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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
12,694
shipping
12,684
quality
12,678
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Germany
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Excellent method of purchasing and receiving books

Date of experience: March 9, 2021
Texas
1 review
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Never book a book from you, but the checkout process is nice and straightforward

Date of experience: March 9, 2021
Japan
1 review
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When an item is no longer available it is listed at the top of the cart, but if I have multiple items and remove one the page resets and the list changes order. It should stay in the same order because its confusing to see which item to check next and remove.

Date of experience: March 9, 2021
Florida
1 review
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Would of be nice to received my coupon that was sent in my email and not had to look for one... Been receiving emails for years...

Date of experience: March 8, 2021
California
1 review
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I got my books that I ordered for Christmas gifts after Christmas! FS

Date of experience: March 8, 2021
Louisiana
1 review
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Everything went smoothly...
March 9, 2021

Everything went smoothly... and I liked the price point options.

Date of experience: March 8, 2021
Texas
1 review
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I've used Alibris several times
March 9, 2021

I've used Alibris several times. Good selection and prices. However the check out process was not very user friendly. I had trouble changing my shipping address and deleting an old one :(

Date of experience: March 8, 2021
Guam
1 review
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It's so great to find deals on used books. As with every search engine it takes time to find reputable sources but the gems are in there.

Date of experience: March 8, 2021
Florida
2 reviews
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Fast ordering, hopefully shipping will be the same!

Date of experience: March 8, 2021
Alabama
1 review
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Wide selection, title, condition and binding easy to identify.

Date of experience: March 8, 2021
Idaho
1 review
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I liked your prices and wanted to buy more books but couldn't afford the shipping. It cost more than the books I wanted to buy.

Date of experience: March 8, 2021
Rhode Island
2 reviews
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Worked well, but had to do several retakes to be sure the info was processed correctly

Date of experience: March 8, 2021
North Carolina
1 review
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You have lots of popular books and I was able to find what I interested me directly from Alibis.

Date of experience: March 8, 2021
Texas
1 review
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I got a great service so far
March 9, 2021

I got a great service so far. I'm happy with the purchasing at Alibris.

Date of experience: March 8, 2021
Illinois
2 reviews
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Great selection
March 9, 2021
Updated review

It is easy to find books, but your shipping costs list is misleading: it suggests that after the first book the next books are 2.99. But that only applies if purchased from the same business. That needs to be clarified.

Date of experience: March 8, 2021

It is easy to find books, but your shipping costs list...
February 19, 2021
Previous review

It is easy to find books, but your shipping costs list is misleading: it suggests that after the first book the next books are 2.99. But that only applies if purchased from the same business. That needs to be clarified.

Date of experience: February 19, 2021
Michigan
1 review
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I love Alibris
March 9, 2021

I love Alibris. Been shopping with you for years. Spent lots of money, but worth every cent. Keep up the good work

Date of experience: March 8, 2021
Georgia
1 review
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So far it's good
March 9, 2021

So far it's good. Can't wait to get the book. Thank you!

Date of experience: March 8, 2021
Oregon
1 review
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Found it a little hard to navigate around to find related items

Date of experience: March 8, 2021
New York
1 review
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Way too many clicks and go-backs
April 7, 2021

Way too many clicks and go-backs.
Search function is very poor.
It would have been good in 1985.

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: March 8, 2021
Georgia
1 review
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I have used Alibris for years and years. Kids school books, college text books and when shopping for titles. Always a good experience and nice prices.

Date of experience: March 8, 2021