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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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It's always easy to find what I want and to purchase it at Alibris
It's been great. Alibris has great search features and makes buying very easy.
Providing the correct books arrive, I'll be extremely happy
Having placed many books orders, I have never been disappointed with Alibris' service and pricing. It remains my number one go-to for book shopping.
I received my book on time just before my first day of class. I needed to find the book Remedies: Examples & Explanations, and there was no other bookstore that carried it at a good price. Alibris sold the book for less than other bookstores, and I'm glad I found it in time for school.
Search functions work well and the filters make it easy to get to a selection with a book I want, in a condition I want, from a vendor that is reliable.
Books were in reasonable condition, however the title from Half-Price Books, advertised as Very Good, was in fact Very Poor with greyed pages and a bad smell.
I then had to take my time to repack and return it, stand in line at the PO, and pay return postage.
How about HONEST appraisals of the books?
It was a fair price and book is said to be in good condition. It seems like a good deal. I will get more books here for savings.
Easy to search, easy to evaluate the various copies available.
I often want a book that I've discovered that is no longer reprinted. This sometimes makes things a little tricky! But Al Libris always lists the books in the actual condition that they are in (unlike some ebay and other listers) and stands by the sales they broker. It is always my first go-to!
I love the selection at Alibris. The items are always as described and I can find hard-to-find items.
Great price and simple to order.!'……………………….,….,,,…..
Good prices and easy & convenient. Books have been in great condition.
I's generally able to find the eclectic out-of-print items I'm seeking at discounted/reasonable cost; Alibris is generally my first "go-to" listing service, even before Amazon!
Ordered a book for my husband's birthday and while the condition said "very good" it was actually excellent! He was thrilled. I've ordered books from Alabris before, never disappointed. If you need a title that's out of print, Alabris will probably have it.
Great Selection. Good prices. Easy Checkout. Free shipping for Alibris selections.
Great Prices. Easy to Navigate. Fast Checkout. Fair/Free Shipping.
I've been using Allergies Books for a number of years now. They always have what I'm looking for.
I love ordering books from Albris. They always have what I'm looking for. The choice of venders is great. The prices are definitely unbeatable. I always recommend Albris to my friends.
Took a few weeks to receive the book. I was surprised. The carrier did not receive it for at least a week. I am ok with that, I suppose, but it left me wondering if the seller had the book in their possession, or did they run around and find a copy from another provider. Bit mysterious.
You show items for sale that are not available. Bummer. Ordered two items from the same store for combined shipping. Now i got more shipping expense from another co. Not good.
Always have what im looking for at a nice price. Thanks. Will be shopping again.
I can usually find what I'm looking for fairly easy. Selection available is outstanding. Alibris is always the first place I look.
Easy procedure and found what I was looking for. Glad they had it available!
Item well described (sometimes DVDs can be from other regions, so region specification made identification easy). Shipping cost appears reasonable.
Answer: Let's just say, they advertise falsely. They misrepresent what they are selling. Buyer beware.
Answer: Hi Dennis, That depends on where the seller is located and where your deliver address is as well. Generally, shipments within the States are delivered within a week or so, though holiday shipping might slow down a bit. If you send us the details with your order number in an email to [email protected] we can look into the specifics for you. Thank you for writing. Michael B. Alibris Customer Service
Answer: Hi Valerie, If you have had a problem with your Visa or PayPal transactions on our site, please let us know the details at [email protected] so that we can investigate for you. Thank you for your question. Michael B. Alibris Customer Service
Answer: HI Zoila, Delivery timeframes within the States are usually between 3 and 8 days, but it depends on where the seller is that is shipping the item to you. If you have already placed an order, please contact us at [email protected] with your order details and we can investigate for you. Thank you for writing. Michael B. Alibris Customer Service
Answer: Really Michael, contact you directly? Why should we have to. There is a bad trend here. Seems MANY of us contact you and you DONT respond
Answer: I saw the fake stellar reviews and did not dig deeper. I til... I had an issue. Initially, I wanted to give a small seller some business after COVID and the site looked really good. What a big mistake that was! Shame on this outfit.

