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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
1,033
value
12,699
shipping
12,689
quality
12,683
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Oklahoma
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I really like this site, I have used them for years...
July 14, 2022
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I really like this site, I have used them for years without any issues

Date of experience: July 13, 2022

I love this site, so easy to use
March 4, 2021
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I love this site, so easy to use

Date of experience: March 3, 2021
Virginia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Have no complaints about ordering everything has...
July 14, 2022
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Have no complaints about ordering everything has gone smoothly

Date of experience: July 13, 2022

Shopping has been good didn't have any problems
January 8, 2022
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Shopping has been good didn't have any problems.

Date of experience: January 7, 2022

Lost wife
January 29, 2021
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Experience has been a good have no complaints so far. Conv

Date of experience: January 28, 2021

Experience has been a good have no complaints so far
January 10, 2021
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Experience has been a good have no complaints so far. Conv

Date of experience: January 10, 2021
Texas
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Alibis had the book I wanted and it was the edition...
July 14, 2022
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Alibis had the book I wanted and it was the edition I wanted. The website was easy to navigate and the price was reasonable. It was a good shopping experience.

Date of experience: July 13, 2022

My transaction was easy, clear,, quick and successful
June 23, 2022
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My transaction was easy, clear,, quick and successful. I'm completely satisfied.

Date of experience: June 23, 2022
California
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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It's very good, but I'd like a way to see if a bookseller has more than one copy -- hoping this might help me save on shipping

Date of experience: July 13, 2022
Maine
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Its been good, we'll see when I get my package I guess.

Date of experience: July 13, 2022
Georgia
1 review
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Great and the books come around the time frame the r due.

Date of experience: July 13, 2022
New York
1 review
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I didn't know you sold books and movies. I have been looking for Cyrano de Bergerac with Gerard Depardieu for a long time. You have it at a reasonable price.
Great!

Date of experience: July 13, 2022
Indiana
1 review
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You had all the books I wanted and at a great price.

Date of experience: July 13, 2022
Florida
1 review
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Very easy to order and pay
July 13, 2022
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Very easy to order and pay. Large selection as well.

Date of experience: July 13, 2022

It was fast, fun, and pleasant
October 1, 2021
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It was fast, fun, and pleasant. Will shop here again

Date of experience: October 1, 2021
Florida
1 review
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You have good prices and I always get my merchandise.

Date of experience: July 13, 2022
California
3 reviews
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Fairly easy process to order books. Great experience.

Date of experience: July 13, 2022
New York
1 review
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Always find the book, and it's always simple, fast...
July 13, 2022
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Always find the book, and it's always simple, fast and easy!
You're great!

Date of experience: July 13, 2022

Always Fantastic!
January 10, 2021
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Always Fantastic!
Just a great service, and app!
Thank You

Date of experience: January 10, 2021
Michigan
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I have always used Alibris to find out of print books. Excellent!

Date of experience: July 13, 2022
Wisconsin
1 review
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You are a bit redundant on requests for information. Take lessons from eBay -- Please. I almost stopped order as you asked for unnecessary "stuff".

Date of experience: July 13, 2022
California
1 review
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When I tried to purchase the books it asked me to sign in. I tried but had to ask to reset my password, then I finished resetting the password and lost all my books that took me 20 minutes to find.
Then I had to remember what I put in the search box to try to find all the same ones...

Date of experience: July 13, 2022
Virginia
1 review
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First time ordering and so far so good. Look forward to getting the book.

Date of experience: July 12, 2022
New York
1 review
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It was a terrific experience
July 13, 2022
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It was a terrific experience. The whole process took less than 5 minutes.

Date of experience: July 12, 2022

It wasn't too hard
July 12, 2022
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It wasn't too hard. But you have to be patient!

Date of experience: July 12, 2022
Massachusetts
1 review
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First order with Alibris, smooth and easy. Now we will see how the rest of the transaction proceeds.
So far so good,

Date of experience: July 12, 2022
Florida
1 review
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I wish shipping was cheaper, but I appreciate that you had the book

Date of experience: July 12, 2022
Florida
1 review
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Good price on the book and shipping is not too expensive

Date of experience: July 12, 2022