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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
12,608
shipping
12,598
quality
12,592
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South Carolina
1 review
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Have always liked Alibris
September 21, 2022

Have always liked Alibris. You guys have always rocked and are still rocking now! Thanks so much!

Date of experience: September 21, 2022
Iowa
1 review
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No problems—found book right away that I was looking for

Date of experience: September 21, 2022
Nevada
1 review
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Just a little long in receiving my books...
September 21, 2022
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Just a little long in receiving my books... other than that, good job.

Date of experience: September 21, 2022

Ease in locating books of rare/forgotten titles
August 24, 2022
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Ease in locating books of rare/forgotten titles.

Date of experience: August 23, 2022
Alaska
1 review
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Nice to have a non-Amazon book clearinghouse online
September 21, 2022
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Nice to have a non-Amazon book clearinghouse online. At the same time, these are the many bookshops we know and love.

Date of experience: September 20, 2022

I like it that you said "so far."
March 29, 2021
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I like it that you said "so far."

Date of experience: March 29, 2021
California
1 review
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Have purchased several books through Alibris
September 21, 2022
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Have purchased several books through Alibris. I would recommend Alibris to anyone looking for a good deal in books.

Date of experience: September 20, 2022

I love Alibris!
October 30, 2021
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I love Alibris! I can't imagine not being able to find what I'm looking for at this site. Thanks!

Date of experience: October 29, 2021

I like having a choice of sellers and have found Alibris to be the best site for finding what I am looking for at the best price.

Date of experience: July 7, 2021
New York
1 review
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Keep having issues with my billing address no matter...
October 21, 2022
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Keep having issues with my billing address no matter what I do

Date of experience: September 20, 2022

Credit card issues bring this from 5 to 4 stars
February 16, 2021
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Credit card issues bring this from 5 to 4 stars -- otherwise good

Date of experience: February 15, 2021
Ohio
1 review
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The system was a little confused about my credit card info. Got resolved.

Date of experience: September 20, 2022
California
1 review
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It great to find the book I was looking for at a good...
September 21, 2022
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It great to find the book I was looking for at a good price.

Date of experience: September 20, 2022

Found what I wanted at a price I was willing to pay
October 11, 2021
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Found what I wanted at a price I was willing to pay.

Date of experience: October 10, 2021
Texas
1 review
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Very helpful to have the shipping costs and times broken down.

Date of experience: September 20, 2022
District of Columbia
1 review
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Easy to find affordable title
September 20, 2022

Easy to find affordable title. Hopefully it will arrive within time stated.

Date of experience: September 20, 2022
Wisconsin
2 reviews
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Easy, convenient
September 20, 2022

Easy, convenient- good description of item and buying options

Date of experience: September 20, 2022
Minnesota
1 review
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Very easy to order
September 20, 2022

Very easy to order. Hope the book arrives in time for my book club.

Date of experience: September 20, 2022
Mexico
1 review
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Ordering was easy
September 20, 2022
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Ordering was easy. Let's see how quickly the books arrive.

Date of experience: September 20, 2022

The shipping charge for the book I ordered today is...
March 29, 2021
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The shipping charge for the book I ordered today is $3.99. However, when I was considering placing the order, the "estimated shipping charge" was $14.99! It wasn't until I exchanged three emails with your excellent client service representative, Sumo Murmu, that I came to understand that the estimated shipping charge was not the actual shipping charge. There is a big difference between 14.99 and 3.99. Something's wrong with your system; the estimated charge should more accurately reflect the actual one.

Date of experience: February 27, 2021
North Carolina
1 review
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Alibris is always good and I can find what I need
September 20, 2022
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Alibris is always good and I can find what I need.

Date of experience: September 20, 2022

They were prompt in replying to my question
April 13, 2022
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They were prompt in replying to my question. That is a plus. Thank you.

Date of experience: April 13, 2022
California
1 review
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I found what seemed to be the item I was looking for,...
September 20, 2022
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I found what seemed to be the item I was looking for, was able to contact the seller and verify, so I could purchase with confidence, and all very easily and quickly. Thanks!

Date of experience: September 20, 2022

I found the item and the cost is reasonable
August 24, 2021
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I found the item and the cost is reasonable

Date of experience: August 23, 2021
Indiana
2 reviews
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Best price even with shipping on both books ordered today

Date of experience: September 20, 2022
Minnesota
1 review
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Can't always find everything I want but mostly great...
September 20, 2022
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Can't always find everything I want but mostly great selections and prices!

Date of experience: September 20, 2022

Great site!
May 31, 2022
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Great site! Wonderful book and movie selections at reasonable prices. I've ordered before and will continue to do so.

Date of experience: May 31, 2022

Fast and easy
March 15, 2022
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Fast and easy

Date of experience: March 15, 2022
Singapore
1 review
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Excellent and quick in getting the order processed

Date of experience: September 20, 2022
Virginia
1 review
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When my order is filled, the sun seems to shine a bit more brightly, the breezes come by in a more gentle manner, and the Universe whispers forgiveness for all the mistakes I've made in this life. Thank you, alibris.

Date of experience: September 20, 2022
Illinois
1 review
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Ordering, editing takes too long
October 20, 2022

Ordering, editing takes too long. Shipping too much money.

Date of experience: September 20, 2022