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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
1,014
value
12,420
shipping
12,410
quality
12,404
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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
0 helpful votes
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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
0 helpful votes
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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
Michigan
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Fine Servicr
March 17, 2025

All good.Book came as advertised in quick time. Do not need 100 characters. This has taken three attempts.

Date of experience: March 7, 2025
Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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My experience
March 17, 2025

Have ordered from Alibris many times. Always get great service. How many more characters do I have to add?

Date of experience: March 7, 2025
South Carolina
1 review
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Book order
March 17, 2025

It was a seemless experience. My book delivery was delayed but I received it on the new date. It was no issue, only a day late.

Date of experience: March 7, 2025
Arizona
1 review
0 helpful votes
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The email offered me a discount yet I found no place in the order process to add the code, I should have qualified for the daylight savings time discount.

Date of experience: March 7, 2025
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Site is very easy to navigate
March 17, 2025

Site is very easy to navigate. I found the book immediately through your Search bar.

Date of experience: March 7, 2025
Missouri
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great service
March 17, 2025

Great book, shipped quickly, consider using ALIBRIS for all of your book purchases! Support small businesses and charities

Date of experience: March 7, 2025
Cyprus
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great Condition
March 17, 2025

Received my book quickly and it is pristine condition! Might as well be new. I am reading it now and is definitely a great experience.

Date of experience: March 7, 2025
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great service!
March 17, 2025

My books were in awesome condition and they arrived quickly. I would definitely use your service again for my book club. Thank you so much!

Date of experience: February 14, 2025
Pennsylvania
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Book was in great condition
March 17, 2025

Fast shipping, price was great, web site easy to use, book was very protected in book, will use web site again

Date of experience: March 7, 2025
Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Slow but recieved
March 17, 2025

I received my book, but it was slow to ship. The book itself is fine, It's what I ordered and in perfect condition.

Date of experience: March 7, 2025
Maryland
1 review
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Very computer friendly and decent choices of books. Plan to shop here again.

Date of experience: March 28, 2025
Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great price!
March 17, 2025

1/3 of price anywhere else. Great book to learn the basics and fundamentals of residential building! I love it! Thank you

Date of experience: March 7, 2025
District of Columbia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Thank you for the quick service except for this 50 characters nonsense

Date of experience: March 7, 2025
Israel
1 review
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Received!
March 17, 2025

Thanks for this experience! Took a month but finally received the books. I m very happy. Looked for them for a long time.

Date of experience: March 7, 2025