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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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1,027
value
12,616
shipping
12,606
quality
12,600
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New Jersey
1 review
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Good experience
April 23, 2026

Easy ordering and fast delivery. Pleased with the transaction.

Date of experience: April 13, 2026
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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It was hard to find where to put the coupon code
April 23, 2026
Updated review

It was hard to find where to put the coupon code. I think it qualified for cherry blossom tree, at least the cherry part. I don't know why I have to put 50 characters in. The coupon code needs to be earlier in this process rather than after the words submit order.

Date of experience: April 12, 2026

I am so glad you save my info
January 12, 2026
Previous review

I am so glad you save my info. Makes it easy to sign in and order.

Date of experience: January 2, 2026
Kansas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Lovely
April 23, 2026

Lovely. Alibris is always my preferred choice - I've never had problems with delivery and product quality has always been well within the reported level. Even factoring in tax and postage, the price is generally still lower than I'd pay if I shopped in person.

Date of experience: April 12, 2026
Massachusetts
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I love the notification option awesome feature. Iost a few but as books became available able to purchase

Date of experience: April 12, 2026
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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As always I found the search a delight in the realm of used books.

Date of experience: April 12, 2026
Wyoming
1 review
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Alibris is my go-to for books!
April 23, 2026

Alibris is my go-to for books! Whether I am looking for something new, rare, or obscure, I look to Alibris first.

Date of experience: April 12, 2026
1 review
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Always a good experience
April 23, 2026

Enjoy browsing and shopping at Alibris. They have those odd out of date things I can't find anywhere else. And, the prices are good too.

Date of experience: April 12, 2026
Arizona
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Navigating pages was easy as was using the Search for the specific book I needed for a study.

Date of experience: April 12, 2026

Site goes in circles when trying to change the shipping...
December 17, 2025
Previous review

Site goes in circles when trying to change the shipping address.

Date of experience: December 7, 2025
Washington
1 review
0 helpful votes
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The sight kept kicking me back
April 22, 2026

The sight kept kicking me back. I wasn't sure if I paid for it or not because I selected payment and then it kicked back again saying chart was empty. Had to go all the way back into the store and find it again.

Date of experience: April 12, 2026
Virginia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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The search using only two words brought me to exactly the book/instructional manual I needed. Very pleased, highly recommend.

Date of experience: April 12, 2026
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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It said if I signed up for texts I'd get a $5 off coupon. Once I did the coupon was only good if I spent over $45 which is not what it said. So I did not get the $5 off and signed up for texts. A bit frustrating

Date of experience: April 11, 2026
Vermont
1 review
0 helpful votes
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You do a wonderful job of providing a great variety of books at reasonable prices. In general, shipping costs have greatly increased across all fields of merchandise.
I experience frustration with this on a regular basis. Your shipping seems to reflect real costs and that is helpful.

Date of experience: April 11, 2026
California
2 reviews
6 helpful votes
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It was hard to find a free book to get free shipping and when Indid Imstill didn't have free shipping. Confusing. The link said ggelgible free shipping but aim added the book with a appropriate price and aim was still charged shipping.

Date of experience: April 11, 2026
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Excellent service
April 21, 2026
Updated review

Excellent service. I love the details on the condition of the items and how they are carefully wrapped for delivery.

Date of experience: April 11, 2026

I'm pleased to be able to find the book I'm interested in and which I expect will be of the same high quality I have experienced before from this bookseller.

Date of experience: May 18, 2025
Macao
1 review
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Easy, historically a great experience and I hope I'm really supporting small book seller too because I can get the book locally but I have decided my local book shop does very well and can share the opportunities to sell, so I give by way of using Alibris.

Date of experience: April 11, 2026
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Always a breeze!
April 21, 2026
Updated review

Always a breeze! I have ordered many books from Alibris and have never been disappointed

Date of experience: April 11, 2026

Always fast and easy!
October 24, 2025
Previous review

Always fast and easy! I haven't had a bad experience yet! I was even given a refund on a book I already had that I ordered again!

Date of experience: October 14, 2025
Illinois
1 review
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Good communication
April 21, 2026

Good communication. Provided update on original purchase having to be cancelled with refund issued -- but mentioned availability of another book at the same listed price.

Date of experience: April 11, 2026
North Carolina
1 review
1 helpful vote
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As always, my experience with Alibris has been very...
April 21, 2026
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As always, my experience with Alibris has been very good. I found what I wanted easily, and the purchasing process has been easy. Thanks!

Date of experience: April 11, 2026

Good
January 14, 2026
Previous review

Good - I appreciate the information given on Alibris, but more importantly I appreciate the prices and the rapid response given after I have ordered.

Date of experience: January 4, 2026
Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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SO FAR EXCELLENT
April 21, 2026

SO FAR EXCELLENT. I WILL KNOW FOR SURE AFTER I RECEIVE THE BOOK. HOW IT IS PACKED SO THAT IT DOES NOT GET DAMAGED.

Date of experience: April 11, 2026
Washington
1 review
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A broad selection for each title
April 21, 2026

A broad selection for each title.
Reasonable priced
Freight costs not so friendly.

Date of experience: April 11, 2026