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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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Easy enough to order. My overall satisfaction will depend on what the book looks like... how much writing or other distracting stuff is present.
Found what I wanted at a good price. Hate the 499 shipping cost
It's odd on PayPal you only show the cost of the book but do not include the cost of shipping in the message even though it is charged when when the order was complete
I did a search for my item, and found several vendors, but chose your company, because it was the best price. I found out though, that your Shipping is too expensive. Can you trim those costs?
I order a lot from Albris. They offer a quality experience in terms of ease of ordering from their website as well as ease of billing. The materials I receive are often in better condition than I expect. We had moved house recently and I started to regret some of the books I left. Alibris helped me refill some of the gaps in our shelves.
Mercedes Sosa albums are very inexpensive! Must be because she's so famous.
Just ordered an air fryer, would like to get vegan suggestions/advice as to how to use it.
Book appeared to be a photocopy of the original, the copyright of which had expired.
Was copied from the first, unrevised edition, and had some issues.
However, the return process was definitive and prompt.
Great prices! I always find what I am looking for. Will shop here again!
I shop here for all my books and have been very pleased with every one.
Everything I ordered came in about the same time which was nice. The books were in the condition as described by the seller.
I like that you can choose the state of the book you want, i. E. fair, good, etc. I have not received anything other than what I wanted.
I just can't do e-books and audiobooks. Also, most front cover art from the last 10-20 years is just terrible. Older editions will have less intrusive artwork untouched by the clickbait marketing we have today. Instead of weekly visits to half a dozen used bookstores for months (or years) to find the book I want, I can just fork over $50 on sites like this. It kind of kills me, because I'm not even supporting the author, my money is likely going to a "curated thrifter" who spends their time hoarding the good stuff from Goodwill and estate sales. However, I needed this book, and this site provided.
I always love shopping at Alibris: one can always find something special, no matter, what one is searching for.
Order arrived in a timely manner, was reasonably priced, and I am satisfied with my experience.
Impressed. Found an out-of-print title I'd nearly given up on, at a competitive price, and it arrived in two days with low shipping. The used copy was exactly as described — excellent condition. Smooth from search to doorstep. Will be back.
Very friendly and great selection of books for school. Thank you
Exactly as expected and nice to shop on something that isn't Amazon. And best price.
This service offers so many wonderful books---hard to find ones! I especially liked knowing the condition of the books! Website was easy to navigate and shipping was prompt.
Easy to find the book(s) I wanted. Lots of options to choose from
I'm blown away at the value and the inventory. I was watching a YT on odd and obscure sci fi books and the first one inquired about was available at a steal? Thanks Alibris!
I purchased an ebook and was not able to redeem the code due to the code not being the required number of characters 12, my code is only 11 and after multiple attempts I can not get any assistance nor do I have the book for my class
It was easy to pick the items and check out. It would have been easier if the item was in the cart each time rather than have to bring up the titles again.
Looks good! Quick and easy. Thank you very much! And have a good day.
My goto for the used books! I have tried others but I always refer people to albris
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.

