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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
1,027
value
12,609
shipping
12,599
quality
12,593
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California
1 review
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Not sure if you have an app; I'll look when I'm finished here. Navigation was a bit difficult on browser via iPhone but I managed it. I usually order via computer.

Date of experience: August 23, 2022
Illinois
1 review
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Daddy?
August 23, 2022
Updated review

Daddy? Sorry. Daddy? Sorry. Daddy? Sorry.
Alibris is daddy ho

Date of experience: August 23, 2022

Best used book site I've ever used
August 23, 2022
Previous review

Best used book site I've ever used. Other used book sites have scammed me, pissed me off, and made me livid. Alibris is sweet. If I ever catch an alibris employee in a dark alley I am sucking them dry no exceptions.

Date of experience: August 23, 2022
Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Well designed website, but a shipping estimate should be added to see the actual price-it almost doubled mine.

Date of experience: August 23, 2022
Rhode Island
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Had to get new password, reorder, find address, but not your fault.

Date of experience: August 23, 2022
Idaho
1 review
0 helpful votes
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It would be nice to know shipping details ahead of adding to cart

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: August 23, 2022
Illinois
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Wide selection, easy navigation, great cost opportunity! All buttons worked and the book is on its way.

Date of experience: August 23, 2022
Tennessee
1 review
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Everytime I need a book, I go to alibris.com and find...
August 23, 2022
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Everytime I need a book, I go to alibris.com and find the best prices along with the best books.

Date of experience: August 23, 2022

I have shopped many times at Alibris and will continue...
November 9, 2021
Previous review

I have shopped many times at Alibris and will continue to shop here. Books have always been in very good condition and shipping it timely.

Date of experience: November 9, 2021
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Have used your service previously with excellent response
August 23, 2022
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Have used your service previously with excellent response

Date of experience: August 23, 2022

Sure easy to use
November 10, 2021
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Sure easy to use

Date of experience: November 10, 2021

Thanks for excellent service
November 10, 2021
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Thanks for excellent service

Date of experience: November 10, 2021
Kentucky
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I have been looking for more of Grace Livingston Hill books for a long time and you have some of the books I have been searching for!

Date of experience: August 22, 2022
California
1 review
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Not knowing shipping until checkout was not convenient at all.

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: August 22, 2022
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Pretty easy
August 23, 2022
Updated review

Pretty easy. But i know how much media mail costs, so the shipping cost seems high.

Date of experience: August 22, 2022

Was very easy
March 1, 2021
Previous review

Was very easy

Date of experience: March 1, 2021
Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Thank you!
August 23, 2022

Thank you! Great experience & easy to use your site.

Date of experience: August 22, 2022
Pennsylvania
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Ordered the book:
August 23, 2022

Ordered the book:

Daily Reflections on Divine Mercy: 365 Days With Saint Faustina

Without a problem within 60 seconds.
Thank you for simplicity.

Date of experience: August 22, 2022
Michigan
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Very easy to locate the book and order. Price is reasonable.

Date of experience: August 22, 2022
Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Found exactly what I was looking for at the price I wanted. Thank you!

Date of experience: August 22, 2022
Georgia
1 review
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My online shopping experience was very pleasant. The website is easy to use and straight forward.

Date of experience: August 22, 2022
Arizona
2 reviews
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Always find what I need at alibris books, at a fair price!

Date of experience: August 22, 2022
Arizona
1 review
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Great place to order textbooks at reasonable prices
August 22, 2022
Updated review

Great place to order textbooks at reasonable prices.

Date of experience: August 22, 2022

Reasonable price, easy to order online
April 26, 2022
Previous review

Reasonable price, easy to order online

Date of experience: April 26, 2022
California
1 review
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I have had three books cancelled on me so far. I needed the books on time and at this p0int they will all be arriving late because I keep getting books cancelled on me.

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: August 22, 2022
Nevada
1 review
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Great books and great prices
August 22, 2022
Updated review

Great books and great prices. I recommend this website to all my friends.

Date of experience: August 22, 2022

This website is so easy to navigate
July 25, 2022
Previous review

This website is so easy to navigate. The prices are very reasonable and I recommend this website to my friends.

Date of experience: July 25, 2022

Great and fair price!
June 29, 2022
Previous review

Great and fair price!

Date of experience: June 29, 2022