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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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value
12,700
shipping
12,690
quality
12,684
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Excellent, excellent, excellent, excellent, excellent,

Date of experience: April 20, 2026
Connecticut
2 reviews
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Looking for a hard to find, two volume reference work. Other sellers wanted over $200. Alibris had what i needed for less than have the price.

Date of experience: April 20, 2026
Texas
1 review
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Website is easy to navigate
April 30, 2026
Updated review

Website is easy to navigate. Prices offered are decent. Wide selection of Art, Architecture, Archaeology and Anthropology Books. Coupons are offered on a regular basis.

Date of experience: April 20, 2026

I'd buy from Common Crow Books again
April 13, 2026
Previous review

I received the book I ordered in 4 days. Common Crow books offered it at an excellent price. I'll definitely order from this bookseller again.

Date of experience: March 17, 2026
New York
1 review
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Great great great!
April 30, 2026

Low prices and nice conditions on all three of my book orders :)

Date of experience: April 20, 2026
Kansas
1 review
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The transaction was quick, convenient, and easy. It also felt good to put my money behind an independent online bookseller.

Date of experience: April 20, 2026
District of Columbia
1 review
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Scientific Reasons
April 30, 2026
Updated review

Primer is all about high concepts and plot mechanics. It has some light character writing and themes, but negligible in any form of "style".

Date of experience: April 7, 2026

A good DVD will make anyone smile
April 9, 2026
Previous review

A good DVD will make anyone smile. Perfect!

Key Aspects of Primer

Production: Written, directed, produced, edited, scored, and starred in by Shane Carruth, a former engineer with a mathematics background.

Plot: Engineers Aaron and Abe stumble upon time travel while working on technical projects, creating a "box" that allows for limited time reversal.

Complexity: The film avoids explaining the jargon-heavy dialogue to the audience, diving deep into the technical and ethical chaos of time travel.

Accolades: Won the Grand Jury Prize at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival.

Style: Grounded in a "do-it-yourself" aesthetic, focusing on the mental and moral toll on the characters rather than CGI spectacle.

Date of experience: March 29, 2026
Sweden
1 review
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Conditions of books are accurately described and I...
April 30, 2026
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Conditions of books are accurately described and I find what I am looking for.

Date of experience: April 19, 2026

I almost always find what I'm looking for here
December 3, 2025
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I almost always find what I'm looking for here. Delivery has been good and prices are unbearable.

Date of experience: November 23, 2025
1 review
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Great experience
April 30, 2026

Great experience, easy to order & received quickly

Date of experience: April 19, 2026
Washington
1 review
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I love shopping at Alibris
April 30, 2026
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I love shopping at Alibris. It is the first place that I look when I am searching for a particular book or CD. The website is easy to navigate and the ordering is very simple and straight forward.

Date of experience: April 19, 2026

Always Find What I Am Look For
September 27, 2025
Previous review

I found exactly what I was look for quickly and at the price right. The website was easy to navigate and to place an order.

Date of experience: September 16, 2025
1 review
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Delivery time improved!
April 30, 2026

Love alibris bit sometimes have had to wait a bit for much wanted books. My most recent order was ordered promptly. Im delighted and encouraged by the improvement. Thanks! Keep up yhe good work!

Date of experience: April 19, 2026
Oregon
1 review
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I really enjoy the work of Richard Wilbur, and I have decided to obtain copies of his various poetry collections. I searched for copies of his first collection on this site today and found a nice copy at a reasonable price. I was quite happy with my experience.

Date of experience: April 19, 2026

Search for desired book went well
July 29, 2025
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Search for desired book went well. Recommended item seemed appealing. Ordering was easy.

Date of experience: July 19, 2025
Massachusetts
1 review
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Great to find a first edition of a fun book that will become a treasure in it family.

Date of experience: April 19, 2026

Great prices!
April 16, 2026
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Great prices! I always find what I am looking for. Will shop here again!

Date of experience: April 6, 2026
Minnesota
1 review
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Not happy my payment info was saved with no option for me not to have it saved.

Date of experience: April 19, 2026
Washington
1 review
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Coupon posted on Alibris website when shopping showed expired at checkout

Date of experience: April 19, 2026
Washington
1 review
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I order from Alibris first before any other website--but have never benefitted from coupons. The website works very well. My husband had one bad experience and now only goes to Amazon

Date of experience: April 19, 2026

I did not find a coupon, but other than that it was...
December 28, 2025
Previous review

I did not find a coupon, but other than that it was great I recommend Alibris to everyone.

Date of experience: December 17, 2025
1 review
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Good Customer Service
April 29, 2026

I worried that my item wouldn't land in Canada when I saw an American address and was confused by it. Customer Service was prompt and put my fears to rest.

Date of experience: April 19, 2026
New York
1 review
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Easy and appreciated the opportunity to save on the purchase

Date of experience: April 19, 2026
Washington
1 review
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Awesome stock & prices
April 29, 2026

Awesome stock & prices. Good to check here first for hard to find books.

Date of experience: April 19, 2026
Wyoming
1 review
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Good website easy to use, would like a way to calculate shipping before the pay page.

Date of experience: April 19, 2026

Fast, easy found what I wanted, bought it and on my...
June 11, 2025
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Fast, easy found what I wanted, bought it and on my way, love using Alibris.

Date of experience: June 1, 2025
Texas
1 review
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Alibris continues to be my first choice for rare and out of print books. Great choices and customer service for more than a decade!

Date of experience: April 19, 2026