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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
1,032
value
12,654
shipping
12,644
quality
12,638
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Shopping was quick easy and without drama. You had what I wanted and at a price I was willing to pay.
What more could you ask?

Date of experience: January 11, 2025
Washington
1 review
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It's always easy ordering on this site. The used books always arrive!

Date of experience: January 11, 2025
Pennsylvania
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Found the books I wanted at a reasonable prices and good or very good condition.

Date of experience: January 11, 2025
Minnesota
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Easy to use, straight to the point, lots of options. Clear-cut. Have ordered from before and am always satisfied.

Date of experience: January 11, 2025
Utah
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We've often used Alibris over the years. They provide good service as well as good books

Date of experience: January 11, 2025
Idaho
1 review
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Great service, price and taste!
January 22, 2025

Product arrived in timely manner, price was great and the flavor was great too.

Date of experience: January 11, 2025
Minnesota
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January 22, 2025

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Date of experience: January 11, 2025
Pennsylvania
1 review
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I looked at the books, their conditions, and the bookstores that were shown on the Alibris website. I chose one that was not so far from my house, and it came soon after I ordered it.

Date of experience: January 11, 2025
Oregon
1 review
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It was very easy to order the book
January 22, 2025

It was very easy to order the book. I am likely to use this service again.

Date of experience: January 11, 2025
California
1 review
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The purchase and recycling of a book should be easier, so much back abd forward, zi just want to start reading this book sa the author in an interview and he is a very intelligent bright journalist pullitzer prince winner and I want to read this book and dithered from him hi me ruined the lack of culture in this country s d how the walking orange won in re Ute areas of the country where people don't read enough his statistics about percentages of illiteracy in the country are really akarming you in Alibris where I've beenbuying books for many years should encourage the lecture by minimizing the steps that may discourage people specially the you get ones, the most vulnerable of all the Walking Orange himself is an illiterate is lazy and corrupt abd wants to be the next Zar, is terrifying a d the main reason why the educational system should be rethink and reinvented is all for the sake of real education. A co cept long time list in many programs in Universities around the world is the sailing of an oligarchy and here we go again another cycle from our human family to strengthen our bonds within ourselves look for kindness and good causes a scrape t to the planet and the dignity of every single life… Thank you for the space to express my ideas and for ily our openness.
Wishing you and your loved ones excellent health, indestructible happiness, abundance and total success in all your endeavors.
Respectfully:
Juan Ibarra Isunza.
57 Taylor Street # 312 San Francisco, California *******

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Date of experience: January 11, 2025
Wisconsin
1 review
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I love the lower priced cart offered at the end! I found everything I was looking for.

Date of experience: January 11, 2025
Illinois
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Great service good prices
January 22, 2025

Excellent pricing the delivery can be a little slow, but they some of that could be where we live.

Date of experience: January 11, 2025
Florida
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Book Order
January 22, 2025

Great experience! My book arrived quickly. I'll buy again,

Date of experience: January 11, 2025
Ohio
1 review
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There
January 22, 2025

There. Should be way to see if the same seller has other books you are looking for.

Date of experience: January 11, 2025
Illinois
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Used interpersonal communication book
January 22, 2025

Shipping time was good and purchasing was easy. I would purchase from here again.

Date of experience: January 11, 2025
Ohio
1 review
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Easy to find what I want to order, many choices and payment options.

Date of experience: January 11, 2025
New Hampshire
1 review
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Well designed site architecture
January 21, 2025

Well designed site architecture. Smooth shopping experience.

Date of experience: January 11, 2025
Indiana
1 review
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Navigation was usee friendly
January 21, 2025

Navigation was usee friendly. Somehow all of my items in cart disappeared and had to start over. I ordered less the second time in order to avoid it happening again.

Date of experience: January 11, 2025
Oregon
1 review
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Great
January 21, 2025

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Date of experience: January 11, 2025
Pennsylvania
1 review
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Shopping was quick and stress free
January 21, 2025
Updated review

Shopping was quick and stress free. What I want is always available

Date of experience: January 11, 2025

The books that I need are always there.
June 4, 2024
Previous review

It was easy and fast. No issues. The books that I need are always there.

Date of experience: May 24, 2024