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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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Georgia
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Received my book in excellent condition thanks to how BooksRun packaged it. Other retailers ship softcover books in a flimsy, bubble wrap envelope or an oversized box where the book can get battered, dog-eared, creased, damaged, etc. while in transit. BooksRun went over and above my expectations. Will definitely shop at BooksRun in the future!

Date of experience: June 22, 2021
BooksRun S. BooksRun Rep
over a year old

We are so glad to hear that! Already looking forward to doing business with you again, Joseph! - BooksRun Team

Alabama
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Review!
June 22, 2021

This was such a great business. They told me that I would have to wait a little big longer but I received my money on time! This company allowed me to see the progression of where my books were & when I would receive everything!

Date of experience: June 22, 2021
BooksRun S. BooksRun Rep
over a year old

Your feedback is greatly appreciated! We will continue working on improving our services. - BooksRun Team

Colorado
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I received my book via regular mail. It would be nice if it came faster. The book back cover was folded over and the pages had writing in them. It would be nice if they had the books that had no writing.

Date of experience: June 21, 2021
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

Oklahoma
1 review
0 helpful votes
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DO NOT USE—- SCAM
June 21, 2021

I sold my books to booksrun in January. I did two different packages of books to reduce the weights. I sent them both at USPS together. Booksrun had received my first box and reduced my payment from $84 to $53. They claim they "sent my check" and I checked for 2 months until realizing they never sent it. I tried multiple times to contact them and they are unreachable due to no one answering the phone. My second package of $150 apparently got "lost" there and I lost the money and the books. I will never use booksrun again, as I fell for the scammiest company. Hope this helps y'all to use a reputable company that won't rip you off!

Date of experience: June 20, 2021
BooksRun S. BooksRun Rep
over a year old

We are sorry to find out that there were issues with your order in question. Please do not hesitate to contact us directly so that we will be able to assist you and find the best resolution in the arisen circumstances. Warm regards, BooksRun Team

Oklahoma
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Worked well for a few shipments and then customer service indicated my box had a counterfeit. They refused to tell me which book was counterfeit and kept the entire box with no payment or return. Send small shipments and be prepared to lose your books.

Date of experience: June 10, 2021
BooksRun S. BooksRun Rep
over a year old

We are sorry to find out that there were issues with your order in question. However, please note that counterfeits are illegal for distribution and we are to follow the imposed rules for its disposal. Please do not hestiate to contact us directly so that we will be able to assist you and find the best resolution in the arisen circumstances. Warm regards, BooksRun Team

Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great Experience
June 10, 2021

Ordered a textbook for the Fall 2021 semester. It was received new, still in shrink-wrap, correctly packaged. Tracking information provided. The price was extremely competitive and less than the on-campus bookstore. Truly a wonderful experience.

Date of experience: June 9, 2021
BooksRun S. BooksRun Rep
over a year old

Your feedback is greatly appreciated! We will continue working on improving our services.

Massachusetts
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Stony the Road
May 25, 2021

Great service, the book was nicely packaged,
Exactly as described, and promptly shipped!
Looking forward to doing business again.

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

You are more than welcome! Looking forward to hearing back from you more in the future. - BooksRun Team

Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Booksrun
May 23, 2021

Trustworthy, responded quickly. Got a great offer on my school text book.
Will definitely sure again!

Date of experience: May 22, 2021
BooksRun S. BooksRun Rep
over a year old

Thanks for cooperating! That’s amazing to work with you as our valued customer! - BooksRun Team

Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Gave the exact price that was advertised minus the price for insurance on shipping. Great service! Waiting for payment on the other book I shipped to them, but so far so good!

Date of experience: May 19, 2021
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

California
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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The book I ordered was in great condition, got to me in a short amount of time and I had no problems! I couldn't find the book anywhere else and at a reasonable price! Would shop here again! Thank you!

