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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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Quick and easy and you always have the books I am looking for.
As an American I've decided to support as many Canadian businesses as I can. This order is perfect in every way. The shipping was so quick!
The soaps are wonderful. I am having a hard time deciding who to gift them to and which ones to keep for myself. It looks like I will never be able to cross the border, at least for a while, but I'm glad that these soaps made it safely through customs. One grateful American here enjoying a great product!
First rate service, packaging, and promptness. Product was well described and much appreciated. I am always glad to order from Midtown Scholar.
The books were in great condition, fair packaging and the prices were reasonable! Would definitelyi do business again
I wish it were easier to see where an item would ship from, or better yet, that we could filter options by closest geographical option, in order to better weigh the "cost" of shipping something not only money-wise, but ecologically.
I like many things about Alibris, except:
-Hidden shipping fees
-$4.99 for each individual used book I ordered
-I like to shop where sellers set their own shipping fees
Some of the pages are falling out but still readable. The cover of the book also did not match the cover that was listed.
We found the book we wanted for a study in Lent in good but used condition. We purchased the book. It arrived in a reasonable amount of time. We would use this site again. Positive experience.
So far they have all the books I have asked for. Books are in good shape and well worth the price. This is the first place I look whenever I am ready to purchase more.
The book is almost brand new and in excellent condition. Took some time to arrive though. Arrived this morning.
As a foreign comic book buyer, I really appreciate the service that Alibris provides. The fixed postage is the main attraction as it removes a lot of uncertainty to buy. My only negative of the service is the Seller condition rating. I've bought at least two books listed as Good but upon arrival, looks quite tragic. Dog ears, minor rips on the back cover. Nothing a hot iron and a new plastic cover protector won't fix but still, it's not what I paid for.
Ordering from Bulgaria, for my mate in Detroit Easy as bro!
Plus I'm the author of this book 😉
Got my friend a copy of Devotions by Mary Oliver that was in good condition and it shipped very quickly! Would definitely recommend this site for great prices on used books.
Accurate descriptions of books. Easy to navigate, purchase, and understand the taxes and shipping fees. Fast shipping from all sellers.
I'm happy with my purchases of 2 books. Delivery was fast and efficient. Happy Customer Cherry Crawford
I was able to find the books I was looking for at a reasonable price. They arrived right away. Great value and very easy experience.
Great selection clearly described. Great interface. Easy to see how far books have to travel.
Tracking said delivered when it was not. Delivered to a CA address, which I now assume was a hub. Couldn't follow from there.
Book in excellent condition but CD poorly packed, case smashed.
Book marked as shipped with no tracking information given. Several weeks went by and I attempted to follow up with the seller and Alibris. Alibris told me to just wait, and I never received a response from the actual seller. The book finally did arrive after I had given up on it. Not a great experience 🤷
Got hardcover math book on Euler's equation. Due to inability to see the book before purchase, did not anticipate the unreadability of the microscopic notation, such as indices, powers raised to powers, etc. Tiny, tiny type.
Format, size, etc. of books not specified. Also, what does "2e Cscc" mean, included after the book's title?
But book was falling apart! They said book was in good condition but it wasn't Wish people would be honest about books condition!
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