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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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1,032
value
12,719
shipping
12,709
quality
12,703
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Love it!
May 2, 2026

Love it! My go to for any book. Great deals on books that are still in very good condition. Earth friendly.

Date of experience: April 22, 2026
Texas
1 review
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Too easy!
May 2, 2026

Too easy! Could not be happier. I had a very hard time locating an obscure book. In fact, it could not be found. Hammered in the details and boom—months later I get an email notification! Alibris has been doing the work for me this entire time. Love it! Thank y'all!

Date of experience: April 22, 2026
California
1 review
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Efficient, but need to see if I get my book. If you get it to me-all good.

Date of experience: April 21, 2026
Michigan
1 review
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Exceptional customer service, a great selection, and the ordering process was hassle-free. Plus, the price was very nice, too. John Carpenter's THE FOG is my favorite horror film and Alibris had this classic DVD available for purchase as well. Overall, I highly recommend Alibris to any potential buyer. A+

Date of experience: April 21, 2026

Exceptional customer service and a great online shopping experience. Plus, the price was very nice, too. I highly recommend this seller to any potential buyer.

Date of experience: April 10, 2026
New York
1 review
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Easy to use website
May 2, 2026
Updated review

Easy to use website. My past experience has been very good. The book ratings are also accurate.

Date of experience: April 21, 2026

Easy to use website
April 27, 2026
Previous review

Easy to use website. Searched by author and found several choices. The book rating and location of seller was helpful as could order several books from same store.

Date of experience: April 16, 2026
Virginia
1 review
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Easy
May 2, 2026

Easy. Like that I didn't have to create an account to purchase. Thanks!

Date of experience: April 21, 2026
Florida
1 review
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This site has the best prices and selection for books. Just be sure to check the shipping rates as they vary per seller. Easy to find books and check out.

Date of experience: April 21, 2026
North Carolina
1 review
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Great place to shop for new manga with frequent coupon opportunities! You can usually get volumes for cheaper than on giant corporate sites like Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Crunchyroll (unless Crunchyroll is having a sale). Love that the free shipping option is only $39 as opposed to some other sites like Barnes & Noble and MerryManga where the free shipping is $50 and $85, respectively.

Date of experience: April 21, 2026
Arizona
1 review
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Easy and quick with lots of options and good pricing for quality books

Date of experience: April 21, 2026
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Good Transaction
May 1, 2026

Nice work, as usual.
Keep focus on your good service

Date of experience: April 21, 2026
Massachusetts
1 review
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Things worked smoothly on this website.
I found the book and was able to change my password and arrange the sale quickly.

Date of experience: April 21, 2026
Oklahoma
1 review
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Prices are great!
May 1, 2026

Prices are great! Product is always great; although books are used, they are always good enough to give as gifts. Thank you, Alibris!

Date of experience: April 21, 2026
New York
1 review
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I have shopped here before and have always been very satisfied. The service is good, the products always arrived I top notch condition.

Date of experience: April 21, 2026
1 review
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Satisfied customer
May 1, 2026

It was easy to search for my item. Quick service and item arrived quickly.

Date of experience: April 21, 2026
Vermont
1 review
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You've had all the books I've wanted. The only issue I have is the shipping cost for EACH book. If I am ordering multiple books, I'm getting charged shipping for each book.

Date of experience: April 21, 2026
Massachusetts
1 review
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I hate being asked to spend time on rating and talking about my purchase.

Date of experience: April 21, 2026
Virginia
1 review
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Hard to find book
May 1, 2026
Updated review

At first my order was cancelled via email. The book was no longer available. Then I received a signed copy! I'm not sure what happened but I'm happy about it.

Date of experience: April 20, 2026

Love Alibris for great prices and books hard to find...
April 10, 2026
Previous review

Love Alibris for great prices and books hard to find anywhere. Thanks!

Date of experience: March 30, 2026
Texas
1 review
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The post office has book rates when shipping that should save customer more money, I hate it when the shipping cost as much as the book, I don't feel like I am saving money

Date of experience: April 20, 2026
Missouri
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Everything seems good
May 1, 2026

Everything that arrived came in good condition. One item was cancelled by the seller due to all of a sudden not having it, despite it saying in stock when I placed the order.

Annoying, but what came from the other vendors was solid

Date of experience: April 20, 2026
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The Midnight Library
May 1, 2026

I thought the price and timing were good until the book came. The first third is unglued from the spine.

Date of experience: April 20, 2026