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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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1,025
value
12,589
shipping
12,579
quality
12,573
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Kansas
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Have always loved your site for reference material and school textbooks in particular, but you have also helped me find out of print books. Love your site!

Date of experience: October 16, 2025
New York
1 review
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So easy to shop your website
October 26, 2025

So easy to shop your website. Search other websites and this is the cheapest, can't wait to receive so I can read Dr Gundry's book.
Have a blessed day 😊

Date of experience: October 16, 2025
Texas
1 review
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Quick and Easy
October 26, 2025

Website was straightforward for ordering and the product came within the timeframe that they had given me. Appreciate that they provided what they advertised.

Date of experience: October 15, 2025
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I've been buying books from Alibris since college 20...
October 26, 2025
Updated review

I've been buying books from Alibris since college 20 plus years ago. From my college text books to text books for my kids that are now approaching college age. Thanks for a great 20 years of reading and learning!

Date of experience: October 15, 2025

I like the pricing
September 5, 2025
Previous review

I like the pricing. I've used alibris since my college days-2003 and always satisfied.

Date of experience: August 26, 2025
Connecticut
1 review
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Bought books, all went well
October 25, 2025

I ordered two books from different sellers, received both faster than expected, and they were as described. Everything worked.

Date of experience: October 15, 2025
Alabama
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I thank Alibris for making the products I love available
October 25, 2025
Updated review

I ordered a book because it's praises had come from a TV appearance. Because of this the printed books had already exhausted available supplies. Alibris was the only company who would take my order and get it to me within just a few short days. That's impressive.

Date of experience: October 15, 2025

I love purchasing from Alibris because it is so close...
November 14, 2024
Previous review

I love purchasing from Alibris because it is so close to shopping from a "New Books" bookstore while at the same time also recycling and giving another reader the opportunity to enjoy a greeat book a second time.

Date of experience: November 4, 2024
Pennsylvania
1 review
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Great Alternative to Amazon
October 25, 2025

Found the book I was looking for. Great price. Received promptly and in good condition.

Date of experience: October 15, 2025
Cyprus
1 review
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Slow delivery
October 25, 2025

I paid extra for swift delivery. It was still very slow, took far longer than promised. Highly misleading!

Date of experience: October 15, 2025
Maine
1 review
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When books have free shipping, I'd like that to be reflected as you are checking out rather than at the very final step only.

Date of experience: October 15, 2025
Oregon
1 review
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Nearly perfect
October 25, 2025

Of my order most was 100%. One book did make it within its delivery window but took around 15 days so I was getting a little worried I would need to follow up

Date of experience: October 15, 2025
California
1 review
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Easiest way to buy a textbook
October 25, 2025

It's always super easy to buy books from you. Shipping can vary, depending on where it's coming from but overall it's always a good experience.

Date of experience: October 14, 2025
Pennsylvania
1 review
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Did not ship when they said
October 25, 2025

Alibris emailed that bookstore had shipped item when in fact that was when the label was printed. Took the store 5 days before book left there warehouse. Took 9 days to ship a book about 60mi.

Date of experience: October 14, 2025
Georgia
1 review
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I have ordered quite a few books from Alibris and I have never been disappointed. They are usually in great condition and many time like new. I am always pleased.

Date of experience: October 14, 2025
California
1 review
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Asked about the condition of a book and received a prompt (and honest) response including photos.

Date of experience: October 14, 2025
New York
1 review
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October 24, 2025

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Date of experience: October 14, 2025
Hungary
1 review
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Improved reliability
October 24, 2025

In the past, I had some issues with undelivered books. Now, the tracking was working perfectly, I could monitor the status of my book, and it arrived on time. I'm quite happy about this improvement, thank you!

Date of experience: October 14, 2025
Illinois
1 review
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Rare find
October 24, 2025

Shipping process was terrible. There was no way for me to track the package without an appropriate tracking number, which dod come weeks later. The original delivery date was way off, not even close. Condition of disc is questionable. Caes was cracked on the bottom, with scotch tape to cover the roughness. However, the disc's appear to have never been used or very minimal use. I think " like new" would have been more appropriate. Overall, I'm happy with my purchase. And grateful to have received this hard to find item.

Date of experience: October 14, 2025
Oregon
1 review
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I asked support how the book would be shipped, and got back a generic email about shipping in general, which didn't help. I asked again for more clarification, but didn't hear, so ultimately had to choose a totally different and way more inconvenient shipping address. (USPS won't deliver to our street address, and FedEx/UPS won't deliver to our PO Box, so I need to know which carrier will be used so I can give you the proper shipping address.)

Date of experience: October 14, 2025
California
1 review
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I was looking for a rare book and was able to find it on Alibris where I couldn't find it on other sites. One other site did have it but it was $15 more. Great selection of books and great prices!

Date of experience: October 14, 2025
Florida
1 review
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Always fast and easy!
October 24, 2025
Updated review

Always fast and easy! I haven't had a bad experience yet! I was even given a refund on a book I already had that I ordered again!

Date of experience: October 14, 2025

Website is very easy to use
August 20, 2025
Previous review

Website is very easy to use. I found everything I needed very easily.

Date of experience: August 10, 2025