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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
1,032
value
12,720
shipping
12,710
quality
12,704
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Pretty easy, but wish categories were by condition.

Date of experience: January 27, 2022
Maryland
1 review
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Finding the book and purchasing it was all easy and quick

Date of experience: January 27, 2022
Oregon
1 review
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Have used Alibris many times. Easy to order and all...
January 28, 2022
Updated review

Have used Alibris many times. Easy to order and all service has been great.

Date of experience: January 27, 2022

Easy to navigate and place order
September 10, 2021
Previous review

Easy to navigate and place order

Date of experience: September 9, 2021

Easy
September 3, 2021
Previous review

Easy. Have ordered before and will again.

Date of experience: September 3, 2021
Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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This is a very user friendly site, simple but well...
January 28, 2022
Updated review

This is a very user friendly site, simple but well designed.

Date of experience: January 27, 2022

The site offered many options for my purchase, with...
May 24, 2021
Previous review

The site offered many options for my purchase, with good description of the product

Date of experience: May 24, 2021
Washington
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Easy to find what I'm looking for and very good prices

Date of experience: January 27, 2022
Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Happy to find the book I was looking for. Not so happy with the cumbersomeness of checking out. Had to repeatedly enter a code sent to my cell phone, was sent around in circles several times.

Date of experience: January 27, 2022
Maryland
1 review
0 helpful votes
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You have no way of deleting old business addresses. When you say the transaction will be processed in us dollars, you imply the book seller is overseas. My cart showed 0, when in fact it had two items in it.

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: January 27, 2022
Ohio
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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I am pleased that your price was lower as I always enjoy a bargain. Thank you.

Date of experience: January 27, 2022
Texas
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Very easy to use, shipping prices are just very expensive. Thank you!

Date of experience: January 27, 2022
Alabama
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Had trouble adding a new credit card it wanted to use shipping address as Billing Address took two tries to get it fixed

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: January 27, 2022
Pennsylvania
1 review
0 helpful votes
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NOT EASY RETURN
February 26, 2022

If you have a problem with this company it is almost impossible to get it settled. There is no phone number where you can talk to anyone. Initial purchase of the books was extremely difficult. After ordering one book the site said my credit card wouldn't work. So I placed the order again which resulted in me purchasing multiple copies of the same book. These books were all sold through a third party GreatBookPrices, which also has no phone access. It cost a lot to ship them back even using "book rate" pricing. This company is completely taking advantage of the covid scare as people can no longer go to stores.

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: January 27, 2022
Louisiana
1 review
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January 27, 2022

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Date of experience: January 27, 2022
Indiana
1 review
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Shopping at Alibris is always quick and easy
January 27, 2022
Updated review

Shopping at Alibris is always quick and easy. The selection is excellent, and the prices are more than fair.

Date of experience: January 27, 2022

Easy to find what I'm looking for and painless checkout and shipping. What's not to like?

Date of experience: June 21, 2021
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I can't believe I didn't know about this site before. Seem like a good alterative to Amazon. I hope the shipping is quick.

Date of experience: January 27, 2022
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great price and easy ordering
January 27, 2022

Great price and easy ordering. Hopefully USPS comes through

Date of experience: January 27, 2022
New York
1 review
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I always shop here but I am a bit dismayed about the shipping prices. Lower them if possible.

Date of experience: January 27, 2022
Arkansas
1 review
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The process of buying the books was super easy and im so happy they had the book i needed!

Date of experience: January 27, 2022
Massachusetts
1 review
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Fabulous layout and very easy to compile an order.

Date of experience: January 27, 2022
New Mexico
1 review
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Always find what I want
January 27, 2022
Updated review

Always find what I want. Thanks
How can I ever get a coupon

Date of experience: January 27, 2022

Always find what I want, even "odd" titles
January 20, 2022
Previous review

Always find what I want, even "odd" titles

Date of experience: January 20, 2022

Always find what I want and quick delivery
January 9, 2022
Previous review

Always find what I want and quick delivery

Date of experience: January 8, 2022

Thank you, I usually find what I search for and get...
June 14, 2021
Previous review

Thank you, I usually find what I search for and get prompt delivery in excellent handling

Date of experience: June 13, 2021
Tennessee
1 review
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Everything was fine with the exception of the shipping cost. The web page was easily accessible.

Date of experience: January 27, 2022