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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
1,014
value
12,408
shipping
12,398
quality
12,392
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Illinois
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Happy with the service
January 29, 2025
Updated review

Always happy with the condition of the books as well as the shipping speed

Date of experience: February 11, 2025

Pleasant
July 19, 2024
Previous review

Always pleased with my orders! Books are in great condition!

Date of experience: July 8, 2024
New York
1 review
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I could not find one book I was looking for but otherwise it was a good experience.

Date of experience: January 19, 2025

Good prices, good coupons, easy ordering.
November 18, 2024
Previous review

Usually I have no problems with orders. However one time an item was cancelled with no explanation given.

Date of experience: November 8, 2024
Canada
1 review
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So fast and easy
January 29, 2025

So fast and easy - had no trouble to find the books I wanted. Thank you.

Date of experience: January 19, 2025
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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An interesting title was floated by xLibris. I purchased it and it was delivered as advertised. Now I must find the time to read it and apply the

Date of experience: January 19, 2025
Texas
1 review
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I had a Very Good experience, I don't know of to many bookstores online, so when my friend introduced you to me. I had to check it out.

Date of experience: January 19, 2025
Canada
1 review
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Quick. Concise. Easy. The books arrived in good condition though one package arrived torn and a little banged up. The only negative is the multiple cross border shipping fees to Canada (when you source from multiple sellers) which add up quite quickly and are always more expensive than the actual books, ha!

Date of experience: February 11, 2025
New York
1 review
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The summaries of the books are excellent, great prices, products are as described, website is very easy to use, purchasing quick. Excellent service that I've enjoyed now for years. THANK YOU!

Date of experience: January 19, 2025
Pennsylvania
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I think Alibris is a good seller of books. Easy to find what you're looking for.

Date of experience: January 19, 2025
Arizona
1 review
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You had the book for which I was searching and it was easy to order it.

Date of experience: January 19, 2025
California
1 review
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I usually find what I'm looking for and at a good price with an easy checkout.

Date of experience: January 18, 2025
Arizona
1 review
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Date of experience: January 18, 2025
Pennsylvania
1 review
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I had trouble ordering from you by way of Walmart's website, so I ordered from you direct.

Date of experience: January 18, 2025
Georgia
1 review
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Your service has a high rating with me and my followers. We appreciate good service.

Date of experience: January 18, 2025
Kentucky
1 review
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Free shipping would be great!
January 29, 2025

Free shipping would be great! Or a set shipping rate dependent upon the total number of books or the total purchase price.,

Date of experience: January 18, 2025
Oklahoma
1 review
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Smooth as silk Have used Alibris for many years and have never had a bad experience.

Date of experience: January 18, 2025
Nevada
1 review
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Great
January 29, 2025

Great. Please, it's just a book order. I'm old and still read things.

Date of experience: January 18, 2025
Illinois
1 review
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Easy to search, lots of choices
January 29, 2025

Easy to search, lots of choices. Good service on the orders I have placed.

Date of experience: January 18, 2025
Oklahoma
2 reviews
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Website was very easy to use
January 29, 2025

Website was very easy to use. It was also easy to create an account.

Date of experience: January 18, 2025
North Carolina
1 review
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Did not receive combined shipping discount
January 28, 2025
Updated review

I bought 4 books for the same seller and 2 books from another seller, and I didn't receive the combined shipping discount from either seller. On the up side, the books arrived quickly and in the condition described.

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: January 13, 2025

Combined shipping discount was not applied and after...
January 12, 2025
Previous review

Combined shipping discount was not applied and after 72 hours, I have not received a response to my inquiry about the matter.

Date of experience: January 2, 2025
Oklahoma
1 review
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Payment site glitched and the $5 off offer was not communicated clearly, so I had to go back in 2 times to make the purchase.

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: January 18, 2025