
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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My first experience was great
March 25, 2023

My first experience was great. This will be my second order.

Date of experience: March 24, 2023
Oregon
1 review
0 helpful votes
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My cart disappeared and I had to start over shopping. Very frustrating!

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: March 24, 2023
Wisconsin
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Alibris always delivers and I can usually find what...
March 24, 2023
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Alibris always delivers and I can usually find what I'm looking for.

Date of experience: March 24, 2023

Alibiris was the go to when I worked at the local library
April 28, 2022
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Alibiris was the go to when I worked at the local library. Great way to get books at affordable prices.

Date of experience: April 28, 2022
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I'm new to the site and found it easy to use and efficient.

Date of experience: March 24, 2023
Washington
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I love having Alibris as an option to purchasing new...
March 24, 2023
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I love having Alibris as an option to purchasing new books from my local bookstore. I often end up needing to repurchase books that I use regularly, and I like to buy extra copies to have on hand for students who don't have the book in class.

Date of experience: March 24, 2023

Easy peasy...
March 24, 2023
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Easy peasy...

Date of experience: March 24, 2023
California
1 review
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Purchasing from Alibris has always been quick and easy!

Date of experience: March 24, 2023
Florida
1 review
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This was a very easy way to buy a piano book. I didn't even that to look up a store. Thanks for making life easier.l

Date of experience: March 24, 2023