Date of experience: May 19, 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 Mexico
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Excellent
May 15, 2021

I had never used this site before. It was excellent. Wonderful price, fast shipping, and it arrived in perfect condition, exactly as described!

Date of experience: May 14, 2021
BooksRun S. BooksRun Rep
over a year old

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

Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Fast, efficient and reliable
May 14, 2021

I used BooksRun in order to rent my textbooks. The process was easy, I got to rent only for the six weeks that I needed the book, allowing me to save and not rent it for the whole semester.
The book arrived in time and in great shape. I think they sent me a new book! I am a minimalist and renting allows me to only have the books while they are useful and not go through the struggle of selling them afterwards.

Date of experience: May 14, 2021
BooksRun S. BooksRun Rep
over a year old

Your feedback is greatly appreciated! We will continue working on improving our services. - BooksRun Team

Indiana
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Good for Hard to Find Rentals
May 14, 2021

No where in my college town had the textbooks I needed for my summer classes, but I was able to order online delivery from this site. Within a week my textbook arrived and it is in good condition.

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

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

California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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The book I ordered from BooksRun.com arrived promptly within the early part of the estimated delivery date range and was is in as-new condition with no noticeable shipping/handling damage. I would definitely use this site again for future book orders.

Date of experience: April 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

Ohio
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Quick and Easy!
April 29, 2021

I was impressed how quickly my book arrived in the mail. And the quality of the textbook is wonderful (and it was considered a "used" book, too.). I can't recommend this company enough.

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

Thank you for your positive feedback! - BooksRun Team

Massachusetts
1 review
0 helpful votes
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It's the first time i use them and the book arrived in less than a week for free and it great condition!

Date of experience: April 27, 2021
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

Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I actually ordered through AbeBooks but Bookrun shipped it. I've ordered from them before and it was fine. It was fine this time too. The book I ordered claimed to be used and in fair condition. I would say it was actually a little better than fair. The cover was a little bent and had the remains of a sticker on it and there was minimal highlighting inside. On the whole, it's in better condition than some I've ordered that claimed to be in fair/acceptable shape, and it cost me about $80 less than the same thing would have cost in the campus bookstore, so I'm satisfied and would do business with them again if they had the best price on something I needed. (By the way, I don't generally give 5 stars unless something truly spectacular happens. 4 is the best I give for people actually doing what I'm paying them to do.)

Date of experience: April 20, 2021
BooksRun S. BooksRun Rep
over a year old

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

Pennsylvania
1 review
0 helpful votes
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A++
April 11, 2021

The website was very easy to use, payment was received fast, and the communication process throughout with books being checked in until payment was great!

Date of experience: April 11, 2021
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

Nebraska
3 reviews
2 helpful votes
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A month to send a book from like seven states over. They sent me an e-mail today after I was supposed to get it asking me if I was happy with my purchase well here's my answer. No I'm tired of these fly-by-night outfits using covid-19 as an excuse to not send packages. Don't waste your time time and money on these Jag off.
F Minus

Yeah that's me. WHAT
Date of experience: April 10, 2021
BooksRun S. BooksRun Rep
over a year old

Dear Robert, We do see how you are concerned with the occurred situation regarding the delivery rates. Definitely, the pandemic situation has significantly affected the workflow of every business and we, unfortunately, cannot avoid such a fact. However, we do our best to improve our services in the circumstances like that to satisfy the needs of each and every valued customer. Hope for your understanding of the matter at hand! Regards, BooksRun Team

Georgia
1 review
4 helpful votes
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Poor quality rental
April 8, 2021

The book was very poor quality and water damaged. When notifying the company they were not willing to discount the rental price. The book was unusable in certain chapters because the pages were stuck together. Locally it was content I was just refreshing on not a learning for the first time. I will not be ordering from them again.

Date of experience: April 8, 2021
BooksRun S. BooksRun Rep
over a year old

Dear Regina, We are so sorry to find out that the rental order received was not as expected. Therefore, we would be glad to find the best resolution in the occurred circumstances if contacted directly.

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