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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
12,603
shipping
12,593
quality
12,587
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SO FAR EXCELLENT
April 21, 2026

SO FAR EXCELLENT. I WILL KNOW FOR SURE AFTER I RECEIVE THE BOOK. HOW IT IS PACKED SO THAT IT DOES NOT GET DAMAGED.

Date of experience: April 11, 2026
Washington
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A broad selection for each title
April 21, 2026

A broad selection for each title.
Reasonable priced
Freight costs not so friendly.

Date of experience: April 11, 2026
Missouri
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Descriptions are woefully inadequate and they won't...
April 21, 2026
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Descriptions are woefully inadequate and they won't fix it. But selection and pricing are marvelous. Gotta go 5 star

Date of experience: April 11, 2026

Not always but almost always find exactly what I'm...
December 1, 2025
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Not always but almost always find exactly what I'm looking for here at prices WAY cheaper and with easy ordering and reasonable shipping. I despise Amazon's attempted monopoly of everything and here is part of the solution.

Date of experience: November 21, 2025
Massachusetts
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Alibris makes it SO MUCH EASIER than other used book...
April 21, 2026
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Alibris makes it SO MUCH EASIER than other used book sites: ease of finding: condition; shipping; everything is set up well and works well; goes right to payment; security online is good. THANK YOU ALIBRIS. You Rock!

Date of experience: April 11, 2026

It's easy to find the edition; condition; and price...
August 3, 2025
Previous review

It's easy to find the edition; condition; and price with shipping; thanks

Date of experience: July 23, 2025
Washington
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Impressive and comprehensive information on the product and faster processing of the order

Date of experience: April 11, 2026
Tennessee
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Always has what I'm looking for
April 21, 2026

Always has what I'm looking for. Always arrives in the appropriate time period.

Date of experience: April 11, 2026
Ohio
1 review
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Found FRANCES and more
April 21, 2026
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I wanted some books for Easter for my 7-yr-old granddaughter. We had some FRANCES books by Russell Hoban that I've had for 40 years, but I thought maybe we didn't have all of them. So I ordered the 2 titles we didn't have and also bought The Sea-Thing Child by Hoban. I was able to order all 3 from Thrift Books, Reno so they came quickly to Dayton, OH. Great purchase.

Date of experience: April 11, 2026

Alibris has been my go to for many years
February 14, 2026
Previous review

Alibris has been my go to for many years. First found you advertising on PBS—another go to.

Date of experience: February 4, 2026
California
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I love shopping for my books at Alibris!
April 20, 2026
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I love shopping for my books at Alibris! Was able to choose condition of book I'm purchasing. I'm always satisfied!

Date of experience: April 10, 2026

I always like to order from Alibris because I am always very satisfied withquality of books and great service. Thank you!

Date of experience: April 8, 2026
New York
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So easy!
April 20, 2026
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So easy! I know what book I want. I type in the name or author and there it is!
Options to help decide what you want. Love it!

Date of experience: April 10, 2026

Alibris is my go-to for used books!
August 31, 2025
Previous review

Alibris is my go-to for used books! I have been shopping for years with this seller and I can honestly say the deals are amazing!

Date of experience: August 21, 2025
Nebraska
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Exceptional customer service and a great online shopping experience. Plus, the price was very nice, too. I highly recommend this seller to any potential buyer.

Date of experience: April 10, 2026

A wonderful online surprise.
December 2, 2025
Previous review

Excellent customer service, great packaging, and fast delivery. Item arrived intact and in perfect condition. Plus, the price was very nice, too. I highly recommend this seller to any potential buyer.

Date of experience: November 22, 2025
California
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Easy to find the item, and there were several options to buy.

Date of experience: April 10, 2026

I located the book I want immediately on your site,...
January 28, 2026
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I located the book I want immediately on your site, and the number of copies an range of prices was excellent. The site is easy to naviagate.

Date of experience: January 17, 2026
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I found 1950s & 60s books
April 20, 2026
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There were books I treasured during my life and I was able to find them again on Alibris!

Date of experience: April 10, 2026

I have found books that I loved as a child in the 1950s and '60s! Also books I loved as an adult.

Date of experience: March 19, 2026
Texas
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Book
April 20, 2026
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I would like to thank the seller for the great book I received. Thank you so much.!

Date of experience: April 9, 2026

The book has been received in good order
May 15, 2025
Previous review

The book has been received in new condition, as it was stated in advertisement.
Thanks to the seller! 👍

Date of experience: May 5, 2025
New York
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Got what I wanted, used in conjunction with other searching to isolate older books

Date of experience: April 9, 2026
Ohio
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My order was easy to make, and I was given cheaper options for the books and the shipping. I have used Alibris in the past and highly recommend it for used books.

Date of experience: April 9, 2026
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Thanks for lack of censorship
April 19, 2026

I prefer Alibris to Amazon because it appears that Alibris does not engage in book censorship and I know that Amazon does. I order books on many subjects. My ordering a book does not mean that I'm in agreement with it and am buying for belief confirmation. I often order books precisely because I to NOT believe in the views they express but because I'm curious to see what other people with viewpoints different from mine have to say. I learn things and sometimes I even change my mind. Amazon, like so many others in modern America, fancies itself to be our moral nannies and will not offer "Nazi" or "racist" or "far right" books, for instance. I'm sure Amazon censors other unpopular books too. To hell with Amazon. I prefer freedom and the right to read books that are often unpopular. That's why I'd rather my money go to Alibris than to Amazon.

Date of experience: April 9, 2026
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Giving alibis feedback
April 19, 2026

Why do you send out a note with just the order number? I had to log into alibis to figure out which book you were talking about, next time I won't bother.

Date of experience: April 9, 2026
Michigan
1 review
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I loaded 3 books into my cart, and then I signed into my account during checkout. Then, the site emptied my cart, and when I went to find the 3 books again, one had already been sold to another person.

Date of experience: April 9, 2026
Indiana
1 review
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I was surprised at how easily I was able to edit address and payment method. And I was able to find a new copy of a book I had no luck with on Amazon! Thank you!

Date of experience: April 9, 2026
Utah
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How can I get from the Order page to the Wishlist page? I got around it by selecting a book from the order page to go to the Wishlist page, so I could get to it. Very inconvenient.

Date of experience: April 9, 2026