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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
1,022
value
12,525
shipping
12,515
quality
12,509
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California
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Great Selections
December 28, 2024
Updated review

Fast, easy, great prices. Love the website and vast selections.

Date of experience: January 8, 2025

Love the vast array of subjects for books
May 15, 2024
Previous review

Love the vast array of subjects for books. Great prices!

Date of experience: May 5, 2024
New York
1 review
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Shipping was much more than I had expected when I shopped for the book and put it in my basket.

Date of experience: December 17, 2024
Texas
1 review
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Good deal, you had it available!
December 28, 2024

Thank you! It was a gratifying experience to find it available through your resources.

Date of experience: December 6, 2024
Missouri
1 review
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I find books and compare prices on alibris all the...
December 28, 2024
Updated review

I find books and compare prices on alibris all the time. It's my go-to for reasonably priced used books!

Date of experience: December 17, 2024

My Go To for Used Books
September 8, 2024
Previous review

I often check several different sites when looking for used books. I usually have the best luck with alibris.com. They have the titles I'm looking for, and the prices are very competitive (or less) than other sites.

Date of experience: August 28, 2024
Colorado
1 review
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Because there was no other shipping option except standard

Date of experience: January 7, 2025
Michigan
1 review
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The order was easy to place and it took very little...
December 28, 2024
Updated review

The order was easy to place and it took very little time. I appreciate that my information was saved.

Date of experience: December 17, 2024

It was easy to order from Alibris, and the price was reasonable.

Date of experience: July 15, 2024
Texas
1 review
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Excellent condition, excellent value.
December 28, 2024

Yay, three books in one volume from a new to me author. Happy reading to me. 😁

Date of experience: December 17, 2024
New Jersey
1 review
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Love this site
December 28, 2024

All my expectations are met with Alibris. I can usually find what I am looking for

Date of experience: December 17, 2024
Illinois
1 review
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Rain
December 28, 2024

My book was set on my front steps in the rain. The plastic package was cut open, so the rain got into the book and ruined it.

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: December 17, 2024
Nevada
1 review
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I am sending this as a gift to my mom, but I had difficulty with the billing address and the shipping address being different. I had to send the bill to my mom to get it to accept my payment.

Date of experience: December 17, 2024
Virginia
1 review
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Overall a good experience
December 27, 2024

Overall a good experience. First time I had been asked for a password.

Date of experience: December 17, 2024
Ohio
1 review
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I haven't shopped on here for awhile but I found only here the rare out-of-print that I was seeking for 1/4 the price on Amazon.

Date of experience: December 17, 2024
Indiana
1 review
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I've purchased from Alibris a few times, and each time transactions are seamless and so easy to use. Pricing is great and shipping is fast and reliable.

Date of experience: December 17, 2024
New York
1 review
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First time and satisfied
December 27, 2024

This was a slight learning curve since it is the first time Ive done this. Overall it was great but the constant requirement to sign in over and over was somewhat annoying.

Date of experience: December 17, 2024
Illinois
1 review
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Good prices, when the item is in stock.
December 27, 2024
Updated review

Your prices were great. Shipping wasn't too bad. But I had to order the same item three times because the seller ran out of stock and canceled my order the next day. I'm hoping the third time's a charm. It's a bit annoying that the item cost a little more each time than the time before.

Date of experience: December 17, 2024

You had what I wanted a great prices!
December 5, 2024
Previous review

You had what I wanted a great prices! The free shipping deal is also much appreciated.

Date of experience: November 25, 2024
Mississippi
1 review
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Good stuff!
December 27, 2024

If there's a book I'm looking for that I'm having a hard time finding, I always use Alibris.com. I can almost always find it at a great price!

Date of experience: December 18, 2024
Arizona
1 review
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Excellent service.
December 27, 2024

I have doing business with Alibris since 2015 and it is always been a good experience. The books I have purchased have allways been sent on time customer service is excellent.

Date of experience: December 2, 2024
Nebraska
1 review
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I have ordered from you before and never had any issues thanks

Date of experience: December 17, 2024
Oregon
1 review
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The book I wanted was easy to find at a moderate price. I have also located other hard to find books here in the past.

Date of experience: December 17, 2024
Minnesota
1 review
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No review
December 27, 2024

No content, I do not want to leave a review, so why am I being prompted?

Date of experience: December 17, 2024