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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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Florida
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Joe Poedoedoe
December 21, 2024

Good, good, good, good, good, Good, good, good, good, good, Good, good, good, good, good, Good, good, good, good, good, Good, good, good, good, good, Good, good, good, good, gooso

Date of experience: December 11, 2024
Texas
1 review
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Finding the book that I wanted was easy and while it is a lightly used book that is exactly what I was looking for to pay partial cost on an expensive book. The price was good shipping time was good can't wait to find more things to read so I can come back and shop.

Date of experience: December 11, 2024
California
1 review
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Great place to buy books
December 21, 2024
Updated review

This is the place I go to to buy the books I'm interested in, great pricing.

Date of experience: November 20, 2024

Thank you Alibris for your company to be able to find...
December 17, 2024
Previous review

Thank you Alibris for your company to be able to find books I can't get anywhere else.

Date of experience: December 7, 2024
Washington
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Alibris always vibes through
December 21, 2024

Excellent, as always. Best place to find quality used books

Date of experience: January 1, 2025
Texas
1 review
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Always good
December 21, 2024
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Always good. The internet was a bit slow. I found what I needed.

Date of experience: December 10, 2024

Wow, for what I want, Alibris is the only game in town!
June 25, 2024
Previous review

Wow, for what I want, Alibris is the only game in town! I can find books on this site that are not available anywhere else.

Date of experience: June 15, 2024
California
1 review
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Books are wonderful
December 21, 2024

Books are wonderful. Even do I haven't been able to find the books that I want knights of the zodiac volume 10,17, and 21.

Date of experience: December 10, 2024
Illinois
1 review
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Love, love, love Alibris!
December 21, 2024
Updated review

Love, love, love Alibris! I receive regular coupons and often qualify for free shipping. As a book source Alibris rarely ever lets me down.

Date of experience: December 10, 2024

Great app
October 18, 2024
Previous review

Great app. Easy to use and manage. Excellent inventory. I've used Alibris for years and I have never been disappointed.

Date of experience: October 8, 2024
North Carolina
4 reviews
0 helpful votes
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The prices are great
December 21, 2024
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My experience was great but they need more books from top authors

Date of experience: December 10, 2024

Quick and easy
January 1, 2024
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Quick and easy

Date of experience: January 1, 2024
California
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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All as expected except no break in shipping even if...
December 21, 2024
Updated review

All as expected except no break in shipping even if more than one book is from same shop.

Date of experience: December 10, 2024

Would like to be able to group same title at same seller, or group all of what a seller's titles are, just to see if I can reduce shipping. Shipping way more than the books! And lots of packaging then too.

Date of experience: January 3, 2024
Minnesota
1 review
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Easy Peasy!
December 21, 2024

Easy Peasy! Quality books and hard to find books at fair prices. First stop when looking for cool books I find being used as decorations in stores or table books in hotels.

Date of experience: December 10, 2024
California
1 review
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A good purchasing experience
December 21, 2024

The book arrived sooner than expected and was well packaged. Condition of the book was accurately described. A good experience.

Date of experience: December 10, 2024
California
1 review
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For a given title there are often many copies to choose from. Unlike most online used booksellers, Alibris makes it easy to sort copies by price and condition, along with other criteria.

Date of experience: December 10, 2024
District of Columbia
1 review
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Always a pleasure to shop at Alibris
December 21, 2024

Always a pleasure to shop at Alibris. Easy to find the books I am looking for

Date of experience: December 10, 2024
New York
4 reviews
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I have shopped at Alibris many times and recommend them to everyone.

Date of experience: December 10, 2024
New York
1 review
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Shared with many
December 21, 2024

Excellent found what I was looking for at a great price. Product was in great condition as described Arrived in the time frame given. Was very happy with the service and will be ordering more.

Date of experience: December 10, 2024
Georgia
1 review
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Was kind of loopy at first, came back to beginning 2 times, had to save item to cart again, but is OK.

Date of experience: December 10, 2024
North Carolina
1 review
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No title required
December 21, 2024
Updated review

My experience was I searched for what i wanted, ordered it, paid for it, received it, read it.

Date of experience: December 10, 2024

Process is straightforward, site is responsive, selection is good (for today). Would prefer to be able to see shipping cost without an extra click while in the main view.

Date of experience: March 19, 2024
Massachusetts
1 review
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I love Alibris!
December 20, 2024

I love Alibris! It is the first place I search for books, snd I usually find them here with awesome prices.

Date of experience: December 10, 2024
Ohio
1 review
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Excellent experience with Alibris
December 20, 2024

Ordering was easy. Product came when promised and was what was advertised. Price was good.

Date of experience: December 10, 2024
Canada
1 review
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O Efficient and done with care I have always had good service with
Alibris. I hope you are aware of the
Canadian postal strike that is on just now.

Date of experience: December 10, 2024