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BiggerBooks

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Save big on the college textbooks you need this semester at BiggerBooks. Free shipping on orders over $59 and a 25 day worry-free return policy.


biggerbooks.com
Founded in 1999
Lexington, KY, United States
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BiggerBooks Reviews Summary

BiggerBooks has a rating of 3.4 stars from 637 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with BiggerBooks most frequently mention good condition and timely manner. BiggerBooks ranks 6th among Textbook Rentals sites.

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District of Columbia
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Ordered a book 8/19.
Went back to check on 8/26 because I'd heard nothing about a shipping date.
They showed that my order was cancelled and refunded, but had never bothered to tell me.
I have asked and they still have not explained why the order was cancelled.
In fact, today 9/2 I got an email asking to "confirm receipt of my order" or to "Check the order status If you have questions".
Buncha morons. Good employees should find jobs with some company that will last.

Their 9/2 email to me:

BiggerBooks

Hi Matt,

We're following up on the order that you placed with BiggerBooks on Aug 19,2024.

The Crucifixion of Russia

Please choose one of the options below...

Yes, I received my order.

Please confirm that you've received your order by clicking on the link below:
I received my order, thank you!

No, I haven't received my order yet.

If you have any questions about your order, please review the order status details in your account: https://www.biggerbooks.com/my-account/orders

I canceled my order.

If you canceled your order then you can disregard this email and there is nothing else that you need to do at this time.

Your response above will provide BiggerBooks with valuable feedback regarding your order so that they can better assist you and other customers.

Sincerely,

Sitejabber
On behalf of BiggerBooks

This order confirmation email has been sent to confirm your recent purchase.
BiggerBooks has partnered with Sitejabber to gather valuable feedback and customer insight to help improve their processes.

Note: If you delete this email, you will lose the ability to confirm receipt of your order and provide any feedback.
Please do not respond to this email. If you do not wish to receive future emails from Sitejabber, you can unsubscribe.

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Date of experience: September 2, 2024
Pennsylvania
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Promises more than it delivers
September 12, 2024

I discovered BiggerBooks via a web search for a specific out-of-print book that I'd had some trouble finding at a reasonable price. BiggerBooks presented as having it available, in like new condition, and for cover price, so I ordered it immediately. But like all things too good to be true, the book never shipped, and BB never updated me on its availability. I've gotten more response from Sitejabber than from BB.

Date of experience: September 2, 2024
Alabama
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Received book in expected condition
September 10, 2024

Poor tracking. Poor shipping material. Thankful it wasn't damaged. Should have used padded mailer for a $220+ book.

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Date of experience: August 31, 2024
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Pricing was great!
September 9, 2024
Updated review

I found my book for the best price here, it was at least $40 cheaper than other places I order/rent from.

Date of experience: August 30, 2024

I can access things quickly and easily
June 6, 2022
Previous review

I can access things quickly and easily.

Date of experience: June 5, 2022
Oregon
1 review
0 helpful votes
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No books
September 9, 2024

This site lists books for sale that they don't actually have nor can get

Date of experience: August 30, 2024
Indiana
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Tax exemption was not applied at time of purchase
September 9, 2024
Updated review

We were not able to apply our tax exemption at the time of purchase. It was attached to purchase and emailed, but we now have to go through a sales tax refund process.

Date of experience: August 30, 2024
Erin C. — BiggerBooks Rep
over a year old

We apologize for the inconvenience. Thank you for choosing BiggerBooks!


We were not able to apply our tax exemption at the...
September 1, 2024
Previous review

We were not able to apply our tax exemption at the time of purchase

Date of experience: August 22, 2024
Victor N.
Alabama
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Took Long to Deliver
September 5, 2024
Updated review

Did not arrive on time said. Said it would arrive in a week but did not come.

BiggerBooks attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: August 26, 2024

Website needs some updating for clear and crisp appearance...
August 19, 2024
Previous review

Website needs some updating for clear and crisp appearance and ease of use.

Date of experience: August 8, 2024
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Better than renting
September 1, 2024

I love buying used books since they're usually cheaper than renting and I'm able to make notes & highlight without worry.

Date of experience: August 22, 2024
Erin C. — BiggerBooks Rep
over a year old

Thank you for choosing BiggerBooks!

Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Good Selection
August 30, 2024

Glad I found this. I hope it's not a scam because this book is not cheap!

Date of experience: August 20, 2024
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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It was very simple and could find the books I needed.

Date of experience: January 7, 2025
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great condition
August 25, 2024

Fast shipping. Great condition. Easy to navigate the site.

Date of experience: August 14, 2024
California
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Charged but never received product.
August 24, 2024

Ordered a book on July 17. Credit card was charged. Book was never shipped, and not received. Inquiries to the seller have gone unanswered. NEVER BUY FROM THESE CROOKS!

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Date of experience: August 14, 2024
Oklahoma
1 review
4 helpful votes
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This is a scam. Beware!
August 18, 2024

They don't even deserve one star. They canceled my daughter's textbook without any notice or communications. After three weeks I contacted them to find out it was cancelled. In the meantime they doubled the price of the book and offered no remedy nor refund until I contacted them.
Be VERY CAUTIOUS!

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Date of experience: August 8, 2024
Kentucky
1 review
0 helpful votes
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The site is not user friendly
August 18, 2024

I could not get the book I ordered to download off the site immediately after I ordered on June 28 and now I can't even get logged into the site

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Date of experience: August 8, 2024
South Carolina
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Never received the book!
August 14, 2024
Updated review

I did not receive the book & no contact from Bigger Books after my reaching out.

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Date of experience: August 4, 2024

Ordering was easy
July 12, 2024
Previous review

Ordering was easy.

Date of experience: July 1, 2024
Colorado
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Poor Communication
August 7, 2024

I never received a notice of cancellation and had to check my account to learn that my order had been canceled.

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Date of experience: July 27, 2024
Colorado
1 review
0 helpful votes
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First time ordering through Biggerbooks. I did not receive any shipping notification even after the initial 4-5 days of processing time, so I thought it was sketch. Eventually discovered I had to login to see the status/tracking information despite the initial order confirmation stating to expect a shipping notification via email. It was delivered 2 weeks later. Other than that, the book itself came in excellent condition wrapped within envelope cardboard packing.

Date of experience: July 27, 2024
Erin C. — BiggerBooks Rep
over a year old

Thank you for your feedback and for choosing BiggerBooks!

District of Columbia
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Book advertised but not available
August 1, 2024
Updated review

The book was advertised and I was billed for it but it turned out not to be available. I was credited the full amount, but I should never have been allowed to place my order in the first place. To be fair, I had the same issue with other vendors advertising the same book and on their sites the book is still listed. At least Bigger Books seems to have removed it.

BiggerBooks attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: July 22, 2024

Found exactly what I was looking for
July 15, 2024
Previous review

Found exactly what I was looking for. Hope it arrives quickly and as described.

Date of experience: July 5, 2024
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Excited for book, for order to be cancelled due to none in stock

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Date of experience: July 19, 2024
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Late Arrival
July 26, 2024

Book did not arrive by expected date. It was two days late, even though I paid for Expedited Shipping.

Date of experience: July 16, 2024