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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
1,018
value
12,467
shipping
12,457
quality
12,451
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Ohio
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So far, so good; (usually) timely delivery; no (legitimate) complaints.

Date of experience: March 27, 2025
Maryland
1 review
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Fast shipping
March 14, 2025

Book in great condition. Fast shipping strongly recommended.

Date of experience: March 4, 2025
Tennessee
1 review
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Great Online Site
March 14, 2025

Great Online Site. I appreciate that it is independently owned!

Date of experience: March 4, 2025
Connecticut
1 review
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Easy buy, cheap price and fast shipping, i like this site and more

Date of experience: March 4, 2025
Iowa
1 review
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Good books on time
March 14, 2025

Books arrived on time and in good condition. The shipping and handling cost was a little high,I guess because the boos came from different warehouses. Ordering, tracking and shipping were all good.

Date of experience: March 4, 2025
New Jersey
1 review
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Generally good, but a blanket email about 'did you/ did you not receive your order' is not generally helpful, especially when I ordered 7 books that day.

Date of experience: March 4, 2025
Texas
1 review
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Ordering online proved to be an experience that was not stressful. Was able to find the item I wanted with no problem.

Date of experience: March 4, 2025
Maine
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Always in stock!
March 14, 2025
Updated review

Always in stock! Great selection of titles, and highly rated sellers

Date of experience: March 4, 2025

Great service, good selection of titles, and reliable...
February 17, 2025
Previous review

Great service, good selection of titles, and reliable re-sellers

Date of experience: February 7, 2025
Texas
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
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EXCELLENT CONDITION, TOO
March 14, 2025

Found the book at a good price and other sites did not have this book.

Date of experience: March 28, 2025
New York
2 reviews
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It has been very easy.I found two obscure books which I did not think I would find and was easily able to change my payment method and address since I had a new credit card and address. Thank you!

Date of experience: March 4, 2025
Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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A very fine bookseller!
March 14, 2025

Well organized site, easy ordering process, prompt confirmation of order. Thank you!

Date of experience: March 25, 2025
Ohio
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I bought it for a customer
March 14, 2025
Updated review

The copy I received was in very nice condition, considering how old it was.

Date of experience: March 4, 2025

It was great
November 25, 2024
Previous review

Book was in great condition. Packaged well. Arrived quickly.

Date of experience: November 15, 2024
Oregon
1 review
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Text offer for $5 off invalid, was a waste of time to sign up for.

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: March 4, 2025
Washington
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Slow delivery.
March 14, 2025

Out of all the orders I've placed over the years. This was the only one that didn't ship right away half the order came within a week per usual the other did not it came after a month.

It's OK I just wish somebody would've said. Hey it won't be there for 30 days. I've been fine with that. All good though love the service.

Date of experience: March 4, 2025
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Found what I wanted quickly and the process was easy for an old lady!

Date of experience: March 4, 2025
Missouri
1 review
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Old books...
March 14, 2025

For the condition of the books, the price was a little high possibly. But old books are just more money. Overall a good experience.

Date of experience: March 4, 2025
Colorado
1 review
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Removal of shipping cost was not clear prior to final page - wasn't sure to continue. However, client Service responded quickly to clarify problem. Also unable to change shipping address to match address of new credit card with wife's name. We have same mailing address.

Date of experience: March 4, 2025
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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The shipping charge is way to high when book rate is available.

Date of experience: March 4, 2025
Michigan
1 review
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Site is slow and the instructions are not easy to follow. Everything else is fine

Date of experience: March 4, 2025
Texas
1 review
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Great
March 14, 2025

It was great and I will use your company again. Nothing could have been better.

Date of experience: March 7, 2025