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Book Outlet

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Book Outlet Reviews Summary

Book Outlet has a rating of 3.3 stars from 1,888 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with Book Outlet most frequently mention great prices, customer service and fast delivery. Book Outlet ranks 7th among Books sites.

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returns
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Great prices and quality!
October 26, 2022

I hadn't heard of Book Outlet before but I wish I did. The prices are unbeatable, even better than Kindle in most cases and the books are in great quality. What makes Book Outlet stand out from other "used" books providers is that you might even find recently published books, which is not often the case in second hand bookstores. The shipping was fast!

Date of experience: October 26, 2022
Oregon
1 review
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Helped When Needed
October 26, 2022

When the book I received was not up to your standard, you sent me a new one immediately.

Date of experience: October 26, 2022
Canada
1 review
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The product and the price are great
October 26, 2022

Typically I do most of my reading from the library but I wanted a copy of this book and I wanted a copy of it for my friend and so this service allowed me to do both at a reasonable price so thank you I'll be using this service in the future.

Date of experience: October 26, 2022
Canada
2 reviews
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Great experience
October 26, 2022
Updated review

Great website and customer service. I forgot a book…couldn't alter the order but CS gave me points so shipping was free for the one book. Very impressed with the service.

Date of experience: October 26, 2022

Do not like the same book reappearing in a list ie...
October 26, 2022
Previous review

Do not like the same book reappearing in a list ie Bestseller top 200

Date of experience: October 25, 2022

Easy to use
August 31, 2021
Previous review

Easy to use

Date of experience: August 30, 2021
Canada
1 review
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Love Book Outlet
October 26, 2022

Get some books that you like at a great price delivered to your door in a few days- what's not to like.

Date of experience: October 26, 2022
Canada
1 review
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Great book buying experience
October 26, 2022

Book outlet site was easy to navigate, prices and deals were awesome and great communication re delivery

Date of experience: October 25, 2022
Canada
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Great Service
October 25, 2022

I was impressed with the selection, the quality and the prompt delivery - overall, a great shopping experience.

Date of experience: October 25, 2022
Canada
1 review
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Books to go-reasonable price
October 25, 2022

All books in great shape. Price is right for a senior in a home. Will use service again

Date of experience: October 25, 2022
Canada
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Nice Alternative
October 25, 2022

Website worked well; prices were lower than other places; reasonable selection; books arrived in a good timeframe though they could have been cushioned in the box; books were in good condition and suitable for gift.

Date of experience: October 24, 2022
Canada
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Always great!
October 24, 2022

I'm always very pleased with the items I receive and the speed at which they arrive.

Date of experience: October 24, 2022
Portugal
1 review
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Good customer service
October 24, 2022

I called requesting a call back. I got an email instead but whoever answered it resolved my issue right away. I was happy

Date of experience: October 24, 2022
Canada
1 review
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Damaged sing along book
October 24, 2022

Defective sing along book -the music even after the a replacement. I'm very disappointed with the quality of this kind of book and I'm worried to purchase from book outlet again. My son is disappointed as he keeps pressing on the button and nothing sounded.

Date of experience: October 24, 2022
Canada
1 review
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First time customer and ecstatic about the quality of the book, ease of checkout, notification and accuracy of prompt delivery. Very impressed with this company. Will highly recommend it.

Date of experience: October 24, 2022
Canada
1 review
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A teacher's dream
October 24, 2022

This was probably my 10th purchase from Book Outlet. I'm hooked! As a teacher, Book Outlet has allowed me to curate a great classroom library with something for everyone, at an affordable price.

Date of experience: October 24, 2022
Canada
1 review
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Great deals
October 24, 2022

Soooo many books to choose from. Prices can't be beat. Love the deals. Looking forward to ordering more. Only buzzkill I have is how long it takes to receive books

Date of experience: October 24, 2022
Canada
1 review
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Amazing Site
October 22, 2022

I stumbled across this site while looking for a particular book. They have a HUGE selection of every type of book and activity imaginable. Already low prices yet they have amazing deals all the time such as Buy 2 Get 1 Free. Needless to say I've had to buy another bookshelf because I find myself once a month at least buying more books... lol

Date of experience: October 22, 2022
Canada
1 review
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Fast and affordable
October 22, 2022

Arrived within a week, everything in good shape, great bulk discount. Good selection

Date of experience: October 22, 2022
Canada
1 review
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I heart Bookoutlet!
October 22, 2022

Amazing experience. I ordered 2 times there and it was fast. Great service

Date of experience: October 21, 2022
Canada
1 review
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Missing items
November 21, 2022

I did not get 2 out of 3 of the books I ordered. I need to be contacted for next steps. Thank you

Date of experience: October 21, 2022
Canada
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Good purchase!
October 21, 2022

Fast delivery on a well priced book! Will purchase from Book Outlet again.

Date of experience: October 21, 2022

From the business

The only thing better than a good book is a good book at half the price…or more. And that’s what we offer. All our books are brand new and discounted at least 50% off publishers’ list prices. Book Outlet is your haven, full of excess publishers’ inventory eagerly waiting to find their way into the hands of readers like you.

So go on, get lost in the pages of a great book and revel in the thrill of a good deal that awaits you every day.

WARNING: Bookworms have been known to lose track of time, neglect household chores, and cancel plans. Side effects may include an insatiable desire to read, an expanding TBR pile, and an occasional book hangover. Proceed with enthusiasm.


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