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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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It is always exciting to find affordable contemporary and old books, definitely pleasing when they are in good condition.
The products arrived in satisfactory condition, which was good enough for my needs.
Always a pleasure to deal with Alibris when hunting for older books.
This is the second time I've ordered this book. The first was never delivered and Alibris refunded. Ever hopeful, I'm trying again. I've used Alibris for decades with very few flubs.
Happy for another source besides Amazon! Liked the selection of copies available as well.
Nice copy of a book no longer in print, sold at a cheap price, and was delivered securely and efficiently.
10 days after I order it was actually shipped and was not properly packaged and was damaged on arrival
I had no idea if this was large print so I sent a question. They responded quickly with all the information I needed. Thank you Iris E May
You found this book and I'd tried several other big places but they didn't have it. Checkout was easy and quick. Thank you so much
Awesome easy to find products i wanted. Prices were great shipping was easy.
I have ordered from Alibris before. I continue to do so because your prices are lower snd I give cleats been pleased with the quality of the product.
Just a very simple website to use with affordable prices for me.
I have been buying book via Alibris for years and have been most satisfied with the qualilty and price of them. I highly recommend Alibris as a source of hard to find books at a great price! Long live Alibris!
Wanted to surprise my brother-in-law with a very specific book. Alibris had it, and shipped it quickly. Best of all the book is in pristine condition and I got it for a very good price. Thank you!
Alibris is my 'go to' for searching for books or browsing. I've never failed to find what I'm looking for! Even one very old book.
Love that I can buy multiple copies of books from the same vendor to save on shipping. I find it challenging to track the arrival of multiple copies as each item is listed as a single book by Albris but arrive w/ multiple per package. It is even more difficult when the return address labels on the packages do not match the companies listed on the Albris order list. It took me over an hour to confirm all 20 books had been received.
Love that I can buy multiple copies of books from the same vendor to save on shipping.
I was easily able to find some out-of-print novels as a Christmas gift for my sibling, and they showed up in perfect time!
Amazing seller: book in excellent condition and as described. Fast shipper too! Highly recommend it!
The books are very worn but also hard to find so am grateful that we could find them
Trying to figure out the coupons and discounts/free shipping, then a book disappeared from my cart - too many windows popping up, and having to repeatedly go to the email for the current discount coupons
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.

