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BooksRun

3.8

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BooksRun Reviews Summary

The company has garnered a mixed reputation based on customer feedback. Positive aspects include prompt delivery, good product quality, and an efficient ordering process, which many customers appreciate. However, significant concerns arise regarding the handling of book conditions and return processes, with several customers alleging deceptive practices and poor customer support. Issues such as inadequate packaging and communication frustrations also surfaced. Overall, while many customers express satisfaction with their purchases, the company must address recurring complaints to enhance trust and customer experience.

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service
301
value
303
shipping
295
returns
147
quality
307
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Pennsylvania
1 review
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Perfect
March 16, 2023

A positive experience, book was in excellent condition

Date of experience: March 16, 2023
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over a year old

Thank you for your positive feedback! - BooksRun Team

Massachusetts
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Book Order
March 16, 2023

My order was considerably less than other used copies. It was in good condition as promised. I would purchase books with this business again.

Date of experience: March 16, 2023
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

Thank you for your positive review, Cheryl! We are glad you liked our services. - BooksRun Team

Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Couldn't do any better!
March 16, 2023

Excellent pricing; quality better than graded description; fast shipping. What's not to like? Highly Recommend BooksRun!

Date of experience: March 16, 2023
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

Thank you for sharing your positive experience! Already looking forward to doing business with you again! - BooksRun Team

Maryland
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Great Service, Price, Shipping
March 16, 2023

Excellent. Excellent. Excellent. I don't want to write any more reviews. Thanks.

Date of experience: March 16, 2023
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

Thank you for sharing your experience, Robert! That is really nice to hear! - BooksRun Team

New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Would recommend
March 16, 2023

My books came quickly, at a great price, condition better than advertised. Would buy again from them.

Date of experience: March 16, 2023
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

Thank you for your positive review, Grace! We are glad you liked our services. - BooksRun Team

Virginia
4 reviews
0 helpful votes
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All's well
March 14, 2023

On time, as promised. **********************************************

Date of experience: March 14, 2023
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

Thank you for your review, Doloris! We really appreciate it! - BooksRun Team

Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Damaged book
April 13, 2023

I received the book with marks on it. I thought that it was common to rented books. I did not report back. After the return, they charged me an additional amount due to those marks. I don't even own markers with those colors. Do not rent from them. Even if you rent, look for damages and report it.

Date of experience: March 14, 2023
Arthur B. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

We are sorry to hear that your experience with our company was unsatisfying. Our customer support team will reach out to you shortly in order to resolve this issue. - BooksRun Team

Pennsylvania
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Thank you.
March 14, 2023

Very good condition. Prompt shipping. The book was clean and nice to handle and to read.

Date of experience: March 13, 2023
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

Thank you for sharing your experience, Nelson! That is really nice to hear! - BooksRun Team

Missouri
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Checked all my boxes
March 14, 2023

Cheap, but books in great condition and promptly sent.

Date of experience: March 13, 2023
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

Thank you so much for the positive review, Karen! - BooksRun Team

Maryland
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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School books
March 13, 2023

This order was our 2nd fr booksrun. The 1st time we has an issue with the book and the rep was great about helping us. This time both books were in excellent condition and arrived quickly.

Date of experience: March 13, 2023
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

Thank you for sharing your positive experience! Already looking forward to doing business with you again! - BooksRun Team

Minnesota
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I've read dozens of books on the subject over three decades and Dark Persuasion is one of my favorites as it explains historical backgrounds and cognitive analysis.
It's very readable and discusses modern social media as a force to be considered.
Thank you

Date of experience: March 13, 2023
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

We would like to express our gratitude for such a review! Hope to see you more among our customers in the future! - BooksRun Team

New York
1 review
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Book ordering
March 13, 2023

Well done, friends! And insisting I enter at least 50 characters severely limits the number of responses you get. Cheeze.

Date of experience: March 13, 2023
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

That’s so nice that you are pleased with the order received! Thanks for the review! - BooksRun Team

Oregon
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I paid for priority shipping. My order was shipped via regular shipping. It took longer than expected as a result and arrived after the school term began. I tried contacting the seller through AbeBooks, and they never responded. I eventually contacted them through the BooksRun website. It took probably 6 weeks (I've deleted the emails) to get them to refund the cost of the priority shipping. It was usually a week or more between responses.

3 stars because the product itself was fine, I did eventually get refunded the priority shipping cost, and the order technically arrived within the expected delivery window. The delivery window was quite long, however, and when they've truly shipped via priority shipping in the past, orders have arrived much faster.

Date of experience: March 13, 2023
Arthur B. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

We do apologize for any issues that occurred with your order. The issue has already been addressed. Please contact us back for the resolution. - BooksRun Team

North Carolina
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I had to drop a class and wanted to return the book I just got and no one got back to my request until I was out of the full refund return window.

Date of experience: March 13, 2023
Arthur B. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

We do apologize for any issues that occurred with your order. The issue has already been addressed. Please contact us back for the resolution. - BooksRun Team

Massachusetts
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Excellent product I received. I would like to buy my next books again from this book store.

Date of experience: March 13, 2023
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

Thanks for sharing your opinion with us! We are happy to provide you with good services! - BooksRun Team

Florida
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
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Accurate Condition - Quick Delivery. Good experience.

Date of experience: March 13, 2023
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

Thank you for your positive feedback, Earl! - BooksRun Team

North Carolina
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Quick delivery
March 13, 2023

Ordered a group of books, and this was the first to arrive.

Date of experience: March 13, 2023
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

Thank you for your review, Amy! We really appreciate it! - BooksRun Team

Pennsylvania
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Very quick service with a great condition book. This won't be the last time I purchase from them.

Date of experience: March 13, 2023
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

Thanks for such an excellent review! We are so glad to see that you are satisfied with your order! - BooksRun Team

Tennessee
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Book wasn't in promised condition.
April 12, 2023

The book was warped and wouldn't life flat. I don't think this should be considered "Good" condition.

Date of experience: March 13, 2023
Arthur B. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

We do apologize for any issues that occurred with your order. The issue has already been addressed. Please contact us back for the resolution. - BooksRun Team

Colorado
1 review
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Excellent
March 13, 2023

Book was in excellent condition. Very satisfied with the book and delivery.

Date of experience: March 13, 2023
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

Thanks for the feedback! Hope to see you again doing business with us! - BooksRun Team

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