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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
1,020
value
12,497
shipping
12,487
quality
12,481
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California
1 review
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I always find the cheapest prices here compared to anywhere else!

Date of experience: December 23, 2024
Wisconsin
1 review
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Always find what I'm looking for at the best prices
January 2, 2025
Updated review

Always find what I'm looking for at the best prices. Always great

Date of experience: December 22, 2024

Came in great in condition.
November 29, 2024
Previous review

Great website to get lost searching for used books. Easy to navigate.

Date of experience: November 19, 2024
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I already had the purchase in the basket but when I had to change my password, it emptied and I had to start over.

Date of experience: December 22, 2024
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Alibris has a very good reputation for providing quality books for my library.

Date of experience: December 22, 2024
Colorado
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great service
January 2, 2025

No hassle ordering and shipping! Received on time, and in the condition stated..

Date of experience: December 22, 2024
Missouri
5 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Shipping charges should be in your face; Not hidden until the last page. I thought I was getting a heck of a deal, and clicked to fast. I will be cancelling in just a moment.

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: December 22, 2024
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Good experience
January 2, 2025

Very happy with my purchase. Good price, book in excellent condition.

Date of experience: December 22, 2024
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Everything went well. No complaints except this annoying survey. This requirement sours the whole transaction.

Date of experience: November 28, 2024
Alaska
1 review
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I forget the name of it, but I liked the help with the cart at the end comparing different copies of the books.

Date of experience: December 22, 2024
Oregon
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Love Alibris
January 2, 2025

Absolutely love shopping at Alibris. Alibris always has the books that I am looking for including those hard-to-find ones.

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Date of experience: December 22, 2024
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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What shipping address?
January 2, 2025

Your system filled in a different address than I expected. I tried to cancel the order, but it didn't take. So, I would up buying two books.

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: December 22, 2024
Texas
1 review
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Been a couple of years since last order, Glad we were still on your books

Date of experience: December 22, 2024
Minnesota
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Very happy
January 2, 2025
Updated review

Alibris is a great, quick way to find the media that you remember from the past, or looking for something new.

Date of experience: December 22, 2024

Great cd
November 1, 2024
Previous review

Easy to order, very nice product, very satisfying all around. Ty

Date of experience: October 21, 2024
Ohio
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great experiences over the years on this site. They nearly always have what I'm looking for, even out of print copies!

Date of experience: December 22, 2024
North Carolina
1 review
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Great
January 2, 2025

Wonderful experience from beginning to end. Price is exceptional!

Date of experience: December 22, 2024
Pennsylvania
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Another slam-dunk from Alibris
January 1, 2025

I was able to find exactly the (no longer published) book I was looking for in no time at all and received it quickly. This is consistently my experience with Alibris, which is why I have been using it for so long.

Date of experience: December 1, 2024
Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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It was easy to find the book I wanted and easy to order. That is as good as it gets.

Date of experience: December 22, 2024
New Jersey
1 review
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Great prices with the whole transaction being smooth and without incident. Happy and will recommend to a friend.

Date of experience: December 22, 2024
Illinois
1 review
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Quick, easy & I was so relieved you had the book I hadn't been able to find anywhere else. My granddaughter will be very happy to get to get her book, which is the only thing she had asked for, for Christmas.

Date of experience: December 22, 2024
Texas
1 review
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Self Love (English translation)
January 1, 2025

Good quality book and service. Book was in good condition; despite the years since published. Carrier delivery was slow; almost two weeks.

Date of experience: December 22, 2024