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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
1,020
value
12,498
shipping
12,488
quality
12,482
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Canada
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Great Seller
July 18, 2025

My experience with this seller was great. The book was accurately described and the delivery was very prompt. I would buy from them again in a heartbeat! Thank you very much!

Date of experience: July 8, 2025
California
2 reviews
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I can't tell when I am buying from a seller who charges shipping and when I am not. Perhaps that can be included in the description of the book.

Date of experience: July 7, 2025

The shipping is too high
May 13, 2025
Previous review

The shipping is too high. Though the books apprear discounted, there really aren't because the shipping costs actually make the book cost more than they would without the discount.

Date of experience: May 2, 2025
Kansas
1 review
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Sibley's Birds Second Edition
July 18, 2025

Alibris provided quick service for my order, and I've been very satisfied with this handy illustrated reference book with detailed descriptions.

Date of experience: July 7, 2025
Indiana
1 review
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Good service
July 18, 2025

Everything went well with my order. The price was good and shipped promptly.

Date of experience: July 8, 2025
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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All good, but I was unable to find where to put the coupon code I had for this purchase

Date of experience: July 7, 2025
Minnesota
1 review
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I can find pretty much anything I can think of here, and it does ny heart good to know I'm inheriting someone else's books and music.

Date of experience: July 7, 2025

Such a refreshingly simple, honest, no-nonsense website
October 8, 2024
Previous review

Such a refreshingly simple, honest, no-nonsense website. Truly an excellent experience.

Date of experience: September 28, 2024
South Dakota
1 review
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Very satisfied.
July 18, 2025

The book came in good time. It was well packaged and arrived in perfect condition. I am delighted.

Date of experience: July 7, 2025
Arizona
1 review
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I AM PLEASED!
July 18, 2025
Updated review

VERY PROFESSIONAL! I WAS A FIRST TIME ORDERER WITH YOUR COMPANY AND WAS EXTREMELY PLEASE WITH THE RESULTS! (SHOULD READ: PLEASED!) WILL DO IT AGAIN IN THE FUTURE. AM TRYING TO SELL 1000 BOOKS - DO NOT KNOW IF PEOPLE READ ANYMORE! VERY SAD AND VERY "DUMB!"

Date of experience: July 7, 2025

THIS IS MY FIRST EXPERIENCE WITH YOUR COMPANY!
June 26, 2025
Previous review

THIS IS MY FIRST EXPERIENCE WITH YOUR COMPANY! SO WE SHALL SEE HOW IT WORKS OUT!

Date of experience: June 16, 2025
California
1 review
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A nice easy experience with Alibris as always.
Cheers to you

Date of experience: July 7, 2025
New York
1 review
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Finally, the correct version
July 18, 2025

Book showed up on time and was in the condition indicated, as well as being the title I ordered, which is more than I can say for Amazon.

Date of experience: July 7, 2025
Florida
1 review
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Great service
July 18, 2025

I placed an order for my son, everything arrived earlier than expected! Easy to order, great experience

Date of experience: July 7, 2025
California
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Very good servce
July 18, 2025
Updated review

The book is in better condition than I expected and arrived in a reasonable amount of time. No problems.

Date of experience: July 7, 2025

When a previous order was cancelled, I was directed to other sellers who had the same book. Ordering was very quick and easy.

Date of experience: April 23, 2025
Arizona
1 review
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Say no to cardboard envelopes
July 18, 2025

Came in just a cardboard envelope but otherwise was delivered in a rough timely manner.

Date of experience: July 7, 2025
California
1 review
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I had a lot of trouble with checkout on this order. It was frustrating.

Date of experience: July 7, 2025
Arizona
1 review
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I return time and again!
July 17, 2025
Updated review

I return time and again! Previous used book purchases from other sellers will sometimes arrive without dust covers. Not via Alibris. Easy to use website. Check out automatically suggests the same item from a different location to consolidate shipping. Love my hard covers. Thank you.

Date of experience: July 7, 2025

I save the Alibris name to remember where to book shop!
January 17, 2025
Previous review

I save the Alibris name to remember where to book shop! Always manage to find which author and titles I am looking for. Good pricing, always good condition hard covers. Thank you.

Date of experience: January 6, 2025
Connecticut
1 review
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I can always find the books I want, often decades old titles, at a great price from Alibris. Reliable.

Date of experience: July 7, 2025

Plato and Children's Books
June 1, 2025
Previous review

All good. I'm very happy with the service I get from Alibris. Yada yada yada yada yada yada yada yada yada yada yada yada yada yada yada yada yada yada yada yada yada yada yada yada yada yada yada yada.

Date of experience: May 22, 2025
California
1 review
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Great Find
July 17, 2025

Was very happy to find stock on an item that had been out of stock at all the usual retailers.

Date of experience: July 7, 2025
New York
1 review
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Not knowing shipping up front is a bit misleading. Shipping ended up being more than the books!

Date of experience: July 7, 2025
Washington
3 reviews
2 helpful votes
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Sun signs a study book for Astrology
July 17, 2025
Updated review

Wonderful book in perfect condition though "used" well packed came speedily
I'm thrilled

Date of experience: July 7, 2025

Don't know why I always chose Alibris
November 5, 2023
Previous review

Don't know why I always chose Alibris - it might be the good prices, ease of checkout, thorough description of what you are getting - but its fully satisfactory.

Date of experience: November 5, 2023
Illinois
2 reviews
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Golden books
July 17, 2025

I received my flowers golden book on time and it was in great condition

Date of experience: July 7, 2025