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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
1,023
value
12,552
shipping
12,542
quality
12,536
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Hawaii
2 reviews
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I love the feel of your store.
September 11, 2024

You have what I wanted, with clear easy steps to order. Thank you

Date of experience: August 31, 2024
District of Columbia
1 review
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Good place for hard-to-find books
September 11, 2024

Alibris made it easy for me to track down a book that was neither popular nor easily available in book stores. I like being able to shop from independent booksellers.

Date of experience: August 31, 2024
Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Easy to find with multiple buying options. I was looking for an older book.

Date of experience: August 31, 2024
New York
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Independent book sellers deserve our suppory
September 11, 2024
Updated review

I was so pleased with the support, the efficiency, and the speed with which I received my book.

Date of experience: August 31, 2024

Quick, easy way to order
December 8, 2023
Previous review

Quick, easy way to order. Good graphics and lots of choices

Date of experience: December 8, 2023
Nevada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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It took 3 or 4 attempts to pay with credit card
September 11, 2024
Updated review

It took 3 or 4 attempts to pay with credit card. The 3 digit code box would NOT take entries over and over. I had to log out and start over finally.

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: August 31, 2024

I have used Alibris several times with good results
November 16, 2023
Previous review

I have used Alibris several times with good results. They have difficult to find books and also reasonable prices.

Date of experience: November 15, 2023
District of Columbia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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VERY SATISFACTORY!
September 11, 2024
Updated review

Found an old Agatha Christie novel I hadn't read and old, dependable Alibris got it for me in a reasonable time and at a reasonable price.

Date of experience: August 31, 2024

You have things I was unable to find elsewhere and...
July 4, 2022
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You have things I was unable to find elsewhere and at very good prices.

Date of experience: July 4, 2022
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Incorrect types of books
September 10, 2024

I ordered 5 hardback books, but 3 that I received were softcover, those are more difficult for my older readers. One was from Dallas and 2 were from HPB stores. It is difficult to know which stores because the order store names do not always match the mailing label. Labels do not have numbers. My readers have accepted the books but I would hope that when I order Hardback, I receive hardback. A Hughes

Date of experience: August 31, 2024
Pennsylvania
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Alibris is the best.
September 10, 2024

Alibris always has the books I want and gives me a choice of a range of prices.

Date of experience: August 31, 2024
New York
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Alibris is a great resource!
September 10, 2024
Updated review

I always shop at Alibris when I'm looking for a Paperback or hardcover book. They almost always have what I'm looking for at a reasonable price.

Date of experience: August 31, 2024

Shipping charge is too high
April 3, 2023
Previous review

Shipping charge is too high

Date of experience: March 4, 2023
Argentina
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great service
September 10, 2024

Great service. I 'd been looking for Western Civilizations by Macnall Burns and found it at Ailibris! Thanks!

Date of experience: August 31, 2024
Colorado
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Thanks
September 10, 2024

Thanks for giving me this book, I appreciate your service!

Date of experience: August 31, 2024
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I've always loved alibris
September 10, 2024

I've always loved alibris - it's just a good vibe! Keep doing what you're doing. Anti-Amazon!

Date of experience: August 31, 2024
New Jersey
1 review
0 helpful votes
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The search engine tool was fast and reliable
September 10, 2024
Updated review

The search engine tool was fast and reliable. I'm satisfied.

Date of experience: August 31, 2024

Order review
August 1, 2024
Previous review

I valued the order process and the shipping of the three novels that I purchased. I can't complain about the experience at all. This would be my second or third time ordering books from this site. I'm satisfied. Thank you!

Date of experience: July 22, 2024
Utah
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Nice book
September 10, 2024
Updated review

I was looking for an old out-of-print copy of Bullfinch's Mythology, but I guess it's not available. I gambled, and the book I got is very nice.

Date of experience: August 31, 2024

Alibris is always good, reliable
November 29, 2023
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Alibris is always good, reliable.

Date of experience: November 29, 2023
Mississippi
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Nervous buyer
September 10, 2024
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I received my order 2 days after I asked why I had not received it. The information sent to me the day I purchased it said that it was shipped out the same day. I couldn't track it and it came in the wrong color. It should have been pink, purple, and green. I was purchasing it for my granddaughter because of the colors. I purchased the same bible on eBay for my grandson the same day a I had his a week before I got my order from you.

Date of experience: August 31, 2024

Whenever I purchase books I choose you first
April 4, 2023
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Whenever I purchase books I choose you first.

Date of experience: April 4, 2023
Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Easy to find book and quick ordering process. Even found a coupon for myself. Thanks!

Date of experience: August 31, 2024
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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It will say see all copies from 3.99 but when you click the link there are no copies at that price

Date of experience: August 31, 2024
Nevada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great way to find a used book
September 10, 2024
Updated review

Can search by title, author or number if you know what it is and enter it

Date of experience: August 31, 2024

I bought some titles from the same seller in hopes...
November 5, 2023
Previous review

I bought some titles from the same seller in hopes that it would make the shipping cheaper, but it doesn't seem to have saved that much.

Date of experience: November 4, 2023
North Carolina
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Alibris is a quality book store.
September 10, 2024
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I've never been disappointed with any transaction with Alibris..

Date of experience: August 31, 2024

Great company to do business with
September 14, 2023
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Great company to do business with

Date of experience: September 14, 2023
New York
1 review
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Your website is easy to navigate; prices reasonable;...
September 10, 2024
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Your website is easy to navigate; prices reasonable; and I love that you're recycling books!

Date of experience: August 31, 2024

Books are so easy to find and there are many option...
August 27, 2023
Previous review

Books are so easy to find and there are many option for the same title.

Date of experience: August 27, 2023