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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.

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

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301
value
303
shipping
295
returns
147
quality
307
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New York
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Amazing website
August 4, 2021

It was easy to return my text books. They took all my information about my books I wanted to return, prepared a label for me to print out and told me up front what compensation I would receive for my items. All I needed to do was pack it up and put it in the appropriate drop box, and they got it back in a few days and issued me a check! I will definitely use thier website again for more book returns

Date of experience: August 3, 2021
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over a year old

Thanks for leaving such an excellent review regarding our services! Hope to work with you more! - BooksRun Team

California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Received text in a timely manner. Trouble accessing return/shipping label. Nowhere to be found online or in emails. Company is pending response.

Date of experience: August 3, 2021
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 Hampshire
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I remembered that Chegg bought books back but unfortunately discovered they no longer did that. I was searching for a new place to buy my used books and found BooksRun. I wish I had read the reviews earlier and NEVER sent my books in. They sent me back pictures of "water damage" except I could not see ANY water damage in the picture. They cut my quote in half for 3 pictures of "water damage". My book became "acceptable" and after looking to see what their "acceptable" books quote for I was even more disappointed to discover that they were offering me 50% less than what their acceptable books go for with this specific book. If there's anything you get from these reviews DO NO SELL YOUR BOOKS TO THEM. Definitely take pictures of your books before sending them out if you choose to still sell them.

Date of experience: July 30, 2021
BooksRun S. BooksRun Rep
over a year old

Dear Hannah,
We are sorry to hear that the books received at our warehouse got damaged in transit due to some reason. For these reasons we also strongly recommend wrapping the contents of the package in plastic to prevent damage during shipping.
However, if you need more assistance with your order, please do not hesitate to contact us directly for the resolution required.
Warm regards,
BooksRun Team

California
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
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An upstanding sell
August 1, 2021

A new seller on this site, I recently removed some of my book clutter, having finished my college degree. I sold 3 books & am in the process of receiving my check for the trade. So far, it's been a good transaction of services. May it offer you the same results!

Date of experience: July 30, 2021
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

Montana
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I sent in 6 books to Booksrun and they said they were worth $51. I agreed just so they didn't go in the trash even though they are paying stupidly low prices for these books. I got an email after they received them saying all of the books had water damage and they decreased payout to $25. They sent three pictures of a water damaged book but it wasn't my books. One was a very obvious stock photo as it had Shutterstock on it. I emailed them and they have not responded. After I received their email I looked up reviews and saw that they have used this ploy on other people. Such a scam! Attached is the picture they sent me which is supposedly my Algebra book. It is not! Sellers beware of Booksrun!

Date of experience: July 30, 2021
BooksRun S. BooksRun Rep
over a year old

Dear Laurie,
We do understand your concerns regarding the issue occurred with your order. Please note that we have cameras installed on our facility where the damaged items got screened and then images of which attached as evidence when the quotes are adjusted. If you need clarification regarding the situation with your order, we would be indeed happy to assist you once contacted directly.
Warm regards, BooksRun Team

New York
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Would Use Again
July 31, 2021

I was trying to sell back a nursing book and I wasn't getting too much luck. But BooksRun gave me the highest offer and was quick sending my money. Will definitely be using in the future.

Date of experience: July 29, 2021
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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I love that I can easily buy and sell my textbooks on the same site without paying extra fees (I'm looking at you Abe!). I've found most of my books on this site cheaper than some other places. They don't always have the cheapest, but I feel god about supporting a place that allows me to do business in one place without hassle. And they support the environment by planting trees!

Date of experience: July 28, 2021
BooksRun S. BooksRun Rep
over a year old

We are happy to hear you liked our services! Hope to do more business with you in the future! - BooksRun Team

Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I'm very pleased with BooksRun's customer service. Love that I can buy textbooks for school and then turn around and sell them back! Super easy buyback procedure! Will definitely be a repeat-customer here! :)

Date of experience: July 16, 2021
BooksRun S. BooksRun Rep
over a year old

We are glad you’ve had a positive experience in doing business with us! - BooksRun Team

New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Two for Two!
July 13, 2021

This is the second book I have rented from Booksrun and it was just as simple and painless as the first!

I had the book in my hand three days after ordering it, and I can rest easy knowing that returning it will be just as easy!

Date of experience: July 13, 2021
BooksRun S. BooksRun Rep
over a year old

We are glad to hear that you are happy with the items received! - BooksRun Team

California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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First time using BooksRun, the right books at the best price, super customer service. Will use again!

Date of experience: July 7, 2021
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

North Carolina
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Delivery was quick. Great packaging. Book was in great condition. I have been renting books from booksrun.com and the experience has been great!

