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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
12,701
shipping
12,691
quality
12,685
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California
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
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I found what I was looking for at a good price, website is easy to navigate.

Date of experience: March 12, 2021
Tennessee
2 reviews
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The process was fairly smooth
March 13, 2021

The process was fairly smooth. I think a word or two in the checkout form could be more clear.

Date of experience: March 12, 2021
Ohio
1 review
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Didn't really update me on shipping status that much on my last order.

Date of experience: March 12, 2021
Washington
1 review
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Name of translator for books that aren't of English origin should be easier to find.

Date of experience: March 12, 2021
Washington
1 review
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Easy to do
March 13, 2021

Easy to do. Thank you. Was glad to find this book finally.

Date of experience: March 12, 2021
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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YOUR "SUBSCRIBE FOR A DISCOUNT CODE" IS NOT FULLY TRUTHFULLY ADVERTISED. ACTUALLY YOU GET A CODE YOU CAN USE ONLY IF YOU BUY OVER $50. WHICH IS NOT WHAT THE AD TO SUBSCRIBE SAYS.

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Date of experience: March 12, 2021
Maine
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I LOVE Alibris, and have been ordering from you for several years, and referring lots of friends. It just took soooo long this time because none of the books that had the free shipping icons went into my cart! Every time I tried to check out the little truck had disappeared.
Just review my wish list. It's a frustrating, and tedious glitch in your system, which needs to be fixed, as it could easily be construed as a dishonest business practice.
The books that I was eventually able to order were fourth, even fifth choices.

Date of experience: March 12, 2021
Virginia
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Books were easy to find, by title, and a good selection of used to new.

Date of experience: March 12, 2021
Norway
7 reviews
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Unfortunately, I did not find anything useful on this site, the films are all old, which can be found on the internet anyway, any on-line cinema now provides a large film library

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Date of experience: March 12, 2021
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Very helpful site, has updated versions. Easy to use

Date of experience: March 12, 2021
Oklahoma
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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I have had good success in finding the books I was looking for, and all have been in good condition, and shipped in a timely manner.

Date of experience: March 12, 2021
New Jersey
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Considering the current delays with the postal service, Shipping should be BOOK RATE/Media Mail not regular 3-5 day post for exhorbirant price! I will in future purchase books on Ebay where they ship books using book rate

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Date of experience: March 12, 2021
Oklahoma
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Glad you had what I needed
March 12, 2021

Glad you had what I needed. It is hard to tell if the same book, same description, same seller, different prices are in the same condition. The order just needed more consolidation.

Date of experience: March 12, 2021
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Well although is too soon to say but so far the transaction went well

Date of experience: March 12, 2021
New Jersey
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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This is the place to find that one book or piece of music that has eluded you for years.

Date of experience: March 12, 2021
Delaware
2 reviews
4 helpful votes
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I saw listed $2.90 for the book and then 2 minutes later it disappeared. Grrr!
I look forward to the book.

Date of experience: March 12, 2021
New Jersey
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Do not offer expedited shipping
April 11, 2021

Do not offer expedited shipping. I am in United States. Sometimes you offer expedited shipping and that is what I want.

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Date of experience: March 12, 2021
Nevada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Always easy and they have most everything I search for

Date of experience: March 12, 2021
New York
1 review
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Website is user friendly
March 12, 2021

Website is user friendly. Detailed description of the selected items is provided. Reasonable shipping fee.

Date of experience: March 12, 2021
Utah
1 review
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Have ordered many times here...
March 12, 2021

Have ordered many times here... always find what I need. Great service. Thanks

Date of experience: March 12, 2021