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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
1,018
value
12,451
shipping
12,441
quality
12,435
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Thank you for the description and very slick purchase options, including PayPal!

Date of experience: June 30, 2025
California
1 review
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Great copy found
July 11, 2025

Honest seller, hood book and prompt delivery I would happily go business with them again

Date of experience: June 30, 2025
Ohio
1 review
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Expedient service and the price was very affordable. The website was also easy to navigate

Date of experience: June 30, 2025
Ohio
1 review
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Excellent selection and service every time i go on line to find good buys on books

Date of experience: June 30, 2025
California
1 review
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Good used books at good prices, makes me look here...
July 11, 2025
Updated review

Good used books at good prices, makes me look here ahead of amazon

Date of experience: June 30, 2025

Easy navigation, great inventory, quick checkout
April 22, 2025
Previous review

Easy navigation, great inventory, quick checkout. That's all I need

Date of experience: April 12, 2025
Pennsylvania
1 review
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Seems good so far but I am not done purchasing yet but this survey not accepting my shorter answer does not bode well.

Date of experience: June 30, 2025
California
1 review
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Your shipping prices are outrageous. $5 for each paperback book? I would have bought more but 5 paperback books would have been $25 for shipping! Every other bookseller offers a single price for the first book and less than a dollar for each additional item. You are not encouraging customers to want to buy more than one item by combining shipping.

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Date of experience: June 30, 2025
Vermont
1 review
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Easy to fine product
July 11, 2025

Easy to fine product. Website is well laid out. Books not found easily are with alibris.

Date of experience: June 30, 2025
California
1 review
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Fast, easy to order
July 10, 2025

Fast, easy to order. Had what I needed. Prices are the best around for a used book site.

Date of experience: June 30, 2025
Florida
1 review
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Great book!
July 10, 2025

Always happy with Alibris! Never disappointed. Glad to have Alibris

Date of experience: June 30, 2025
Montana
1 review
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Books received on a timely basis
July 10, 2025

I so appreciated the easy of ordering and the quick receipt of my books.

Date of experience: June 30, 2025
Illinois
1 review
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Great Buying Experience!
July 10, 2025

The book is in excellent condition, nicely priced and I received the shipment quickly!

Date of experience: June 30, 2025
Florida
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Great Book!
July 10, 2025
Updated review

The book I received was in almost perfect condition. This is my third or fourth experience with Alibris and I have been satisfied each time.

Date of experience: June 30, 2025

I've had nothing but positive experiences ordering...
June 26, 2024
Previous review

I've had nothing but positive experiences ordering books from here!

Date of experience: June 16, 2024
Wisconsin
1 review
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What a surprise--and pleasure--to find Skeat's Etymological Dictionary, old and used, but probably as close to a first edition as I will ever find.

Date of experience: June 30, 2025
Washington
1 review
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Good Service!
July 10, 2025

Easy to order online, a reasonable price and efficient delivery.

Date of experience: June 30, 2025
California
1 review
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Books are good
July 10, 2025

The books came on time and they have the words i was looking for in them👍

Date of experience: June 30, 2025
South Carolina
1 review
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Easy, quick and historically trouble free. Looking forward to receiving my order/

Date of experience: June 30, 2025
Texas
1 review
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Always my go to for books at great prices
July 10, 2025
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Always my go to for books at great prices. Wonderful Transactions.

Date of experience: June 30, 2025

So easy to find quality bargains in the books I want,...
January 9, 2025
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So easy to find quality bargains in the books I want, always at great prices.

Date of experience: December 30, 2024
Virginia
1 review
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Quick service. Superior packaging. Why do you insist on my taking the time to write a review.

Date of experience: June 30, 2025
Missouri
1 review
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I was looking for these specific books and found them in just a couple of clicks. Easy!

Date of experience: June 30, 2025

An excellent alternative to that A to Z place!
April 29, 2025
Previous review

My husband and I have made the choice to no longer do business with that A to Z online seller, or the other bookseller that it secretly owns - Abe Books. After much research, my husband and I decided to try Alibris, and we made an excellent choice. The ordering process was easy, and the book arrived safely, quickly, and in perfect condition. If you, too, wish to make a change in your book buying habits, please try Alibris.

Date of experience: April 19, 2025