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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
1,017
value
12,439
shipping
12,429
quality
12,423
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North Carolina
1 review
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Happy so far with finding and selecting books. Prices are very reasonable. A little taken aback by shipping costs which you could better prepare the buyer for.

Date of experience: December 10, 2025
Texas
2 reviews
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Thank you, fast checkout
December 20, 2025

Thank you, fast checkout. Glad you had the book!

Date of experience: December 9, 2025
Maryland
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Good experience
December 20, 2025
Updated review

I'm totally satisfied with the experience of ordering books from Alibris. There was a good selection of books, especially mysteries which are my favorite!

Date of experience: December 9, 2025

Satisfied customer.
September 8, 2025
Previous review

It was easy to order and I found many books of interest. Thank you for a convenient place to shop for books!

Date of experience: August 29, 2025
Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Site is easy to navigate!
December 19, 2025

Site is easy to navigate! It's easy to refine my searches. I appreciate being able to keep books out of landfills and give them a second life while patronizing small businesses instead of enriching the giant retail monopoly that starts with "A".

Date of experience: December 9, 2025
Nebraska
1 review
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My Experience
December 19, 2025

Easy to order. Enjoyed looking at the books that are available. Great website. I ordered 3 books of the same title for gifts. I was disappointed with one of them. It wasn't the good labeled that was stated it was. The cover looks like it had gotten wet. I kept it for myself. Other than that I'm enjoying ordering through Alibris.

Date of experience: December 9, 2025
Canada
1 review
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Confusing shipping updates
December 19, 2025

Myh parcel was tracked and seemed to go all over the U.S. before showing as being delivered to an address in Cypress, California. At this point it looked like the parcel had been delivered to the wrong address. However, a few days later the tracking showed that it was on the move again and instead of being shipped up the West Coast to Vancouver, it was shipped to the East Coast. The parcel finally arrived this morning, December 9. After having 2 copies of the same book go astray (different suppliers), you can imagine my concern when the book was delivered to Cypress, California.

Date of experience: December 9, 2025
Oklahoma
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Not great order
December 19, 2025

I received my order today. It took a little longer than normal. However, the real issue is that one of the DVD's I received (Murder in the First) had a very good case but, there was "No" DVD in it! So, I would Appreciate it if you would let the seller know & they fix it or, refund my money for the movie. Other than that, I have no problem or issue with doing business with you at all! Thank you in advance for your attention to this.
V/R
Lance Yhost

Date of experience: December 9, 2025
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Every time I shop here it says enter coupon code
December 19, 2025
Updated review

Every time I shop here it says enter coupon code- I have no coupon I have no code I have no way of finding coupon even though I am a repeat repeat repeat customer there still is no coupon to be found why don't you mail me the code and take better care of repeat customers not to be angry but there simply is no coupon

Date of experience: December 9, 2025

Good selection easy to move from one thing to another...
February 8, 2025
Previous review

Good selection easy to move from one
Thing to another always a nice experience
Do not change a thing

Date of experience: January 29, 2025
South Carolina
1 review
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First time shopper and enjoying the experience. The first two books ordered arrived in great condition and in a timely manner.

Date of experience: December 9, 2025
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Permanent knowledge at the deepest discounts. Better then Amazon. Love this company. Always found books here I couldn't anywhere else. Including libraries. In fact I really wish libraries would get on board and buy books from Alibris.

Date of experience: December 9, 2025
Texas
1 review
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Books easy to find, entire process worked very, very well. Purchase completed in less than 5 minutes, including setting up an account.

Date of experience: December 9, 2025
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Cook-a-lot
December 19, 2025

I ordered three cookbooks, and they were shipped promptly, well-packaged, and received undamaged. All three books were in very good or like new condition, as described. I am very satisfied with my shopping experience, and plan to order again from Alibris.

Date of experience: December 9, 2025
California
1 review
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Great prices and easy to navigate website. I found the book I was looking for at 1/3 the price of the same used item on Amazon.

Date of experience: December 8, 2025
Virginia
1 review
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Always Have What I'm Looking For
December 18, 2025

Alibris has always been my favorite go-to for books and music I can't find elsewhere. With one exception, my experience with Alibris has always been EXCELLENT!

Date of experience: December 8, 2025
Virginia
1 review
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So happy I found Alibris and can obtain books from sources other than Amazon. While time from order to delivery can be a bit long and shipping seems a bit high for print materials, they have great availability, especially for older books.

Date of experience: December 8, 2025
New York
1 review
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This is an awesome sight to find hard to find books. I checked this book out at the library and thought that I need to add this to my study library because I wanted to mark in it. Thanks for having this rare book available. You all are awesome!

Date of experience: December 8, 2025
Indiana
1 review
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Best price and fast
December 18, 2025
Updated review

Best price and fast. When searching for unique interest reading material it seems the path always leads me to you. So now I just come straight here!

Date of experience: December 8, 2025

Quick easy and effortless
December 4, 2025
Previous review

Quick easy and effortless. Also it was the best price I found online.

Date of experience: November 24, 2025
Norway
1 review
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Shipping estimate way off
December 18, 2025

Shipping estimate way off. Also had issues with prices jumping around, not being able to select the announced price …

Date of experience: December 8, 2025
New York
1 review
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I'll be back!
December 18, 2025

I had heard about Alibris for years but it never occurred to me to shop there. Until, that is, after complaining about the cost of CDs a friend said to give it a try. I'm sooo glad I did! Exactly what I was looking for, and more(!), at incredible prices. I'm very happy with Alibris.

Date of experience: December 8, 2025
Kansas
1 review
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Easy process!
December 18, 2025
Updated review

Easy process!
I do wish there was a more efficient way to select the book based on the shipper so that I don't have books coming from multiple different places when one store may have all of them I want

Date of experience: December 7, 2025

My Go-To
November 14, 2025
Previous review

Alibris been my go -to whenever I need any kind of book including school textbooks. I can usually find reasonable prices. Shipping time is almost always right away. It's the only online site I use because of the excellent service!

Date of experience: November 4, 2025