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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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value
12,724
shipping
12,714
quality
12,708
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Texas
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It took me a while to find the books at the price I...
November 12, 2022
Updated review

It took me a while to find the books at the price I needed, but there is an ample selection.

Date of experience: November 11, 2022

Many choices
March 16, 2022
Previous review

Many choices

Date of experience: March 15, 2022
KR
1 review
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I was offered a $5.00 coupon for first order but was unable to claim. I followed instructions on getting my coupon code but all I saw was three codes, each tied to new purchases. This is wrong advertising. I am disappointed.

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: November 11, 2022
Arkansas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I wish you had an ap rather than a link
November 12, 2022

I wish you had an ap rather than a link. Good price, can't wait to see if delivery is as good

Date of experience: November 11, 2022
Oregon
1 review
0 helpful votes
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So easy--you make me want to donate my library to you...
November 12, 2022
Updated review

So easy--you make me want to donate my library to you all

Date of experience: November 11, 2022

Great prices, accurate descriptions, fast ordering...
August 12, 2022
Previous review

Great prices, accurate descriptions, fast ordering and mailing after

Date of experience: August 11, 2022

Great experience
July 11, 2022
Previous review

Great experience

Date of experience: July 11, 2022

All is fast, exact, easy
January 24, 2022
Previous review

All is fast, exact, easy

Date of experience: January 24, 2022

Fast and exact
December 8, 2021
Previous review

Fast and exact

Date of experience: December 7, 2021

So far not one missed step!
October 5, 2021
Previous review

So far not one missed step! You must test your site out with the help of fools AND teenagers whi know how to look for trouble.
(Why is nothing foolproof?
Cause fools are so damned ingenious.)

Date of experience: October 5, 2021

Good site--smooth--well tested
October 5, 2021
Previous review

Good site--smooth--well tested

Date of experience: October 4, 2021

Alibis is probably the best of the choices for online...
October 4, 2021
Previous review

Alibis is probably the best of the choices for online used book buying. The prices and the service are great, truly.

Date of experience: October 4, 2021

I have thousands of books I do not want to see go to...
March 20, 2021
Previous review

I have thousands of books I do not want to see go to landfill or wherever they might without planning.
I keep thinking of getting them to you

Date of experience: March 19, 2021
Texas
1 review
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Between the shipping and the cost of the books is still...
November 11, 2022
Updated review

Between the shipping and the cost of the books is still less than I can get them at the local bookstore. Good condition has very few blemishes and they are truly in good shape. Shipping can be sluggish but I have never had one not be delivered in a reasonable amount of time. I have ordered 20+ books and I plan to take advantage of the savings Alibris offers

Date of experience: November 11, 2022

I have ordered at lease a dozen or more books and all...
December 30, 2020
Previous review

I have ordered at lease a dozen or more books and all have been in good or better condition and well worth the money. Today is just another restock and plan on many more.

Date of experience: December 30, 2020
Washington
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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I love how the prices are low, but the shipping adds up quickly when it's per item. I had to put items back because of that.

Date of experience: November 11, 2022
North Carolina
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Ship costs are insane—twice price of the book!
December 11, 2022
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Ship costs are insane—twice price of the book! I bit for this one but not likely to again.

Date of experience: November 11, 2022

Hope to receive in short order
March 16, 2022
Previous review

Hope to receive in short order. Price was good. Ship cost only fair.

Date of experience: March 16, 2022
Oregon
1 review
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Great price and reasonable shipping charge. Hopefully, the item is in very good condition as promised.

Date of experience: November 11, 2022
Colorado
1 review
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I always find what I'm looking for
November 11, 2022

I always find what I'm looking for. Fast and easy.

Date of experience: November 11, 2022
Maryland
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I love shopping here
November 11, 2022
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I love shopping here. Very convenient and a lot of book varieties.

Date of experience: November 11, 2022

I love shopping at alibis
October 24, 2022
Previous review

I love shopping at alibis. They have lots of old books. Very satisfied customer

Date of experience: October 24, 2022
Colorado
1 review
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Easy to use and quick to find what you're looking for!

Date of experience: November 11, 2022
Kansas
1 review
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Your system and store seems up-to-date and intuitive. I was fairly pleased.

Date of experience: November 11, 2022
Georgia
1 review
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I have always received selected items exactly as described. Very satisfied.

Date of experience: November 11, 2022
Kentucky
1 review
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Shopping is easy
November 11, 2022
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Shopping is easy. The search engine is simple, quick, and easy to navigate!

Date of experience: November 11, 2022

Very fast search engine to find full selection of choices and checkout is simple and fast.

Date of experience: July 21, 2022
South Carolina
1 review
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This is the easiest place to find backlist books on...
November 11, 2022
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This is the easiest place to find backlist books on the web.

Date of experience: November 11, 2022

Good search engine and very easy to shop
July 19, 2022
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Good search engine and very easy to shop

Date of experience: July 19, 2022
Colorado
1 review
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Quick, easy, and according to reviews, reliable. I hopes so!

Date of experience: November 11, 2022
Michigan
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Disappointed that my order from one source was cancelled...
December 11, 2022
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Disappointed that my order from one source was cancelled (why?), but appreciate being notified and having the opportunity to order from another bookseller.

Date of experience: November 11, 2022

I found the books I was looking for with ease
November 8, 2022
Previous review

I found the books I was looking for with ease. Process was spelled out and user-friendly.

Date of experience: November 8, 2022
Kentucky
1 review
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Excellent selection
November 11, 2022
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Excellent selection. I love being able to support local bookstores.

Date of experience: November 11, 2022

Awesome site for great deals
September 27, 2021
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Awesome site for great deals

Date of experience: September 27, 2021
Minnesota
1 review
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I liked seeing all the different editions and all their price comparisons. I wish I could see the estimated shipping costs for each book while looking at my cart, because I kept starting checkout then going back and changing books to lower my shipping costs.

Date of experience: November 11, 2022
Wisconsin
1 review
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A good service
November 11, 2022

A good service. Wish I could find more than one book at a time at a particular vendor. Tried that once by calling a vendor and they had another book I wanted! Thanks for all...

Date of experience: November 11, 2022