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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
12,497
shipping
12,487
quality
12,481
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California
1 review
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Always a good experience at Alibris.com
August 5, 2025
Updated review

The books and movies always arrive in good condition. Shipping times and prices are reasonable. Keep up the good work Alibris!

Date of experience: July 26, 2025

I'm sorry but I think most people don't want to spend much time writing a review and going into a lot of detail about their experience. Look, Alibris is great, don't get me wrong, love your website and the service you provide. Filling in the 1 to 5 stars is easy, give us one box to make comments as an option, that's good enough.

Date of experience: October 23, 2024
California
1 review
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Book purchase
August 5, 2025

Great. It was a good experience. Sorry nothing more to say about this.

Date of experience: July 26, 2025
Massachusetts
1 review
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Satisfactory service
August 5, 2025

I have always received exactly what I ordered. However, I don't like surveys with mandatory writing. Do you want my input or not.

Date of experience: July 26, 2025
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I found a DVD I liked and gave my credit card info and received email order confirmation with delivery expected date

Date of experience: July 26, 2025
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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My shopping experience is always pleasurable on this site.

Date of experience: July 26, 2025
Iowa
1 review
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It has been a nice time so far
August 5, 2025
Updated review

It has been a nice time so far. The web pages are clear and helpful.

Date of experience: July 26, 2025

I am a comparison shopper
June 20, 2025
Previous review

I am a comparison shopper. I am doing pretty well, even though all the books I want are higher than they used to be. But, thanks!

Date of experience: June 10, 2025
Indiana
1 review
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Good place for books
August 5, 2025

I found what I needed for a decent price and I received it promptly. I like buying used books.

Date of experience: July 26, 2025
Louisiana
1 review
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My purchase was on time, right price and exactly what I needed.

Date of experience: July 26, 2025

Easy to find hard to find books
June 12, 2025
Previous review

Easy to find hard to find books. Great descriptions on the quality of the used books.

Date of experience: June 2, 2025
Philippines
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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It was very professional
August 5, 2025

It was very professional. Quick and easy. Hope we have a lot of shipping choices.

Date of experience: July 26, 2025
Pennsylvania
1 review
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Great options
August 5, 2025

I like that I had several options to order what I wanted. The selection is vast.

Date of experience: July 26, 2025
New Hampshire
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I have shopped with Alibris for over twenty years, - they're doing something r I g h t! Thank you all!

Date of experience: July 25, 2025
Minnesota
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Simple, quick and easy, just the way I like it! I've bought several books here and never had an issue.

Date of experience: July 25, 2025
Missouri
1 review
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Great site
August 5, 2025
Updated review

Fair price. As described. Reasonable shipping cost and time

Date of experience: July 25, 2025

Very good price
July 14, 2025
Previous review

Very good price. Trust the company. The books I have ordered before have been in good shape.

Date of experience: July 4, 2025
California
1 review
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Nicely organized website
August 5, 2025

Nicely organized website. Found the book that I was looking for immediately

Date of experience: July 25, 2025
South Carolina
1 review
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Your site is easy to use and I can always find the books I'm looking for at great prices

Date of experience: July 25, 2025
Arizona
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
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At first it tried to say my debit card was expired
August 5, 2025
Updated review

At first it tried to say my debit card was expired. So, I put the current one in and it still tried to say it was invalid. Then I go to where it says Place Order. Below was my current debit card. So I hit 'place order' and it went. Must be glitchy on the website today.

Date of experience: July 25, 2025

Have never had a problem ordering from Alibris
May 7, 2024
Previous review

Have never had a problem ordering from Alibris.

Date of experience: April 23, 2024
Florida
1 review
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Easier to order than I thought
August 5, 2025

Easier to order than I thought. Instructions were precise.

Date of experience: July 25, 2025
Illinois
1 review
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As advertised
August 5, 2025

Delivered as advertised -again as was described in offering

Date of experience: July 11, 2025
Arizona
2 reviews
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It was easy to work the website
August 5, 2025

It was easy to work the website. I can't say how likely I would recommend Alibris until I get my book. :)

Date of experience: July 25, 2025
Virginia
1 review
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Easy and they had all of the books we needed. Great value for books

Date of experience: July 25, 2025