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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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Very quick and easy, and most importantly. CHEAP! 10/10 Would most def recommend!
Easy to search for used book that I have been looking for. Thank you!
Have shopped here previously and everything has always been smooth and easy.
Best pricing and can easily find all books you're seeking. The optimization tool at checkout is a sanity check for the shipping vs book costs as well.
Book arrived with packaging undamaged but the book was thrashed and not new as described. The inside binding was almost completely torn from the cover. Pro seller tip! You might want to actually INSPECT a book BEFORE you list its condition as FINE! Seller did accept a return without argument and a credit was received. Of course Alibris' silly little 5 dollar "so sorry" coupon didn't cover the actual cost of postage to return let alone my time.
Alibris has a well-designed website that makes it easy find the right book at the right price.
It's easy to find the books I'm looking for. Shipping is always more than it could easily be.
I absolutely have loved getting books through Alibris. Being able to purchase books at a fraction of their regular price has not only saved my wallet, but also has been great for the environment!
Alibris had the book I wanted at the lowest available price. Ordering was easy and delivery was quick and exactly as promised.
Easy to find and navigate the website. I could register as a guest.
I ordered this book as a Christmas gift for my husband. It took almost 2 weeks to arrive, but he was happy with it, so I'm good!
I already did. I will start looking at other book sellers now.
It is quick and easy to navigate for desired product. Check out has various options for payment.
My order came from two different sellers in different locations but arrived promptly and in the condition described
Make it easier to not ship to the wrong address ie select a default address
Thanks for the book! Will be shopping again in the future :).
Highly recommend this seller. Good pricing, accurate description and friendly staff. Book arrived well packed and in record time. Thanks again!
Ordering was easy. I hope my book will arrive very soon. Receipt of book is time sensitive.
Ease of finding what I was looking for and incredible value in pricing.
Easy to work with, beyond the annoying questions you are expected to fill out after being asked a simple question about how it went. These days a simple " It went fine " turns into weather or not you might recommend us to your cat...or some such nonsense. Why is it everything turns into a game of twenty questions in order to buy something simple, like a book...
It's easy to find something if you have a title or author. It's nice to be able to see the condition of an item - and the sellers are usually pretty honest about the conditions.
Although when browsing an author's works I'd like to know more about the individual book before buying, if I come for something specific I'm usually able to find it here! I appreciate you and thank you!
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.

