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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
1,033
value
12,696
shipping
12,686
quality
12,680
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Washington
1 review
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Titles were different from cart to check out, made me suspicious.

Date of experience: June 15, 2025
Ohio
1 review
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Surfacing Scotland
June 26, 2025
Updated review

Great selection of vendors and quick service, highly recommended.

Date of experience: May 22, 2025

Quick and easy, love it
June 1, 2025
Previous review

Quick and easy, love it. I came to the site just to check it out again and found a significant reduction in price on a book

Date of experience: May 22, 2025
Vermont
1 review
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As described
June 26, 2025

Book came in as described in condition advertised. Fast shipping.

Date of experience: June 15, 2025
Wisconsin
1 review
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Retirement Money
June 25, 2025

Very pleased with price, condition of the item, packaging and shipping time.

Date of experience: June 15, 2025
Rhode Island
1 review
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Not enough description on older books to evaluate one over another

Date of experience: June 15, 2025
Minnesota
1 review
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I prefer used books
June 25, 2025

I prefer used books. The site is easy to navigate and they had multiple copies with the best prices.

Date of experience: June 15, 2025
Nevada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Very please with the ease of the transaction and am sure the product will arrive as advertised

Date of experience: June 15, 2025
Michigan
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I found what I needed at a reasonable price and decent condition

Date of experience: June 15, 2025
Virginia
1 review
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Found most the books I needed for a college course and saved money

Date of experience: June 15, 2025
Utah
1 review
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Titletitle
June 25, 2025

Accurate description, quick shipping. Quick shipping, accurate description

Date of experience: June 15, 2025
Panama
1 review
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Excellent conditions
June 25, 2025

Quick Delivery and excellent Service and conditions in each book

Date of experience: June 15, 2025
Virginia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Excellent experience!
June 25, 2025

Great seller, would definitely buy here again! Highly recommend.

Date of experience: June 15, 2025
Oklahoma
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Good price
June 25, 2025

Order arrived Book in good condition 50 more characters for this review to be published

Date of experience: June 15, 2025
Oregon
1 review
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Excellent service and product
June 25, 2025

I received the order quickly and the book arrived exactly as described, thank you! I would order again from this seller.

Date of experience: June 4, 2025
Tennessee
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Fast and easy shopping on their website. Books always come quickly!

Date of experience: June 15, 2025
California
1 review
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Slow Delivery
June 25, 2025
Updated review

It took 11 days for the order to arrive, most of that time appeared to be the vendor sitting on their butts for most of the time, before finally sending the merchandise out.

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: June 15, 2025

Ggggg
October 15, 2024
Previous review

Tttttyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

Date of experience: October 5, 2024
South Carolina
1 review
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Would not take a perfectly good credit card I had to use a different one

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: June 15, 2025
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Item was in good condition but I knocked off 2 stars for delivery time as I paid roughly double for expedited shipping and it was supposed to arrive 3-5 days. It wasn't USPS as I followed the tracking for over a week. It took 14 days.

Date of experience: June 4, 2025
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Shipping was charged with order that qualified for...
June 25, 2025
Updated review

Shipping was charged with order that qualified for free shipping -- found that disturbing.

Date of experience: June 15, 2025

Well pleased.
March 29, 2025
Previous review

Excellent service and great prices on the products. I am well pleased.

Date of experience: March 18, 2025
Washington
1 review
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Great book
June 25, 2025

Very good condition, great price, fast service, will be a regular customer

Date of experience: June 15, 2025