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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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Over 30 years ago, I bought a terrific cookbook that I continue to use today. It's now out of print and I find copies on Alibris. It is enjoyed by those I gift them to as much as I.
I needed to come ine orders or cancel an order to submit a new order to include both books I wanted. I could not figure out how to cancel the 1st order for 1 book or how to add the 2nd book if possible
Now I have 2 orders and extra shipping charges. Bummer
It was easy to place the order, and book was in good condition
Everything was fine, very communicative seller and fast shipping. Highly recommended!
It is annoying that my order history is not complete. I would like to be able to see if I bought something long ago before buying it again.
I received excellent service and product at a great price. I hope to do business with you again.
I like buying from alibris because books have better descriptions and they are better priced than competitors.
I ordered an item 3 days ago and received a tracking number. Today it was cancelled due to insufficient inventory. How do I get a tracking number for an item not in stock and why does it take 3 days to figure it out?
Very easy to shop on this website. I had to find a book for my ECE major for community college and my college wanted me to pay $116 something dollars. Like... no. So I was able to find this site that had the book at $34 with shipping. Fantastic!
Everything about this order was an awesome surprise. First, the price of this "like new" book was what initially convinced me to order. Wow, it arrived quickly in pristine condition & such an amazing cookbook with full color photographs! I love it! Gush! Thank you!
Appreciated the year of publication, and the city and state location of seller for each book, the extensive summary at the top of this list, and the fact that you are not Amazon.
Do not tell my wife. Because she hates that I keep buying books. But Alibris does an incredible job of keeping my shelves full with high-quality, affordable, anal hard-to-find literary treasures. The vendor provided an accurate description of the offering.
When a seller describes the condition of a book that it is offering for sale, the most useful information data is: (1) Does the book contain any highlighting or marking with ink and (2) Is there a dust jacket?
My initial request to place my purchase in the shopping cart was LOST!
So I am trying again to put into the cart the book that I want to buy.
Fred Triem
Juneau Alaska
I chose the same vendor for all my books, hoping to minimize the environmental shipping cost as well as my own. It didn't work. I received three separate parcels, all from different sites.
As always, I found what I needed quickly and easily and at great prices, with highly rates sellers.
Always easy to find what I want on alibris and always at a great price.
Always efficient and user friendly, but sometimes deliveries are delayed without reason
Very easy to use and efficient. Often books are not available t the last minute however.
Good price, good condition, & wrapped well to withstand the trip to my house!
It was very easy to find my selections. Having used this service so many times before I found it more feasible to buy instead of check out from the library.
Quick, easy and great selection. I needed very specific editions of the books I was seeking and they had multiple choices of these books
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