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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
12,495
shipping
12,485
quality
12,479
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California
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Smooth process, user friendly
April 12, 2026

Smooth process, user friendly. I had no problems using website.

Date of experience: April 1, 2026
Maryland
1 review
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Alibris is a fare place to shop for used books that are of importance to each individual. They are always my first choice for browsing.

Date of experience: April 1, 2026
Canada
1 review
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Good prices
April 12, 2026
Updated review

Great prices and good selection of titles. Also like that prices are in CAD.

Date of experience: April 1, 2026

Quick and easy.
February 19, 2026
Previous review

Shipping is a little pricey but it's worth it. Comes quick.

Date of experience: February 9, 2026
1 review
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Great quality as always
April 11, 2026
Updated review

From ordering to receipt of the item, your service, including communications, delivery time and quality of the book itself, was excellent, reflecting my years of experience with you, thank you

Date of experience: April 1, 2026

Good as always
December 12, 2025
Previous review

From ordering to on-time delivery, your service proved excellent again, thank you

Date of experience: November 26, 2025
1 review
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Multiple books from same shipper
April 11, 2026
Updated review

I may be wrong, but I think when I ordered two of the same books from the same shop, I paid two full shipping charges. It would be nice to have received a small discount on shipping since I chose an environmentally responsible option, ordering two books from the same shop, as opposed to different shops. I'm still happy with my purchase and I'm sure this is not an easy programming fix but it would be nice…

Date of experience: April 1, 2026

Very happy with purchase
March 4, 2026
Previous review

The book was exactly as described and arrived promptly.

Date of experience: February 22, 2026
California
1 review
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It works for me is good
April 11, 2026

It works for me is good. I don't ai need fifty words of BS for your customers to laugh at. I bought. I said great Enough said

Date of experience: April 1, 2026
Wisconsin
1 review
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I was able to find copies of old books not available elsewhere, and also recent books in good condition but cheaper than new. The search feature works well and check out is simple.

Date of experience: April 1, 2026
1 review
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Very pleased with Alibris
April 11, 2026
Updated review

Alibris helped me easily find and purchase a particular book for which I was looking, in the condition I wanted, and at the best price I could find for that book in that condition.

Date of experience: April 1, 2026

Very pleased!
April 11, 2025
Previous review

Very fast delivery! Very pleased! Highly recommended Seller! A+++++++

Date of experience: April 1, 2025
Tennessee
1 review
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They always have what I'm looking for at a cheaper price than elsewhere!

Date of experience: April 1, 2026
1 review
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Satisfied with Alibris
April 11, 2026

I have just received an e-mail asking if I had received a recent order. I just replied that I had received the order but really did not know for sure what it was. The order was identified by a number and it would have been much better if the title had been given. I order many books. But I am very much satisfied with the service.

Date of experience: April 1, 2026
Connecticut
1 review
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Great assortment of hard to find books. What else can I say? Alibris is my number one go to place to find out of print and rare books at a great price

Date of experience: April 1, 2026
North Carolina
1 review
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I had to remove an item when I realized that it was...
April 11, 2026
Updated review

I had to remove an item when I realized that it was from Indoo. I had a bad experience with that vendor several years ago, and still haven't forgotten it.

Date of experience: March 31, 2026

Mostly fine
December 1, 2025
Previous review

Mostly fine. Some issue forced me to enter my new card details two times. The order is complete now.

Date of experience: November 21, 2025
Tennessee
1 review
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Very reasonable prices and a fine collection of titles to choose.

Date of experience: March 31, 2026
Colorado
1 review
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Super quick results and got exactly what I was looking for! Thank you

Date of experience: March 31, 2026

So happy to find what I was looking for!
December 23, 2025
Previous review

So happy to find what I was looking for! Also love the choices available for each author. Thank you for the amazing service you provide.

Date of experience: December 13, 2025
Hawaii
1 review
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Very simple to navigate and quick to purchase - which is exactly what I needed today. Thank you & Mahalo

Date of experience: March 31, 2026
California
1 review
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Excellent service
April 10, 2026

Excellent service. I've always purchased book using Alibris. They offer rare and very good books. I highly recommend it to everybody.

Date of experience: March 31, 2026
Kansas
1 review
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I am so happy I can find this new book yet at a reasonable price. We live only about 10 miles from where this occurred. Thank You

Date of experience: March 31, 2026
Greece
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I just ordered a replacement book for one I had ordered by John Grisham. I'm confused about the billing. Will the amount be included in the other 2 books I have already ordered?

Date of experience: March 31, 2026
Florida
1 review
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Fast shipping and great price!
April 10, 2026

I got my used book for $35. Initially I was scared that my book's water damage, as described, was going to be horrible but in reality, the book looks good as new!

Date of experience: March 31, 2026
Virginia
1 review
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I was given a 5.00 discount code but I could not use it as there was no place to put a discount code.

Date of experience: March 31, 2026