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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
1,013
value
12,419
shipping
12,409
quality
12,403
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Pennsylvania
1 review
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Love this place
June 8, 2025

Love this place. The prices are reasonable. The products are in good condition too.

Date of experience: May 29, 2025
New Mexico
1 review
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Free shipping was confusing, please show in cart instead of checkout

Date of experience: May 29, 2025
California
1 review
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Ivan Doig books
June 8, 2025

I wanted the books to be mailed to Larry Anderson, but they arrived at my home. What went wrong? They were a gift to a 90 year old reader that does not live any where near me, now I must get them to him at additional expense.

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: May 29, 2025
Idaho
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Wendell Berry books received
June 8, 2025

Alibris did a good job. It is the postage that is so outrageous. But I know Alibris can't control that.

Date of experience: May 29, 2025
Massachusetts
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Please provide a publisher search parameter
June 8, 2025
Updated review

Please provide a publisher search parameter. The print on demand publishers are flooding the market and are over priced. I would like to be able to refine titles by publisher.

Date of experience: May 29, 2025

Free shipping is a game changer 50 more characters...
December 21, 2024
Previous review

Free shipping is a game changer 50 more characters and we go z

Date of experience: December 11, 2024
Washington
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Variety and descriptions are very helpful, thank you for easy searching

Date of experience: May 29, 2025
Arizona
1 review
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Lots to choose from and good pricing to boot!
June 8, 2025
Updated review

Lots to choose from and good pricing to boot! Still trying to find some hard-to-get books but maybe one day...

Date of experience: May 29, 2025

Always easy to order and find deals
May 10, 2025
Previous review

Always easy to order and find deals. Competitive pricing is a plus!

Date of experience: April 29, 2025
Florida
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Love Alibris
June 8, 2025
Updated review

Love Alibris. Always there with the best prices! Even with shipping, still the best price around.

Date of experience: May 28, 2025

Love this shop
June 12, 2024
Previous review

Love this shop. I check all my purchases here first. Wouldn't go anywhere else.

Date of experience: June 2, 2024
Arkansas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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A bit delayed
June 8, 2025

.. But in described shape. It's a gift, so I'll just be passing it along. (Come on, really? Won't accept my Review unless it's at least 100 characters.) R we there yet? ' :P

Date of experience: May 28, 2025
California
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Relatively easy to begin, and relatively easy to complete. Proof is delivery.

Date of experience: May 28, 2025
Connecticut
1 review
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Easy peasy
June 8, 2025

The book is exactly as described, It was well packaged and delivered in a timely fashion.
Many thanks!

Date of experience: May 28, 2025
Florida
1 review
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Very easy to place and pay for order. I found a used book for less than $3. Even with shipping the total was about 85% cheaper than buying new.

Date of experience: May 28, 2025
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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The book I wanted came up right away and the payment process was very quick.

Date of experience: May 28, 2025
Massachusetts
1 review
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Proven reliably good prices excellent service when I need it

Date of experience: May 28, 2025
Maryland
1 review
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It was pretty easy to purchase these books wish there was a cheaper shipping options.

Date of experience: May 28, 2025
California
3 reviews
2 helpful votes
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Price and Quality
June 8, 2025

I found a nearly new book at a very reasonable price and purchased here after shopping around at other online sites I have used before.

Date of experience: May 28, 2025
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Thanks for being there Alibris!
June 8, 2025

Thanks for being there Alibris! You da man. Thanks for being there Alibris! You da man.Thanks for being there Alibris! You da man.Thanks for being there Alibris! You da man.

Date of experience: May 28, 2025
Tennessee
1 review
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Recent Alibris Order Review
June 8, 2025
Updated review

Good experience overall, though with one of my books the delivery date changed 3 times, making it to arrive later and later. It did eventually get here 1 day before the latest date change, though.

Date of experience: May 28, 2025

Good prices, and I am pleasantly pleased the last book I purchased got here even earlier than expected.

Date of experience: May 7, 2025
California
1 review
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Sunshinetoday
June 8, 2025

Wonderful, thank you. Arrived in time. Will enjoy watching it tonight. Have seen the before still worth owning.

Date of experience: May 28, 2025
Virginia
1 review
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So far, so good
June 8, 2025

So far, so good. Easy to advance through the website. Looking forward to buying more books from alibris in the future. Your prices seem quite reasonable. I'lll be telling my book club to give your company a try.

Date of experience: May 28, 2025