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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 thought the book was small, but it's a larger book than I thought. Otherwise shopping was easy. The price was good and the time of delivery was fine.
Quick and easy with good availability. Fair pricing. Recommended to me by a bookstore with no availability.
The book I ordered is one very important to my childhood, and Alibris made it very easy to interact with the seller to ensure it arrives at my doorstep. The shipping time was great for the distance, and Alibris made checking the delivery details easy. The book came in excellent condition, with some barely-noticeable scuffing. Overall, I am immensely glad that Alibris was able to help me in getting this book back into my life.
My husband and I will always choose alibris for bulk orders of our books. The price is great, the website is easy to use, and the books come to us in a timely matter.
Everything has been quite intuitive, though I did have some trouble figuring out if I qualified for free shipping (I did, it's just that the discount didn't apply until the final step in checking out)
Shipping rates are exorbitant! Why can't these books be mailed using Media Mail? There are lower cost options for shipping a book - it should not cost $5 in postage.
Also, I started receiving emails from Alibris because I added my email to get a $5 off coupon. I DID receive emails, but DIDN'T received the $5 off coupon.
Great prices. Shipping is too steep. I attempted to change my shipping address but could not. I would like to take Sundale Senior Living off the shipping label.
I am very happy with the service I receive from Alibris. The used books are always in very good condition and the prices are amazing.
Great, always find what I want when I cannot find it any where else.
I am very satisfied with the ease of finding the book, James, ordering it and then receiving it in a timely fashion. Thank you.
I found the website Fast and easy. It is nice to find soo many books here!
The seller didn't mail it directly with USPS but through a medical delivery source. The book was in Sanborn, NY for days, a short distance from Niagara Falls. I was thinking, I'd never get this book. I spent four days with family and when arrived at home, the book was here. I got the book - Investing Junior Mining. So, I can't complain. Thanks for the book, at any price.
I got a hardcover Golden Book. I liked that. It had many photos, good sized print. It's an excellent story of a young teenager sailing, single handedly, around the world. He met Patty in Samoa, fell in love, married in South Africa. She urged him to continue. In 50 foot waves, he managed to survive in his 24 foot sail boat.
I have bought books at Alibris through some years now, and I always returned satisfied by the books available and their price-quality ratio.
The shipping cost should show with each individual book - some sellers hide cost until checkout by inflating the shipping cost.
Prices of books should include shipping cost to reduce the time it takes me to shop for a book - a problem because of the practice of some sellers of "hiding" costs with inflated shipping charges.
Fast delivery of a classic tv series. Your prices are the best around. Really appreciate all your great products and services. Like great books. Thanks again.
It was good be if the best of its kind I ever had. Fast shipping and a great price. Thanks.
The book i got was at a good price. I waited a long time to receive which was a few weeks, then when I got it it was folded in half. Not sure if the mailman did that or it was packed that way.
Alibris has great pricing and books! Books arrive in excellent condition and shipping is usually within expected time. If a book is out of stock they notify you immediately and refund your right away.
Always a wide range of books on the roman empire; very rare that i am unable to find a book that is in the bibliography of the book i am currently reading
No good will not order from that seller. It was returned to seller and was received by them on 9/25 waiting for full purchase price to be refunded to card used for purchases
Seller isnt responding to emailso i hoe i get what i ordrered and the info on web page is correct
Easy to navigate. Found the exact book I was looking for in the condition that I hoped to get it. Seller was super friendly, Angie at angelesm.alibrisstore.com
I was looking for a BoVD 3rd edition for a little while now. All I kept finding were overpriced or misrepresented 4th edition books. Fortunately I found your site with a reasonable price, so I bought it.
Loved the variety of stores and book quality to choose from. Looking to shop independent/small businesses and this site makes it easy.
It's difficult to search for large print books because I can't put the books in author order. I'd like to be able to search by author with a search option of large print.
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.

