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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
1,018
value
12,453
shipping
12,443
quality
12,437
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Texas
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Great price for used copy, reasonable so that I can re-establish my collection with hard covers

Date of experience: April 27, 2025

So far so good
March 27, 2025
Previous review

So far so good. I'm looking forward to competing my library.

Date of experience: March 16, 2025
California
1 review
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Love the site, the selection, the prices, and the ability to keep my money away from Amazon.

Date of experience: April 27, 2025
North Carolina
1 review
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Great price, fast service
May 8, 2025
Updated review

Your price beat the heck out of Amazon, & my item arrived in timely fashion, secure packaging. Very good work!

Date of experience: April 27, 2025

Website worked well, fairly easy to navigate
April 12, 2025
Previous review

Website worked well, fairly easy to navigate. Good price. Now, let's see if you deliver! Not only the book, but in undamaged & new condition.

Date of experience: April 2, 2025
Texas
1 review
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Fast shipping good service
May 8, 2025

Received the book as expected. Good service and fast shipping. No issue at all. I will for sure purchase again in the future

Date of experience: April 27, 2025
Illinois
1 review
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Just a Fair Experience
May 7, 2025

I paid extra to receive my package within 3-5 business days. I received an email telling me my package would arrive on 4/11 and it did not come until a week later which made me very anxious that it would not arrive in time for the wedding shower I needed to take it to with me!

Date of experience: April 7, 2025
Pennsylvania
1 review
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Always grateful for your inventory and peerless customer service. Keep up the good work.

Date of experience: April 27, 2025
Ohio
1 review
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Best place for used books
May 7, 2025

I have used this service several times. Books always come quick and are typically in as good a condition as stated or better. Only issue is shipping for each item, but you get such a good deal it's hard to complain

Date of experience: April 27, 2025
New Hampshire
1 review
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Relatively painless except had to check the ISBN since a different book was pictured next to the title,

Date of experience: April 27, 2025
New York
1 review
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Good price clear instructions non-library copy, clear description

Date of experience: April 27, 2025
Kentucky
1 review
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Ordered 2 items with no problems. There is a good number of inventory here.

Date of experience: April 27, 2025
California
1 review
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Great service.
May 7, 2025

Received my book promptly and as described. Book itself is inspiring self-help book by renowned choreographer Twyla Tharp.

Date of experience: April 27, 2025
Arizona
1 review
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Easy to find the book I wish to purchase. I prefer buying used books.

Date of experience: April 27, 2025
Florida
1 review
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Quick to find book, order and pay
May 7, 2025
Updated review

Quick to find book, order and pay. Hard to find book on fly fishing.

Date of experience: April 27, 2025

Good price
April 16, 2025
Previous review

Quick service with nice condition of book. Ordered for my wife. Arrived in good condition. Can't comment on story or quality of writing.

Date of experience: April 6, 2025
Pennsylvania
1 review
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Easy to follow but not sure why i need to agree to submitting feedback

Date of experience: April 27, 2025
California
2 reviews
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Found what I was looking for very quickly and at a great price.

Date of experience: April 27, 2025

Easy to find easy to order simple check out and of...
December 30, 2024
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Easy to find easy to order simple check out and of course they include photos of the book

Date of experience: December 19, 2024
Maine
1 review
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Dvd purchase
May 7, 2025

DVD Not in original case and did not play in my region. Not sure why. No phone number listed to ask questions

Date of experience: April 27, 2025
Texas
1 review
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Easy to find items. This item described very well. Easy to navigate.

Date of experience: April 27, 2025
New York
1 review
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Appreciate availability, appreciate options, both in book type (hardcover or paperback) & pricing

Date of experience: April 27, 2025
Oregon
1 review
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I signed up for emails but never got the $5. Oo discount. Otherwise the site and payment worked well.

Date of experience: April 27, 2025
New York
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Efficient service, and the book was in excellent condition for the price. Their communication was very good. Would definitely buy from them again.

Date of experience: April 27, 2025