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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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Italy
1 review
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Easy and seamless
January 4, 2026

Sometimes ordering a book outside of the US can take a long time. This didn't at all. The confirmation emails and updates on tracking we're detailed. I would use again

Date of experience: December 25, 2025
Wyoming
1 review
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Obviously after years of dealing with you I had difficulty using my old pasword and email and had to re enter your system with no notice of change I could not figure out you changed your security a notice should have been given

Date of experience: December 24, 2025
Hawaii
1 review
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I searched everywhere
January 4, 2026

I searched all the sites I could think of for a specific book my husband wanted. Then I remembered Alibris. And not only did they have it listed, but it was only an island away! Thanks Alibris for the easy, successful transaction.

Date of experience: December 19, 2025
Michigan
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Pleased
January 4, 2026
Updated review

Happy to find the very special book I was looking for at the last minute, at a great price, AND with options for softcover, hardcover, and children's edition too.

Date of experience: December 24, 2025

Coupons hard to access
December 28, 2025
Previous review

Coupons hard to access - or enter - depending on website entry method

Date of experience: December 18, 2025
Oregon
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Consistent
January 3, 2026

I have ordered from Alibris for years with consistent success. I've severed connection with any similar sources that have Amazon connections as far as I can know.

Date of experience: December 24, 2025
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I ordered this item for $17
January 3, 2026

I ordered this item for $17. It pulled the item, then told me it was not available (it was not available because I was trying to buy it!) It then sold it to me at higher price because the one I ordered first was no longer available. A rather sneaky and deceptive way of ripping off your customers, don't you think?

Date of experience: December 24, 2025
Colorado
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Love Alibris
January 3, 2026

Always have a good experience with them.
These shipped later than I expected, maybe I missed that detail in checkout, but otherwise no issues.

Date of experience: December 24, 2025
Pennsylvania
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Two of the three books I ordered were accurately described, but a third book had a broken spine and was definitely not in the "Very Good" condition listed. I returned the book and tracked it, but I never heard back from the seller. I know that the book was received by them, but it's been nearly 10 days and there's been no response. Granted, it is the holiday season, so I will be patient. But right now I am out the cost of the book plus shipping as well as an additional $10 for return shipping. I am quite unhappy.

Date of experience: December 24, 2025
Virginia
4 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Serendipity
January 3, 2026

I didn't know that the authors -- Miles James and James Lambeth -- had written a second jealousy-provoking cookbook until I saw it in a pop-up Alibris ad. Pictures and recipes and stories of their time in Tuscany. Their first resto, James on the Mill in Fayetteville, Arkansas, had been a favorite place for dinner, and their first cookbook, Cuisine of the Creative, was an adventure in artist's acquaintance, food, and photographs of the whole thing. The Tuscan adventure was the same kind of adventure but more intimate.

Date of experience: December 23, 2025
Wisconsin
2 reviews
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Alibris is the only bookstore that carries books in...
January 3, 2026
Updated review

Alibris is the only bookstore that carries books in my eclectic taste in the languages I use. I know of nowhere else that I can find books in Greek and Hebrew and German in nontraditional subjects. I found what I wanted in short order today, at excellent prices.

Date of experience: December 23, 2025

Alibris is my go-to bookstore
December 21, 2025
Previous review

Alibris is my go-to bookstore. I find what I am looking for quickly. It is rare the book I want is not available at Alibris; I often search for rarer books so this is understandable. Prices are excellent.

Date of experience: December 10, 2025
Missouri
1 review
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January 2, 2026

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Date of experience: December 23, 2025
Colorado
1 review
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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
0 helpful votes
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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