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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
1,018
value
12,453
shipping
12,443
quality
12,437
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Pennsylvania
2 reviews
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You had the book I needed and it was easy to order

Date of experience: May 20, 2022
Massachusetts
1 review
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I have never been disappointed with my purchases from Alibris. Shipping is quick and products are always as described. Always a great buy and well priced.

Date of experience: May 20, 2022
Minnesota
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Quick and simple, thank you!
May 21, 2022

Quick and simple, thank you! I will use and recommend your service in the future.

Date of experience: May 20, 2022
Missouri
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Youre easier than Abe, and not leftist CRT activists like Amazon, and dont require an account or saving my cc#. Just... a bookseller. What a novel idea.

Date of experience: May 20, 2022

Alibris has always been great
April 5, 2022
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Alibris has always been great.

Date of experience: April 5, 2022
Oregon
1 review
0 helpful votes
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It's fine
May 21, 2022

It's fine. The book I was looking for was easy to find. But I wish the booksellers were more specific about the condition of their used books. Many of the booksellers have the same description for all their used books and it's impossible to discern what in their description actually applies to a specific title.

Date of experience: May 20, 2022
Washington
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I always find what I want and support independent bookstores.

Date of experience: May 20, 2022
Ohio
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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I'm delighted to find a book I've been looking for. So far, the shopping experience has been great... I look forward to receiving the book.

Date of experience: May 20, 2022
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Be nice to be able to take a screen shot of transaction

Date of experience: May 20, 2022
Illinois
1 review
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Quick and easy found what I needed at a great price
May 20, 2022
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Quick and easy found what I needed at a great price.

Date of experience: May 20, 2022

Found the book I wanted and at a great price
August 9, 2021
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Found the book I wanted and at a great price.

Date of experience: August 8, 2021
Oregon
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great selection, but would like better sorting/filtering options

Date of experience: May 20, 2022
Colorado
1 review
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Variety and stock are amazing!
May 20, 2022

Variety and stock are amazing! Easy to find what I want.

Date of experience: May 20, 2022
Washington
1 review
0 helpful votes
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You had what I wanted at an excellent price. Very easy order process.

Date of experience: May 20, 2022
Pennsylvania
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Low price, shipping wasn't bad, and it's the title I wanted. The checkout was easy too!

Date of experience: May 20, 2022
Missouri
13 reviews
3 helpful votes
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Reasonably priced used books easily found on the website.

Date of experience: May 20, 2022
Maryland
1 review
0 helpful votes
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It was very difficult to change to my new address!

Date of experience: May 20, 2022
Illinois
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Always a wide selection of products with good prices

Date of experience: May 20, 2022
California
1 review
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So far shopping experience is great, have to wait for shipping to finish the experience.

Date of experience: May 20, 2022
Nevada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Good deals
May 20, 2022
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Good deals. Shipping is steep but in some cases the book prices were less than Amazon.

Date of experience: May 20, 2022

Good price and ship time
April 10, 2021
Previous review

Good price and ship time. Thank you

Date of experience: April 10, 2021
Washington
1 review
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You had what I wanted and I was able to purchase it at a reasonable price

Date of experience: May 20, 2022
Minnesota
1 review
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Found the book at a great price
May 20, 2022

Found the book at a great price. Always happy to support Goodwill. Angels attend you, Margaret

Date of experience: May 20, 2022