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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
12,467
shipping
12,457
quality
12,451
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Purchase received ok
June 22, 2025

Received my book without inconvenience to my post office box on Chiloé Island, although delivery lasted almost one month

Date of experience: June 11, 2025
Connecticut
1 review
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Hard to find orders based on date
June 22, 2025

Seller very good, followup survey reveals you can't search an order by date. Site jabber is who now?

Date of experience: June 11, 2025
Puerto Rico
1 review
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Very satisfied
June 22, 2025
Updated review

I am very satisfied with all the books in my order. But, one of my books was cancelled with no explanation.

Date of experience: June 11, 2025

Excellent
July 31, 2024
Previous review

The book is in excellent conditions and delivery was very fast. Thank you

Date of experience: July 20, 2024
Puerto Rico
1 review
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Excellent!
June 22, 2025

Excellent! Great prices and quality of books is very reliable and consistent with the rating.

Date of experience: June 11, 2025
Oregon
1 review
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Book arrived
June 22, 2025

On time, in good shape. Don't have much else to say. I like this site and service, it's why I keep using it. Thank you.

Date of experience: June 11, 2025
New Hampshire
1 review
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Easy to follow...
June 22, 2025

Easy to follow... very good experience. I experienced awesome customer satisfaction.

Date of experience: June 11, 2025
Ohio
1 review
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The calculations for the shipping charges is confusing and misleading. I ordered multiple books from the same seller and there was very little disscount on shipping. Very disappointing.

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: June 11, 2025
Kentucky
1 review
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The great talking machine
June 22, 2025

Very satisfied w the seller and the book. Very dissatisfied w alibris (can'thold that against the seller. They get 5 stars, alibris gets1)

Date of experience: June 11, 2025
Vermont
1 review
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Vuillard book
June 21, 2025

Great. Received book in timely fashion. Also received notice that order was received and book was shipped. Voila! Great service.

Date of experience: June 11, 2025
Tennessee
1 review
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Alibris Does It Again
June 21, 2025
Updated review

When I have a hard to find item that I'm looking for, I go straight for Alibris. I never have an issue with them and usually receive my items within a reasonable time frame. I choose Alirbis over Amazon.

Date of experience: June 11, 2025

Alibris is always an easy shopping experience especially...
December 31, 2024
Previous review

Alibris is always an easy shopping experience especially for hard to find items.

Date of experience: December 21, 2024
Georgia
1 review
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Great price and quality books!
June 21, 2025

The website was easy to navigate, and for about $3 each, the books are in great condition! I highly recommend this site to anyone who prefers to buy used items instead of feeding the capitalist machine. Cheers!

Date of experience: June 11, 2025
California
1 review
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Easy transaction. Very good experience. Book was exactly as described, perhaps even better. Well packaged. Thank you!

Date of experience: June 11, 2025
Maryland
1 review
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Was offered a discount but I could not get it applied to my order.

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: June 11, 2025
Massachusetts
1 review
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All went smoothly but I refrain from the highest rating until I meet this book. I am always a bit wary of a book that is "like new" when posted as "new."

Date of experience: June 11, 2025
Ohio
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Happy reader
June 21, 2025

Got it!……………………………what else can I ask for?
I wlll probably order from here again.
Thank you

Date of experience: June 11, 2025
New York
1 review
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The two books that I purchased (Genesis and Century of the Wind) from HPB-Ruby were much more damaged and in much poorer condition than the "very good" condition advertised. In case of Century of the Wind, a large portion of the paper on the spine was torn. The other book had some internal markings that were not advertised. I am very disappointed by the service provided by HPB-Ruby, and I will not be ordering from them again. 1 star for HPB-Ruby. On the other hand, the book by the Maryland Book Bank was in exceptional condition and just as good as advertised. I am very happy with the Maryland Book Bank's service for which I would give 5 stars.

Date of experience: June 11, 2025
Florida
1 review
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Great deals always on books
June 21, 2025

Great deals always on books. Using it after a long time again

Date of experience: June 11, 2025
Illinois
1 review
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I love alibris 😍 the books are always in great shape, ya cant beat the prices..

Date of experience: June 11, 2025
Texas
1 review
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Quick and easy
June 21, 2025

My experience was just as expected—easy to complete the purchase and i received my order quickly, without a lot of added expense for shipping.

Date of experience: June 11, 2025
Utah
1 review
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Cheap and quick option
June 21, 2025

This vendor was cheaper than other vendors, and the book arrived promptly. I liked the paper packaging that is easily recycled.

Date of experience: June 11, 2025