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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
1,033
value
12,692
shipping
12,682
quality
12,676
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Prices here are ridiculously high
February 4, 2022

Prices here are ridiculously high. And the shipping is exorbitant.

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: January 5, 2022
Indiana
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Found what I was looking for fast and easy plus checkout was a breeze thanks

Date of experience: January 5, 2022
Illinois
1 review
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I found the books I was looking for on this site. Thank you!

Date of experience: January 5, 2022
Ohio
1 review
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I've used alibris many times for booke and dvds. Shipping has always been timely and the prices have been good.

Date of experience: January 5, 2022
Pennsylvania
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Excellent site
January 5, 2022

Excellent site. Never disappointed in the quality of the books purchased.

Date of experience: January 5, 2022
Georgia
1 review
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For a frantic school librarian, it's quick, easy, accurate.

Date of experience: January 5, 2022
Wyoming
1 review
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The book pictured looks like a different edition than the one p posted in the description. I hope it's the one pictured.

Date of experience: January 5, 2022
Texas
1 review
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It was simple and easy for me to get what I needed. Thank you.

Date of experience: January 5, 2022
Georgia
1 review
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The price was right; however the shipping was a little high. It's all good!

Date of experience: January 5, 2022
North Carolina
1 review
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Easy to use fill-in boxes, and you had the book I need at a used price

Date of experience: January 5, 2022
Alabama
1 review
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It was easy to find the book I needed and it was at a much cheaper price!

Date of experience: January 5, 2022
Utah
1 review
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I was hoping to see reviews about your company or the seller. I've never gone through Alibris before and am skeptical of the quality and service I will receive

Date of experience: January 5, 2022
Canada
1 review
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Good but a bit challenging when using hand held device

Date of experience: January 5, 2022
Maryland
2 reviews
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Great selection, great prices, easy to use website
January 5, 2022
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Great selection, great prices, easy to use website

Date of experience: January 5, 2022

Great selection, ease of finding exact items, ease...
December 17, 2021
Previous review

Great selection, ease of finding exact items, ease of check out

Date of experience: December 17, 2021

Great items great prices
June 19, 2021
Previous review

Great items great prices

Date of experience: June 18, 2021
New York
1 review
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Easy to find, quick to order
January 5, 2022

Easy to find, quick to order. When they arrive, I'll talk about that. :)

Date of experience: January 5, 2022
New York
1 review
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Easy shopping and found book most stores are out of stock

Date of experience: January 5, 2022
Utah
1 review
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My favorite booksellers are on Alibris
January 5, 2022
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My favorite booksellers are on Alibris. Always a fair deal to be had with a large range of product. The customer is well taken care of here..

Date of experience: January 5, 2022

I love Alibris booksellers...
February 6, 2021
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I love Alibris booksellers...

Date of experience: February 6, 2021
Pennsylvania
1 review
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Had what I wanted at a good price
January 5, 2022

Had what I wanted at a good price. Online purchase was hassle free.

Date of experience: January 5, 2022
Alaska
1 review
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More friendly experience than my auto insurance for updating. Would be nice to have a human to ask quedtion.

Date of experience: January 5, 2022
GB
1 review
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Nearly excellent; Customer Service is outstanding, online usage is easily done and whole procedure is customer/reader friendly. Disappointed however, that only 2 of my 3 purchases (gifts) was delivered, so procedure had to be re-done. Nonetheless, a solid book-buying experience.

Date of experience: January 5, 2022