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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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1,020
value
12,495
shipping
12,485
quality
12,479
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Tennessee
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Great buy!
April 18, 2025

Easy. Book is in great shape—like new. I look to Alibris for my book club books. That's all there is to say.

Date of experience: April 8, 2025
Massachusetts
1 review
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Easy order
April 18, 2025

The books are in great shape. The ordering process was easy. I would buy again. And this review wants me to make this 100 characters so here's an extra sentence.

Date of experience: April 8, 2025
Tennessee
1 review
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Excellent read and shape.
April 18, 2025

I am enjoying the read and the quality of the book was excellent too. As a musician, I was given great insight into practice strategies that got me over the "stall" in my practice habits. This book is a must read for ANY musician.

Date of experience: April 8, 2025
Arizona
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Ordering from this website seems to be easily and quickly done.

Date of experience: April 7, 2025
Colorado
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Fairly easy to navigate, it could give more details without having to search for the info.

Date of experience: April 7, 2025
California
1 review
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I love the price of this book and the fact that shipping was honest and not inflated to make more money.

Date of experience: April 7, 2025
New Zealand
1 review
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I have been looking for thi book for awhile to buy for a friend. Just found it here!

Date of experience: April 7, 2025
California
1 review
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SRV's best
April 18, 2025
Updated review

SRV was a phenomenal talent who left us too soon in the late 80s and up until his untimely death he brought back blues based tock guitar to the forefront

Date of experience: April 7, 2025

Shipping cost outrageously high
January 17, 2025
Previous review

Shipping cost outrageously high. Six dollars on a.99 cent item.

Date of experience: January 6, 2025
Oklahoma
1 review
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Excellent service!
April 18, 2025

Excellent service! Quick and easy! I found exactly what I wanted at an incredible price!

Date of experience: April 7, 2025
Michigan
1 review
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Too long ago to rate
April 18, 2025

I don't even remember what book I had purchased so I can't tell you how I feel about the service I received.

Date of experience: April 7, 2025
Oregon
1 review
0 helpful votes
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No problems and quick, too.
April 18, 2025

I was surprised to have the book delivered over my opaque back yard gate and it seemed like an extra step taken for my security. Good job..

Date of experience: April 7, 2025
Oklahoma
1 review
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Very easy to order the book I wanted cheaper than other book stores!

Date of experience: April 7, 2025
Oregon
1 review
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I am so so grateful for Alibris
April 18, 2025

I am so so grateful for Alibris. I get access to incredible books for incredIble prices while helping out the USPS and small book sellers.

Date of experience: April 7, 2025
Tennessee
1 review
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Books are very expensive!
April 18, 2025

Books are very expensive! Alibris has a range of listed prices and has some I can usually afford. Thank you. Books are not a pleasure but a real part of my professional. I find titles here that I cannot find anyplace else. THANK YOU.

Date of experience: April 7, 2025
Canada
1 review
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As described and on date
April 18, 2025

I wasn't sure with delivery following, because of political turmoil; but following wasn't necessary, delivery was on date, and book condition better than advised. A+ Thanks.

Date of experience: April 7, 2025
Oregon
1 review
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I tried to correct the address to which book would e sent within five minutes of placing order. Couldn't do it. It went to a n address I have not lived at for three years. Should be away to right a wrong.

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: April 7, 2025
Florida
1 review
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Got what I ordered
April 18, 2025

In good order and in good time. Thank you. It was a very easy transaction. Will use this source again.

Date of experience: April 7, 2025
Ohio
1 review
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Happy Customer!
April 18, 2025

Always a pleasure dealing with Alibris--thank you for great service; each purchase is exactly as described--thanks so much!

Date of experience: April 7, 2025
South Carolina
1 review
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Great watercolor teaching aid.
April 18, 2025

This book is exactly what I needed. Lots of information and painting exercises. I would recommend to all new to watercoloring.

Date of experience: April 7, 2025
Ohio
1 review
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Love this book
April 18, 2025

This is the second time I bought this book gave the other one away so I wanted it again...

Date of experience: April 7, 2025