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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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Excellent database of books needed for research project.
Worked fine. Please don't send me email or sell me and or my data!
Very useful and convenient when it comes to finding a book.
Alibris is a fantastic resource for getting hard-to-find books quickly.
Delivery took over a month so there were some complications along the way obviously. It arrived a little battered but not bad for the travels it must have taken and I can only imagine the weight and tumbling it must have endured. Still, a good price and worth the wait from a reliable book seller.
Hopefully, found a new book in excellent condition from a reliable book seller and decent shipping cost.
OK, after changing password. Where's the $5 credit for signing for newsletter?
Had what I was looking for when no one else did. Thank you.
I have quarantined from home, but I really appreciate the option to have books sent to: me at a different, otherwise the books would be piling up at my front door. I also have had great experience with your customer service, they were very efficient. My problem was handled quickly. I didn't feel like it was the first day on the job for the customer service agent.
Always a good shopping experience. Wish you would make available more substantial coupon savings sometimes.
Poor shipping rates. Even when I selected books all from the same seller I was still charged full price shipping for each. It should be discounted if they are all coming from the same place. I intended to place a very large order but then quickly changed my mind when I saw shipping was going to cost $60! That is outrageous.
A good experience. Would have been better if I could get free shipping.
So Far so good. On last order, shipper gave refund after my inquiry a month after order. They claimed book was damaged and returned to them.?
When looking at different books, it would be nice to sort by seller so I can buy multiple books from the same seller and save on shipping
So happy you are not AMAZON. Im finished with sending billionaires into space- unless we can jettison them there permanently.
I enjoy your website and is easy to find used books for a very lower price. I read books and give them away. My place of origin strongly beleives a person must share knowledge with others. So we usually pass it on free to others for further enjoyment. To make a story and a book to travel very far, one must share it with other people. Today knowledge in online for people to gain free common and universal knowledge. We were the rebels that wanted to make a change. It is only few ways to help people, you give them a job, and also an education and freedom to read as many free books as posible. Thanks for doing a nice job and be helpful.
Love Alibris. Never had a bad experience, all my books arrive on time, overall great site to order from. Also, great prices.
Answer: Let's just say, they advertise falsely. They misrepresent what they are selling. Buyer beware.
Answer: Hi Dennis, That depends on where the seller is located and where your deliver address is as well. Generally, shipments within the States are delivered within a week or so, though holiday shipping might slow down a bit. If you send us the details with your order number in an email to [email protected] we can look into the specifics for you. Thank you for writing. Michael B. Alibris Customer Service
Answer: Hi Valerie, If you have had a problem with your Visa or PayPal transactions on our site, please let us know the details at [email protected] so that we can investigate for you. Thank you for your question. Michael B. Alibris Customer Service
Answer: HI Zoila, Delivery timeframes within the States are usually between 3 and 8 days, but it depends on where the seller is that is shipping the item to you. If you have already placed an order, please contact us at [email protected] with your order details and we can investigate for you. Thank you for writing. Michael B. Alibris Customer Service
Answer: Really Michael, contact you directly? Why should we have to. There is a bad trend here. Seems MANY of us contact you and you DONT respond
Answer: I saw the fake stellar reviews and did not dig deeper. I til... I had an issue. Initially, I wanted to give a small seller some business after COVID and the site looked really good. What a big mistake that was! Shame on this outfit.

