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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
1,032
value
12,667
shipping
12,657
quality
12,651
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Texas
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Quick and easy ordering
July 9, 2022

Quick and easy ordering. Hope shipping is as fast, leaving in 7 days for overseas travel.

Date of experience: July 8, 2022
Massachusetts
1 review
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Coupons should be available for the total cost. Shipping is very expensive!

Date of experience: July 8, 2022
California
4 reviews
2 helpful votes
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I love shopping at Alibris because of the huge inventory and for a given book there are often many, many choices of condition and price. The website design is intuitive and makes it easy to find the needed information.

Finally, the simple fact Alibris asks me whether I would like a follow-up email to see if I'm satisfied with the order sets it apart from every other bookseller I know.

Date of experience: July 8, 2022
Virginia
4 reviews
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Fine, but doesn't indicate the condition of the dust jacket.

Date of experience: July 8, 2022
Washington
1 review
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Quick & easy
July 9, 2022

Quick & easy - first time and I'll wait to receive the order before I comment more

Date of experience: July 8, 2022
North Carolina
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I have used Alibris before and they did so well that I decided to look at their site first for the book I was looking for. I hope this great service continues.

Date of experience: July 8, 2022

Found the books that I wanted, order was quick and...
May 17, 2022
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Found the books that I wanted, order was quick and easy.

Date of experience: May 16, 2022
California
1 review
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It was easy to find the book I was seeking, and it was offered at a better price than I was able to find from competitors.

Date of experience: July 8, 2022
Utah
2 reviews
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Very pleased with the books' condition and shipping time.

Date of experience: July 8, 2022
North Carolina
1 review
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Easy to use and save. You actually save money, in spite of everything having $3.99 and up shipping.

Date of experience: July 8, 2022
Iowa
1 review
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As an educator, buying books for my classroom, Alibris is my go-to. Even with shipping charges, it is more economical to buy through Alibris.

Date of experience: July 8, 2022
Indiana
1 review
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Shipping charges for multiple books are ridiculously high

Date of experience: July 8, 2022
California
1 review
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Alibris always has the books I need at good pricing and shipping.

Date of experience: July 8, 2022

Easy to use website
March 30, 2021
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Easy to use website

Date of experience: March 30, 2021
Texas
1 review
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Easy to use website, Love ability to pay w/ Paypal.

Date of experience: July 8, 2022
Georgia
1 review
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Good variety of books at good prices & easy to navigate

Date of experience: July 8, 2022
Pennsylvania
1 review
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As long as I receive my book without a hitch this has been one of the easiest shopping experiences that I have had to date.

Date of experience: July 8, 2022
Florida
1 review
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Super easy to navigate website makes ordering a breeze. Actually second time I've used the site in less than a week so it's working for me!

Date of experience: July 7, 2022
Georgia
1 review
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It's sad that shipping cost more than twice the 3 books I ordered.

Date of experience: July 7, 2022
South Carolina
1 review
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Easy to use, found what I wanted, and it ain't Amazon.

Date of experience: July 7, 2022
Nebraska
1 review
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The process was convenient
July 8, 2022

The process was convenient - I did not need a new book - I was looking for a good used book - time will tell if this was a good choice or not. Hope so

Date of experience: July 7, 2022
California
1 review
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I seem to always find the books I want on Alibris
July 8, 2022
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I seem to always find the books I want on Alibris.

Date of experience: July 7, 2022

Books arrive in condition as stated or better
September 8, 2021
Previous review

Books arrive in condition as stated or better. This is my seventh time ordering from Alibris. I will be back again and again.

Date of experience: September 8, 2021

Shipping has been, overall, quick
December 28, 2020
Previous review

Shipping has been, overall, quick. Books are in very good condition. I'll be back!

Date of experience: December 28, 2020