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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
12,477
shipping
12,467
quality
12,461
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Wisconsin
1 review
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I can always find the books I'm looking for and the books are always good quality

Date of experience: May 18, 2022
Ohio
1 review
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The website should be updated because it's very hard to understand the book listings initially

Date of experience: May 18, 2022
Texas
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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I have gotten several books from this website and they've all been great.

Date of experience: May 18, 2022
New York
1 review
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Have always had good experiences ordering from Alibris

Date of experience: May 18, 2022
Idaho
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I am thrilled to have found Alibris!
May 18, 2022
Updated review

I am thrilled to have found Alibris! Great selection of books and extremely easy to work with.

Date of experience: May 18, 2022

I am so happy to have discovered Alibris!
April 25, 2022
Previous review

I am so happy to have discovered Alibris! It is exactly what a book site should be. I never fail to find a book I want, at a price that's more than fair.

Date of experience: April 25, 2022

Found every book I have been wanting to read at a very...
February 28, 2022
Previous review

Found every book I have been wanting to read at a very reasonable price.

Date of experience: February 28, 2022
Alabama
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Why do you require a credit card code when every card is coded by its beginning numeral. Probably the ONLY site that still makes that errror.

Date of experience: May 18, 2022
Texas
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Quick and easy
May 18, 2022

Quick and easy. No problem finding the CD's I was looking for.

Date of experience: May 18, 2022
Florida
5 reviews
0 helpful votes
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This review is based on buying the book since I didn't receive it but have had positive results with Alibris in the past. It was so easy to find the book I wanted and to order it. Thank you, Alibris.

Date of experience: May 18, 2022

Easy and very reasonable price which is even more appreciated during this time of exploitative price increases.

Date of experience: February 16, 2022

Easy to find the book and order
September 9, 2021
Previous review

Easy to find the book and order

Date of experience: September 8, 2021
Wyoming
1 review
0 helpful votes
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The ordering went well, but will need to see what I get.

Date of experience: May 18, 2022
Mississippi
1 review
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Found what I needed at a good price. Hope it ships quickly.

Date of experience: May 18, 2022
Alaska
1 review
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It was easy to shop, but I do have a concern with the shipping times. I need this for a class next week. I realize this is short notice, but I just found out about the need for the book and the instructor is providing the first day's reading assignment. My concern is that shipping time is stated as 3-30 days! That's a large span. I hope the book will be shipped asap. Thank you.

Date of experience: May 18, 2022
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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After placing an item in my cart I was prompted to change my password; when I did, the selected item was gone and a copy at more than twice its price was available.

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: May 18, 2022
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I have ordered from you, once before... and it was a good experience..

Date of experience: May 18, 2022
New York
1 review
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Found the book I was looking for and at a great price! Very easy placing the order and securely checking out. Thank you!

Date of experience: May 18, 2022
Connecticut
1 review
0 helpful votes
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It comes out within pennies of what Mayo Clinic is...
June 17, 2022
Updated review

It comes out within pennies of what Mayo Clinic is charging. I'm not highly impressed but I want to get it.

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: May 18, 2022

Longtime customer reactivating
April 28, 2022
Previous review

Longtime customer reactivating. Seemed ok, will see

Date of experience: April 28, 2022
Ohio
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Site emptied my cart when I logged in
June 17, 2022
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Site emptied my cart when I logged in. Had to search for all items again... unsuccessfully.

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: May 18, 2022

I had a full cart, signed in, cart went to zero
March 21, 2022
Previous review

I had a full cart, signed in, cart went to zero. What happened?

Date of experience: March 20, 2022
Pennsylvania
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Shipping costs are so high
May 18, 2022

Shipping costs are so high. I would have bought more books if shipping costs were lower.

Date of experience: May 18, 2022
Florida
1 review
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Always find prices that beat the Amazon market place.

Date of experience: May 18, 2022
Illinois
1 review
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Using coupons not convenient; did not tell me $50 minimum when asked for it not until was ready to check out; did not tell what the shipping method is and no options to choose either a carrier or cheapest or quickest

Date of experience: May 18, 2022
Nevada
1 review
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Short, sweet, and hard to beat how easy it was to find what I was looking for here, and the price is better than even imaginable!

Date of experience: May 18, 2022