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Alibris

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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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value
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shipping
12,415
quality
12,409
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Arizona
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I think it was a good experience
January 29, 2026

I ordered 3 books from different vendors in the last couple weeks. Alibris is now asking for a review but did not note the book title. It's hard for me to rate exactly how my experience was without knowing what the order was.

Date of experience: January 19, 2026
Oklahoma
1 review
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'Bait and switch' with the discount codes and shipping costs should be included in most purchases. I've paid 50% more for a book that I initially thought that I would pay. Don't deceive in order to sell. We won't be back

Date of experience: January 19, 2026
California
1 review
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Successful!
January 29, 2026

Successful! I am very pleased with my experience with Alibris. I have ordered several books over the last few years and have never had a problem. Great resource!

Date of experience: January 19, 2026
New York
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Overall, very happy with purchasing from Alibris
January 29, 2026
Updated review

Books arrived on time and at a price I found reasonable. One of the books was listed as a hardback and arrived as a paperback but I suspect this is a fault of the originating seller.

Date of experience: January 19, 2026

Easy to filter for my criteria
January 8, 2026
Previous review

Easy to filter for my criteria. I only wish I had options for sorting the results.

Date of experience: December 28, 2025
Tennessee
1 review
0 helpful votes
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A good experience, except for one thing
January 29, 2026
Updated review

I was very happy with the price I paid and the delivery, since it was delivered when I was told it would be. That being said, I don't think that the "Very good" product rating was very accurate. There was more wear on the cover than I expected there to be. I think a "Good' would have been more appropriate.

Date of experience: January 12, 2026

Check-out process was quick and easy, and the price...
January 6, 2026
Previous review

Check-out process was quick and easy, and the price for the book was very good!

Date of experience: December 27, 2025
Minnesota
1 review
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Ordering a replacement copy (of one that was cancelled...
January 29, 2026
Updated review

Ordering a replacement copy (of one that was cancelled because it was out of stock) was made easy with a link of similar quality. Always a bit more expensive but the time saved makes it totally worth it.

Date of experience: January 19, 2026

Can't find it - look to Alibris
October 10, 2025
Previous review

If you want an old movie or old book. You will probably find it on Alibris. Alibris has many non-profits that post items for sale like old movies and old books. Some newer items as well.

Date of experience: September 29, 2025
California
1 review
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Items always as described (e.g. Dvd's listed as very good ARE very good). Items are often delivered before expected. Great prices. I'm also able to find out of print books.

Date of experience: January 18, 2026
Georgia
1 review
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First time shopper here...
January 28, 2026

First time shopper here... I had a question that needed to be answered before submitting my order and I received a reply in less than 24hrs to the message I sent to customer service and on a Sunday. I don't even answer emails in my store that fast. Huge kudos for that. Even if it's automated, that's still amazing in 2026.

Date of experience: January 18, 2026
Connecticut
1 review
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Another option for sourcing books
January 28, 2026

I began purchasing from Alibris when I began looking for other options than Amazon for obtaining books that I need. I can often find particularly a used copy of a book in very good condition for a very favorable price. The savings is a major reason I continue to return to Alibris to purchase reading materials.

Date of experience: January 18, 2026
New York
1 review
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Delighted to have found this book!
January 28, 2026
Updated review

I was very happy with my experience with Common Crow Books, who assisted me with a question I had, shipped the item promptly, and provided excellent customer service in every way.

Date of experience: January 18, 2026

Happy to find this book
January 7, 2026
Previous review

Happy to find this book -- but there was some weird dynamic pricing going on, which makes me very skeptical about whether I'd want to buy from this site again.

Date of experience: December 28, 2025
Oklahoma
1 review
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I like godzilla books
January 28, 2026

It was vary nice and in a pretty good condition for the product I would recommend this place again for any one looking for old books

Date of experience: January 18, 2026
New Hampshire
1 review
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I put together a cart of 8 carefully selected books...
January 28, 2026
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I put together a cart of 8 carefully selected books for a research paper I'm writing. When I reset my password, my cart emptied and there was no way to get back to that cart. I had to go back and reselect each of the books again, which set me back, time-wise, by quite a bit.

Date of experience: January 18, 2026

Today, I found the book I was looking for, plus a couple of others that have been on my "need to buy" list. One in "like new" condition is $32 less than new/retail, and the others in my cart offer significant savings as well.

Date of experience: April 30, 2025
Georgia
1 review
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I was disappointed that one if my books was canceled right after placing my order. If there's something you want don't hesitate because someone else will snatch it up.

Date of experience: December 23, 2025
Nebraska
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Frustrated with website blocking me from ordering
January 28, 2026
Updated review

Frustrated with website blocking me from ordering. I have to make multiple attempts just to order one book. I have ordered from Albris lots of time before with no difficulties.,

Date of experience: January 18, 2026

Good books!
January 16, 2026
Previous review

Hard-to-find books at reasonable prices. It does not get any better than that.

Date of experience: January 5, 2026
District of Columbia
2 reviews
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Book Purchase
January 28, 2026

Very satisfied customer here! I ordered a book at a great price, very good condition and shipping was quicker than I expected.

Date of experience: January 18, 2026
Arizona
1 review
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You Get What You Ordered
January 28, 2026
Updated review

I like that you can choose the state of the book you want, i. E. fair, good, etc. I have not received anything other than what I wanted.

Date of experience: January 17, 2026

I, almost, always find what I am looking for
January 6, 2026
Previous review

I, almost, always find what I am looking for. The various sellers and condition of the books is most helpful.

Date of experience: December 27, 2025
South Carolina
1 review
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When I first saw the alibris name I was impressed that they used the latin word for book. I used to have stickers for the inside of my books that said ExLibris____(from the library of) where I wrote my name under a unicorn and rainbow motif. Then I thought about the prefix A sometimes meaning not, and still consider it an odd name for a book-selling website, but I was easily won over by the ease of use, selection, and great prices!

Date of experience: January 17, 2026
California
1 review
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First time discovering your site
January 27, 2026

First time discovering your site. Found exactly what I was searching for - at excellent price. The check out process was quick and clear. Thank you!

Date of experience: January 17, 2026
Canada
1 review
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Slow to arrive, but…
January 27, 2026
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The order seem to take quite a long time to arrive, but it was over the Christmas season so I guess there's a reason for that. The book I ordered was an excellent condition and I'm very pleased with the order..

Date of experience: January 16, 2026

Quick, efficient… books in very good condition
December 24, 2025
Previous review

Quick, efficient… books in very good condition. Service is good …no issues.

Date of experience: December 14, 2025
Canada
1 review
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Welcome alternative to amazon
January 27, 2026

The selection is as extensive as amazon, the prices as good or slightly better, and the postage definitely better. Delivery is not as fast, but if you're not in a crazy hurry for the book, that's fine. If you want to know more about the book's contents, look it up on amazon then if you still want it shift to alibris for purchase.

Date of experience: January 16, 2026