Date of experience: July 7, 2021
BooksRun S. BooksRun Rep
over a year old

We are so happy to be of help to you! Hope to work with you again! - BooksRun Team

New York
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Very dishonest company. The book's quote was adjusted for less than half of what was quoted on the website for Used-acceptable. If I knew they were going to give me so little back I would have preferred to keep the book or use another buyer. I no longer trust this company.

Date of experience: July 1, 2021
BooksRun S. BooksRun Rep
over a year old

Greetings,
We are sorry to find out that there were issues with the quote adjustment. Please do not hesitate to contact us promptly so that we will be able to investigate the case for you and provide the required resolution promptly.
Warm regards,
BooksRun Team

Oregon
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Excellent, trustworthy company to use to sell your textbooks. Paid me promptly for my textbook and communicated along the way. Another company I sent a book to did not do this. I would use BooksRun again!

Date of experience: July 1, 2021
BooksRun S. BooksRun Rep
over a year old

You are very welcome! And thank you for your positive feedback! - BooksRun Team

Florida
1 review
12 helpful votes
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I returned MCAT books that were in near perfect condition. However, I received an email stating that my buyback price would be decreased by 80% due to water damage being on two pages. They included pictures of a book with water damage on two pages as "evidence" for lowering the price. But the images they sent did not have my handwriting on them (also, I did not write at all in the book so this is impossible to be my book).

I believe this business to be a scam.

Date of experience: June 30, 2021
BooksRun S. BooksRun Rep
over a year old

Dear Alexander,
We are sorry to find out that there were issues with the quote adjustment. Please do not hesitate to contact us promptly so that we will be able to investigate the case for you and provide the required resolution promptly.
Warm regards,
BooksRun Team

North Carolina
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great service!
July 1, 2021

I have both purchased and sold book with Booksrun.com and had a great experience with both. Easy to sell and quick payment.

Date of experience: June 30, 2021
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

Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Easy Process
June 27, 2021

Their process was very easy, I ordered my book and received my book in great condition just a few days later.

Date of experience: June 27, 2021
BooksRun S. BooksRun Rep
over a year old

Thank you for sharing your experience with us, Destyni! - BooksRun Team

Illinois
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Sent books in great condition to them and they lowered the price just like all the other reviews state! Then, it takes about 2 months to even get the lesser amount they offered. Not a very honest business. I sent books to a different company the exact same time and received the amount promised within a week. Needless to say, they will be the ones I work with in the future. Booksrun is a scam!

Date of experience: June 26, 2021
BooksRun S. BooksRun Rep
over a year old

Dear Lisa,
We are sorry to find out that there were issues with the quote adjustment. Please do not hesitate to contact us promptly so that we will be able to investigate the case for you and provide the required resolution promptly.
Warm regards,
BooksRun Team

Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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It takes at least a month to get paid for your books. They offered me 50 dollars for a book I paid almost 200 for. After I sent them the book they adjusted the price to 11.00. When I didn't accept the new offer I had to pay 9.00 for them to return it to me. This was a hardcover current edition in excellent condition.

Date of experience: June 25, 2021
BooksRun S. BooksRun Rep
over a year old

Dear Leslie,
We are sorry to find out that there were issues with the quote adjustment. Please do not hesitate to contact us promptly so that we will be able to investigate the case for you and provide the required resolution promptly.
Warm regards,
BooksRun Team

Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great experience - love my new book!
June 26, 2021

I was looking for a particular anthology to bring with me on a trip, and I procrastinated on finding one until the last minute. I preferred a used one (both for the price point and for personal reasons), and a quick look through listings for the anthology via Google suggested that BooksRun would have the best deal that could also arrive on time if I paid a little extra for shipping. I had a fantastic experience. The website was easy to navigate, the price was very reasonable ($11), and the cost of shipping so that I'd get the book within a week was only an extra $4. The condition stated was "Used - Very Good" and that proved to be true! The book came with very little wear and was completely unmarked inside, which I really appreciated. Overall, it was an easy, hassle-free, and satisfying experience for me with BooksRun.

Date of experience: June 25, 2021
BooksRun S. BooksRun Rep
over a year old

Thank you for sharing your experience with us, Pristine! We work hard towards improvements every day and appreciate your opinion! - BooksRun Team

California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I order a Juanita Bynum topical bible haven't received it yet its like it disappeared I'm so disappointed still waiting for it

Date of experience: June 23, 2021
BooksRun S. BooksRun Rep
over a year old

Dear Paula,
We are sorry to find out that there were issues with your order delivery. Please do not hesitate to contact us promptly so that we will be able to investigate the case for you and provide the required resolution promptly.
Warm regards,
BooksRun Team

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