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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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1,028
value
12,625
shipping
12,615
quality
12,609
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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October 24, 2025

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Date of experience: October 14, 2025
Hungary
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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
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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
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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
Missouri
1 review
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Always a wonderful experience!
October 24, 2025

Always a wonderful experience! Search engine does an admirable job with plenty of price options. Always my go-to when hunting for rare books!

Date of experience: October 13, 2025
Texas
1 review
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Date of experience: October 13, 2025
California
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Happy Customer
October 24, 2025

The item I received was exactly what I hoped for. I am a very satisfied customer. Keep up the good work. I wish I could give you all way more than five stars.

Date of experience: October 13, 2025
Montana
1 review
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Used books at great prices.
October 24, 2025

Temper your expectations, but is is the best way to get the information your looking for at a price you can afford. Furthermore, Amazon won't let you own the Kindle books you "bought", so just buy the genuine article at a better price.

Date of experience: October 13, 2025
Pennsylvania
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Was about to leave a higher rating until I couldn't submit without allowing my name on comments to be publicized

Date of experience: October 13, 2025
New York
1 review
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Never thought I would find this book!
October 24, 2025

Never thought I would find this book! Thank you very much, it is a wonderful find!

Date of experience: October 13, 2025
Georgia
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The entire process cannot be made any easier. Additionally, I didn't need to drive to my local bookstore to make this purchase.

Date of experience: October 13, 2025
California
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Super easy!
October 23, 2025

Super easy! Found the book I was looking for, was able to order two copies at a lower price than on Amazon. Could view multiple sources (used, new, paperback, hardcover). I needed two copies of the same book and was able to find them from a single seller at a lower price than on Amazon.

Date of experience: October 13, 2025