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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
1,017
value
12,439
shipping
12,429
quality
12,423
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Washington
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I was able to easily locate the books being sought, with used versions at great prices.

Date of experience: February 14, 2021
Virginia
1 review
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Your inventory is impressive and I love all the options given for book editions.

Date of experience: February 14, 2021
Utah
1 review
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Would not accept the credit card i wanted to use. It works everywhere else. The billing address is correct but denied for that reason.

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: February 14, 2021
Arizona
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
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I found what I was looking for at a affordable price.

Date of experience: February 14, 2021
Virginia
1 review
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Would appreciate seeing on confirmation page the book's condition (book is used) and from where it's shipping. Condition is particularly important in case the book seems to have more wear, etc. than described.

Date of experience: February 14, 2021
Oregon
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Put item in cart, went to check out. Item gone and not available by dollar amount chosen. Of course only more expensive (total order)version available now.

Date of experience: February 14, 2021
California
1 review
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Have been very pleased with the items I have gotten from you.
Thank You

Date of experience: February 14, 2021
GB
1 review
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Please stop defaulting the currency based on my billing address. Let me choose. I nearly paid way to much as I didn't see you had flipped the default back to £s. Seriously it is not a plus.

Date of experience: February 14, 2021
Wisconsin
1 review
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I am happy with my shopping experiences with Alibris.

Date of experience: February 14, 2021
Minnesota
1 review
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So far so good; appreciate your reasonable prices, including shipping.

Date of experience: February 14, 2021
New York
1 review
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Great prices, easy to use, Always have the books I want.

Date of experience: February 14, 2021
South Dakota
1 review
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I entered the coupon code but didn't get it. Had to pay full amount. Very bad.

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: February 14, 2021
Missouri
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Everything is great except the shipping
February 14, 2021

Everything is great except the shipping. I guess the trick is to buy from one seller.

Date of experience: February 14, 2021
Minnesota
1 review
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I love their cooking show
February 14, 2021

I love their cooking show. They make me want to explore my Italian heritage.

Date of experience: February 14, 2021
North Carolina
3 reviews
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I hope I finally found a comic set that offers all the books that I want

Date of experience: February 14, 2021
Florida
1 review
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Love the quality of books I receive
February 14, 2021

Love the quality of books I receive. Have told many co-workers and family about your site.

Date of experience: February 14, 2021
New York
1 review
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I bought a book called On Bull$#*! for my mom, but I didn't encounter any bull$#*!. That's good, in my estimation.

Date of experience: February 14, 2021
Oregon
1 review
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Easy to find the book I wanted hard cover used was 1.26 shipping reasonable at 3.99

Date of experience: February 14, 2021
Colorado
1 review
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Easy to navigate site and find what you're looking for.

Date of experience: February 14, 2021
New York
1 review
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I would like to be able to edit the cart while checking out after seeing shipping charges. Also, the "optimizer" suggested changes which included different boos than the one I was ordering. I love the idea, but it would make more sense if you could choose which changes to make.

Date of experience: February 14, 2021