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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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1,012
value
12,359
shipping
12,349
quality
12,343
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Minnesota
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Thanks for your website set up, so easy to navigate...
April 4, 2025
Updated review

Thanks for your website set up, so easy to navigate! My searches are painless.

Date of experience: March 25, 2025

YaY!
December 13, 2024
Previous review

YaY! A shop had the book I'm looking for in hardcover for a very fair price! Yippee

Date of experience: December 2, 2024
Minnesota
1 review
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Got exactly what I wanted
April 4, 2025

I was hesitant based on not being able to see the condition of the books I was buying but was pleasantly surprised by the accuracy of the quality rating. Will be ordering from Alibris again, awesome service!

Date of experience: March 28, 2025
South Carolina
1 review
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It was fast and easy and lots of different options, and big selection.

Date of experience: March 25, 2025
Minnesota
1 review
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Love ordering from Alibris
April 4, 2025

Good prices, timely shipping, great selection, love what I ordered.

Date of experience: March 25, 2025
Canada
1 review
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I got a good deal on a copy of Gibbon's Decline and Fall whose condition was marked as Good, but which was essentially new. I lucked out this time but it would be nice if there was a standardized grading system to minimize the uncertainty. I would not be pleased if the actual condition was worse than the description.

It would also be nice if there was a way to track shipments to international locations, in my case Canada. As it is I could only see that the shipment had reached the Alibris dispatch centre in California, but could not see anything beyond that.

I paid CAD 17 for shipping, which is not cheap, but which is probably fair for a 3-volume set in this case.

Date of experience: March 25, 2025
Texas
1 review
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Great service
April 4, 2025

Got the right book at the right time! Also, I had a follow-up email exchange with customer service, and it was quick and thorough.

Date of experience: March 25, 2025
New York
1 review
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I love Alibris!
April 4, 2025

I love Alibris! So easy to find what I want/need!
Wonderful transactions!

Date of experience: March 25, 2025
Texas
1 review
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Yeppers
April 4, 2025
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Date of experience: March 25, 2025

Hello
September 30, 2024
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Date of experience: September 20, 2024
Minnesota
1 review
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I love that I can purchase used books, specifically, which means that I place a high value in the description of the books.

Date of experience: March 25, 2025
Arizona
1 review
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I like the price of the books, but was surprised at how high the shipping cost was.

Date of experience: March 24, 2025
Massachusetts
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I wish the free shipping icon was bigger or if it was a standard when sorting results for the query because it can eliminate the panic attack that comes with $50 in shipping

Date of experience: March 24, 2025
California
1 review
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It is hard to know who will be accurate about the condition of the book you seek but the prices are hard to beat.

Date of experience: March 24, 2025
California
1 review
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Easy access and quick checkout
April 4, 2025

Easy access and quick checkout. Good service on past orders.

Date of experience: March 24, 2025
Alabama
1 review
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Impressive Service and Products
April 4, 2025

I was impressed with the availability and selections of books offered. The description was accurate and the delivery time was good.

Date of experience: March 24, 2025
Utah
1 review
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Wonderful service!
April 4, 2025

I wanted to shop small and was able to get the book I was looking for cheap and quick!

Date of experience: March 24, 2025
New Mexico
1 review
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First time buyer!
April 4, 2025

Great selection of books and very good service. I will order again.

Date of experience: March 24, 2025
Oregon
1 review
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Very Pleased
April 4, 2025

The items I bought were in excellent condition and arrived in a timely fashion. Very satisfied with purchased. Everything was true to the listing! Thanks!

Date of experience: March 24, 2025
Wisconsin
1 review
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Movies
April 4, 2025

I started buying books from here in 2016. Sales have always gone smoothly

Date of experience: March 24, 2025
Illinois
1 review
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Prompt fulfillment
April 4, 2025

My order was fulfilled expeditiously. I like expeditious fulfillment.

Date of experience: March 24, 2025
New York
1 review
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$4.99 shipping is way over the actual cost. Shipping cost more than the book

Date of experience: March 24, 2025