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BooksRun

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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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Virginia
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Perfect transaction
March 13, 2023

Ordered my book, which came quickly and exactly as described.

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

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

Tennessee
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Experience was very good, book came promptly and was a described. Good impression of this company.

Date of experience: March 13, 2023
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over a year old

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

Massachusetts
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Excellent experience!
March 13, 2023

Great price, accurately described, received quickly.

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

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

Washington
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Tropic Moon
March 13, 2023

Fine in all respects! Many thanks! When it comes to the number of characters required for this response, however, you are insatiable!

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

France
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Fortunate, but much to be desired.
March 13, 2023

Having ordered my textbook through a third-party distributor, it is difficult to give an effective valuation. My book arrived in a timely fashion and the quality was mostly maintained. I ordered new and this was reflected. However, the last seven pages and cover appeared to have been sliced through, possibly when shipment box was opened. Greived by this, I still don't know whom or at what point responsibility should be accreditted.

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

Thank you for such amazing feedback, Dawson! We are happy to hear that our representative was able to resolve the case in the most satisfactory manner. Hope to see you again among our happy customers!- BooksRun Team

Colorado
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great value, great condition
March 13, 2023

The book I received was exactly as described!
I received it quickly and no hassle.
Thanks, will order from you again!

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

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

Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great book
March 13, 2023

I am happy with my purchase. Could you stop sending me this survey?

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

We are happy to hear that you liked the item as well as our services! - BooksRun Team

California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Fast service
March 13, 2023

Fast service and the used book was in great condition.

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

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California
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Good supplier
March 13, 2023

Fast delivery. Better condition than described. Would reorder again.

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

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Utah
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Perfect condition
March 13, 2023

Book arrived well packaged & in great condition. Took about 7 weeks to arrive and there was no tracking except for a few days before. It made it though!

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

Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great company
March 13, 2023

Great experience. Arrived on time. No issues. Would recommend.

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

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

New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Excellente
March 13, 2023

I received my order quickly and the book was in superb condition!

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

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Massachusetts
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Five stars
March 13, 2023

Condition of the book was as described. Timely delivery.

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

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Washington
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Thieves, scammers.
April 12, 2023

They agreed to buy 5 text books from me, totaling almost $100. I was to be paid by PayPal within 4 business days of them receiving the books. I shipped the books as agreed and the received them on 2/14 (per FedEx). As of 2/23, I had still not been paid and I emailed inquiring about the status. I received no response. On 2/27, I received an email saying one of the books may be "counterfeit". I contacted them by phone on 2/28 and was told that the Mather would be resolved "today or tomorrow at the latest." This is the last communication I've had from them. At this point they have stolen 5 textbooks from me and will not respond to inquiries or pay as agreed.

Date of experience: March 12, 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

California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Perfect seller!
March 9, 2023

Quick, easy and great prices. Packaging was also perfect. I will definitely seek them out for my next round of book orders.

Date of experience: March 8, 2023
BooksRun S. BooksRun Rep
over a year old

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

Iowa
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Seller
April 7, 2023

The reviews for renting seem okay but the selling is definitely a scam. Many people have complained that they don't pay close to what they quote you and I would have to agree. After they changed my quote, I requested to have the books retuned to me but it required me to pay 15 dollars. After looking further into reviews I see this is a very common issue they have. They tell you that your book as a different IBSN, but in the photo they attached both the books I sent in have exact same IBSN as the books they quoted me for….so I am not sure what they could be talking about. They also make it very hard to get in contact so you can't even really do anything to advocate for yourself. If you're trying to just get rid of clutter without throwing the books away, this is an option. However, if you are trying to sell the books for money there are many other, better options.

Date of experience: March 8, 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

New Jersey
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I ordered my book over 10 days ago. I keep checking on the status which says not shipped. I come to find out my order has been canceled due to the shipping company. I finally get a customer service representative on the phone who refuses to tell me the shipping company and does not resolve my problem. So all I'm receiving are generated emails. Needless to say I will not be renting from this website any longer. All of a sudden my order is refunded to me. I would have preferred they send me my textbook for class that has already started. What a disappointment! If the stars allowed me I would have given it a zero rating

Date of experience: March 7, 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

Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Perfect condition
March 4, 2023

I bought a used book but it was in excellent condition! Just like new!

Date of experience: March 4, 2023
BooksRun S. BooksRun Rep
over a year old

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

North Carolina
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Like New Hardback Book
March 3, 2023

The book was truly like new. The price was low and the delivery was timely. I would purchase books again from this provider for sure!

Date of experience: March 3, 2023
BooksRun S. BooksRun Rep
over a year old

Thanks for sharing your experience in doing business with us! We are happy to provide you with good services! - BooksRun Team

Missouri
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Awesome place for books
March 1, 2023

Glad to be able to get books for medical billing and coding.

Date of experience: March 1, 2023
BooksRun S. BooksRun Rep
over a year old

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

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