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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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1,018
value
12,470
shipping
12,460
quality
12,454
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Florida
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I received my order 👍
April 15, 2025

I received my order and my e-textbook is easy to study with. The e-textbook has an option for audio reading, so I can play the audio and listen to the chapters while I'm working on things.

Date of experience: April 5, 2025
Oregon
1 review
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Fast shipping
April 15, 2025

Fast shipping. Book was in excellent shape. I will order again from alibris when I need an out of print book.

Date of experience: April 5, 2025
Alabama
1 review
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Good experience
April 15, 2025

Product was in good condition and good price. It came in a reasonable time frame. Used books are the way to go, unless it's for a gift of course. Books are so expensive and stay in great shape for awhile. So making them available to others at a reasonable price makes sense.

Date of experience: April 5, 2025
Washington
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Received my book very fast
April 15, 2025

Good! Exactly as ordered, and it arrived very quickly, no rips or tears or bends. Appreciate it! Thanks!

Date of experience: April 5, 2025
Michigan
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Very informative and easy!
April 15, 2025

Very informative and easy! Love the cost of the books, no hassle easy to scan for description and details.

Date of experience: April 5, 2025
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Like New! In good shape.
April 15, 2025

The book was Like new. I Received it in a good timly manner. I had no issues with receiving it. The Pages & cover look new.

Date of experience: April 5, 2025
Maine
1 review
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California suite soundtrack
April 15, 2025
Updated review

Received item as described. Good shape and before promised date. I had ordered the wrong item because i thought i was ordering a cd version of the item.

Date of experience: April 5, 2025

For those things I have ordered, I am pleased with...
September 30, 2024
Previous review

For those things I have ordered, I am pleased with all concerned.

Date of experience: September 19, 2024
Maryland
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Great Book
April 15, 2025

Great book, in fantastic shape! It was clean since I need to write in it, I needed a completely clean copy.

Date of experience: April 5, 2025
Pennsylvania
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Book order
April 15, 2025

All items received without n a reasonable amount of time. All in expected condition - very pleased- thank you!

Date of experience: April 5, 2025
Missouri
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Perfect purchase,
April 15, 2025

Great price. Book was is excellent condition. Shipping as described thank you. Great selection. Thank you.

Date of experience: April 5, 2025
Massachusetts
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Alibris Purchase
April 15, 2025

My order was well packaged and came right on time. I will be a repeat customer for sure. Albiris rocks!

Date of experience: April 5, 2025
Oregon
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great experience
April 15, 2025

Every thing went well, got my book when expected. Condition of book was as described though there some writing in it

Date of experience: April 5, 2025
California
1 review
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April 15, 2025

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Date of experience: April 4, 2025
Alabama
1 review
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Easy experience
April 15, 2025

Easy experience

Hoping for better experience/last order never received

Date of experience: April 4, 2025
Maryland
1 review
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Outlive
April 15, 2025

It is interesting book, I look forward to using the information for a healthier lifespan.

Date of experience: April 4, 2025
Pennsylvania
1 review
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Prices are great and the free shipping limit is low. Great storefront.

Date of experience: April 4, 2025
Pennsylvania
1 review
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Great experience
April 15, 2025

Always faithful representations of the quality of product

Date of experience: April 4, 2025
Oregon
1 review
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I would not purchase through this company again. One item was out of stock and it took 4 emails to get a refund. The other item I ordered was not in fact made of linen as I was led to believe and there is not information on the tag. The materials coming from this company have multiple business names.

Date of experience: March 14, 2025
California
1 review
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Great job!
April 15, 2025

Quick delivery! I'm very pleased to give them a thumbs up anytime!

Date of experience: April 4, 2025
Arizona
1 review
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Affordable and accurate
April 15, 2025

Lightly used just as described. Affordable. Only thing that dings you is that shipping is just as or more expensive that what I'm buying! For something that lightweight, I would expect a faster ship time than a week.

Date of experience: April 4, 2025