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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
12,553
shipping
12,543
quality
12,537
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Texas
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Good service
September 7, 2024

Quick and effective service. The book was well packaged as well.

Date of experience: August 27, 2024
Massachusetts
3 reviews
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Two ordered 1 correct
September 7, 2024

Good prices. One was correct the other was the wrong edition but had the correct edition picture attached to the listing. Need to return it.

Date of experience: August 27, 2024
Kentucky
1 review
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Easy to order & helpful automatic fill in personalized info.

Date of experience: August 27, 2024
Tennessee
1 review
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As promised
September 7, 2024

The quality was on the mark and the selection provided a good mix from good to pristine.

Date of experience: August 27, 2024
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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A trusted source for years, I have never had a bad experience!

Date of experience: August 27, 2024
New York
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Good books, good prices
September 6, 2024
Updated review

I order frequently and have always been pleased with service

Date of experience: August 27, 2024

Excellent stock, easy to order
February 27, 2022
Previous review

Excellent stock, easy to order

Date of experience: February 27, 2022
Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I love alibris and I recommend you guys to all my friends!

However, I noticed that I get a notification mentioning that I qualify for free-shipping on some of my orders even-though I live in Canada. It would be nice to update this notification so it doesn't show as it is confusing since, from what I understand, shipping to Canada doesn't include any discounts.

I love your service nonetheless, have a good day!

Date of experience: August 27, 2024
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Easy to read/navigate website
September 6, 2024
Updated review

Easy to read/navigate website. I appreciate an uncluttered online space.

Date of experience: August 27, 2024

Quick and easy, layout of site makes sense
August 19, 2024
Previous review

Quick and easy, layout of site makes sense. Pages are quick to load.

Date of experience: August 9, 2024
Utah
1 review
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Quick, fair
September 6, 2024

Fair price. Quick shipping. Book in the condition as described.

Date of experience: August 27, 2024
Kentucky
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great books for great price
September 6, 2024
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Great books for great price. I recommend this website to any student who struggles to afford books for school.

Date of experience: August 27, 2024

I'm a poor student who is very grateful for this website
January 26, 2023
Previous review

I'm a poor student who is very grateful for this website. Thanks for making college more affordable!

Date of experience: January 26, 2023
New Mexico
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great experience
September 6, 2024

Came so fast and in great condition as described! Much cheaper than other used bookstores.

Date of experience: August 27, 2024
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Shipping was a fiasco
September 6, 2024

Entire site was down most of the shipping period, so I had no way to track anything. Very disappointed.

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: August 27, 2024
Oklahoma
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Good purchase with easy use of website!
September 6, 2024

Good purchase with easy use of website!
I have no complaints!

Date of experience: August 27, 2024
Kentucky
1 review
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I had difficulty trying to assess which edition of...
September 6, 2024
Updated review

I had difficulty trying to assess which edition of the book was for sale for some of the other options. Chose this because I knew what I would be getting.

Date of experience: August 27, 2024

Liked the recommendations that followed my addition...
March 27, 2024
Previous review

Liked the recommendations that followed my addition of the first text to the cart. It was a book I am quite looking forward to reading.

Date of experience: March 17, 2024
Florida
1 review
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Experience was excellent.
September 6, 2024

Received book as ordered and very quickly. All descriptions were accurate

Date of experience: August 27, 2024
VI
1 review
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Great deal on hard to find out of print item.
September 6, 2024
Updated review

Easy to navigate and find items. Alibis is my go to for hard to find, and out of print books.

Date of experience: August 27, 2024

Always an easy shopping experience
December 16, 2021
Previous review

Always an easy shopping experience

Date of experience: December 16, 2021
Illinois
1 review
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Your prices are by far amazing, along with your inventory of books.

Date of experience: August 27, 2024
Ohio
2 reviews
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Easy to navigate and order
September 6, 2024

Easy to navigate and order. I never got the 5 dollar off but, I appreciate the books.

Date of experience: August 27, 2024
New York
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Great selection, fast shipping too.
September 6, 2024

Easy access to site, type of book looking for and easy purchase!

Date of experience: August 27, 2024
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Happy with my purchase!
September 6, 2024

I ordered from alibri because they had the best price on a used book that I wanted. The order came at a reasonable time, the book was the quality stated, and I am overall happy with my experience.

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: August 27, 2024