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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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Just had to spend 20 minutes trying to find out what book you were talking about, since no title in your email. Asking confirmation and I had just ordered a whole bunch from AbeBooks so didn't remember which was yours. I hate getting homework after doing anything online!
You keep changing things without explanation. Also you seem not to deal with Better World Books.
Almost all business allow cancellation withing 24 hrs. Of ordering
NOT ALIBRIS, I tried to cancel quickly and was denied cancellation.
I will no longer recommend Alibris to friends as I've done for years.
A very unhappy customer
It would be nice if you separated the shipping address from billing more easily.
I often send books as gifts so need different shipping address from billing.
Had to recover some earlier forms.
And reset passwords several times considering that it handled all mistakes I made it was up to the challenge
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.
Quick and easy
It says I have to type 50 words so here they are!
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.
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.
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!
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.
My order was less than $4.00, shipping was more than $16.00, seems out of whack.
There is no place to put in a discount code. I signed up for the text messaging $5 off.
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…
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.
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
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.
Great selection and search tools! Highly recommended for collectors of all sorts.
Interface is easy and very clear! Details of the books are easy to find and exact.
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.
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.
I always come here when looking for a book covering the various subjects in which I am interested.
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.
Alibris is always easy to navigate, select items, and make purchases.
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!
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