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Book Outlet

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Book Outlet Reviews Summary

The company enjoys a generally positive reputation, particularly for its competitive pricing and the quality of its books, which many customers find satisfactory. However, concerns about shipping delays and inadequate packaging frequently arise, leading to damaged items upon arrival. While customer service is often praised for its responsiveness and willingness to resolve issues, there are notable frustrations regarding the lack of proactive communication about order status and the handling of returns for damaged products. Overall, the company demonstrates potential for customer satisfaction but must address logistical and support challenges to enhance the overall experience.

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First time—cheapest I could find the book anywhere, shipped and arrived quickly, excellent condition. Will order again.

Date of experience: October 24, 2022
Iowa
2 reviews
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The books were a very good price and excellent condition when they arrived! Took a little over a week to get but worth the wait for the price!

Date of experience: October 24, 2022
Washington
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This whole experience was horrible!
November 23, 2022

This whole experience was horrible! My order was running late. I would check the tracking number and I would see an error message. I would go and email this company Book Outlet, asking for help in helping me see the tracking information and NO ONE would respond. Then I was finally able to see the tracking information one day, and it kept saying that my items was with my local carrier, however it said this for days! I would write them again to ask for help and again NO ONE would respond! The customer service was horrible! Plus when the books finally arrived, one book is very damaged! The damage is not even what the book looked like. So yes, this was not a good experience at all!

Date of experience: October 24, 2022
Arizona
1 review
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Very pleased with my purchase and especially thankful for the price.

Date of experience: October 24, 2022
Massachusetts
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Good experience overall — quick shipping and books as expected.

Date of experience: October 23, 2022
Nebraska
1 review
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The website was very user friendly
October 23, 2022

The website was very user friendly. The books came in perfect condition.

Date of experience: October 22, 2022
Texas
1 review
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Shipping took a longer than I expected about 2 weeks. I received the wrong order. I ordered 2 books as a gift that needed to be gifted this weekend and I received 4 completely different books and nothing I ordered. My first time ordering with this company. Really disappointing.

Date of experience: October 22, 2022
Wisconsin
1 review
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Perfect!
October 22, 2022

Perfect! I found so many great books a a very reasonable price. My order came quickly and the quality of the books were great! I will be ordering again.

Date of experience: October 21, 2022
Arizona
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Book arrived quickly and the price was incredible! Thank you!

Date of experience: October 21, 2022
North Carolina
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The overall experience was good
October 21, 2022

The overall experience was good. 1st time ordering, however, I was disappointed in receiving my box busted. Feel the order was poorly packaged for the trip it had to make. Please take the time to securely package what you customers pay for. Keeps us coming back!

Date of experience: October 21, 2022
Virginia
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I did not receive 3 of the books in my order and instead received three random books I didn't want. I am disappointed by this. If my books were sold out, you should have emailed me and told me, and refunded me instead of giving me 3 random books I don't even want.

Date of experience: October 21, 2022
New York
1 review
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I ordered two books and couldnt be happier! Cant wait to read them

Date of experience: October 21, 2022
Colorado
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The packaging used is very poor
October 21, 2022

The packaging used is very poor. Books are simply tossed in a too large box without padding. They arrived with bent covers and pages and smashed corners. More attention to better packaging is needed. This has happened more than once.

Date of experience: October 21, 2022
California
2 reviews
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I ordered two books, which were shipped the next day! Great! The hardback jacket had been badly stained by water, or something else, so I had to throw the jacket away. The book itself was completely fine.

Date of experience: October 21, 2022
Pennsylvania
1 review
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Many of the books were in poor shape because the packaging is bad. Please look into adding bubble wrap into your packaging.

Date of experience: October 21, 2022
North Carolina
1 review
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Fast shipping, brand new condition
October 21, 2022

Fast shipping, brand new condition. I do wish the shipping box would have had some packing paper or something in it to keep the books from sliding around. The 2 books were slid together between the pages when I opened the box. Besides that, everything was great

Date of experience: October 21, 2022
Minnesota
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Overall it was great
October 21, 2022

Overall it was great. Was a bit disappointed it was delivered open. Understand that accidents in delivery happen; perhaps another box fell into it breaking the box. Books were still undamaged, so overall great.

Date of experience: October 20, 2022
Texas
1 review
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This was our 2nd order with Book Outlet, and we are very happy with the experience! We are a book loving family, and my 10 year old requested activity/craft books for her birthday. I found lots of great options, and I know she will love them!

Date of experience: October 20, 2022
Florida
1 review
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The books are in really good condition some even looked brand new!

Date of experience: October 20, 2022
Texas
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Books were super low in price I couldn't believe it! I thought they would be in bad condition with how low the prices were but I was wrong! They were in great condition and I absolutely love the book haul I just received!

Date of experience: October 20, 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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