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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
1,025
value
12,599
shipping
12,589
quality
12,583
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California
1 review
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Alibris is great, SiteJabber is not
January 10, 2025

Book was great, got it at a reasonable price and on time. SiteJabber mandatory survey afterwards feels insistent and spammy.

Date of experience: December 31, 2024
Texas
1 review
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Every time I come here, I always find what I am looking...
January 10, 2025
Updated review

Every time I come here, I always find what I am looking for. So, I appreciate it. You give me options.

Date of experience: December 31, 2024

Great Shopping experience
January 10, 2025
Previous review

When i am recommended a book, I come here to see if it's available in a least good condition. If the book I am looking for is not available were it shows out of stock then I come to Alibris and so far I am batting a Thousand.

Date of experience: December 31, 2024
Delaware
1 review
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I liked the option of consolidating shipping.
When I'm asked to write more in a review- this is my time were talking about (which is valuable to me) I feel inclined to never do a review again.

Date of experience: December 31, 2024
Maine
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Good ability to find one source for all books which...
January 10, 2025
Updated review

Good ability to find one source for all books which makes it easier

Date of experience: December 31, 2024

Good source
April 2, 2024
Previous review

Good source

Date of experience: March 23, 2024
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Bible
January 10, 2025

Great Bible. Good price. Delivery was faster than was predicted.

Date of experience: December 31, 2024
Missouri
1 review
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I have never had any problems with Alibris. I find lots of books here that I can't elsewhere

Date of experience: December 31, 2024
Minnesota
1 review
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Slow shipping
January 10, 2025

I was surprised by how slowly the shipping proceeded! It seemed to take about a week to get out of the facility and on its way. I was happy with my order when it finally arrived.

Date of experience: December 31, 2024
New Hampshire
1 review
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Quality of item
January 10, 2025

Two books were ordered, but neither had the dust jacket, and one had a broken binding and missing pages. We contacted alibis and I believe a replacement is being sent.

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: December 31, 2024
North Carolina
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Fast check out easy to search for items not to happy with shipping costs charge for each item

Date of experience: December 31, 2024
Washington
1 review
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Great Resource
January 10, 2025

The site was easy to navigate to find the book I was looking for. The description of the product was also accurate when received

Date of experience: January 25, 2025
Connecticut
1 review
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This is a church purchase as 501c3
January 10, 2025

This is a church purchase as 501c3. No where was the tax exempt option ever given so I dispute the full charged amount for massachusetts.

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: December 30, 2024
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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EZ PZ purchase
January 10, 2025

EZ PZ purchase. Looking forward to receiving the book. Good job on the web store.

Date of experience: December 30, 2024
Arizona
1 review
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Fast and efficient
January 10, 2025

Fast and efficient. As great as ever. Alibris is a great site.

Date of experience: December 30, 2024
Canada
1 review
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Latest order was delivered as promised. Unfortunately, I had to change delivery location and that process ran afoul of Canada Post Strike and delivery was delayed as was this report on successful receipt. Parcel finally received in good condition thanks to a courier service and the help of friends.

Date of experience: December 30, 2024
India
1 review
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Great!
January 10, 2025

Excellent management, tracking, response and follow up system

Date of experience: December 30, 2024
Texas
1 review
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Very quick & easy ordering system
January 10, 2025

Very quick & easy ordering system. Even though you hadn't posted a picture of the book I ordered, you were very highly recommended by a dear friend, so I chose to order from you.

Date of experience: December 30, 2024
California
1 review
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Good customer interface!
January 10, 2025

Good customer interface! I love the help this interface uses. Very helpful

Date of experience: December 30, 2024
California
1 review
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Quick and easy to find the book I was looking for (kinda funny that the shipping was more than the book... Oh well)

Date of experience: December 30, 2024
Florida
1 review
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Not showing the shipping prior to completing the order is discouraging to commit to the purchase…

Date of experience: December 30, 2024
Virginia
1 review
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Good experience
January 10, 2025
Updated review

I found mostly everything that i was looking for at a reasonable price.

Date of experience: December 30, 2024

Quickly found what i was looking for
January 24, 2024
Previous review

Quickly found what i was looking for

Date of experience: January 23, 2024