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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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Book arrived quickly and condition was great as described. Site was easy to navigate and had great prices.
The book from USA arrived almost in time and in perfect condition. I do not even pay a tariff. Deeply recommend.
So far I have found what I wma looking for even if I can't find it elsewhere. I love checking out what you have.
I usually find what I want and frequently find more that I didn't know I wanted. I like your suggestions.
No problems, and the new cart optimizer is a great idea. It is very helpful.
I'm very happy with my purchase. This cook book turned out to be even better. Than what I was expecting.
I didn't like the fact that when entering a password for a new account that you didn't have a provision to see the password and the requirement for re-entry. In other words, you couldn't see exactly what you were entering in your form.
Alibris had a good price for the book I bought, but the way it was packaged led to it being damaged by the time it got to me. The return process isn't as easy as Amazon's, so that's less-than-ideal. The customer service agents I wrote to don't seem to have current information either - what they described about refunds, return authorizations, coupons to compensate for return shipping, etc. didn't match up with my experience. Nevertheless, I got a refund and ordered a replacement book, so hopefully the next one gets here in better shape.
Your coupon policy is not good; I spent well over what was required but you did not apply the coupon
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I received my order before the expected delivery date. Product delivered arrived in good condition. Read the book, it was a good book.
All the books that I have been looking for on my list were available and even better they were all in very good or new-like condition Thx
Always a risk with used sellers describing the item improperly. Item arrived in fair condition at best. Lots of writing and highlighting. A bit beat up. Still readable. Not a huge issue but descriptions should be reasonably accurate.
You make it too easy to find great books at great prices. Thanks!
The package was securely wrapped. The order was delivered in a timely manner. The sender responded to my inquiry right away. I will place orders in the future.
Quick, Easy
The coupon email received was a bit misleading, suggesting that a $20 coupon was available for use.
The email did not include the information that $20 was for purchases above a certain amount!
I got $3 off! LOL
My book arrived on time and in good condition! Everything seemed to work out correctly, and my book was clean and not damaged.
The book I was interested in is out of print, copyright 1884. And Alibris found it. Furthermore, it was an excellent copy, and under $10! So you can see why the first place I look is always Alibris.
My experience with Alibris are they stand behind purchases. Also, we appreciate the small discount given for Library purchases.
Shipping is too high most of the time. We will make purchases for no shipping fee, for as, if we need to return we don't get reimbursed for shipping.
Real easy to find what you want. I couldnt apply a coupon I received in the mail, however. If my purchase is eligible, would you please deduct it from my order? Thanks.
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Answer: Let's just say, they advertise falsely. They misrepresent what they are selling. Buyer beware.
Answer: Hi Dennis, That depends on where the seller is located and where your deliver address is as well. Generally, shipments within the States are delivered within a week or so, though holiday shipping might slow down a bit. If you send us the details with your order number in an email to [email protected] we can look into the specifics for you. Thank you for writing. Michael B. Alibris Customer Service
Answer: Hi Valerie, If you have had a problem with your Visa or PayPal transactions on our site, please let us know the details at [email protected] so that we can investigate for you. Thank you for your question. Michael B. Alibris Customer Service
Answer: HI Zoila, Delivery timeframes within the States are usually between 3 and 8 days, but it depends on where the seller is that is shipping the item to you. If you have already placed an order, please contact us at [email protected] with your order details and we can investigate for you. Thank you for writing. Michael B. Alibris Customer Service
Answer: Really Michael, contact you directly? Why should we have to. There is a bad trend here. Seems MANY of us contact you and you DONT respond
Answer: I saw the fake stellar reviews and did not dig deeper. I til... I had an issue. Initially, I wanted to give a small seller some business after COVID and the site looked really good. What a big mistake that was! Shame on this outfit.

