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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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Bit soon to say because its my first order from alabris. Find the shipping cost from UK to Australia a bit steep!
Frequently had to re-type numbers &/or words three or more times
I love Alibris. Shipping isn't too high and used books are a bargain.
Always a pleasure shopping with Alibris! Since the year 2000!
Greater selection, newer revision of hard to find texts.
Wide variety of vendors and prices with geographical distribution pleasing.
A hard bnok to find--saved in my cart since yesterday.
Search inspired by WTTW Thanksgiving viewing rapidly provided my target.
Wishlist helped me find book, then check with tentative recipient befoe purchase.
Easy to find text; coupon received today applicable.
For variety and price: Shop Alibris.
Great shopping experience so far - I'm looking forward to receiving the book!
Always enjoy and appreciate shopping with you. Thank you!
I'm thrilled with the selection and the ease of navigation through the website. Consider me a loyal customer. <3
Thrilling selection and availability, hassle-free checkout…I'm very impressed! Thank you!
Found what I needed at an incredible price. Thank you!
Clear, straightforward process for finding and buying a book. Relevant info about the book - synopsis, book condition, etc. - is provided.
Very good. But I will wait to see if I get the book. Been having lots of problems ordering on line. Pay Pall has always had to refund my money. Good luck!
So happy you can make books like this one available used, in good condition, and at a reasonable price. Thank you! —
Happy to find used copy of my book at reasonable price.
Only problem was no way to instruct delivery person to place item in a more secure place inside our enclosed porch.
I enjoy this site. Had a little trouble updating address. I have always had good service on this site.
Fantastic selection of books with extraordinary discounts! I just enjoy shopping here! Thanks! Especially for me on a fix income & retire military! Thank U!
Easy to locate the material and clear instructions on checkout process
I've recently made some large orders through Alibris and was thrilled by their (generally) much lower prices for second hand books. However, within the space of two days, two items were cancelled as Alibris apparently no longer had the stock available, and they invited me to repurchase the items... But in both cases, the only copies available were substantially more expensive (almost 5 times more expensive in case, and £25 more expensive in the other). Is this just a way for Alibris or its sellers to price gouge? Hook us in with cheap copies, make them unavailable, and then coerce us into rebuying at a higher rate?
In 18 years at Amazon, such a cancellation has happened maybe twice. So why has it been twice in two days with Alibris? It seems absurd.
The books are great the shipping cost is too expensive
Trying to edit my address was not as easy as it could have been. And there was no option to save the new address once I updated it.
I get wonderful service & good quality of products.
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