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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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1,019
value
12,486
shipping
12,476
quality
12,470
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Florida
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Amazing low price.
April 28, 2025

Book received was almost in mint condition and at a very low cost. I would highly recommend buying books from Alibris to others. Also I would check them out for myself.

Date of experience: April 18, 2025
Maryland
1 review
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Seems efficient And you can sign in as a guest or if you recall the password or it can get a new one sent as a previous customer.

Date of experience: April 18, 2025
California
1 review
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Very easy to follow instructions
April 28, 2025

Very easy to follow instructions.
I also appreciate the fair shipping cost. Thank you

Date of experience: April 17, 2025
Pennsylvania
1 review
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Poor return policy
April 28, 2025

Decent selection and fairly fast shipping. However the independent seller I bought from grossly misrepresented the condition of a book and refused to pay for return shipping. Alibris also refused to help, offering only a credit toward future purchases.

Date of experience: March 31, 2025
California
1 review
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It was good except o needed to change ship to address and it doesn't have that option available

Date of experience: April 17, 2025
Washington
1 review
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The book was very cheap and delivered when they said it would be. It's a book I needed for a class so I'm glad I got it before the assigned reading was due. Keep up the good work. :)

Date of experience: April 17, 2025
California
1 review
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April 28, 2025

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Date of experience: April 17, 2025
Minnesota
1 review
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Give me a tracking number please
April 28, 2025

My email had no way to track my order. It included order number and that it had been shipped but no way to track.

Date of experience: April 17, 2025
Missouri
1 review
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Great book from a great author
April 28, 2025

Book was an excellent condition and arrived quickly and promptly without any fuss. Book content hands down gnarly and another gem from this amazing author.

Date of experience: April 17, 2025
Vermont
1 review
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Clean straightforward interface, good index for finding products

Date of experience: April 17, 2025
Wisconsin
1 review
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When I need a specific edition of a book, not just the same title, I order from Alibris. This was one of those orders and I got exactly the edition I needed.

Date of experience: April 17, 2025
Georgia
1 review
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Resetting my password was a trying experience. It would have been far easier to use guest checkout, but your program did not allow that.

Also $28 for shipping 6 books seems like a lot, but it save me a lot of time and money running around to find these books locally.

Date of experience: April 17, 2025
Michigan
1 review
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The page kept asking for me to sign in and I was already signed in.

Date of experience: April 17, 2025
Nevada
1 review
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My first time using your web site... couldn't have been simpler to order & buy a book. Very good experience. I will be back!

Date of experience: April 17, 2025
Pennsylvania
1 review
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So tired of reviews
April 28, 2025
Updated review

I ordered a book and it arrived. And now I have to write more words because you asked me to write more words so I have over 100 characters in this box. Is this enough now?

Date of experience: April 17, 2025

Books Forever!
April 4, 2025
Previous review

Books Forever! And at lease 50 characters per novel pre sequel.

Date of experience: March 24, 2025
Massachusetts
1 review
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I've always had good service with Alibris and their vendors. Thumbs up!

Date of experience: April 17, 2025
Texas
1 review
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Keeps remembering the wrong shipping address as the...
April 28, 2025
Updated review

Keeps remembering the wrong shipping address as the default.

Date of experience: April 17, 2025

You send an email asking to confirm whether an order was received or not but the only information you provide about the contents of the order is the date. That is too much work. Please provide information about what the order contains

Date of experience: January 26, 2025
California
2 reviews
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Great books at a reasonable price
April 28, 2025

Great books at a reasonable price. Always satisfied. I will tell others about Alibris.

Date of experience: April 17, 2025
Indiana
1 review
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As advertised!
April 27, 2025

The DVD showed up on time, and in great condition. I was able to have it shipped to my friend's house, where I was staying while on vacation, and Alibris allowed me to do so. Happy with my order!

Date of experience: April 17, 2025
Colorado
1 review
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Excellent inventory and prices
April 27, 2025

Excellent inventory and prices. And it is a pleasure to avoid rewarding billionaires additional coin.

Date of experience: April 17, 2025