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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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OK. I hope the shipping will go down since I'm in the next county over.
One of the books I sought by Gretel Ehrlich was listed as a textbook, but the same title is described differently when I read about it on Amazon and Goodreads. I decided not to buy it here in case it was the wrong book.
I love finding hard to find books at Alibris!
Consumer is charged an exorbitant amount for shipping. I won't be using alibris.com again
Awesome selection. I was able to order exactly what I wanted! Thank you!
All I did was place my order. That process went smoothly. Once I get my order I will be able to add more to this rating.
So much to choose from, great prices, very easy and fast checkout. Thank you!
Good option to amazon... which wants more money for its books now for shipping
Books were easily found. Alternative suggestion saved money.
Found my books without too much trouble.
Easy to find books. Good to have taxes charged at the proper rate for the state.
Found books I wanted at a price I wanted and proper sales tax was added.
Free shipping drew me in, but I still dislike paying 7% sales tax when the state rate is 6%.
It would have been a five-star rating except Alibris insiste on charging 7% sales tax when sales tax in Vermont is 6%. I have told them repeatedly and they ignore me.
As usual, I am being charged more than the tax rate for the state of Vermont, 7% rather than 6%. They've been told before and do not listen.
Sales tax in Vermont is 6% and not 7% but they have been told this and do not listen.
The sales tax in Vermont is 6%. I left this message before without result.
Make sure the coupon code is spelled correctly
Sales tax for VT is 6%.
A positive shopping experience until I got the message that something had changed in my order with no indication that I could see about what had changed.
I love Alibris. I know it's owned by venture capital vampires but at least it's not Amazon.
Easy Peasy. Got what I wanted at a price I wanted. Only comment would be it would be good to know shipping time a little earlier in the process but not a big deal
Fast and easy checkout didn't have to set up an account
Thankful to have Alibris to help find books. Experiences with them have always been positive... Even if it involves a return. The sellers on this site are A+++. Thanks.
Alibris offers a wide selection of reputable book dealers with great prices.
Found the book I wanted right away at a great price!
I had to repeatedly reenter my email to estimate shipping options, and since the coupons were stingier than your email made them seem, I opted to buy 4 of 6 books elsewhere or later.
Easy to find the rare book I want and there were several options to choose from.
Easy to find what i was looking for and you offer PayPal. So far so good!
Haynes and chilton manuals are hard to search for.
I like this company, but I hope you are not saving my credit card number.
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