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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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value
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12,391
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Florida
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Not the best
November 10, 2025

Kept getting canceled and the replacing it with a higher priced one. When it finally came 3 weeks later there was a 50 cent sticker on it so I paid way to much and was jerked around. Will most likely not be using this store again

Date of experience: October 31, 2025
Pennsylvania
1 review
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Great place to buy books, cd's and dvd's
November 10, 2025
Updated review

I have been pleased with all my purchases. I have never had a problem. My orders are described accurately. Packaged well and shipped promptly. They have also been reasonably priced even for hard to find copies. What's not to like?

Date of experience: October 31, 2025

Always easy and fast to find a book I am looking for
December 24, 2024
Previous review

Always easy and fast to find a book I am looking for. Great service.

Date of experience: December 14, 2024
Iowa
1 review
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I was very satisfied, as always
November 10, 2025
Updated review

I was very satisfied, as always. The site is very user friendly with a voluminous number of available books. The prices are beyond reasonable. I always recommend Alibris whenever I'm talking to anyone about books.

Date of experience: October 30, 2025

I easily found the book I was seeking and the ordering...
October 2, 2025
Previous review

I easily found the book I was seeking and the ordering process went quick and smooth. I have referred many friends and acquaintances to Alibis over the years.

Date of experience: September 22, 2025
New York
1 review
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Got it in one!
November 9, 2025

Suddenly recalled an "old" movie from the mid-'90s—indie, apparently—featuring Bridget Fonda, Kenneth Mars, James Broadbent, and Russell Crowe. *Rough Magic*. Actually found it and rented it on Prime Video, then decided I wanted my own copy. (Quirky, coloring-outside-the-lines rom-com) Where to go? Alibris.com

Date of experience: October 8, 2025
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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All 5 of self-published series
November 9, 2025
Updated review

Alibris has great selection, wonderful sales and coupons. I heard about EJ Fisch's Ziva Payvan books through a self-published sci-fi contest. Alibris had almost every book in the contest! So cool that Alibris has such unique and desirable books.

Date of experience: October 30, 2025

Great selection of self-published Sci-Fi!
October 19, 2025
Previous review

Great selection of self-published Sci-Fi! Thanks for the shipping options and discount coupon, too. Very pleasant experience.

Date of experience: October 9, 2025
Florida
1 review
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Easy website
November 9, 2025
Updated review

Easy website - love the wish list feature. Good search features; I generally know exactly what I am looking for. Makes the site extremely efficient.

Date of experience: October 30, 2025

Love Alibris!
September 28, 2025
Previous review

Love Alibris! Wish list made real:-) I live in the world of backlists and Alibris provides the best source for many hard to find titles or early titles by authors I admire.

Date of experience: September 18, 2025
New York
1 review
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No complaints
November 9, 2025

Order was shipped on time and delivered quickly. I bought it for someone and they love it so I have no complaints and would definitely use this site again in the future.

Date of experience: October 4, 2025
Canada
1 review
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Exceptional Service
November 9, 2025

I was looking for specific books to support research into my family history. I found them here. The books are in pristine condition and I am delighted with my purchase

Date of experience: October 30, 2025
New Jersey
1 review
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Yay!
November 9, 2025
Updated review

Yay! That was easy! So glad this book came back... there were some issues, but Alibris seems to be so on it--and those issues have apparently been resolved!

Date of experience: October 30, 2025

I was ready to place an order BUT I'd forgotten my...
November 8, 2025
Previous review

I was ready to place an order BUT I'd forgotten my password. In the time it took to reset my password, the book I had selected was suddenly not available...

Date of experience: October 28, 2025
Wisconsin
1 review
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Book Order
November 9, 2025

This book that I purchased was the least expensive of all the online books sites. The book I received was in an excellent condition and as if brand new. Extra bonus was that it is in a large print! Very happy with my purchase.

Date of experience: October 29, 2025
New York
1 review
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Alibris makes it easy to search for books, choose the format, condition and price that one is comfortable with and the method of payment.

Date of experience: October 29, 2025
Oregon
1 review
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Long shipping delay, but eventually arrived.
November 8, 2025
Updated review

I ordered all 8 of my books from Alibris directly 10/7. My payment went through 10/8. The expected shipping period was from 10/9-10/11. The order says shipped 10/17 but didn't actually ship until 10/19 and arrived 10/25. So 2weeks past when I though it would get here considering shipping location but it all arrived intact and in good condition so no complaints there. Other than the shipping time (minor issue) I am pretty happy with my consumer experience.

Date of experience: October 25, 2025

Alibris is the best
October 18, 2025
Previous review

Alibris is the best. I love Alibris. Whenever I need or want a book I check Alibris before looking anywhere else.

Date of experience: October 7, 2025
Idaho
1 review
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They have an amazing library of books from new to used. In todays digital world it it sometimes hard to find a copy of a book.

Date of experience: October 29, 2025
Michigan
1 review
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November 8, 2025
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Date of experience: October 29, 2025

Why can't I change my billing address?
August 4, 2025
Previous review

Why can't I change my billing address? Whoever manages your internet site truly does a horrible job!

Date of experience: July 25, 2025
California
1 review
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For whatever reason, the No Game No Life manga has suffered in the ability to get a copy in 2025 with Trump's illegal tariffs. No local stores had it, almost no website had it, yet Alibris has been 2/2 on volumes. They were in great condition and were not upcharged due to scarcity (Amazon is trying to ask for $150+ for volume 2). Thank you for not ripping me off and enabling me to collect these manga volumes at a fair market price!

Date of experience: October 29, 2025
Colorado
1 review
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November 7, 2025

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Date of experience: October 28, 2025
New York
1 review
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Very easy
November 7, 2025

Very easy. Have used your store in the past and the books were delivered timely and in the condition they were listed. Great selection

Date of experience: October 28, 2025
District of Columbia
1 review
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I should have used Alibris in the first place. I ordered the book through Amazon, and the Amazon vendor assigned a 9-digit tracking number, not the necessary 10-digit number. Meaning I'll never get the book. I had to wait a month to even request a refund. F*ck Amazon!

Date of experience: October 28, 2025
Pennsylvania
1 review
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Medicine Cards
November 7, 2025

The delivery was as outlined but I realized that the order did not contain the 56 cards to complete the set. So I returned the book.

Date of experience: October 28, 2025
Virginia
1 review
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I have found most of what I'm looking for at reasonable prices. I do find the shipping to be a bit expensive for as slow as it is.

Date of experience: October 28, 2025