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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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I can always find the books I'm looking for and the books are always good quality
The website should be updated because it's very hard to understand the book listings initially
I have gotten several books from this website and they've all been great.
Have always had good experiences ordering from Alibris
I am thrilled to have found Alibris! Great selection of books and extremely easy to work with.
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.
Found every book I have been wanting to read at a very reasonable price.
Quick and easy. No problem finding the CD's I was looking for.
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.
Easy and very reasonable price which is even more appreciated during this time of exploitative price increases.
Found what I needed at a good price. Hope it ships quickly.
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.
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.
I have ordered from you, once before... and it was a good experience..
Found the book I was looking for and at a great price! Very easy placing the order and securely checking out. Thank you!
It comes out within pennies of what Mayo Clinic is charging. I'm not highly impressed but I want to get it.
Longtime customer reactivating. Seemed ok, will see
Site emptied my cart when I logged in. Had to search for all items again... unsuccessfully.
I had a full cart, signed in, cart went to zero. What happened?
Shipping costs are so high. I would have bought more books if shipping costs were lower.
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
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!
Answer: Let's just say, they advertise falsely. They misrepresent what they are selling. Buyer beware.
Answer: Hi Dennis, That depends on where the seller is located and where your deliver address is as well. Generally, shipments within the States are delivered within a week or so, though holiday shipping might slow down a bit. If you send us the details with your order number in an email to [email protected] we can look into the specifics for you. Thank you for writing. Michael B. Alibris Customer Service
Answer: Hi Valerie, If you have had a problem with your Visa or PayPal transactions on our site, please let us know the details at [email protected] so that we can investigate for you. Thank you for your question. Michael B. Alibris Customer Service
Answer: HI Zoila, Delivery timeframes within the States are usually between 3 and 8 days, but it depends on where the seller is that is shipping the item to you. If you have already placed an order, please contact us at [email protected] with your order details and we can investigate for you. Thank you for writing. Michael B. Alibris Customer Service
Answer: Really Michael, contact you directly? Why should we have to. There is a bad trend here. Seems MANY of us contact you and you DONT respond
Answer: I saw the fake stellar reviews and did not dig deeper. I til... I had an issue. Initially, I wanted to give a small seller some business after COVID and the site looked really good. What a big mistake that was! Shame on this outfit.

