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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
1,033
value
12,699
shipping
12,689
quality
12,683
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Pennsylvania
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Just getting textbooks for class
March 27, 2021

Just getting textbooks for class. 978-0-7637-3889-1 (ISBN) is 1st edition, yet you have it listed as 2nd edition. I verified on several other websites. Thought you'd want to know.

Date of experience: March 27, 2021
Texas
1 review
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I'll have to wait until I getthe book to see if it is the one as advertized?

Date of experience: March 27, 2021
Wisconsin
1 review
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I love getting my books from Alibris. However, I wish their coupons covered all. I can't figure out what the coupon covers.

Date of experience: March 27, 2021
Florida
3 reviews
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Very quick and easy!
March 27, 2021

Very quick and easy! Just ordered so waiting for my product.

Date of experience: March 27, 2021
Ohio
1 review
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I feel that if I buy my books from the same store, shipping should not be so costly.

Date of experience: March 27, 2021
California
1 review
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Thrilled to have found the book, and cheaper than amazon

Date of experience: March 26, 2021
Colorado
1 review
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Finding a book that was much less expensive than other sites.

Date of experience: March 26, 2021
California
1 review
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Love alibris books
March 27, 2021

Love alibris books. Website easy to use and books arrive in good condition. Thank you.

Date of experience: March 26, 2021
California
1 review
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Came here to buy several manga volumes of my hero academia. They are definitely cheaper here than other places like amazon or Barnes and noble. Plus the free shipping helped a lot since I'm buying 9 volumes.

Date of experience: March 26, 2021
Oregon
1 review
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Find this website is very helpful in finding what I want and generally accurate condition information. It is my go to place for used books.

Date of experience: March 26, 2021
Arizona
1 review
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Excellent database of books needed for research project.

Date of experience: March 26, 2021
Montana
1 review
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Worked fine
March 26, 2021

Worked fine. Please don't send me email or sell me and or my data!

Date of experience: March 26, 2021
New Jersey
1 review
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Almost always find what I'm looking for and the descriptions are accurate.

Date of experience: March 26, 2021
California
1 review
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Sometimes it takes a long time for an order to be shipped. I ordered a book 10 days ago and it is not even shipped.

Date of experience: March 26, 2021
Ohio
1 review
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Very useful and convenient when it comes to finding a book.

Date of experience: March 26, 2021
Florida
1 review
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Alibris is a fantastic resource for getting hard-to-find books quickly.

Date of experience: March 26, 2021
Canada
1 review
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Very Slow Delivery
April 25, 2021
Updated review

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.

Date of experience: March 26, 2021

Hopefully, found a new book in excellent condition...
February 15, 2021
Previous review

Hopefully, found a new book in excellent condition from a reliable book seller and decent shipping cost.

Date of experience: February 15, 2021
Pennsylvania
2 reviews
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OK, after changing password
March 26, 2021

OK, after changing password. Where's the $5 credit for signing for newsletter?

Date of experience: March 26, 2021
Georgia
2 reviews
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Had what I was looking for when no one else did. Thank you.

Date of experience: March 26, 2021
Connecticut
1 review
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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.

Date of experience: March 26, 2021