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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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An item was no longer in stock, buying a replacement was made easy to find by link in the email.
Very easy to use site. Fast, efficient. Huge range of books and many choices in hardback, trade or mass at great prices.
Alibris offers an amazing variety of books and music.
Alibris had the best price and shipping cost for the book I was looking for.
I thought it was underhanded that alibris autochecked "receive emails" on the final payment page when I had unchecked it on a previous page. Alibris also advertised a much cheaper price on the book than any sellers were charging for it, which also seemed disingenuous.
This is my first time using this website and it was easy and smooth.
Your system was easy to get through. No crazy, pain in the neck problems trying to get it to process the order.
I had a couple questions and contacted them and they got back to me right away. The deals are good and the discounts are good too. Can't wait for my order!
Decent enough prices, but the free shipping info was a bit unclear.
Easy to navigate and checkout was smooth and quick.
Very smooth transaction. Books very easy to find. Good experience..
Found the buying process straightforward. If you have purchased online previously, buy from alibris should be a snap.
I' always pleased to use this website to obtain the books I want o read at the best price I can afford.
The prices were pretty competitive and I like receiving the coupon
Buying all books from same vendor but expensive shipping per each item...
~ Because I've had, unfortunately, not satisfying experiences with your agency I was very reluctant to order...
I was able to easily locate the books being sought, with used versions at great prices.
Your inventory is impressive and I love all the options given for book editions.
Would not accept the credit card i wanted to use. It works everywhere else. The billing address is correct but denied for that reason.
Answer: Let's just say, they advertise falsely. They misrepresent what they are selling. Buyer beware.
Answer: Hi Dennis, That depends on where the seller is located and where your deliver address is as well. Generally, shipments within the States are delivered within a week or so, though holiday shipping might slow down a bit. If you send us the details with your order number in an email to [email protected] we can look into the specifics for you. Thank you for writing. Michael B. Alibris Customer Service
Answer: Hi Valerie, If you have had a problem with your Visa or PayPal transactions on our site, please let us know the details at [email protected] so that we can investigate for you. Thank you for your question. Michael B. Alibris Customer Service
Answer: HI Zoila, Delivery timeframes within the States are usually between 3 and 8 days, but it depends on where the seller is that is shipping the item to you. If you have already placed an order, please contact us at [email protected] with your order details and we can investigate for you. Thank you for writing. Michael B. Alibris Customer Service
Answer: Really Michael, contact you directly? Why should we have to. There is a bad trend here. Seems MANY of us contact you and you DONT respond
Answer: I saw the fake stellar reviews and did not dig deeper. I til... I had an issue. Initially, I wanted to give a small seller some business after COVID and the site looked really good. What a big mistake that was! Shame on this outfit.

