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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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1,018
value
12,482
shipping
12,472
quality
12,466
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Kentucky
1 review
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When I want a hard copy of a specific book, Alibris is always my go-to site. They have yet to let me down.

Date of experience: September 16, 2021
Florida
2 reviews
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Great place to buy used books as it is quick and easy.

Date of experience: September 16, 2021
Illinois
1 review
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I like Alibris
September 16, 2021
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I like Alibris. I have used Alibris for many years. I have never had a bad experience.

Date of experience: September 16, 2021

Found my book at a good price, in great condition,...
August 30, 2021
Previous review

Found my book at a good price, in great condition, and the check out process was easy.

Date of experience: August 30, 2021
Oregon
1 review
0 helpful votes
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It's frustrating that books are listed but unavailable
October 16, 2021
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It's frustrating that books are listed but unavailable. And we don't find this out for days after our order.

Date of experience: September 16, 2021

Every book I order I find out TWO DAYS LATER that it's...
October 15, 2021
Previous review

Every book I order I find out TWO DAYS LATER that it's not in stock anymore. If you don't have it, DON'T OFFER IT!

Date of experience: September 15, 2021
Pennsylvania
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I like this site
September 16, 2021
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I like this site. I'm not forced to have an account to not just buy something but to even find info about the product. Alibris usually has what I want and I can rest assure that I will get it a fair price. Also never had any problems dealing with the book sellers. Nice experience!

Date of experience: September 16, 2021

It's been wonderful
August 29, 2021
Previous review

It's been wonderful. I can usually find whatever it is I'm looking for and if I'm patient when shopping, I also get a better price, so it's a win win!

Date of experience: August 29, 2021
Pennsylvania
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Sometimes books arrive that don't match the condition description.

Date of experience: September 16, 2021
Missouri
1 review
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I lost an item I had in my cart as a guest when I signed in and had to reset my password. I could never find it again. It was a gift and I was very disappointed that it disappeared even after it should have come out of the cart.

Date of experience: September 16, 2021
North Carolina
1 review
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Easy to find books and simple process for checking out.

Date of experience: September 16, 2021
New York
1 review
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Quick and easy
September 16, 2021

Quick and easy. Will see how soon delivery occurs.

Date of experience: September 16, 2021
Colorado
1 review
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The next button to enter seemed a little slow to reaction had to press more than one time.

Date of experience: September 16, 2021
South Carolina
1 review
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Very easy
September 16, 2021

Very easy - thank you! By the way, how do I qualify for discounts? Is it by the amount of an order? Or some other way? I've tried and never been successful.

Date of experience: September 16, 2021
Texas
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Found what I wanted at a very reasonable price and it was easy to do.

Date of experience: September 16, 2021
New York
1 review
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Excellent selection & prices
September 16, 2021

Excellent selection & prices. Accurate descriptions of book condition.

Date of experience: September 16, 2021
South Carolina
1 review
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Pleased to find the books I needed
September 16, 2021

Pleased to find the books I needed. Purchase was simple and fast.

Date of experience: September 16, 2021
Kansas
1 review
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Easiest and cheapest way to find books out if print and not in stores.

Date of experience: September 16, 2021
California
1 review
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Fast easy
October 16, 2021

Fast easy. But was not clear if it was a rental. I need a hardcopy. For life time.?

Date of experience: September 16, 2021
Alabama
1 review
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Very easy to navigate around the website
September 16, 2021

Very easy to navigate around the website. Checkout process simple to do

Date of experience: September 15, 2021
California
1 review
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Listing specifies a shipping fee of 2.99. I see somewhere else that "standard" rate is $3.99 for a first book, then $2.99 for additional books, but the listing DID say $2.99. Not a big deal, obviously, and I'm a big fan of alibris, though I'm often buying books that cost more to ship than purchase, but still. Seems a bit odd. Thanks

Date of experience: September 15, 2021
Texas
1 review
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My first book didn't get and when coming back from vacation I reached out and although I wanted the book instead of a refund. They gave it to me quickly. I ended up just getting an audio book and giving alibris another chance and bought two more books because they were kind and efficient on trying to resolve my problem quickly.

Date of experience: September 15, 2021
Alabama
2 reviews
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I love Alibris and the great selection of books. I've always been able to find whatever book I'm looking for.

Date of experience: September 15, 2021