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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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service
1,020
value
12,497
shipping
12,487
quality
12,481
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Rhode Island
1 review
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Easily found the book which I had been searching for and have a very fair price!

Date of experience: March 30, 2025
North Carolina
1 review
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Great price for the quality of book the book. Paid more for shipping than the book itself.

Date of experience: March 30, 2025
Florida
1 review
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I have ordered from Alibris for years and have never been disappointed.

Date of experience: March 30, 2025
California
1 review
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My $5 off coupon offered to me for giving you my email didn't reflect on my order

Date of experience: March 30, 2025
New York
1 review
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2 of my last order of DVDs were damaged
April 9, 2025
Updated review

My last order I received. 2 damaged. What lies beneath was cracked in 2 places and the brave one so scratched it won't play I don't often get this kind of disappointment so I continue to shop because the prices are unbeatable. But I am very disappointed with my last order

Date of experience: March 30, 2025

Excellent
January 2, 2025
Previous review

I have never received a bad product...I do however get anxious when they arrive late,but only due to the few I never received.all in all I love to shop here

Date of experience: December 23, 2024
Washington
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Alibris is always trustworthy and efficient. I've been shopping with them for many years and will continue to do so.

Date of experience: March 30, 2025
Georgia
1 review
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The transaction process was smooth and simple. The search results pulled up the title and author I was looking for. The next process was clear and simple.

Date of experience: March 30, 2025
New York
1 review
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The process was fast, and easy
April 9, 2025

The process was fast, and easy. Check out was a breeze. Highly recommend.

Date of experience: March 30, 2025
Texas
1 review
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Easy to navigate website; great variety of texts and titles.

Date of experience: March 30, 2025
California
1 review
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Shipping is a problem ($5.00) for each book. Will shop for free shipping next time.

Date of experience: March 30, 2025
Nevada
1 review
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I had to really search to find these books. It was somewhat time-consuming.

Date of experience: March 30, 2025
Oregon
1 review
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Painless transaction, only place I found the title I wanted.

Date of experience: March 29, 2025
Texas
1 review
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Fast shipping, great service
April 9, 2025
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I found the book I wanted easily and the check out process was intuitive. I got the book right away and it is in pretty good shape.

Date of experience: March 29, 2025

I find the book prices reasonable and have been impressed with the quality of books I have received. I would like an option to get multiple books from one seller and get a shipping discount.

Date of experience: October 10, 2024
California
1 review
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Had exactly what I was searching for. The process was quick and easy! Thank you!

Date of experience: March 29, 2025
California
1 review
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I love the cart optimization offer and I always find the best prices here.

Date of experience: March 29, 2025
Illinois
1 review
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Good Service
April 9, 2025

Great book, just as described. Received it in a timely manner and acceptable condition.

Date of experience: April 1, 2025
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Easy to order, shipping was quick, and the pricing was the best I could find.

Date of experience: March 29, 2025
California
1 review
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Easy straightforward purchasing experience will use this seller again.

Date of experience: March 29, 2025
Minnesota
1 review
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Great price on a field guide for foraging. Highly recommend!

Date of experience: March 29, 2025
North Carolina
1 review
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I was happy to see what I wanted and extremely good prices. I bought more than I had planned. But all at one place.

Date of experience: March 29, 2025