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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
12,451
shipping
12,441
quality
12,435
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Over many years, Alibris has proven to have extensive inventory and bank of great sellers whose appreciate books which is shown in the consistent good condition of purchased books.

Date of experience: April 15, 2025

Fast and smooth
February 27, 2025
Previous review

Vendors sell quality books and hard to find books generally at fair prices.

Date of experience: February 16, 2025
Minnesota
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Book order
April 26, 2025
Updated review

Just as I ordered! Would probably order again as things came quickly and in great condition!…………………………………………………………………………………………….

Date of experience: April 15, 2025

Easy to use website!
April 1, 2025
Previous review

Easy to use website! Seemed like a more professional website.

Date of experience: March 22, 2025
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Thank you yay
April 26, 2025

Tracking could be a bit better but thank you anyways. Books came safely. Some were clean and some were dirty

Date of experience: April 15, 2025
Nebraska
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Happy Customer
April 26, 2025
Updated review

I found what I was looking for at the price I liked. Everything arrived in good condition and in a timely fashion.

Date of experience: April 15, 2025

Looking For Quality Books at a Good Price!
February 26, 2025
Previous review

I found everything, I was looking for. It was quick and efficient.

Date of experience: March 20, 2025
Michigan
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Recovery of missent books
April 26, 2025

Once I pointed out that Alibris was sending the books I ordered to the wrong shipping address, Alibris took steps to correct it, and I received the books at my home address.

Date of experience: April 15, 2025
North Carolina
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Easy to check out as guest
April 26, 2025

Easy to check out as guest. I'm not going to add more to this, except that they want more characters.

Date of experience: April 15, 2025
Wisconsin
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Stop sending SPAM!
April 26, 2025
Updated review

Just because I ordered one thing, I now get an almost daily email from Alibris. STOP IT!
I got the order just fine... now leave me alone.

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: April 15, 2025

So far so good
April 1, 2025
Previous review

So far so good. Enough Said...…
Only 24 more characters to make your standard review into a featured review!

Date of experience: March 22, 2025
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Thanks for the book
April 26, 2025

If I had not received the book you would have heard from me... why do I have to respond to additional emails?

Date of experience: April 15, 2025
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Glosas y decimas de Mexico
April 26, 2025

I have ordered several times through Alibris. I always am very satisfied with my experience especially when I receive rare and hard-to-find titles. Thank you!

Date of experience: April 15, 2025
Oregon
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Lightning fast
April 25, 2025

Got my book sooner than later, and am enjoying the title muchly. Not much else to say. I appreciate reading? Hate late stage capitalism?

Date of experience: April 15, 2025
New York
1 review
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Excellent service
April 25, 2025
Updated review

Very good and I will use Alibris every time I need a book, they are getting much better, There was a moment when they were very chaotic.

Date of experience: April 15, 2025

Very satisfying experience. Can't wait to repeat it but have too much to read right now.

Date of experience: March 6, 2025
California
1 review
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Clear, easy user interface and good prices and selection. Thank you

Date of experience: April 15, 2025
Montana
1 review
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Great condition!
April 25, 2025

Brighty of the Grand Canyon came in great condition; I'm re-reading it as a back-drop for the memoir I'm writing. Margurite Henry's books were my favorites when I was in elementary school, especially Misty of Chincoteaque, King of the Wind, and Justin Morgan had a horse. What would I have done without Miss Henry? I would never have passed fourth grade!

Date of experience: April 15, 2025
California
1 review
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All good Here
April 25, 2025

Arrived on time and in good shape. Shipping will never be the speed of Amazon, but patience is a fair trade off. Thank u

Date of experience: April 15, 2025
California
1 review
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Much better than expected
April 25, 2025

I ordered a used book in very good condition. What I received is obviously a brand new book at a third of the price new ones are selling for. Thank you so much.

Date of experience: April 15, 2025
Puerto Rico
1 review
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Su servicio y envios son rápidos
April 25, 2025

Su servicio y envios son rápidos. Y sus precios son accesibles.

Date of experience: April 15, 2025
Arizona
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Perfect!
April 25, 2025

Great condition! Hard to find book. Came quickly and exactly as advertised!

Date of experience: April 15, 2025
Alaska
1 review
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Great time to understand the slave experience
April 25, 2025
Updated review

Great reading of the story about slave trade and the overcoming of the tragedy of slaves in the 🌎 Read the story about overcoming chains

Date of experience: April 15, 2025

Great price air miles great been a customer for...
October 7, 2024
Previous review

Great price air miles great been a customer for a lo0ng time and seldom disappointed

Date of experience: September 27, 2024
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Nicevvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv
April 25, 2025

Good book, good service. Seriously dislike these demanding follow surveys. I'm happy to check a box or two but having to write a bunch of crap is annoying. I probably won't use your service again.

Date of experience: April 15, 2025
Texas
1 review
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Quick, easy, and there were no problems. Look forward to reading the book online.

Date of experience: April 15, 2025