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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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I received a book which was not the title I ordered, error on the sellers part. When I requested they send me the correct book they said I would need to pay postage to return the book they sent me in error - not my error but theirs!
The copy of the book was in better condition than its rating. The price was good, and delivery time was fine. Very satisfied with my transaction.
Alibris is my very favorite place to shop for books... even with shipping costs, I can buy more books for less money with Alibris that at any other store. It is super easy, very reliable and so much fun!
I am enrolled in a Master of Fine Arts program with Liberty University and I was doing a book report on the novel Great Expectations by Charles Dickens. I am a book addict and a college student, so I am on a tight budget. Ordered the novel from Alibris and picked it up at my PO Box a few days later.
Ordering is easy. Nice to be able to use PayPal. Only negative is shipping charges, which can be more than the book. Will use again, though.
This was my first time using Alibris. I was grateful to find a hard to find book. The process was easy and I will return again.
Experience buying wasn't bad. The seller took 4 days to mail out my book. I really needed it in a timely manner for class. I don't blame Alibris. I just would've bought elsewhere if I would've known it would've taken so long to get to me.
You have a good search engine with plenty of sort options, and a vast network of book dealers for finding what I'm looking for.
A complaint I have is that it is tricky to find the shipping. I suppose there is a way to sort by sellers, like I prefer Alibris as the seller so that I can work toward free shipping. All in all, I do appreciate Alibris.
It was refreshing to find an alternative to Amazon for books. My order arrived sooner than projected and in perfect condition.
While the price was good and the delivery was done in a timely manner, the actual condition of the book was not in line with the description. It was listed as VERY GOOD, but there is underlying all through the book. For a book like this where the messaging is one of self-discovery this is highly distracting.
I bought a book through Alibris, and was very satisfied with the condition of the book. While it took a little bit longer to arrive than I anticipated, it was not an issue, I was not in a hurry. Overall, very satisfied with my experience, and recommend Alibris.
Easy to find what I was looking for, and easy ordering process. A time-saver.
The books were affordable and reasonably priced. Easy online purchase. Good communication by Alibris before and after purchase of the items. Shipping was moderately fast. The items were securely packaged. Good range of content. Books were well presented. Pleased with my purchase overall.
As I have only just ordered the books it is too soon to qualify the full service including the delivery of the books in a timely fashion and the condition of said books.
I watched this movie as a little child all my grandparents that let me watch it are no longer alive and this was a nostalgic way to remember all the memories we had watching this movie…now it is my kids favorite movie 🖤
Huge sticker shock with shipping costs, even from the SAME source. Not easy to sort within one shop (e.g., for audiobooks). Should be a discount if we shop exclusively from one seller, as they can ship all the books together.
No estoy totalmente satisfecho porque PayPal está dando error en el pago.
I have moved since I set up my profile on your web site, and my payment card information has changed. I wish your ordering page had the ability to delete an old address and old payment card information!
Great Price from Brit Books, looking for Organic Chemistry: Principles and Mechanisms
By Karty, Joel ISBN-13:*******656, New Book and Goodman & Gilman's the Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics-14e at best price now!
The price of the book was the cheapest around but the delivery of the book was the slowest. When I tracked the book, it showed at one location for a week and got me worried that something was wrong. But it eventually got delivered. I don't mind waiting a week for a book if it means I can get it for really good price.
I appreciate Alibris so very much! They are sooo reasonable in their charges, benevolent in every fashin! Thank you Alibris, and God Bless all the Sellers, and for sure God bless Alibris!
I have yet to be dissapointed with Alibris Book Store, they are the height of Excellence!
When I ordered the book, I did not have any experience with this company and therefore had some concerns and my book arrived in record time in great condition and I'm very thankful
Answer: Let's just say, they advertise falsely. They misrepresent what they are selling. Buyer beware.
Answer: Hi Dennis, That depends on where the seller is located and where your deliver address is as well. Generally, shipments within the States are delivered within a week or so, though holiday shipping might slow down a bit. If you send us the details with your order number in an email to [email protected] we can look into the specifics for you. Thank you for writing. Michael B. Alibris Customer Service
Answer: Hi Valerie, If you have had a problem with your Visa or PayPal transactions on our site, please let us know the details at [email protected] so that we can investigate for you. Thank you for your question. Michael B. Alibris Customer Service
Answer: HI Zoila, Delivery timeframes within the States are usually between 3 and 8 days, but it depends on where the seller is that is shipping the item to you. If you have already placed an order, please contact us at [email protected] with your order details and we can investigate for you. Thank you for writing. Michael B. Alibris Customer Service
Answer: Really Michael, contact you directly? Why should we have to. There is a bad trend here. Seems MANY of us contact you and you DONT respond
Answer: I saw the fake stellar reviews and did not dig deeper. I til... I had an issue. Initially, I wanted to give a small seller some business after COVID and the site looked really good. What a big mistake that was! Shame on this outfit.

