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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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value
12,451
shipping
12,441
quality
12,435
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A pleasant experience
February 3, 2025

The website was easy to navigate. The book arrived in good time and what I paid for the book was good value.

Date of experience: January 24, 2025
Massachusetts
1 review
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Am glad to be back!
February 3, 2025

Am glad to be back! I had not ordered anything in a long time but remembered how reliable you are and you are enduring and have kept your link to my email. Thank you.

Date of experience: January 24, 2025
California
2 reviews
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Would have liked more info about this edition/translation
February 3, 2025
Updated review

Would have liked more info about this edition/translation. I could not be sure that the translation was by Peter Bien, so I had to google further. For foreign books, it would be good of you to put the translator's name, particularly if there are several different translators. And secondly, it would be nice to have a lower shipping price for this little paperback: an envelope would suffice. Thank you!

Date of experience: January 24, 2025

Really easy to do, from finding the books to checking out. THANKS.

Date of experience: July 1, 2024
Massachusetts
1 review
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Straightforward and fast
February 3, 2025

Straightforward and fast. I feel confident that my order will be handled well and I will receive it in excellent condition.

Date of experience: January 24, 2025
Rhode Island
1 review
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Very satisfied with your selection of very good books that I'm interest in.

Date of experience: January 24, 2025
Maine
1 review
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Vietnam: A Military History
February 3, 2025

The book arrived quickly and I found the condition to be outstanding. Thank you.

Date of experience: January 24, 2025
California
1 review
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Quick and Convenient!
February 3, 2025

Quick and Convenient! Definitely recommend as a college student looking for deals on required books or textbooks :)

Date of experience: January 24, 2025
Georgia
1 review
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I needed the book for an online course and I had an easy time finding what I wanted and checking out.

Date of experience: January 24, 2025
New Hampshire
1 review
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$5 shipping a book is not cool and now you want me to add st least 50 characters ok

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: January 24, 2025
Virginia
1 review
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The Fiber Fueled Cookbook
February 3, 2025
Updated review

I was satisfied that this used book was available at a considerably lower price than retail. The book came in excellent condition and in good time.

Date of experience: January 24, 2025

Good experiences with my book order
May 28, 2024
Previous review

The book I ordered was easy to find on your website. Placing the order was simple and delivery was appropriately speedy.

Date of experience: May 18, 2024
New Jersey
1 review
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Satisfied
February 3, 2025

Satisfied, I don't feel like answering all these questions though, I was happy with everything!

Date of experience: January 24, 2025
California
1 review
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Pretty good although when looking for books in a series, it would be nice to see them in reading order.

Date of experience: January 24, 2025

Confusing!
October 21, 2024
Previous review

Confusing!
I was trying to order and it took me back to the beginning. I had to change my password. I found what I was looking for before it sent me back and when I changed my password the cost was a dollar more and the company I had just chosen prior to changing my password was no longer on the list;

Date of experience: October 9, 2024
Massachusetts
1 review
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I love Alibris
February 3, 2025

Great prices, no problem deliveries, great selection of books

Date of experience: January 24, 2025
Minnesota
1 review
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Bad condition
February 3, 2025

The book is literally falling apart. I opened it and a cache of pages fell out… not acceptable!

Date of experience: January 24, 2025
Colorado
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First time using Albris
February 3, 2025
Updated review

Took awhile to get the book, book was in good condition though and exactly as ordered

Date of experience: January 24, 2025

Easy to order using paypal
February 16, 2024
Previous review

Easy to order using paypal

Date of experience: February 16, 2024
Wisconsin
1 review
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Fast and easy and by far and away excellent pricing at alibris!

Date of experience: January 24, 2025
Kentucky
2 reviews
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Easy online order
February 3, 2025

Easy online order. Good to know that my order will be shipped asap and is not on back order.

Date of experience: January 24, 2025
Wisconsin
1 review
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Always reliable with the best prices
February 3, 2025

Always reliable with the best prices. I have never been disappointed in the quality of the books that I have purchased.

Date of experience: January 24, 2025
Illinois
1 review
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I like being able to choose the specific location to order a book from.

Date of experience: January 24, 2025
New York
1 review
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Expanding my knowledge
February 3, 2025

I found lots of books on the techniques I'm looking for to aid my art practice.

Date of experience: January 24, 2025