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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
1,015
value
12,425
shipping
12,415
quality
12,409
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Texas
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Great transaction!
June 4, 2025
Updated review

Easy to use and make my purchase. I would recommend and definitely use Alibris again. They also have a wide variety and selection in books and music.

Date of experience: May 25, 2025

Good item!
April 30, 2025
Previous review

Great transaction! Item arrived as requested and in great condition. I would purchase future items from Alibris again.

Date of experience: April 20, 2025
Argentina
1 review
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Online shopping was very easy, it was a satisfactory experience.

Date of experience: May 25, 2025
California
1 review
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Ordering was easy can't wait to see how the rest of the service will be

Date of experience: May 25, 2025
Wisconsin
1 review
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Alibris review
June 4, 2025

I have used Alibris when buying books for a few years now and have always had good experiences with their sellers. The selection of items & their prices and the professionalism of the sellers and Alibris customer service representatives have always been excellent. I would recommend them to anyone.

Date of experience: April 29, 2025
California
1 review
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Each time I check Alibris for out of print/hard to find art books, I am pleasantly surprised. This month I was searching for a rare Italian watercolor book and found a copy with Alibris. It arrived in great shape and in time. Thank you!

Date of experience: May 25, 2025
Florida
1 review
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The website was streamlined and easy to facilitate my order.

Date of experience: May 25, 2025
Georgia
1 review
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Receeeeived
June 4, 2025

Thank you very much. It was as expected. Holy cow. I don't want to write this, but I keep being harassed. For this reason, I will not use this company again. Good grief.

Date of experience: May 25, 2025
Colorado
1 review
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Quick delivery
June 4, 2025

I received my book as described. It was delivered in a timely fashion. I have just used Alibris again for other books and hope to have a similar experience.

Date of experience: May 25, 2025
Arizona
1 review
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So far everything is fine
June 4, 2025

So far everything is fine. I am looking forward to receiving this book. If you have more copies I will share with my colleagues. Thank you.

Date of experience: May 25, 2025
New York
1 review
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Fine but will the book get to me quickly? I paid 19$ for expedited

Date of experience: May 25, 2025
Florida
1 review
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0 do you have a Rewards club or something with people buy a bunch of books kind of like an exclusive membership?

Date of experience: May 25, 2025
District of Columbia
1 review
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Great price great reviews and I am looking forward to receiving my books.

Date of experience: May 25, 2025
Minnesota
1 review
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It was easy and actually recommended several similar titles

Date of experience: May 25, 2025

Quick and easy to find what you are looking for
November 3, 2024
Previous review

Quick and easy to find what you are looking for. Almost always have what I am looking for. Great prices too.

Date of experience: October 24, 2024
Minnesota
1 review
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Very good product selection
June 4, 2025

Very good product selection. Website is easy to use. Coupon/discount offers are not very helpful and seem a bit deceptive.

Date of experience: May 25, 2025
Illinois
1 review
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None at this time
June 4, 2025

I have no review Well, this place wants me to review them and I tried to review them and it requires 100 characters and I don't feel like writing 100 characters

Date of experience: May 25, 2025
Texas
1 review
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You can find stuff here that you can't in other places, at a very reasonable price.

Date of experience: May 25, 2025
Canada
1 review
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Book order
June 4, 2025

My book was sent from USA to Canada and took rather a long time to arrive but I KNEW that this type of postage could take a long time. I am very pleased with the book and the Alibris service. Thank you.

Date of experience: May 25, 2025
California
2 reviews
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Quick and as described
June 4, 2025

Love love love my books. Thank you. Super fast and responsive. I ordered five books and they all came within the week. Affordable and in good shape.

Date of experience: May 25, 2025
New Mexico
1 review
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Quick and not Amazon!
June 4, 2025

Quick and not Amazon!
Hey friend had a bad experience with abebooks.

Date of experience: May 25, 2025
Tennessee
2 reviews
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Had books, recent and older, that other used books websites simply did not carry. Almost too much variety. I added toy Wishlist and bought what I could afford today. Quite satisfied.

Date of experience: May 25, 2025