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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
1,022
value
12,543
shipping
12,533
quality
12,527
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Alabama
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Perfect transaction!
August 19, 2024

Great product. Order was absolutely perfect from start to finish.

Date of experience: August 9, 2024
Florida
1 review
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The price of the book was far cheaper than I thought it would be. The checkout was fast and easy. I'm sure I'll be back!

Date of experience: August 9, 2024
Illinois
2 reviews
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Book purchase
August 19, 2024

Ordered and book came as planned. Smooth transaction to my house.

Date of experience: August 9, 2024
Florida
1 review
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Good
August 19, 2024

Received the package in good condition as described. ………….

Date of experience: August 9, 2024
Texas
1 review
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Great experience
August 19, 2024

Everything just went well from searching and finding to pricing and ordering and delivery

Date of experience: August 9, 2024
Georgia
1 review
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August 19, 2024

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Date of experience: August 9, 2024
California
1 review
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August 19, 2024

It was a good experience that might have been better if the delivery time was shorter. But the company chosen for transportation did it's job so it is ok.

Date of experience: August 9, 2024
Australia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Would use again
August 19, 2024

Book arrived in very good condition, as described. Took about 3 weeks but it was coming USA to Australia.
I was really pleased to get it - 1993 book out of print!

Date of experience: August 8, 2024
Australia
1 review
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No discount for first order
August 19, 2024

No discount for first order. Postage seems a little excessive!

Date of experience: August 8, 2024
California
1 review
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So happy for the product and quality
August 19, 2024

Prompt delivery, great packaging and the quality print is great

Date of experience: August 8, 2024
Maine
1 review
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Easy to use menu for inputting the information for this transaction.

Date of experience: August 8, 2024
Arizona
1 review
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I've bought a lot of used books through Alibris and never had a problem. And I find what I'm looking for.

Date of experience: August 8, 2024
Tennessee
1 review
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Great experience!
August 19, 2024

I was pleasantly surprised with the swift delivery and good condition of the book I purchased.

Date of experience: August 8, 2024
Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Excellent
August 19, 2024

Excellent service, easy order process and prompt delivery!

Date of experience: August 8, 2024
Colorado
1 review
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Great transaction!
August 19, 2024

I have always had great service from Alibris. I have ordered many times before this.

Date of experience: August 8, 2024
Missouri
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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I love that you are recycling these books. Thanks for working with us to find these special books.

Date of experience: August 8, 2024
Rhode Island
1 review
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While placing order, a box popped up, to check if you...
August 19, 2024
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While placing order, a box popped up, to check if you want (marketing promos) 🙄. It appeared with the box already ticked as "yes", but it disappeared again in a microsecond - no chance to change it to "no." The last thing I want is more marketing, which spawns additional marketing - blechhhhh.

Date of experience: August 8, 2024

When I shopped, I got a message from the shipper (Owl...
September 19, 2022
Previous review

When I shopped, I got a message from the shipper (Owl Books, Toledo) that I would get a shipping discount if I ordered more than 1 book from same seller. I ordered 3. I was never given a chance to tag the discount, and was not given a discount. This should not happen.

Date of experience: August 20, 2022
Canada
1 review
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Great price and selection
August 19, 2024

Particularly good for rare and scholarly books. Reasonable delivery time and great prices

Date of experience: August 8, 2024
Oregon
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
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It was a smooth transaction.
August 19, 2024

Found exactly what I was looking for at a very good price. Bought it.

Date of experience: August 8, 2024
Alabama
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Easy Peasy
August 19, 2024
Updated review

So accessible, swift, affordable, and easy. Love Alibris!

Date of experience: August 8, 2024

All as expected
February 10, 2022
Previous review

All as expected.

Date of experience: February 9, 2022