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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
1,014
value
12,392
shipping
12,382
quality
12,376
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Maine
2 reviews
4 helpful votes
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Great website!
August 23, 2021

Great website! Easy to navigate and great selection!

Date of experience: August 23, 2021
Alabama
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Tried to check out with coupon code
September 22, 2021

Tried to check out with coupon code. Suddenly all was deleted from my cart. I had to do all my searches and selections all over again. 2nd time it worked okay.

Date of experience: August 23, 2021
Michigan
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Very easy to find what I was looking for I'll definitely use you guys again!

Date of experience: August 23, 2021
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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So easy
August 23, 2021

So easy. Had to update shipping address - took no time. Thanks

Date of experience: August 23, 2021
New Hampshire
1 review
0 helpful votes
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It will take me some time to get accustomed to how everything works, but I have enjoyed shopping this site overall.

Date of experience: August 23, 2021
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I enjoy Alibris for its ease of use and variety of sellers

Date of experience: August 23, 2021
Indiana
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Found a book a really wanted at a very reasonable price.

Date of experience: August 23, 2021
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I ordered a book (order # *******-1) for a friends birthday. After checkout and confirmation of said order, I then received an email stating it was cancelled because it was suddenly "no longer available" but that I could buy a similar item for twice as much. Seeing as how you're currently running a bait and switch operation I won't be shopping on your site ever again and will recommend everyone I know do the same.

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: August 23, 2021
California
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
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It was a bit confusing
September 22, 2021

It was a bit confusing. There were too many booksellers to chose from and the shipping charges were different, too.

Date of experience: August 23, 2021
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Zip zip zip book i wanted right price easy to navigate

Date of experience: August 23, 2021
Georgia
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Alibris is awesome, that is why I keep returning. I am never disappointed.

Date of experience: August 23, 2021
Tennessee
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Everything has been good except there is never any information about why shipping costs what it does - I keep trying to buy multiple books from the same seller and would have thought doing so would reduce shipping but it never seems to have any impact; otherwise, no complaints

Date of experience: August 23, 2021
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great description
August 23, 2021

Great description. Reasonable price. Easy checkout. Thank you!

Date of experience: August 23, 2021
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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The website has reasonable prices and the website is easy to navigate.

Date of experience: August 23, 2021
Virginia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Please make it easier to order more than one copy!

Date of experience: August 23, 2021
Washington
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Was going to order more but shipping was more than the items. Also, couldn't see shipping amount until checkout.

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: August 23, 2021
Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Very easy to use and had exactly what I was looking for.

Date of experience: August 23, 2021
New Jersey
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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All went well except that there's no way to delete an old address, and it took sever go-rounds to change to my current address.

Date of experience: August 23, 2021
Massachusetts
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Very Good
August 23, 2021

Very Good. I found used books at good price and I get them soon.

Date of experience: August 23, 2021
Pennsylvania
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Very easily navigated site!
August 23, 2021

Very easily navigated site! Had the books I wanted!

Date of experience: August 23, 2021