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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.

This summary is generated by AI, based on text from customer reviews

service
301
value
303
shipping
295
returns
147
quality
307
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Florida
1 review
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First time buyer
January 9, 2023

I ordered my book. It was very easy and was delivered very fast to my front door.
The book was in great shape and I will.continue to use your company in the future and will tell my friends.

Date of experience: January 9, 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

North Carolina
1 review
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Ugh
February 8, 2023

Book not as described. Had 8 stickers under a glued down dust jacket. Asked several times for refund and call tag. No response.

BooksRun attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: January 9, 2023
Arthur B. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

We are sorry for the difficulties with your order. According to our records, a satisfactory resolution was reached with the full refund issued. - BooksRun Team

New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Excellent service. Quick delivery.
January 9, 2023

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Date of experience: January 9, 2023
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

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

Massachusetts
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Fast
January 9, 2023

Good condition fast delivery terrible book glad I did not pay more

Date of experience: January 9, 2023
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over a year old

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

Pennsylvania
1 review
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Reliable
January 9, 2023

My expectations were met and the price was decent.

Date of experience: January 9, 2023
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over a year old

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

Maryland
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Good experience
January 9, 2023

Quick, efficient mailing of the order. Much faster than I anticipated.

Date of experience: January 9, 2023
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

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

Massachusetts
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Totally Satisfied
January 4, 2023

Order arrived timely and in condition described. Great selection. Totally satisfied.

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

Thank you for such a review! Happy to hear that you are satisfied with the book! - BooksRun Team

Wisconsin
1 review
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Book was a great read. Book came in great condition and the price was right.

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

Thank you for such a review! Happy to hear that you are satisfied with the book! - BooksRun Team

California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Successful transaction
January 1, 2023

I found the book to be of good quality and was pleased with the efficiency of its delivery.

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

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

Oregon
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Exactly as advertised
January 1, 2023

Super fast shipping and the book was an excellent condition

Date of experience: January 1, 2023
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over a year old

Thank you for your positive review! We are pleased to have you as our customer! - BooksRun Team

Florida
1 review
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Used books
January 1, 2023

Arrived on time. Book condition as described. Easy ordering.

Date of experience: January 1, 2023
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over a year old

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

South Carolina
1 review
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The book was and is in excellent condition minus a few scuffs, overall very satisfied with the time, shipping, and quality offering of the book.

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

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

California
1 review
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Disappointed Customer
January 28, 2023

I just received a book in the worst condition that I have ever seen. It's completely written on, had the former student's highlight in every page. Embarrassing that a company would even send out a product like this. Their response " indicates some markings and highlight " should have indicated notes, writing and highlight in every page.

BooksRun attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: December 29, 2022
Arthur B. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

We are sorry for the difficulties with your order. According to our records, a satisfactory resolution was reached on 12/30/2022 with the refund issued. - BooksRun Team

Massachusetts
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Best book seller
December 26, 2022

The book is more than acceptable and looks brand new. The book is in excellent conditions and the book has been delivered on time too. I will definitely buy all my books from you.

Date of experience: December 24, 2022
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

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

New Hampshire
1 review
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Fast Delivery
December 14, 2022

I ordered my books at Abebooks.com because the prices at BooksRun were just what I needed. The book arrived quickly and is in perfect condition.

Date of experience: December 14, 2022
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

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

West Virginia
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Scam
January 13, 2023

They scammed me out of money and even told me if I wanted to my book back I had to pay more for shipping than they offered to pay me. Do not recommend.

BooksRun attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: December 14, 2022
Arthur B. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

Dear Dawn, Could you please contact us via email at [email protected] and state issue #BRSJ12212201 We’d love to hear more about this issue in order to assist you. - BooksRunTeam

Alabama
1 review
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Books to give out!
December 14, 2022

I've been a "book reader" and a" book collector" my whole life.And I guess I've also added being a "book giver". So needless to say, when one can get books that are" very good "or" like new" for a very good price it makes it all that much easier to pass them out.

Date of experience: December 14, 2022
Arthur B. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

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

Illinois
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I feel like I just got robbed. The book I sent in to sell was in like new conditions with ALL the pages intact, just as when I purchased it. Then they send me an email saying they adjusted the buying price to $ZERO because of a supposedly missing copyright page? They submitted pictures which didn't show any pages torn off. And again, the book was in the same condition as when I bought it. The pictures attached are what they submitted to supposedly prove that the copyright page was torn off or missing, but you can clearly see no signs of this.

I gotta say, I had never used this site before, this was my first time, and I feel the need to tell everyone what a scam it is. They just take your books and create some bogus reason why it's worth $0 and if you want it back you have to pay close to $10 to ship it back. Wow.

BooksRun attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: December 13, 2022
Arthur B. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

We regret to hear that your order could not be fulfilled. Unfortunately, books without copyright pages are illegal for purchase and sale (distribution of counterfeit copies is prohibited by the U.S. Code TITLE 18. PART I. CHAPTER 113. § 2320. Trafficking in counterfeit goods or services.). Due to this reason, wa warn our valued customers about this matter in our Terms&Conditions. - BooksRun Team

Pennsylvania
1 review
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Easy Way to Sell Our Books
December 13, 2022

Our process of selling our slightly used textbooks was very simple. We just scanned the books in the BooksRun app and we received a price quote within seconds. We just had to package up the books and take them to the shipper who printed out the label from our QR code in the app.

Date of experience: December 13, 2022
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

We are so glad to keep you satisfied with our services! We make a lot of effort to work hard for you all the time and bring satisfaction with each and every order for all customers! - BooksRun Team

Ecuador
1 review
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Really nice service
January 11, 2023

The book was in better condition than I expected. And it came on time. It's awesome to find books in great condition and at affordable price.

Date of experience: December 12, 2022
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

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