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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
12,329
shipping
12,319
quality
12,313
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Slow Delivery
January 2, 2026

I ordered five books all at once. One was from a third-party vendor the other four were from Alibris itself. The third party vendor book arrived within 3 busines days. The four books from Alebris got stuck in pending shipping and took an additional two weeks to arive.

Date of experience: December 23, 2025
Illinois
1 review
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Inability to honor commitments
January 2, 2026

I placed an order in late November, with a stated fulfullment time of 8 December for receipt. Order pended for 4 weeks and I had to get nasty to move things along. Time to fulfull was double that stated on the order.

Date of experience: November 26, 2025
New Jersey
1 review
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I placed the order, the book arrived in perfect condition (and was exactly the book I expected to receive).

Date of experience: December 23, 2025
North Carolina
1 review
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The interface was seamless, except for the fact that I ordered multiple copies of the same book from the same seller, and there was no option to designate quantities. I had to click "add to cart" for each successive purchase.

Date of experience: December 23, 2025
Florida
1 review
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Always a great shopping experience
January 2, 2026
Updated review

Always a great shopping experience. Generally, I find what I am looking for. The prices are very good and I enjoy shopping here.

Date of experience: December 23, 2025

Excellent products and timely feedback and delivery...
December 28, 2025
Previous review

Excellent products and timely feedback and delivery of items I seek.

Date of experience: December 18, 2025
Israel
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Everythin is SMOOTH, it takes just minutes to complete an order. Keep on as is. Thank you!

Date of experience: December 23, 2025
California
1 review
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The book was a present for Mom.
January 2, 2026

The books was a present for my mom so I don't know if it's a good read. I haven't had the chance to ask her. But the delivery was on time and the book was in very good condition!

Date of experience: December 22, 2025
Texas
1 review
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Alibris Purchasing Experience
January 2, 2026

The books arrived timely and in the condition described. They were much cheaper than buying brand new and in very acceptable condition. I was pleased, have purchased from Alibris in the past and will again.

Date of experience: December 22, 2025
Texas
1 review
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Best price
January 2, 2026

The book I purchased was labeled as fair condition. Some words were difficult to read because of blue highlight, otherwise, experience was good.

Date of experience: December 22, 2025
California
1 review
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Shipping delayed
January 2, 2026

I was pleased with the price I found on Alibris. My order said "pending" for more than a week, so I reached out to customer service. They responded promptly and said the orders had been shipped the day I made them. However, three days later, I received a notification that they had shipped. After that, they arrived smoothly, within a week. The items were in good condition, though the cover of one was a bit folded.

Date of experience: December 22, 2025
Nevada
1 review
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It's frustrating that twice in recent months, I have placed an order, only to be told a day or so later that the copy I ordered was not available.
Please update your inventories more frequently and accurately, or people will get frustrated and stop trying.

Date of experience: December 22, 2025
California
1 review
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My Go-To Source
January 2, 2026
Updated review

Alibris is my reliable resource for used books, and has been for many years. I always check Alibris first and am virtually never disappointed.

Date of experience: December 22, 2025

Alibris has perfected the online shopping experience...
December 11, 2025
Previous review

Alibris has perfected the online shopping experience for used books. Books are easy to look up, and the purchasing process is fast and easy.

Date of experience: December 1, 2025
California
1 review
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I've shopped here on several occasions. My experience has been fantastic. I have been able to purchase hard to find items for myself, family and friends! I highly recommend Alibris!

Date of experience: December 22, 2025
Pennsylvania
1 review
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Biblical Story Books
January 1, 2026
Updated review

I ordered 10 copies of Bible Stories and they all arrived in a timely fashion. They were packaged well and arrived in good shape. I'm very happy with Alibris's service.

Date of experience: December 22, 2025

Excellent ordering process for easy to locate books
December 10, 2025
Previous review

Excellent ordering process for easy to locate books. Better than Amazon for used books.

Date of experience: November 29, 2025
Michigan
1 review
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Great source for quality used books
January 1, 2026

It's easy to find almost any book at Alibris. The when I ordered is a great example of that. It is in good condition with no writing inside and no dog eared pages. I highly recommend them.

Date of experience: December 22, 2025
District of Columbia
2 reviews
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I wish it was clearer that the amount towards free shipping was only on certain titles. Didn't notice that for a bit. Then the shipping on the other titles really added up! There were a couple of titles I couldn't find. I did find them listed on ThriftBooks, with the ability to put them on a "wish list." I don't know whether they notify you about things like that, but maybe it would be a good idea for your site as well.

Date of experience: December 22, 2025
New York
1 review
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At first I questioned the site, unsure if it was a real site. But reviews from the internet determined it was legit, and exactly as they expected to be. So why not try it! I am pleased by the service I was given. The book came on time and undamaged. It came in on time too!

Date of experience: December 22, 2025
Arizona
1 review
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Ordered 2 books, they came
January 1, 2026

I founds the 2 books I wanted on Alibris at a reduced price (compared to amazon) and decided to try it. The books came quickly, were in great condition, and I was happy with the whole process. Will order again.

Date of experience: December 22, 2025
California
1 review
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As Fonzie said, "It's cool."
January 1, 2026

Couldn't find the book anywhere for a decent price - even the used copies. Checked Alibris, didn't find it but I did find the search/fetch option. Did it. Forgot about it. Couple weeks later, I got an e-mail. Ordered the book. (Given post speed during the holidays, it got here pretty dang quick.) The rest, as is often said, is history.

Date of experience: December 22, 2025
Texas
1 review
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Absolutely loved the layout of various editions and costs/ search engine, tabs with various editions, including the combined ship assistance when heading to checkout. Was a little confused when a few of my items disappeared, but they might have been bought, I have no idea. Great choices and filters.

Date of experience: December 22, 2025