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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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value
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shipping
12,406
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12,400
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Florida
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I received a like-new book at a good price and in good condition. I like being able to purchase from a variety of different used book sellers, many of whom support worthwhile causes.

Date of experience: March 26, 2026
Pennsylvania
1 review
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Quick and easy
It says I have to type 50 words so here they are!

Date of experience: March 26, 2026
1 review
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Not up to it's Rating
April 5, 2026
Updated review

The book has multipole pages written on and work completed on the pages. We will keep the book and use it as a teacher's book, but I cannot give it to a student. I will eat the cost of the book.

Date of experience: March 26, 2026

Word by word picture dictionary purchase
June 14, 2025
Previous review

The book was in excellent condition for a second hand purchase at a reasonable price. I always look to Alibris when looking for books for our ESL class students. Thank you for your great service.

Date of experience: June 4, 2025
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Best book shopping experience!
April 5, 2026
Updated review

Watching a documentary on folk horror I was turned on to an unfamiliar early twentieth century author. Alibris allowed me to identify titles by that author, and best of all, to identify the very kind of binding, size, age, and publishing house I wanted (I prefer mid to late century hardbound copies for their sturdiness). I got a lovely, intact copy with a sewn binding and a dust jacket! I really love Alibris and have been a customer for years!

Date of experience: March 26, 2026

Alibris is my first stop for any book I am interested in.
October 7, 2025
Previous review

I adore Alibris for the access it gives me to independent booksellers and their rare, out of print, and difficult to find books all over the world. The interface makes browsing a pleasure, as well.

Date of experience: September 27, 2025
North Carolina
1 review
0 helpful votes
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My order was less than $4.00, shipping was more than $16.00, seems out of whack.

Date of experience: March 26, 2026
Washington
1 review
0 helpful votes
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There is no place to put in a discount code. I signed up for the text messaging $5 off.

Date of experience: March 26, 2026
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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When you say " billing address is same as shipping,, and I un click "yes" then you give a new space to write an address but you don't say whether the new address is the billing address or the shipping address…. And if I guess wrong (as i did) there is no way to update JUST the address of the credit card—at least it is very hard to find, so you (or I) have to enter all of the card information again…

Date of experience: March 25, 2026
Illinois
1 review
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Good, but not great
April 4, 2026

The text I received has writing throughout. I don't remember that being in its description. It's not a big deal; I can work with it, but I would have liked to have known ahead of time.

Date of experience: March 25, 2026
Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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FOor some of the selection s age has to be checked; it's so repetitive. I wish there was one venus which work for all; a face picture and or fingerprint. THANKS

Date of experience: March 25, 2026
Massachusetts
1 review
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Everything's worked out just fine and dandy, for myself. Being, I'm a dyper-dandy, Alibris' wide-selection gives me wide-varieties of options for my own personal entertainment.

Date of experience: March 25, 2026

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March 16, 2026
Previous review

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Date of experience: March 6, 2026
2 reviews
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Great selection and search tools!
April 4, 2026
Updated review

Great selection and search tools! Highly recommended for collectors of all sorts.

Date of experience: March 25, 2026

Interface is easy and very clear!
March 14, 2026
Previous review

Interface is easy and very clear! Details of the books are easy to find and exact.

Date of experience: March 4, 2026
Missouri
1 review
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Gift for friend
April 4, 2026

Ordered this book for a friend. I already have it and really liked it! She was quite pleased with how quickly it arrived and was in great condition.

Date of experience: March 25, 2026
Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I am planning to update my landscaping to a more natural habitat avoiding invasive plants. I was fortunate to find several books on the subject specific to my region on the Alibris site.

Date of experience: March 24, 2026
Georgia
1 review
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I always come here when looking for a book covering the various subjects in which I am interested.

Date of experience: March 24, 2026
Indiana
1 review
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I was having difficulty finding the final book in a 3 book series of the Bhagavad Gita and you guys had it! So happy as it is very rare.

Date of experience: March 24, 2026
Kentucky
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Alibris is always easy to navigate, select items, and make purchases.

Date of experience: March 24, 2026
Arizona
1 review
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First time ordering
April 3, 2026

A local bookstore recommended you. I was pleased with the ease of your site navigation and ordering process. I am going to use you again!

Date of experience: March 24, 2026
Ohio
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Quick, easy and efficient...
April 3, 2026
Updated review

Quick, easy and efficient... and a great selection with a variety of shipping and condition options. No disappointments after 20 years!

Date of experience: March 24, 2026

Quick process, per usual, for an alibris.com transaction
October 17, 2025
Previous review

Quick process, per usual, for an alibris.com transaction. Always seem to have what I'm searching for, regardless of how obscure it may be.

Date of experience: October 7, 2025
Maine
1 review
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Alibris is a good way to find books that are out of print, or labeled 'hard to find' books. I'm usually able to find the book I'm looking for in an acceptable condition for an appropriate price. There are definitely some vendors listed here that vastly overprice their books, as if they are a rare collector's item - or they're hoping to sucker someone into overpaying. But the majority of vendors here are fair and honest.

Date of experience: March 24, 2026
Colorado
1 review
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Wish the shipping costs were slightly lower especially if ordering from the same place. Also the postal service has a book rate which is considerably cheaper

Date of experience: March 24, 2026