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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
12,406
shipping
12,396
quality
12,390
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California
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Best prices and has all choices of books and styles!

Date of experience: April 21, 2021
California
1 review
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I hope your warehouse workers are paid and treated well...

Date of experience: April 21, 2021
Colorado
2 reviews
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Amazing selection of books I can't find anywhere else. Great prices, and great shopping experience! I also have dealt with customer service when I had question about my order and they are very responsive.

Date of experience: April 21, 2021
California
2 reviews
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Good links to similar books
April 21, 2021

Good links to similar books. No obvious way to get back to shopping cart after browsing other books.

Date of experience: April 21, 2021
Pennsylvania
1 review
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I bought books from your company in the past, good service!

Date of experience: April 21, 2021
New York
1 review
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Quick and easy ordering
April 21, 2021

Quick and easy ordering. Only Alibris had this moderately rare book at a reasonable price.

Date of experience: April 21, 2021
Colorado
1 review
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It would be beneficial to know how many reviews sellers have that establish their ratings.

Date of experience: April 21, 2021
Illinois
1 review
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Great selection of wonderful books! Very easy to order online.

Date of experience: April 21, 2021
California
1 review
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It was very easy to order the book I wanted. The description of the book's condition was very helpful.

Date of experience: April 21, 2021
Washington
1 review
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Excellent selection and customer interface. Never any problems.

Date of experience: April 21, 2021
California
1 review
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Great prices, they have all the books I'm searching for

Date of experience: April 21, 2021
Nebraska
1 review
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Easy to find what I was looking for, excellent price!

Date of experience: April 21, 2021
Texas
1 review
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Clear and concise information about the book I was looking for.

Date of experience: April 21, 2021
Texas
1 review
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I am trying to complete a collection of one author in first edition, signed books. I found them on another website and was about to order when I remembered Alibris. So glad I did! They were less expensive and I found more of them. Very excited!

Date of experience: April 21, 2021
Maryland
1 review
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Very reliable and timely
April 21, 2021

Very reliable and timely. Wonderful experience with Alibris

Date of experience: April 21, 2021
California
1 review
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I love Alibris
April 21, 2021

I love Alibris - a great alternative to Amazon. I like the shopping experience.

Date of experience: April 21, 2021
Wisconsin
1 review
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Site is easy to navigate and checkout. Very user friendly.

Date of experience: April 21, 2021
Arizona
1 review
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No way to change from standard to insured shipping for high value books.

Date of experience: April 21, 2021
District of Columbia
1 review
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I have already unsubscribed from special offers before. The default option at guest checkout should not be to subscribe to special offers.

Date of experience: April 21, 2021
Texas
1 review
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First visit to this web site
April 21, 2021

First visit to this web site. Quick and easy to order!

Date of experience: April 21, 2021