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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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Awsome
October 30, 2025

I'm pretty satisfied about the whole experience. It was eady to buy online, plus I got it on time, and mist of all, the books were all that I expected For
Thanks!

Date of experience: October 20, 2025
New York
1 review
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I trust Alibris
October 30, 2025

In all ways good! I've been using Alibris for years and have never had an unsatisfactory experience with the books or their service. Alibris has always followed up with a good solution to the very few problems I've had over the years.

Date of experience: October 20, 2025
California
1 review
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Satisfied with my Order
October 30, 2025

I didn't even know this company existed until I needed a book that Amazon was looking to sell me for triple the price. I will now support this business when it comes to books over any other company out there.

Date of experience: October 20, 2025
Florida
1 review
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The variety & number of books available on any subject I investigate is impressive. The books are always in the condition I choose.

Date of experience: October 20, 2025
California
1 review
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Good service
October 30, 2025

I have had good experience with Alibris. On the rare exception when a book was unsatisfactory or lost in delivery, the problem was resolved to my satisfaction.

Date of experience: October 20, 2025
Virginia
1 review
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Medieval Garments Galore
October 30, 2025

As a self taught historical sewist, I find this book fascinating! Always on the hunt for more reference works- this book was delivered promptly, in great shape and at a decent price! Thanks!

Date of experience: October 20, 2025
Florida
1 review
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Delighted to find the title long unavailable at bookstores but a family favorite! Gently used, but in tact in all its glory. Fast delivery too!

Date of experience: October 20, 2025
California
1 review
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Overall, the shipping was very quick and I really like the services. The book came and it was a good quality, just as I expected. Thank you very much for the fast delivery!

Date of experience: October 19, 2025
Georgia
1 review
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Very pleased to see the shipping drop at the end because of multiple items with sellers. Very easy to find what I was looking for!

Date of experience: October 19, 2025
Canada
1 review
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Seamless
October 29, 2025

Although I was a bit concerned about the border and customs (having had trouble before with other orders coming from the US to Canada) there were no issues or delays. Book arrived in good time and as described - new condition.

Date of experience: October 19, 2025
Illinois
1 review
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Superb Service
October 29, 2025

The book arrived in excellent condition and the price was unmatched. I'm hella satisfied with my purchase and will definitely recommend Alibris to my peers. Thank you so much!?

Date of experience: October 19, 2025
Canada
1 review
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The book arrived a week later than was told, and I had to pay 15 dollars for the delivery fee since every available books were from USA, but it was still a good price and the book arrived in satisfactory condition.

Date of experience: October 18, 2025
Missouri
1 review
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Fast fast fast fast fast fast fast fast fast fast fast fast fast

Date of experience: October 18, 2025
California
1 review
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I've only ordered good/fair condition books and depending on the seller, some of them are more than fair and others are not fair at all. But at the end of the day, you get what you pay for and I still enjoy the books I've ordered regardless of quality.

Date of experience: October 18, 2025
Oregon
2 reviews
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A lovely experience to get my lovely book.
October 28, 2025
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I found the book quickly on your website, had the same efficiency in placing the order, and received it as described, and right on time.

Date of experience: October 18, 2025

Juggling finds at the circuit library for old paperback novels, receiving the novels via Albris was delightful.

Date of experience: March 19, 2025
California
1 review
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Quick and easy
October 28, 2025

Quick and easy. However, I was not able to tell whether the book was in fact a copy of the original version published in 1931 or a later reprint, but given the price, I bought it regardless.

Date of experience: October 18, 2025
Australia
1 review
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October 28, 2025

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Date of experience: October 18, 2025
California
1 review
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I didn't remember that the shipping price went up, I purchased 2 books from the same seller and wish they would combine the shipping or discount it somehow.

Date of experience: October 17, 2025
Florida
1 review
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Todo bien, muy positivo
October 28, 2025

Todo bien, muy positivo.
Posiblemente haga varias compras por esta vĂ­a.

Date of experience: October 17, 2025
Texas
1 review
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Even though I had not shopped in a while, my account was open and with new credit card info and address change - my oder was processed!

Date of experience: October 17, 2025