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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
1,014
value
12,404
shipping
12,394
quality
12,388
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Easy peasy
June 22, 2025

Quick ordering, quick delivery. Very nice prices. Thanks for helping me give the gift of literacy.

Date of experience: June 12, 2025
New York
1 review
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End Times Made Easy
June 22, 2025

Alibris was excellent in shipping the book. Looking forward to reading it!

Date of experience: June 12, 2025
Canada
1 review
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Worth waiting for
June 22, 2025

I had to wait. But the book is well worth waiting for. Thank you

Date of experience: June 12, 2025
Nevada
2 reviews
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Good search tool and condition listings
June 22, 2025
Updated review

Good search tool and condition listings. Prices are fair..

Date of experience: June 12, 2025

Good search capability
May 24, 2025
Previous review

Good search capability. Easy checkout, wide range of available books

Date of experience: May 14, 2025
Puerto Rico
1 review
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It is a good initiative and will continue to support. One can find out of print books for good prices. On the other hand, would like tracking information; I had to ask for it with all of my purchases and some of the books I got are a little worn out with yellow ochre pages- past the expiration date and perhaps should not be sold. Thanks

Date of experience: June 12, 2025
New York
1 review
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Not enough coupon codes and shipping is almost as expensive then the 6 books i purchase

Date of experience: June 12, 2025
California
1 review
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Great prices, fast shipping!
June 22, 2025

I really appreciate being able to source quality books that have already been previously loved (in order to preserve our precious natural resources), and Alibris has provided me the service I was looking for. Thank you!

Date of experience: June 12, 2025
Tennessee
1 review
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Good service
June 22, 2025

No complaints. Item received as described. Good used condition.

Date of experience: June 12, 2025
Canada
1 review
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Confusing experience.
June 22, 2025

I ordered 3 books, one on May 22,2 on May 25. The tracking numbers that I was given told me that the first book was delivered to some hotel in California. The second and third tracking numbers told me that each of those books had been delivered to Hackensack NJ. I scrambled around trying to find where I could ask about this, finally found a link to Customer Service and sent an inquiry for each book. I received an email about the books going to some kind of centre to be sent on from there. Ok, I can do that. I got a message about the first book and the tracking number showed that was the case. Nothing about the other 2 books- their tracking numbers still showed and said that I could pick them up at a mail box in Hackensack NJ. I made another inquiry and was told the same - that they would be forwarded, but have seen no evidence of the other 2 and the tracking number info has not changed. So, yes I did finally get the book I ordered on May 22. But I'm still bamboozled about the other 2 I ordered on May 25. Thanks for asking.

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: June 12, 2025
Texas
1 review
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Love Alibris
June 22, 2025

Love Alibris. Always shop here first and foremost. Never disappointed!

Date of experience: June 12, 2025
Nevada
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Easy to use, great to deal with, always receive what i ordered

Date of experience: June 12, 2025

Very good ok
August 8, 2024
Previous review

Very good ok

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Date of experience: July 29, 2024
California
1 review
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It's always great to get just what you want when you want it. Don't get me wrong - I love to browse. But when I'm ready to get a particular title, I don't need to smell it out.

Date of experience: June 12, 2025

Easy to use interface with so many choices; vendors...
February 12, 2025
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Easy to use interface with so many choices; vendors communicate well with me as a shopper!

Date of experience: February 2, 2025
Washington
1 review
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Easiest shopping I've ever done!
June 22, 2025

Easiest shopping I've ever done! Very user friendly! Fast shipping

Date of experience: June 12, 2025
New York
1 review
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It was quick and easy
June 22, 2025

It was quick and easy. I look forward to getting this book. I saw the author on The View show and was impressed with him.

Date of experience: June 12, 2025
California
1 review
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Chefs Cook Christmas
June 22, 2025

I have not cooked anything from this book yet so am unable to give a review at this time.

Date of experience: June 12, 2025
Virginia
1 review
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I Loved it
June 22, 2025

My book arrived in perfect condition and quickly. I will definitely be ordering again……………………………………………

Date of experience: June 12, 2025
Michigan
1 review
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Shipping is too high and it is not shown until after you order

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: June 12, 2025
Illinois
1 review
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Books arrived a few weeks after order in decent condition. They were shipped directly to the address without complications.

Date of experience: June 12, 2025
Minnesota
1 review
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Matango movie
June 22, 2025

Really happy I was able to obtain this movie that I saw when I was a kid and always stayed with me. The movie wasn't exactly how I remembered it, but nonetheless incredible to see it again.

Date of experience: June 12, 2025
Virginia
1 review
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Very punctual, very clean book like new. I waited only a week and it came. I used to own this book long time ago but hurricane Harvey in Texas lost my wonderful book. It took me many years to search for this book.

Date of experience: June 12, 2025