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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
1,030
value
12,647
shipping
12,637
quality
12,631
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Minnesota
1 review
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First time I ordered it went right through without me making mistakes. Yeah

Date of experience: April 16, 2022
Pennsylvania
1 review
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Very easy to change a forgotten password
April 16, 2022
Updated review

Very easy to change a forgotten password. Checking out & paying couldn't have been simpler. Splendid Internet site.

Date of experience: April 16, 2022

Found the book at once
December 5, 2021
Previous review

Found the book at once. The price + shipping cost was right.

Date of experience: December 4, 2021

Very easy shopping
July 27, 2021
Previous review

Very easy shopping. Found book at once and at an excellent price.

Date of experience: July 27, 2021
New Jersey
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Misunderstood how to get free shipping
April 16, 2022
Updated review

Misunderstood how to get free shipping. Love coupon

Date of experience: April 16, 2022

Seems to cost a lot to ship?
October 8, 2021
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Seems to cost a lot to ship?

Date of experience: September 7, 2021
Oklahoma
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Always have a good experience ordering, only 1 wrong...
April 16, 2022
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Always have a good experience ordering, only 1 wrong order in all the time I've ordering, and it was taken care of promptly.

Date of experience: April 16, 2022

Always like shopping at Alibris, good experience
August 14, 2021
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Always like shopping at Alibris, good experience

Date of experience: August 14, 2021
Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great customer service!
April 16, 2022
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Great customer service! So easy and efficient! Thank you.

Date of experience: April 16, 2022

Easy and always as expected
October 7, 2021
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Easy and always as expected

Date of experience: October 7, 2021
Puerto Rico
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Know you for many years, Always satisfied with your service.

Date of experience: April 16, 2022
Washington
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Your website is clear and easy to use
April 16, 2022
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Your website is clear and easy to use. Being able to buy used books online is one of the best things about the Internet and our Postal system!

Date of experience: April 16, 2022

Good website, easy to navigate, and so many great books!
November 22, 2021
Previous review

Good website, easy to navigate, and so many great books!

Date of experience: November 22, 2021

Good website!
October 16, 2021
Previous review

Good website! I found an audiobook I wanted, and the price is good. Thanks for what you do for readers like me. Pamela

Date of experience: October 16, 2021

What a great website
October 4, 2021
Previous review

What a great website - easy to use, easy to check out! I love receiving books from Alibris! Thank you for what you are doing for us Omnibibliovores!

Date of experience: October 4, 2021

Easy to navigate, I found the book I was looking for,...
February 12, 2021
Previous review

Easy to navigate, I found the book I was looking for, and you take PayPal.

Date of experience: February 11, 2021
District of Columbia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Wide range of choices that are clear. I like knowing where the book will ship from.

Date of experience: April 16, 2022
Nevada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great price on a good book
April 16, 2022

Great price on a good book. I had a little trouble navigating the web site on my new phone but it was no big deal. Thank you

Date of experience: April 16, 2022
Indiana
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Always prompt and reliable
April 16, 2022
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Always prompt and reliable. I am a longtime customer.

Date of experience: April 16, 2022

Best source for used books, in my opinion
June 28, 2021
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Best source for used books, in my opinion. My go-to!

Date of experience: June 28, 2021
Texas
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Great!
April 16, 2022

Great! Easy to source books through name or author. Usually several options to select from. Typically quick turn around.

Date of experience: April 16, 2022
Pennsylvania
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Over the years, I've been very happy with the selections, the service, and a complete lack of problems. Thank you.

Date of experience: April 16, 2022
Tennessee
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I wanted to make sure this was a SOFT COVER but it...
April 16, 2022
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I wanted to make sure this was a SOFT COVER but it doesn't show that on the final page to complete order.

Date of experience: April 16, 2022

I tried to place an order for a book written in English but it came up Spanish. I had quite a time getting rid of the Spanish and replacing it with English. Should be easier to change order during the check out process.

Date of experience: April 6, 2021
Colorado
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Easy to review
April 16, 2022

Easy to review. Complete information, easy checkout and my number one, use of PayPal

Date of experience: April 16, 2022
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Quick and easy!
April 16, 2022

Quick and easy! Will buy from you again, most certainly. Thank you.

Date of experience: April 15, 2022
Ohio
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Consolidated shipping could be cheaper for three small paperbacks.

Date of experience: April 15, 2022
Pennsylvania
1 review
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Great source for hard to find books...
April 16, 2022
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Great source for hard to find books... So many are in better condition than you would expect

Date of experience: April 15, 2022

Great source for odd books all over the place
April 5, 2022
Previous review

Great source for odd books all over the place

Date of experience: April 4, 2022

Can't wait for these deals to arrive in the mail
September 19, 2021
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Can't wait for these deals to arrive in the mail

Date of experience: September 18, 2021
New York
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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I'm quite pleased with my ability to purchase these items without much ado

Date of experience: April 15, 2022
North Carolina
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Some confusion about getting free shipping, otherwise it went well.

Date of experience: April 15, 2022
Kansas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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It seems there's no way to message seller or you when it comes to combined shipping amount, or other issues before paying.

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: April 15, 2022

Many problems entering my information
May 15, 2022
Previous review

Many problems entering my information

Date of experience: April 14, 2022