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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
1,020
value
12,497
shipping
12,487
quality
12,481
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Alabama
1 review
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Good service and exceptional selection of books
May 12, 2025
Updated review

Good service and exceptional selection of books. Very pleased

Date of experience: May 2, 2025

Always good experience
May 4, 2025
Previous review

Always good experience. Its quick and relatively easy. No problems

Date of experience: April 24, 2025
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great quality
May 12, 2025

Took longer than expected to receive but book was in perfect condition :) rather order here vs amazon ANY DAY!

Date of experience: May 2, 2025
Alabama
1 review
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Fast shipping
May 12, 2025

Thank you, fast shipping and great prices! I got my book in no time. I order so many books from here.

Date of experience: May 2, 2025
New Jersey
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Was able to find the cookbook, which is out of print, and it was in my hands within a week. Though it had been rated as good used condition, I doubt it had ever been opened. Definitely looks brand new!

Date of experience: May 2, 2025
Alabama
1 review
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The seller was prompt and overdelivered... a great product and buying experience. I will definitely look to purchase more from this seller.

Date of experience: May 2, 2025
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Happy with my order
May 12, 2025

The item Arrived on time and in great condition as described. Happy with my experience, except for with this review asking me to leave at least 100 characters in order to submit.

Date of experience: April 18, 2025
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Nothing special, but nothing bad. Exactly what I expected. Now I'm wasting my time typing 100 characters and starting to like the experience less.

Date of experience: May 2, 2025
New Hampshire
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I love the check out process because at the end I noticed I put the same book in Twice but you gave me the Chance to fix my mistake or change my payment method or even change the address I LOVE THIS IDEA EVEYONE SHOULD DO THIS GREAT JOB!

Date of experience: May 2, 2025
Washington
1 review
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Good Book By Charles $#*!ens
May 12, 2025
Updated review

I ordered the book but was not notified it had been sent. The Informed Delivery said it was coming for a week before it arrived. Nothing from the seller.

Date of experience: May 2, 2025

First it didn't accept my card number, then to save...
April 21, 2025
Previous review

First it didn't accept my card number, then to save my information, it kept buffering and I just back tracked and didn't save. Then it went through. Other than that, the experience was fantastic.

Date of experience: April 11, 2025
1 review
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Tracking number
May 12, 2025

This would have been a more pleasant experience if I was able to track the status so I know when I can expect the shipment

Date of experience: May 2, 2025
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I found what I wanted at a good price. Everything is clear in terms of what you will be getting.

Date of experience: May 2, 2025
California
1 review
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First time here, it was pretty cool
The ease was pretty impressive. Thank you

Date of experience: May 2, 2025
Canada
1 review
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May 12, 2025

Impressed with the quality of the description of the item by the seller. Inspired trust in the seller. The description was far beyond the norm. Impressed with the quality of the item when received. Basically a new book. Impressed with the thorough packaging of the book. Included a paper wrap around the book. No way this book would have been damaged in the shipping process.

Date of experience: May 2, 2025
New York
1 review
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So far this was fun and easy, now I wait for movies. Hopefully more positive vibes continue.

Date of experience: May 2, 2025
Connecticut
1 review
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Easy to place an order
May 12, 2025

Easy to place an order. We'll see how the rest of the process goes...

Date of experience: May 2, 2025
Oklahoma
1 review
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Pretty simple to work through
May 12, 2025

Pretty simple to work through. No issues throughout. Very quick checkout as well!

Date of experience: May 2, 2025
Oregon
1 review
0 helpful votes
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This site is easy to deal with and the check out time is extremely short.

Date of experience: May 2, 2025
California
1 review
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Issues with total amount given at checkout and then total amount charged. I had to got back and forth many times to try to get original price wich took time out of my day.

Date of experience: May 2, 2025
Tennessee
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Second day looking for a book that should be just about impossible to find. And look where I found it the only two copies on the internet anywhere thank you so much

Date of experience: May 2, 2025
Tennessee
1 review
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Saw a citation in an article earlier this week about the book that I am purchasing and hoped that I would find a used copy for a good price. And, I did at Alibris.

Date of experience: May 2, 2025

Another great experience in finding something someone...
February 18, 2025
Previous review

Another great experience in finding something someone wanted.

Date of experience: February 8, 2025