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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
12,467
shipping
12,457
quality
12,451
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New York
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Great service
April 27, 2025

Whenever I hear about a book I should read it's amazing to find it used, at a fraction of the cost, and het it quickly. Amazing

Date of experience: April 16, 2025
Indiana
1 review
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Great site that shares the available books, etc. from independent booksellers, etc.

Date of experience: April 16, 2025
Ohio
1 review
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Alibris is my go-to site for hard-to-find books. Got my book quickly exactly as described in great conditon.

Date of experience: April 16, 2025
Washington
1 review
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Good results
April 27, 2025

I got the book in plenty of time for my book club meeting. Easy to work with Alibris. Thank you very much. I recommended to others in my book club.

Date of experience: April 16, 2025
New York
1 review
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Good seller
April 27, 2025

Book was just as described, and delivered promptly. Bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla, quack quack quack four score and seven years ago, friends romans, country men

Date of experience: April 16, 2025
Japan
1 review
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A pleasant surprise
April 26, 2025
Updated review

I received the book last week. I thought till being be delivered it was expensive for a second-hand book. But what arrived was brand new. I was surprised and pleased. Thank you very much.

Date of experience: April 17, 2025

Thank you very much for your information
March 21, 2025
Previous review

Thank you very much for your information. I wait for the book which I could not have for a long time.

Date of experience: March 11, 2025
Arizona
1 review
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I needed 8 copies of Shakespeare's "A Comedy Errors." The "No Fear Shakespeare editions. I had to order from 8 different vendors, therefore the shipping was significantly more than the books. Is there a way to avoid all the extra expense of having to use 8 vendors?

Date of experience: April 16, 2025
Arizona
1 review
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Had what I was looking for, price was great and shipping was very fair

Date of experience: April 16, 2025
New Jersey
1 review
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Excellent Experience
April 26, 2025
Updated review

I received my books very quickly. Each came from a different vendor but both were in very good condition. Overall, this was a wonderful experience with Al Libras and with the businesses which sent the books. Thank you.

Date of experience: March 25, 2025

Quick & easy to open a new account & browse, search,...
April 5, 2025
Previous review

Quick & easy to open a new account & browse, search, & shop.Also, there were several choices for the titles I was interested in.

Date of experience: March 25, 2025
Virginia
1 review
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Great experience
April 26, 2025

Great experience. Quick, easy, and efficient.
My go to source for books.

Date of experience: April 16, 2025
Nebraska
2 reviews
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No issue with my order
April 26, 2025

My order and delivery of order had not issues and all! Very pleased!
Ordered this book for a friend and he received the it very promptly

Date of experience: April 16, 2025
Washington
1 review
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Website is easy to navigate
April 26, 2025

Website is easy to navigate. I easily found not only the title I wanted but the condition of the used book. The format of a trade copy is perfect.

Date of experience: April 16, 2025
New York
1 review
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Easy to search and find what I want
April 26, 2025
Updated review

Easy to search and find what I want. Good selection. I appreciate the range of prices. Easy checkout.

Date of experience: April 16, 2025

Ordering at Alibris is always a good experience.
January 7, 2025
Previous review

It's easy to find items if they are available. Shipping is quick and items arrive in promised condition. I appreciate being able to keep a wishlist on-site.

Date of experience: December 27, 2024
Pennsylvania
1 review
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Purchase of new Bible
April 26, 2025

Awesome! Sent quickly! Love my new Bible! Would order again! This Bible was very hard to find andxwas reasonably priced.

Date of experience: April 16, 2025
Virginia
1 review
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My experience here has always been seamless. Kudos. Пожалуйста, чего больше сказать? Пустые слова, пустые у меня есть слова!

Date of experience: April 16, 2025
New Zealand
1 review
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Thinking Black
April 26, 2025

Delivery time far exceeded my expectations, thank you very much.
Book was well packaged and delivered in good condition.

Date of experience: April 17, 2025
North Carolina
1 review
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No complaints :)
April 26, 2025

Received my books and I love them very much. Quick shipping and good price. Thanks for everything. Is this 100 characters yet

Date of experience: April 16, 2025
Pennsylvania
1 review
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Every time I came back to check out I had to add my email address, there was an automatic check mark that signed me up for stuff to be sent to my email. No matter how many times I unclick it, every time I came back to the paying page it would automatically be rechecked and if I didn't notice all the sudden I'm signed up for emails that I didn't want. I think that's sneaky. I really don't appreciate it! I don't need emails from every place I order from. And I really don't appreciate the "click here for $5 off this order by signing up for texts" and then finding out that I have to spend $45 just to get the $5 off so I can get spammed with text messages. Although I don't mind supporting your business, I find it underhanded the way you practice.

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Date of experience: April 16, 2025
Texas
1 review
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Quick and easy to find desired book and place order. I always find what I need.

Date of experience: April 16, 2025
Kentucky
1 review
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This should be taught at school!
April 26, 2025

Got the 3 books on time and well packed. Great booklets with info that SHOULD be taught at school. It is obvious that schools are grooming places to make one dumb. Save for reading, spelling, grammar and basic math, most everything is a useless waste of time. I'm 45, i know. I'm homeschooling my child and teaching him what i wish i was taught, what should be taught.

Date of experience: April 16, 2025