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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
1,027
value
12,616
shipping
12,606
quality
12,600
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Florida
1 review
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Ive been pleased in the past with the quality of books received so feel confident this book will also be of good quality

Date of experience: September 22, 2024
Virginia
1 review
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Text books for less than half price
October 2, 2024

Great deal. Easy to find with the isbn number. If there was a discount in shipping for an amount spent that would be my only suggestion

Date of experience: September 22, 2024
Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great Experience
October 2, 2024

The book I ordered was priced fairly, communication was friendly and responsive, shipping was speedy and reasonably priced. I would purchase from this seller again without hesitation.

Date of experience: September 22, 2024
New Hampshire
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Good Website
October 2, 2024
Updated review

Good site fast shipping customer has choice of condition of noon to chose

Date of experience: September 22, 2024

I like alibris
May 30, 2024
Previous review

Good prices quick shipping good website

That's it they want at least 50 characters

Date of experience: May 20, 2024
Michigan
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Four letters cover it all E A S Y
October 2, 2024
Updated review

Four letters cover it all E A S Y. It is overall a storehouse for every literary book I've ever wanted.

Date of experience: September 22, 2024

Always reliable
April 23, 2024
Previous review

Seamless experiences from the beginning that is why I am a repeat customer.

Date of experience: April 13, 2024
Arizona
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Your cart page leaves a lot to be desired. I kept going back to the cart because I added the same book to my cart twice by mistake. It took a couple of tried to realize I needed to scroll down to see the contents of my cart and not just the box with the total and option to enter a coupon. You may want to review!

Date of experience: September 22, 2024
Colorado
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great price, quality item
October 2, 2024

I was looking for a specific book for my husband and found it though your company. The price was great. He was happy with the book, it looked like it had gently been read. Received the order quickly.

Date of experience: September 22, 2024
Washington
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Everything went well with the ordering system and it was pretty friendly.

Date of experience: September 21, 2024
Colorado
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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User friendly order form on the website
October 2, 2024
Updated review

User friendly order form on the website. Everything up to standard.

Date of experience: September 21, 2024

Easy to understand & shopper friendly ordering
August 4, 2022
Previous review

Easy to understand & shopper friendly ordering

Date of experience: August 4, 2022
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Making reading books doable.
October 2, 2024

The book I was looking for was an autobiography about a celebrity. Alibris had the book, at a great price and a fair shipping price.

Date of experience: September 21, 2024
Alabama
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Had what I wanted at a good price and checkout was quick and easy. I am looking forward to the trilogy.

Date of experience: September 21, 2024
Minnesota
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Had two books in cart, forgot password, after resetting password the books were no longer in cart. Had to look them up again and pay more for at least one of them.

Date of experience: September 21, 2024

Ran into password difficulties, so far not resolved
April 16, 2023
Previous review

Ran into password difficulties, so far not resolved. Otherwise OK.

Date of experience: April 15, 2023
Nevada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Coupons expire before you use them or the last order...
October 2, 2024
Updated review

Coupons expire before you use them
Or the last order there was no place to put the coupon code

Date of experience: September 21, 2024

I saw no place to enter a coupon code
February 19, 2024
Previous review

I saw no place to enter a coupon code

Date of experience: February 11, 2024
Minnesota
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Very quick and good prices
October 2, 2024

Very quick and good prices. I'd recommend to others to check our Alibris.

Date of experience: September 21, 2024
Ohio
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Labeled wrong
October 2, 2024

It was labeled as a vhs but showed up as a dvd, not what I expected but I could make it work

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: September 21, 2024
Massachusetts
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great experience, good price, happy to support a company that cares.

Date of experience: September 21, 2024
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Just wish it was faster
October 2, 2024

Ordering checkout everything was great I just wish the delivery was faster

Date of experience: September 21, 2024
Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great price
October 2, 2024

I had a great experience for the first time. Great options at a affordable rate

Date of experience: September 21, 2024
Colorado
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great site for used books
October 2, 2024

Searching is easy and straightforward, lots of inventory.

Date of experience: September 21, 2024
Iowa
1 review
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Many choices but I like to get the best condition for a bargain price.

Date of experience: September 21, 2024