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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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As always, my experience with Alibris has been very good. I found what I wanted easily, and the purchasing process has been easy. Thanks!
Good - I appreciate the information given on Alibris, but more importantly I appreciate the prices and the rapid response given after I have ordered.
SO FAR EXCELLENT. I WILL KNOW FOR SURE AFTER I RECEIVE THE BOOK. HOW IT IS PACKED SO THAT IT DOES NOT GET DAMAGED.
A broad selection for each title.
Reasonable priced
Freight costs not so friendly.
Descriptions are woefully inadequate and they won't fix it. But selection and pricing are marvelous. Gotta go 5 star
Not always but almost always find exactly what I'm looking for here at prices WAY cheaper and with easy ordering and reasonable shipping. I despise Amazon's attempted monopoly of everything and here is part of the solution.
Alibris makes it SO MUCH EASIER than other used book sites: ease of finding: condition; shipping; everything is set up well and works well; goes right to payment; security online is good. THANK YOU ALIBRIS. You Rock!
It's easy to find the edition; condition; and price with shipping; thanks
Always has what I'm looking for. Always arrives in the appropriate time period.
I wanted some books for Easter for my 7-yr-old granddaughter. We had some FRANCES books by Russell Hoban that I've had for 40 years, but I thought maybe we didn't have all of them. So I ordered the 2 titles we didn't have and also bought The Sea-Thing Child by Hoban. I was able to order all 3 from Thrift Books, Reno so they came quickly to Dayton, OH. Great purchase.
Alibris has been my go to for many years. First found you advertising on PBS—another go to.
I love shopping for my books at Alibris! Was able to choose condition of book I'm purchasing. I'm always satisfied!
I always like to order from Alibris because I am always very satisfied withquality of books and great service. Thank you!
So easy! I know what book I want. I type in the name or author and there it is!
Options to help decide what you want. Love it!
Alibris is my go-to for used books! I have been shopping for years with this seller and I can honestly say the deals are amazing!
Exceptional customer service and a great online shopping experience. Plus, the price was very nice, too. I highly recommend this seller to any potential buyer.
Excellent customer service, great packaging, and fast delivery. Item arrived intact and in perfect condition. Plus, the price was very nice, too. I highly recommend this seller to any potential buyer.
Easy to find the item, and there were several options to buy.
I located the book I want immediately on your site, and the number of copies an range of prices was excellent. The site is easy to naviagate.
There were books I treasured during my life and I was able to find them again on Alibris!
I have found books that I loved as a child in the 1950s and '60s! Also books I loved as an adult.
I would like to thank the seller for the great book I received. Thank you so much.!
The book has been received in new condition, as it was stated in advertisement.
Thanks to the seller! 👍
Got what I wanted, used in conjunction with other searching to isolate older books
My order was easy to make, and I was given cheaper options for the books and the shipping. I have used Alibris in the past and highly recommend it for used books.
I prefer Alibris to Amazon because it appears that Alibris does not engage in book censorship and I know that Amazon does. I order books on many subjects. My ordering a book does not mean that I'm in agreement with it and am buying for belief confirmation. I often order books precisely because I to NOT believe in the views they express but because I'm curious to see what other people with viewpoints different from mine have to say. I learn things and sometimes I even change my mind. Amazon, like so many others in modern America, fancies itself to be our moral nannies and will not offer "Nazi" or "racist" or "far right" books, for instance. I'm sure Amazon censors other unpopular books too. To hell with Amazon. I prefer freedom and the right to read books that are often unpopular. That's why I'd rather my money go to Alibris than to Amazon.
Why do you send out a note with just the order number? I had to log into alibis to figure out which book you were talking about, next time I won't bother.
I loaded 3 books into my cart, and then I signed into my account during checkout. Then, the site emptied my cart, and when I went to find the 3 books again, one had already been sold to another person.
I was surprised at how easily I was able to edit address and payment method. And I was able to find a new copy of a book I had no luck with on Amazon! Thank you!
Answer: Let's just say, they advertise falsely. They misrepresent what they are selling. Buyer beware.
Answer: Hi Dennis, That depends on where the seller is located and where your deliver address is as well. Generally, shipments within the States are delivered within a week or so, though holiday shipping might slow down a bit. If you send us the details with your order number in an email to [email protected] we can look into the specifics for you. Thank you for writing. Michael B. Alibris Customer Service
Answer: Hi Valerie, If you have had a problem with your Visa or PayPal transactions on our site, please let us know the details at [email protected] so that we can investigate for you. Thank you for your question. Michael B. Alibris Customer Service
Answer: HI Zoila, Delivery timeframes within the States are usually between 3 and 8 days, but it depends on where the seller is that is shipping the item to you. If you have already placed an order, please contact us at [email protected] with your order details and we can investigate for you. Thank you for writing. Michael B. Alibris Customer Service
Answer: Really Michael, contact you directly? Why should we have to. There is a bad trend here. Seems MANY of us contact you and you DONT respond
Answer: I saw the fake stellar reviews and did not dig deeper. I til... I had an issue. Initially, I wanted to give a small seller some business after COVID and the site looked really good. What a big mistake that was! Shame on this outfit.

