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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
12,376
shipping
12,366
quality
12,360
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New York
1 review
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Good seller Speedy shipping (just wish it wasn't $4.99)
January 27, 2025
Updated review

I was happy with my order, I just wish it wasn't $5.00 now for shipping, it makes every purchase expensive. If a new paperback is $7.99 it means buying used for $3.00 or less and sometimes, it's not worth it. More than $7.99 then it makes sense

Date of experience: January 16, 2025

Don't make me write a review--I gave feedback about satisfaction and delivery, that is enough
Shipping fees are high

Date of experience: October 27, 2024
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Quick and easy checkout, great prices and selection, needed alternative to that other website that starts with A

Date of experience: January 16, 2025
Florida
1 review
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The book as I expected and on time.
January 27, 2025

The book has the practice exams and the solutions that I needed.

Date of experience: January 16, 2025
Michigan
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
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Efficient, easy, and quick ordering
January 27, 2025

Efficient, easy, and quick ordering. I appreciate your service.

Date of experience: January 16, 2025
New Jersey
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I ordered ella minnow pea and it showed up. The book was intact.

Date of experience: January 16, 2025
North Carolina
1 review
0 helpful votes
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So far so good
January 27, 2025

So far so good. I'll wait to reserve a full recommendation until I can actually download the book.

Date of experience: January 16, 2025
Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Helpful suggestions
January 27, 2025

Helpful suggestions. Up to date current. Prices are better than other sources.

Date of experience: January 16, 2025
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Very easy to find the books and select them. I was happy to find what I wanted.

Date of experience: January 16, 2025
Wisconsin
1 review
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Just what I needed.
January 27, 2025

They had the text book I needed for a class. The price was reasonable. The book showed up on the first day of class.

Date of experience: January 16, 2025
Alabama
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great product
January 27, 2025

I was very happy to receive the book at the price I paid. There was confusing communication around the shipping. I was given a tracking number and USPS said the item never entered their system. When the book did not arrive in the expected time, I reached out to customer service. They said they wait until the item is close to your town and the email with my tracking number mysteriously disappeared. The day the book arrived, an email with a tracking number showed back up.

Date of experience: January 16, 2025
Rhode Island
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Good Experience
January 27, 2025

I needed this book as a gift. It was safely delivered on good time.

Date of experience: January 16, 2025
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I purchased it for my mom
January 27, 2025
Updated review

Easy to order, great shipping and communication, nothing else to say

Date of experience: January 16, 2025

It was a gift for my mom
May 16, 2024
Previous review

Happy with purchase, no complaints, it was a gift for my mom so I couldn't rate the book itself but was happy with purchase transaction

Date of experience: May 5, 2024
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Buying BOOKS
January 27, 2025

I Have plenty of PLACES to buy books from, I choose ALIBRIS as I know I will get a GOOD PRICE and GREAT DELIVERY

Date of experience: January 16, 2025
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Will continue using Allibris
January 27, 2025

Took a little while to receive my second book but don't think that was all Allibris fault or that if the seller. Love my books. Thanks

Date of experience: January 16, 2025
Minnesota
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I contacted the seller right after I made the purchase that I SHOULD be getting it within the window - but that I would love to get it at the earlier side of that window for an event if at all possible. Never heard back, and wound up getting it, AFTER the window / late / after the event

Date of experience: January 16, 2025
Texas
1 review
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I love your site so much that I hesitate to tell others where I get such great deals. I don't want them meddling in my favorite fishing hole. LOL

Date of experience: January 16, 2025
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Very dependable service
January 27, 2025

Very professional and dependable service. Thank you very much.

Date of experience: January 16, 2025
North Carolina
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Simple
January 27, 2025

I found what I need and the price was right. I also recommended to my friends and they can't believe that there's so many options.

Date of experience: January 16, 2025
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Excellent service
January 26, 2025

Expedite delivery, easy to find and pay for the book I needed

Date of experience: January 16, 2025
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Stressful
January 26, 2025

No tracking number given so no way to track your package. I waited over a month to receive my order when FAQs say max 14 days. No customer Service agent to talk to so email only was frustrating. Only told to wait some more…when I did get a response.
Product I received was in better condition than I thought so that was a welcomed surprise. The price was still exorbitant in my opinion.

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: January 16, 2025