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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
1,012
value
12,333
shipping
12,323
quality
12,317
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California
1 review
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In some screen views, the price for items is not shown next to products

Date of experience: July 14, 2025
Canada
1 review
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Order of June 23,2025 Received
July 25, 2025

I ordered several DVDs from Alibris on June 23,2025. All reached me in my own country within two weeks, which is the fastest turnaround time in the many years I have ordered from Alibris. All appear to be physically in good shape. I have not had time to play them all, but they appear to be undamaged.

Date of experience: July 7, 2025
Kansas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Perfect book.
July 25, 2025

Book was brand new. Still wrapped from factory. Excellent condition!

Date of experience: July 14, 2025
Hawaii
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Found what I wanted first try!
July 25, 2025
Updated review

Found what I wanted first try! I don't have anything more to sY.

Date of experience: July 14, 2025

Trying to find copy with expedited shipping
April 1, 2025
Previous review

Trying to find copy with expedited shipping. Kind of confusing.

Date of experience: March 22, 2025
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Quick and easy
July 25, 2025

Quick and easy. My book titles were easy to locate with several price options and hard/soft cover choice.

Date of experience: July 14, 2025
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Seems functional and easy to use
July 25, 2025

Seems functional and easy to use. Now ading 14 more characters because it's a stupid way to ask for "shoping experience"

Date of experience: July 14, 2025
Illinois
1 review
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In these times, we are grateful for you in allowing...
July 25, 2025
Updated review

In these times, we are grateful for you in allowing us to continue to be able to buy books ay great prices!

Date of experience: July 14, 2025

Fast to find a book that is at a wonderful price!
April 5, 2025
Previous review

Fast to find a book that is at a wonderful price! Thank you for having always having exactly what i am searching for

Date of experience: March 26, 2025
Georgia
1 review
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Great looking used book.
July 25, 2025

The book was in my mailbox in a few days after ordering. Glad I did not have to order from Amazon.

Date of experience: July 14, 2025
Tennessee
1 review
0 helpful votes
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CD purchase
July 24, 2025

Good price reasonable shipping time package good. I would have like to have received a tracking number.

Date of experience: July 1, 2025
Washington
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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First time Surveys that demand a certain response unually get none at all from me. I made an exception because of John

Date of experience: July 14, 2025
Colorado
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I found what I was looking for right away even though I didn't know its full title

Date of experience: July 14, 2025
Missouri
1 review
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Good service and delivery.
July 24, 2025
Updated review

I ordered two used books. Prices were good, shipping was reasonable, delivery was as expected, and the books were in great condition. I would order again from this company since I was happy with the whole experience.

Date of experience: June 22, 2025

Easy to complete everything
July 3, 2025
Previous review

Easy to complete everything. Found two books that I was looking for at good prices.

Date of experience: June 22, 2025
Oregon
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I have been a customer for 20+ years and my experience has always been very good- and it has gotten better with time & technology advances.

Date of experience: July 14, 2025
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Easy to find what I'm looking for
July 24, 2025
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Easy to find what I'm looking for. Items arrive quickly. Wish these boxes didn't need 50 characters

Date of experience: July 14, 2025

Reliable used book seller
September 14, 2024
Previous review

I can usually find what I need for book club. I have found cookbooks that are not new

Date of experience: September 3, 2024
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Loved the final note to make better price choices
But i hope it doesn't mean I get a shabby book lol ( i forgot to check that fact)

Date of experience: July 14, 2025
California
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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I always find what I want...
July 24, 2025

I always find what I want... and more -- absolutely every time!

Date of experience: July 14, 2025
Maryland
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I'm able to find older TV shows on dvd, which makes...
July 24, 2025
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I'm able to find older TV shows on dvd, which makes it that much more enjoyable, thank you

Date of experience: July 14, 2025

Found a tv show on dvd and was reasonable price
July 23, 2025
Previous review

Found a tv show on dvd and was reasonable price. Some older tv shows are getting harder to find, so great find

Date of experience: July 13, 2025
Florida
1 review
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Great source
July 24, 2025
Updated review

Books arrived promptly, in good shape. I was pleased with the variety of foreign language books available.

Date of experience: July 14, 2025

Love that you have children's books in Spanish, and...
July 3, 2025
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Love that you have children's books in Spanish, and have great prices.

Date of experience: June 23, 2025
Tennessee
1 review
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It told me I only needed 5 more dollars for free shipping and then the majority of the books added $4.99 per book for shipping. Maybe it listed the shipping on the screen somewhere, but I didn't see it.

Date of experience: July 14, 2025
California
1 review
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Shipping charges were higher than expected but otherwise a very good experience!

Date of experience: July 14, 2025

EZ & simple
September 12, 2024
Previous review

EZ & simple. A good experience except for the requirement to use a minimum of 50 letters for the message.

Date of experience: September 2, 2024