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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
12,701
shipping
12,691
quality
12,685
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Arizona
1 review
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First time visit
February 14, 2023

First time visit. Site seems to be easy to navigate.

Date of experience: January 15, 2023
Ohio
1 review
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Easy to navigate
January 15, 2023

Easy to navigate. Prices reasonable.good selection

Date of experience: January 15, 2023
Alabama
1 review
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The website was very stubborn (wouldn't accept my password or let me update my billing address) but through persistence I was finally able to make the purchase. Too much time wasted.

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: January 15, 2023
New York
1 review
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WoW!
January 15, 2023

WoW! This was by far the easiest way to rent an eBook.

Date of experience: January 15, 2023
Louisiana
1 review
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Good selection of great books, and easy to order from...
January 15, 2023
Updated review

Good selection of great books, and easy to order from the site as always.

Date of experience: January 15, 2023

I frequently buy used cd's from Alibris, a great location...
February 9, 2022
Previous review

I frequently buy used cd's from Alibris, a great location for out of date music, or for hard to find selections. In my hometown, music is important!
David K.
New Orleans

Date of experience: February 9, 2022

Good selections of used CDs with a wide array of musical genres. Good deal and great listening.

Date of experience: March 1, 2021
Norway
1 review
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Quick & easy, also cheaper than most other places.

Date of experience: January 15, 2023
Massachusetts
1 review
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Smooth, as always
January 15, 2023

Smooth, as always. I've ordered through Alibris for years, and can't remember any bothersome experiences except one or two occasions of inadequate book descriptions by bookstores years ago. It's always been satisfaction since.

Date of experience: January 15, 2023
North Carolina
1 review
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It was a great pleasure to be so easy to fill out the form!

Date of experience: January 15, 2023
California
1 review
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Out of print books located quickly and were at an affordable price. This is always true here.

Date of experience: January 14, 2023
Colorado
1 review
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Found the book I've been searching for for an amazing price! Thank you so much!
My only gripe would be the inability to add more than one VISA card during payment, but I made it work in the end!

Date of experience: January 14, 2023
Michigan
1 review
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It said would get $5 off of i typed in my email and i did not.

Date of experience: January 14, 2023
New York
1 review
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I found what I wanted, and I expect to be delighted when I receive the book. I've always been happy with my orders previously.

Date of experience: January 14, 2023
California
1 review
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Great site
January 15, 2023

Great site. I have used it for years! Easy to use website.

Date of experience: January 14, 2023
North Carolina
1 review
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I needed to add the discount,but it didn't allow me to

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: January 14, 2023
Virginia
1 review
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Not tuff to order books
January 15, 2023

Not tuff to order books.
But a question the book myself and myself is brown skin young man looking for beige or brown papers written on books if have send,The Brown or Beige color paper documents.

Date of experience: January 14, 2023
North Carolina
1 review
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I always have a great experience with Alibris every time.

Date of experience: January 14, 2023
Virginia
1 review
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Awesome prices!
January 14, 2023

Awesome prices! Even better sometimes than the other used book app I use frequently...Love Albris. Never ever have a problem with payment, receiving, conditions of book have all been spot on! Highly recommend this site...

Date of experience: January 14, 2023
Massachusetts
1 review
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Shipping charges are high and there is no option to wait or select a cheaper shipping method.

Date of experience: January 14, 2023
Virginia
3 reviews
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All went well except that I could not verify the volume number until I proceeded to checkout.

Date of experience: January 14, 2023
Illinois
1 review
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Website kicked me out after I placed my order. Order did not go through. Had to do the whole thing over again. Hit place my order and nothing happened. Hit it a second time and it worked. You need to work out these glitches.

Date of experience: January 14, 2023