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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
1,029
value
12,643
shipping
12,633
quality
12,627
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Oklahoma
2 reviews
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You had what I wanted and you made it easy to purchase. Thank you!

Date of experience: March 6, 2022
Idaho
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great site, so many book choices, found what I needed!

Date of experience: March 6, 2022
Colorado
1 review
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Very confusing for a 74 year old grandma trying to shop for her grandsons

Date of experience: March 6, 2022
Maryland
1 review
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First time
March 6, 2022

First time. Easy to register. Will add more when I see the book.

Date of experience: March 6, 2022
North Carolina
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Always a positive experience
March 6, 2022

Always a positive experience. I have always found the title I was looking for.

Date of experience: March 6, 2022
Minnesota
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Got my book recently, it was in excellent condition!
March 6, 2022
Updated review

Got my book recently, it was in excellent condition!

Date of experience: March 6, 2022

The availability, inventory, and prices is very appreciated.

Date of experience: March 1, 2022
Missouri
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Love this site
March 6, 2022
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Love this site. I get all my books here because they are usually much cheaper in cost.

Date of experience: March 6, 2022

Love Alibris it is my go to for all my books
December 9, 2021
Previous review

Love Alibris it is my go to for all my books

Date of experience: December 9, 2021
Florida
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Easy website
March 6, 2022

Easy website. Although could not delete my old Massachusetts address

Date of experience: March 6, 2022
Texas
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Website showed down during check-out. Everything else smooth. I would have appreciated a heads-up UP FRONT on ETA of item. Thank you!

Date of experience: March 6, 2022
Texas
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
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I continue to be frustrated by how slow your website is.

Date of experience: March 6, 2022
New Mexico
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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I love Alibris
March 6, 2022

I love Alibris. I can always find what I am looking for.

Date of experience: March 6, 2022
South Carolina
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I just wish that the shipping cost was not so much.

Date of experience: March 6, 2022
Georgia
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
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I enjoy the ease of locating a particular title and...
March 6, 2022
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I enjoy the ease of locating a particular title and ordering is never a problem.

Date of experience: March 6, 2022

Consistently happy with books and delivery time!
March 14, 2021
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Consistently happy with books and delivery time!

Date of experience: March 14, 2021
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Shipping rates are higher than they should be. Also, Books I selected to my cart at reasonable price were later much more expensive and/or not available.

Date of experience: March 6, 2022
Wisconsin
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Always pleased with the quality of the CDs we buy
March 6, 2022
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Always pleased with the quality of the CDs we buy.

Date of experience: March 6, 2022

Website is easy to navigate
March 15, 2021
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Website is easy to navigate. The movie section is nicely organized.

Date of experience: March 14, 2021
New Zealand
1 review
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Book cost fine
March 6, 2022

Book cost fine.
Shipping cost dreadful.
Thanks Alan Johnson

Date of experience: March 6, 2022
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Very Good
I'm a researcher so I read a lot of books. I don't use a kindle or any electric device.

Date of experience: March 6, 2022
Ohio
1 review
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Usually, Alibris has the books that I am shopping for.

Date of experience: March 6, 2022
Texas
1 review
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Found a book I've been hunting everywhere for and you guys had it!

Date of experience: March 6, 2022
Illinois
1 review
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Somewhat of a delay after clicking the final purchase - gave me concern.

Date of experience: March 6, 2022