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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
12,498
shipping
12,488
quality
12,482
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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
Pennsylvania
1 review
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Great selection and low prices
April 8, 2025

Great selection and low prices. I found a very good hardback edition for the right price.

Date of experience: March 29, 2025
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Easy Peasy
April 8, 2025
Updated review

Easy Peasy. I liked the grey how it was streamlined. But I don't care for this question and answers's demand.

Date of experience: March 29, 2025

Easy and fast
February 17, 2025
Previous review

Easy and fast. Don't like the extravagant shipping charge though.

Date of experience: February 7, 2025
Colorado
1 review
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Very easy to find what I was looking for on your website - thanks!

Date of experience: March 29, 2025
Ohio
1 review
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Great selection and price
April 8, 2025

Great selection and price. Easy to make purchases. Easy to navigate website.

Date of experience: March 29, 2025
Puerto Rico
1 review
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Pretty Good!
April 8, 2025

Book quality is pretty good, with a fair price. A slight wait time but not too bad.

Date of experience: March 29, 2025
Oklahoma
1 review
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Great
April 8, 2025

Great. Thanks for the excellent service and quick delivery

Date of experience: March 29, 2025
New York
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Good selection of regency books
April 8, 2025
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Good selection of regency books. Easy to find a specific title or author.

Date of experience: March 29, 2025

Easy to find the book I was looking for and purchase...
March 27, 2025
Previous review

Easy to find the book I was looking for and purchase it. Also I was able to scan for similar other books

Date of experience: March 16, 2025
Utah
1 review
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Overall good experience
April 8, 2025

Super easy to use and to find the book I was looking for. The book quality was good, a little dented on the corners, but nothing crazy. I still think it was little overpriced for a used book, but I'll buy used over new any day.

Date of experience: March 29, 2025
Michigan
1 review
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Always good always find what I am looking for. What else is there to say.

Date of experience: March 29, 2025
Texas
1 review
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As always, you are my first source for finding great books at reasonable prices, Thanks!

Date of experience: March 29, 2025
Maryland
1 review
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They had exactly what I wanted and at the best price - better than other sites!

Date of experience: March 29, 2025
Massachusetts
1 review
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Great Clean copy of the book I wanted.
April 8, 2025
Updated review

Excellent service and quality product. I will order from Alibris again.

Date of experience: March 29, 2025

Good to find excellent copies of older used books and...
March 24, 2025
Previous review

Good to find excellent copies of older used books and at a great price.

Date of experience: March 14, 2025
Georgia
1 review
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Excellent and easy. Obscure titles are always available. Unusual music artists are to be easily found. Price ranges allow for any budget. Overall, the best site for serious readers.

Date of experience: March 29, 2025
Texas
1 review
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Easy to navigate and always find great deals. I have used this every since a client showed me and it's changed how I've thought book shopping has been. Large selection and great pricing.

Date of experience: March 29, 2025
Washington
1 review
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My first choice in books is always Alibris, especially if they are not standard books. I have had very good luck with British, European, Scandinavian and Asian writers

Date of experience: March 28, 2025

Easy to find books not normally available in local...
January 22, 2025
Previous review

Easy to find books not normally available in local used book stores, like British, Chinese, Scandinavia, Latin America

Date of experience: January 11, 2025
Arizona
1 review
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Site wouldn't allow me to change my mind. When I tried to delete an item in my cart, it wouldn't allow me to review my order, so I left my order for a week and kept trying, it kept saying error, try again later(more or less, don't remember the exact wording). Finally had to proceed to check out, and only after paypal approved could I finally review and remove the item.

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: March 28, 2025
Texas
1 review
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I found what I was looking for quickly, and saved money with the coupon code I received in my e-mail

Date of experience: March 28, 2025