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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
1,020
value
12,495
shipping
12,485
quality
12,479
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1 review
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Great selection, easy searching, very user friendly

Date of experience: February 11, 2022
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Very fast
February 12, 2022

Very fast. I got what I was searching for quickly and easily without any complications.

Date of experience: February 11, 2022
Maryland
1 review
0 helpful votes
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VERY SIMPLE PROCESS
February 12, 2022

VERY SIMPLE PROCESS. ABSOLUTELY NO ISSUES AT ALL. IN MY OPINION, YA REALLY DESERVE SIX STARS. TRUTH!

Date of experience: February 11, 2022
Michigan
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Shopping was fine, would have liked an option to add a note since it is a gift being shipped to the recipient's address. I DO NOT AGREE TO HAVE MY FEEDBACK PUBLISHED

Was at 4 stars, but went down to three since I have to click the agree to publish box to give feedback. Do not like. Went down from a 9 to a 7 on the recommend to a friend for the same reason.

Date of experience: February 11, 2022
Ohio
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Easy to negotiate the site, and find what I am looking for. I appreciated the offerings of what else I may like and used it to order a second book.

Date of experience: February 11, 2022
Michigan
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I was able to do all things I needed to do, so cool

Date of experience: February 11, 2022
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Excellent
February 12, 2022
Updated review

Excellent. Theres some problem when I was ordering on my phone but used my laptop and the order went through.

Date of experience: February 11, 2022

Easy to order book andcheap
January 10, 2021
Previous review

Easy to order book andcheap

Date of experience: January 9, 2021
Australia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Fine, but I'd prefer to be able to place a Paypal order in my own country's currency (I'm from Australia, not the USA)

Date of experience: February 11, 2022
Massachusetts
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great that I could find a hardcover for my grandson.
Wanted as close to new as possible - easy to order.

Date of experience: February 11, 2022
Florida
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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I love knitting AND books...
February 12, 2022

I love knitting AND books... need I say more? Nirvana is mine!

Date of experience: February 11, 2022
New Jersey
9 reviews
4 helpful votes
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Usually have what I am looking for at the best price.

Date of experience: February 11, 2022
South Carolina
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I found what I wanted easily and at a great price.

Date of experience: February 11, 2022
Massachusetts
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Ive always found the 'hard to find' books on mystical theology --- Alibris is a godsend!

Date of experience: February 11, 2022
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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No valid customer service number after calling waiting on hold it tell me leave a message, frustrating,

Date of experience: February 11, 2022
Colorado
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I love that I can find books at Alibris that I can't find elsewhere and my transactions have always been quick and easy.

Date of experience: February 11, 2022
Washington
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Thank you for holding my cart overnight while a decision...
February 11, 2022
Updated review

Thank you for holding my cart overnight while a decision was made to purchase, and for applying my coupon you issued to me last week!

Date of experience: February 11, 2022

Fast, Easy, Great Price
November 29, 2021
Previous review

Fast, Easy, Great Price

Date of experience: November 29, 2021

Fast to find what I was looking for, great price and...
January 27, 2021
Previous review

Fast to find what I was looking for, great price and service! Thanks.

Date of experience: January 27, 2021
District of Columbia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Thank You for all the options and easy shopping choices

Date of experience: February 11, 2022
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Good place for shopping for books you can't find anywhere...
February 11, 2022
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Good place for shopping for books you can't find anywhere else

Date of experience: February 11, 2022

Good place for finding books i can't find anywhere...
January 2, 2022
Previous review

Good place for finding books i can't find anywhere else

Date of experience: January 1, 2022
Michigan
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Have used alibris several times
February 11, 2022

Have used alibris several times. Never been disappointed with delivery time or quality of books.

Date of experience: February 11, 2022
Arizona
1 review
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Waiting too long, more than 1 week late than the scheduled delivery date, for the last purchase

Date of experience: February 11, 2022