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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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1,032
value
12,655
shipping
12,645
quality
12,639
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Colorado
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My favorite source for books
August 18, 2024
Updated review

I love Alibris choices for my book club books. However, sometimes there's confusion when an order is cancelled and I need to re order. I understand this though and accept the possibility that my book has been "sold" to someone else in the "blink" of an eye. I wish I could save on shipping costs by getting several books from the same seller, but even when "maximized" it doesn't save me any costs. I do love the convenience of having my books shipped to my doorstep.

Date of experience: August 8, 2024

Wish it was easier to take advantage of free shipping
July 1, 2022
Previous review

Wish it was easier to take advantage of free shipping. Not sure how I could have used the $15 off/sale promo I got in an email

Date of experience: July 1, 2022
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I love Alisbris!
August 18, 2024
Updated review

The site makes buying books affordable and ethical! I feel better knowing my purchases are better for the environment and I'm purchasing locally at second-hand book shops across America!

Date of experience: August 8, 2024

Wonderful site with many book options, including hidden gems!

Date of experience: June 16, 2021
New Jersey
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Quick, easy and affordable
August 18, 2024

Quick, easy and affordable. Found exactly what I was looking for in seconds.

Date of experience: August 8, 2024
Oregon
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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I am buying a book online
August 18, 2024

I am buying a book online. You have the particular book I want to buy in order to study with my study group.

Date of experience: August 8, 2024
Kentucky
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Very useful company
August 18, 2024
Updated review

Efficient and accurate with reasonable price and delivery time.

Date of experience: August 8, 2024

I was promised a discount coupon upon signin up for...
July 28, 2024
Previous review

I was promised a discount coupon upon signin up for email alerts. I was planning to apply it to my order. Nothing arrived.

Also, Alibris promised used books from 14.99 but the cheapest actual book available once I signed in was 20.99

Date of experience: July 18, 2024
Texas
1 review
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XLNT
August 18, 2024
Updated review

XLNT!
Too many questions posed; i like alibris but will no longer make the time to respond to surveys

Date of experience: August 8, 2024

Whether it be regarding price of the book(s), their delivery, or customer service, Alibris is A+ in my 'book'!

Date of experience: June 4, 2024
Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Yes!
August 18, 2024

Very glad to have received my book! It arrived in great packaging, and it was timely!

Date of experience: August 8, 2024
Oklahoma
1 review
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Happy Knight
August 18, 2024

I found this awesome knight book at my library and enjoyed it so much to own it. I found it cheap and I very much appreciated that. Book came with the cover on tact, no tears or marks. I'm happy.

Date of experience: August 8, 2024
California
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Excellent
August 18, 2024

Easy ordering, and was hesitant about the quality of the book coming because it was a gift. The item arrived in excellent condtion. Thank you!

Date of experience: August 8, 2024
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Miss Julia Stirs up Trouble
August 18, 2024
Updated review

Great prices most of the books are in really good condition. I can always find a book I'm looking for

Date of experience: August 8, 2024

Easy good and selection
April 14, 2021
Previous review

Easy good and selection

Date of experience: April 14, 2021
Michigan
1 review
0 helpful votes
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The navigation for ordering was very easy. I had problems. I will return.

Date of experience: August 8, 2024
North Carolina
1 review
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Great price for a like new book
August 18, 2024

Received the like new "used" book quickly. The price of the book plus shipping cost was lower than I found elsewhere for the book alone.

Date of experience: August 8, 2024
North Carolina
1 review
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Brand new
August 18, 2024

I received a brand new book ( I wasn't expecting that) with great price! Thank you! Would recommend this company!

Date of experience: August 8, 2024
North Carolina
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Finding and ordering the book was fast and easy...can't wait to read it.

Date of experience: August 8, 2024
Texas
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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The Island Plate
August 18, 2024

I love the first cookbook & wanted the second cookbook in the series.

Date of experience: August 8, 2024
Massachusetts
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Very happy with my purchase.
August 18, 2024

I ordered a book signed by the author for a very reasonable price and received it within a week!

Date of experience: August 8, 2024
Florida
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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I read a lot and most of my reading is with an E-reader but reading a real book conveys something besides the content. Alibris enables me to recycle good books that others have enjoyed as well.

Date of experience: August 8, 2024

Excellent source for books at great prices.
July 19, 2024
Previous review

I love my Kindle because it's handy but there is no substitute for a real book. I love the way they feel in your hands as you hold them, the way the paper, bindings, and cover smell also because I am holding something that some very dangerous people are trying really hard to ban. Support books. Make it a point to buy the ones that the Fahrenheit 451 folks are trying to burn.

Date of experience: July 8, 2024
Virginia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Finally Found What I Was Looking For
August 18, 2024

I remember reading about a book nearly 40 years ago but was unable to find or purchase it at the time. But the recollection has remained with me during all that time. Finally, I had the opportunity to search for it again and found it here. The delivery was timely, and the book itself arrived in excellent shape. Even better, it has more than met the high expectations first raised all those decades ago.

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: August 8, 2024
Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I received several offers on a book I wanted by email and finally got the book at a reasonable price. The payment platform was easy to negotiate and shipping to Canada was reasonable priced. Good service!

Date of experience: August 8, 2024
Washington
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Beautiful Thoughts of a Different Culture
August 18, 2024
Updated review

The support and service are wonderful. I have discovered books that I was not able to find elsewhere. I have ordered books 📚 in the past and I will continue to do so.

Date of experience: August 7, 2024

Service
June 2, 2024
Previous review

Great service for the book 📖 that I was looking for.

Date of experience: May 23, 2024