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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
1,015
value
12,398
shipping
12,388
quality
12,382
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Pennsylvania
1 review
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All is well but you have raised shipping charge since last I shopped here

Date of experience: March 7, 2025
Florida
1 review
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Alibris has always been a fantastic source for buying harder-to-find books and popular books, and I fully expect that I will continue to use it in future.

Date of experience: March 7, 2025
North Macedonia
1 review
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Excellent service
March 17, 2025

Easy to order.
Item arrived on time.
Item was well packaged and in perfect condition.

Would buy again :)

Date of experience: March 7, 2025
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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It was fantastic.
March 17, 2025
Updated review

I have ordered many items from this company in the past and I have been very satisfied.

Date of experience: March 28, 2025

I received everything I asked for.
January 5, 2025
Previous review

The books that I received and were used were in good condition. The sellers were very truthful and honest in the descriptions that they gave the used books that they were selling. I was left very satisfied with the condition of the books and the promptness of the deliveries.

Date of experience: December 26, 2024
Washington
1 review
0 helpful votes
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They had the item I was searching for. The order process was very straightforward.

Date of experience: March 7, 2025
Pennsylvania
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Ridiculously good
March 17, 2025

Ridiculously good price. Reasonable shipping. Great book (better condition than I expected). I have purchased from this seller before and would do so again. Very satisfied. Thank you very much.

Date of experience: March 7, 2025
Serbia
1 review
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Doctor Strange Omnibus vol. 2
March 17, 2025

Great price from the seller. Fast shipping and sturdy packaging. Alibris is my go to site for comics.

Date of experience: March 7, 2025
Florida
1 review
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Wish book was in better condition
March 17, 2025

Service was good but disappointed that pages were stuck together at top. Pretty sure from water damage

Date of experience: March 7, 2025
Arizona
1 review
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Great service!
March 17, 2025

I have had nothing but experiences from Alibris from the described condition of the books to the service.

Date of experience: March 7, 2025
Washington
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Love Alibris, easy, reliable and great selection
March 17, 2025
Updated review

Love Alibris, easy, reliable and great selection. Nice to buy used items in great shape for less money.

Date of experience: March 7, 2025

I love Alibris
December 10, 2022
Previous review

I love Alibris. I buy all of my books, movies, music from the site. Excellent prices, and fast shipping.

Date of experience: December 10, 2022
Michigan
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Matthew Henry Study Bible
March 17, 2025

Very easy to work with this company, I needed to change the shipping option and it was no problem at all. I could actually speak with a real person

Date of experience: March 7, 2025
New Jersey
1 review
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Long time user.
March 17, 2025

Very pleased with the service. Have always had a good experience with Alibris.

Date of experience: March 7, 2025
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I had close to $65 in books and shipping pushed it over $75. I emptied my cart for a $19 purchase instead. All used material. I'm bummed at your loss. Oh well.

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: March 7, 2025
Pennsylvania
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Trying to use the coupons sent to email is NOT easy! If you are going send email coupons make them easily usable.

Date of experience: March 7, 2025
Maryland
1 review
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Everything is clear and easily understood. I had to change my credit card and had no problems

Date of experience: March 7, 2025
Illinois
1 review
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Good experience
March 17, 2025

Good website that was well reviewed. Found the book we needed with a good description of the condition. Ordering was quick and easy. Delivery was quicker than anticipated. The book was in great condition (better than described). Overall good experience

Date of experience: March 7, 2025
Georgia
1 review
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Book purchase
March 17, 2025

Thank you! Book looks good.!Timely delivery! Appreciate the great quality!

Date of experience: March 7, 2025
Tennessee
1 review
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You always come through for us
March 17, 2025
Updated review

You always come through for us. We appreciate your prompt service.

Date of experience: March 7, 2025

Could not return to my original order for my two books so I had to start over and my two cheaper priced books were lost in hyperspace, I guess. Never had that problem before. A little upset.

Date of experience: June 5, 2024
Canada
1 review
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As Described
March 17, 2025

Book was as described. Shipping took about a month with my location being in Canada and I'm not remote by any means. Would not recommend for any purchases needed relatively quickly. There's also duty payable on pick up at Canada Post to consider when calculating price if you live in Canada.

Date of experience: March 7, 2025
Massachusetts
1 review
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Fast delivery
March 17, 2025

The book i ordered arrived quick and on time. Book was in ok condition. Alright experience (it keeps telling me to have more characters but idk what else to say)

Date of experience: March 7, 2025