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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
1,011
value
12,321
shipping
12,311
quality
12,305
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Illinois
1 review
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I always love shopping at Alibris and I tell people...
March 20, 2026
Updated review

I always love shopping at Alibris and I tell people about it all the time.

Date of experience: March 10, 2026

Your site is well organized and easy to use
August 9, 2025
Previous review

Your site is well organized and easy to use. I always quickly find what I'm looking for.

Date of experience: July 29, 2025
Oklahoma
1 review
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Website easy to navigate...
March 20, 2026

Website easy to navigate... great prices. I recommend books to chaplain students in my CPE classes. This is a perfect place they can purchase those books.

Date of experience: March 10, 2026
Arizona
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Mixed results
March 20, 2026
Updated review

Although two of the books I ordered arrived in great condition, one was water-damaged and smelled moldy and musty and made me sneeze. Because I live in Arizona I left the book out in the sunshine for several weeks to kill the mold, otherwise I would have thrown it out.

Date of experience: March 10, 2026

The interactive qualities of the site (i. E
February 27, 2026
Previous review

The interactive qualities of the site (i. E. how much needed to use the coupon code) were very helpful, and I'm pleased to say that I didn't just get what I came to buy, but one more item as well.

Date of experience: February 17, 2026
Kansas
1 review
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A-OK!
March 20, 2026

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Date of experience: March 10, 2026
Minnesota
1 review
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The shopping experience was quick and painless would recommend it to any of my friends plan to use it again whenmy local book store can not provide me with my request for a specific book for a course or for pleasure

Date of experience: March 10, 2026
1 review
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Great movie choices
March 20, 2026

Ordered this movie from 1997, it was in great shape and I thoroughly enjoyed seeing it again. I will be ordering more from this exceptional company

Date of experience: March 10, 2026
Washington
1 review
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Alwaysvreliable
March 20, 2026

I want an alternative to Amazon and. Alibris has competitive prices and is very reliable. My book arrived in a timely manner in excellent condition.

Date of experience: March 10, 2026
Missouri
1 review
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Delivery was much quicker than I anticipated!
March 20, 2026
Updated review

I found what I was looking for, ordered same from two separate suppliers. Order was in before I expected it--same day from both suppliers!

Date of experience: March 10, 2026

Phone version of website feels clunky
February 26, 2026
Previous review

Phone version of website feels clunky. It took 3 attempts to enter login. Screen kept sliding off screen.

Date of experience: February 16, 2026
North Carolina
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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It's always easy for me to find books by title or author. I like that full book descriptions are presented and a large variety of used book options are usually available.

Date of experience: March 10, 2026

Always satisfied
September 2, 2025
Previous review

I purchase from Alibris a lot. I can usually find what I'm looking for and the prices are good for book that are used yet in very good shape.
I also feel good that I am recycling books.

Date of experience: August 23, 2025
California
1 review
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Great
March 20, 2026

Great. Carry on. Among other things, I liked knowing where the sellers are located. I try not to spend a dime that benefits red states.

Date of experience: March 10, 2026
Texas
1 review
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Great!
March 20, 2026

Great! The website is easy to maneuver & I found exactly what I was looking for.

Date of experience: March 9, 2026
1 review
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Reliable as expected
March 20, 2026

On time as described good condition. 6 on recommendation because I'm not likely to remember the name. It's not like Amazon or EBay. No complaints though

Date of experience: March 9, 2026
1 review
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A happy Seattlite…
March 20, 2026
Updated review

I've ordered from Alibris for years. I've never been disappointed. An excellent source. Count me among your most robust fans!

Date of experience: March 9, 2026

A service to be cherished...
May 20, 2025
Previous review

I've been ordering from Alibris for years, now. The offerings are extensive, the descriptions of the books
Accurate, the delivery on time. Certainly their far flung providers are carefully vetted. Now and then I'll get a little note tucked into a book I've ordered wishing me well or telling me I will enjoy the read. That always makes my day. In a highly depersonalized world, Alibirs and all the vendors they work with, make me feel like a valued, very much alive, individual. I am, and continue to be, 100% pleased with having discovered Alibris.

Date of experience: May 10, 2025
Georgia
1 review
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The shopping experience was pretty fantastic and I hope the shipping time is even better!

Date of experience: March 9, 2026
Florida
1 review
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Books are easy to find, the shipping costs are easily understandable, and the shipping times have gotten better over the years I've used Alibris. I like the thought that I'm recycling books when I use Alibris. Thanks for being available! I've told many people about Alibris.

Date of experience: March 9, 2026
Michigan
1 review
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The book I put in (which I found on Bookfinder) when I got to your sight, said "This book is not available." But it kind of went back and forth (I did not lrder it the first day I did this; but it happened more than once. I called the bookstore it said it was at, and they said that they had it so I went back to your site and ordered it. Then Alibris made it clear to me that somone had put in their cart (probably me) so that it was not available to purchase for about 24 hours. So it was not their fault.
I gave 5 star for delivery time base on past experience with Alibris, for I wrote this rigiht after I ordered it.

Date of experience: March 9, 2026
1 review
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Although product descriptions and shipping speeds differ slightly from vendor to vendor, my overall level of satisfaction with a number of purchases from a variety of vendors has been very high. I have often received books that have been described as "very good" actually in new condition, likely "overstock" from publishers' printings. That is certainly not the case for most orders but is appreciated at any rate. It is very rare for me to receive a book that does not meet the standards as stated in the on line description. Alibris is my "Go-to" place for used books.

Date of experience: March 9, 2026
1 review
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Late delivery
March 19, 2026

The book was purchased as a birthday present and, based on the merchant's description, I thought that there was plenty of time. In fact, it arrived several days after the birthday. Not a big deal, but still a disappointment.

Date of experience: March 9, 2026
New York
1 review
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I love finding old books that I can't find anywhere else. My Presidential Reading Project would be stalled out without Alibris.

Date of experience: March 9, 2026
Morocco
1 review
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Reliable as always
March 19, 2026

Ordered old boy deluxe, arrived before the estimated time they packed it carefully considering it was a hardcover, honestly ive ordered before and will order in the future, and would recommand!

Date of experience: March 9, 2026