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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
1,021
value
12,507
shipping
12,497
quality
12,491
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Minnesota
1 review
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Books I ordered.
June 15, 2025
Updated review

Received all books ordered in a timely manner except one. That one came weeks after the others. You need to monitor your orders more closely.

Date of experience: June 5, 2025

Shipping
February 23, 2025
Previous review

Alibris needs to talk to dealers and ask that when 2 or more books come from the same dealer, a price reduction in shipping should be made.

Date of experience: February 13, 2025
Florida
1 review
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I love reading about my home area
June 15, 2025
Updated review

I live very near Cross Creek and am so immersed into Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings writing. Her attention to detail of the scrub area of the time. I've learned so much about the life of living at the Creek. I've also read The Yearlling now and The Creek by J. T. Gllisson.

Date of experience: June 5, 2025

I've always received good service from Alibris and their suppliers

Date of experience: August 20, 2024
New Jersey
1 review
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I found what I wanted very easily and quickly. I would use Alibris again definitely.

Date of experience: June 5, 2025
North Carolina
1 review
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Well Packaged Book
June 15, 2025
Updated review

I've ordered many books from Alibris over the years. It's easy to order --- after that, everything depends on the seller, the carrier, and the U.S. Mail. Some books take longer than others. This one took a bit longer to arrive, but when it did, it was expertly packaged and in mint condition. I ordered it for my husband, and he was very happy with it.

Date of experience: June 5, 2025

Slower Than Usual
May 10, 2025
Previous review

I've been ordering from Alibris now for many years. Some orders arrive promptly, others seem to take much longer. This was one of the longer waits, when the book seemed to have been marooned in Phoenix, AZ, awaiting pickup by USPS. However, it finally made it to its destination, and in perfect condition, but there for awhile I did wonder if it had been lost.

Date of experience: April 30, 2025
New York
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Easy to order book and reliable. Book arrived as expected and in goo condition.
It is however annoying that I have to use 1-- characters for this review

Date of experience: June 5, 2025
Australia
1 review
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Great shopping experience
June 15, 2025

Purchasing the book and receiving it internationally was really easy. The tracking and notifications put me at ease.

Date of experience: June 5, 2025
Nevada
1 review
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I easily found the book I was looking for. I bought from you because you accept PayPal.

Date of experience: June 4, 2025
Idaho
1 review
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Airheads DVD
June 15, 2025

Took a little longer than expected, but came in great condition. Tracking was difficult, and sending by USPS seems to always be a gamble. A recommendation for the future may be to use a different shipping service.

Date of experience: June 4, 2025
Virginia
1 review
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Satisfied customer
June 15, 2025

I was very satisfied with my experience and product. I'll probably order more products in the future?

Date of experience: June 4, 2025
Arkansas
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
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I signed up for e-mail participation which was supposed to give me a discount, but the site seems to be difficult to use such a thing. Typical come-on, no reward.

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: June 4, 2025
Illinois
1 review
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Took too long to arrive
June 15, 2025

Ordered book on May 16th, but did not arrive until June 4th. A book should not take 3weeks to process especially if its a college school book. I was almost sure that the package was lost in the mail or stolen a it took so long. I sent an email to Albris for a status after 2 weeks, and there was no response.

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: June 4, 2025
Kentucky
1 review
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I easily found this company after it was suggested in an art history class.

Date of experience: June 4, 2025
Illinois
1 review
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5 star review
June 15, 2025

All went well. Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxx. Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx……………….
Except this review thing is really annoying ………………………

Date of experience: June 4, 2025
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Easy to navigate website
June 15, 2025

Easy to navigate website. Good prices. Hopefully fast shipping

Date of experience: June 4, 2025
Georgia
1 review
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Advanced A&P
June 15, 2025

The book is in great shape. I actually got the book earlier than expected. Order process was simple and stress free.

Date of experience: June 4, 2025
Missouri
1 review
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Zoo bookclub
June 15, 2025

Exciting topic, it is a great book, good condition, can't wait for discussion, book was delivered timely

Date of experience: June 4, 2025
Oregon
1 review
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Nice price
June 15, 2025

Nice price. Book condition and the price was very good. Yay!

Date of experience: June 4, 2025
California
1 review
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Hard to find books available
June 15, 2025

Good - easy to find the books I wanted on your website.
I was looking for some titles that were published many years ago and was not sure if I would be able to track them down and find them as new rather than used books. The books arrived in good condition and all but one were truly new.

Date of experience: June 4, 2025
California
1 review
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You asked me for a review
June 15, 2025

The order was a gift. I'm not the one on the receiving end. It was a difficult city address, so am thankful it was able to be delivered.

Date of experience: June 4, 2025
Michigan
1 review
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2 electronics themed books
June 15, 2025

One popped up relatively quick, other one took a little longer but well within acceptable limits, would order again from both sellers no complaints

Date of experience: June 4, 2025