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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
12,433
shipping
12,423
quality
12,417
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Georgia
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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
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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
0 helpful votes
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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
0 helpful votes
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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
0 helpful votes
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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
0 helpful votes
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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
0 helpful votes
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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
0 helpful votes
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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
Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Wish you well!
January 27, 2026
Updated review

Wish you well! What would I do without used BOOKS?! There's nothing better than a recycled book. Thanks for having my back for over 45 years.

Date of experience: January 16, 2026

I have been buying my books from Alibris whenever...
April 20, 2025
Previous review

I have been buying my books from Alibris whenever possible, for 2 decades, (or more?) So happy to support used book sellers.

Date of experience: April 10, 2025
Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Hidden shipping fees exposed only at final tally, even with consolidations, becomes a huge financial stake. Cost equals prices for books... where's the savings?
Competitors do a much better job with their shipping fees.

Date of experience: January 16, 2026
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I got a little confused with some of the links
January 26, 2026
Updated review

I got a little confused with some of the links. I thought I was narrowing the list that was displayed for an author, but got a new genre open with other authors added.

Date of experience: January 16, 2026

Easy to find the books I am looking for when searching...
September 2, 2025
Previous review

Easy to find the books I am looking for when searching on the author.

Date of experience: August 22, 2025
Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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An appallingly confusing way to use codes to save money on shipping, which these says is outrageously high and lifts the cost of books to an almost prohibitive level. I wish I'd not ordered anything.

Date of experience: January 16, 2026
Portugal
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Thank you
January 26, 2026

Completly regular, just had to buy the book, didnt have to worry about delievery at all.
I was even contacted by their email before the predicted time frame ended to know if the book had already arrived, which though it did not, it did arrive 2 days later - before the predicted time-frame limit had ended.

Date of experience: January 16, 2026
Massachusetts
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Easy to find book, able to get expedited shipping. I checked other retailers and could find the book (usually at a higher price) and without expedited shipping.

Date of experience: January 16, 2026
New Jersey
1 review
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It was very easy to find the book I was looking for. I greatly appreciate that the shipping options/prices were clearly displayed with each of the books prior to the checkout process.

Date of experience: January 16, 2026
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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It was So easy to access details of the book from different sellers. Checking out was a breeze, and I got a great deal on a book I wanted 😊. Very happy 😁 Thanks Alibris!

Date of experience: January 15, 2026
Colorado
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Empire of A. I
January 26, 2026
Updated review

Empire of A. I. by Karen Hao is on the NYT bestseller list and on my personal list since I first heard about it. I was pleased to find it at a reasonable price on Alabris and ordered immediately. Cannot wait to read it and figure out who Sam Altman really is.

Date of experience: January 15, 2026

Allbooks I was searching for were available at reasonable...
October 27, 2025
Previous review

Allbooks I was searching for were available at reasonable prices!

Date of experience: October 16, 2025
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I didn't like that I had to type in my full credit card number. Usually I only have to put in the last 4 digits. I hope my CC number is safe!

Date of experience: January 15, 2026
Massachusetts
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Fun to search for possibilities
January 25, 2026

Fun to search for possibilities. Found the site a couple weeks ago, got back to it, saved some items and made an order seamlessly.

Date of experience: January 15, 2026
South Carolina
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great product and service
January 25, 2026

Great product and service. Am satisfied and happy and will use again many times in the future. Much appreciated and satisfied.

Date of experience: January 15, 2026