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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

service
301
value
303
shipping
295
returns
147
quality
307
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New York
1 review
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Wonderful experience
August 17, 2020

This seller has the best prices and the fastest delivery. Don't hesitate to buy from them. The whole process was a snap.

Date of experience: August 16, 2020
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

Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Psychology
August 17, 2020

Well I hope it's a good book. I am very appreciative for the opportunity to purchase and read educational books.

Date of experience: August 16, 2020
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

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

Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great price!
August 17, 2020

This was the best price I could find to rent the book, and the book was in good condition. Will rent from them again.

Date of experience: August 16, 2020
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

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

Connecticut
4 reviews
0 helpful votes
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This was my first time selling books and I am very pleased with the process, it was very easy to do and I received my money in a reasonable amount of time. I will definitely use this site again!

Date of experience: August 14, 2020
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

Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great Sellers!
August 14, 2020

My book arrived in a timely manner, and was in pristine condition just as described! I am officially a repeat customer waiting on my second of many to come in the future. Great communication as well, highly recommend.

Date of experience: August 13, 2020
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

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

Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Despite some of the negative reviews, i must say that BookRun has paid me for the text books they had quoted me and i got a good price. The check arrived within a month. Thank you BookRun!

Date of experience: August 13, 2020
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

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

Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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The books I was selling ended up getting lost by USPS for almost a month. Booksrun never failed to reassure me and stay in touch during the frustration of not knowing where the $200 in books was. When they finally arrived booksrun was super quick to process my order! Thank y'all so much!

Date of experience: August 13, 2020
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

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

Georgia
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Scam Artists
August 13, 2020

This is the only company that lies about your book condition so that they can get free books to sell. I will not sell to this company anymore due to this.

Date of experience: August 12, 2020
South Carolina
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Cookbook
August 12, 2020

My book arrived promptly and was in excellent condition. Description was spot on. This was my first time ordering from this company and I would order again.

Date of experience: August 11, 2020
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

Nevada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I ordered a book, and it was sent quickly and was reasonably priced and the condition was as described.

Date of experience: August 10, 2020
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

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

Australia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Happy customer
August 10, 2020

Thank you for your lgreat service. Book arrived on time with you fast shipment. The book was in good condition with no torn pages and light highlighting. Thanks again I'll definately do business with booksrun again.

Date of experience: August 9, 2020
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

Thanks for your cooperation with us, JC! We value your opinion regarding our services and hope to see you among our customers more in the future! - BooksRun Team

Texas
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Nice service
August 10, 2020

Everything is good, including delivery speed, packaging and quick response... awesome! I will recommend the site to my friends and also will use it for my future books selling and purchasing. Thank you.

Date of experience: August 9, 2020
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

Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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A Happy Customer
August 10, 2020

Fast shipping and the book is in great condition. No torn pages, no broken spine, only scattered highlighting (which I will do, anyway). Thank you!

Date of experience: August 9, 2020
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

You are so welcome! Hope to see you again among our happy customers! - BooksRun Team

Tennessee
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Super Easy!
August 9, 2020

Super quick and easy to order text books online. No standing in line was very nice and the book arrived quickly.

Date of experience: August 8, 2020
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

Your feedback is greatly appreciated, Lisa! We are glad to provide you with good services. - BooksRun Team

Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Separate pages
August 8, 2020

The pages came held together by strings. It wasn't actually a book, but it was a bunch of paper carelessly held together. It made my studying harder as I tried to not harm the pages.

Date of experience: August 7, 2020
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

Your feedback is greatly appreciated! Looks like you have ordered a loose-leaf item. Please contact us back with more details so that we could investigate. Thank you for your cooperation! - BooksRun Team

California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Best deal yet!
August 6, 2020

Paying my way through, price is all that matters. With these guys prices my bank account has some left over.

Date of experience: August 5, 2020
Philippines
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Ebook was made available immediately after the purchase through vitalsource. Receipt was also immediately sent to the email provided.

Date of experience: August 4, 2020
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

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

Sweden
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Wonderful Support
August 5, 2020

Once I bought an e-book in this company but I didn't receive any related information because of some technical faults. Then I chose to contact the support department and after two business days(It's the ordinary time which they estimate) they sent me an email about my problems and refunded my money. According to their advice, I tried paying once more and this time everything was fine. I'll browse for more e-books which I need on their website in the future.

Date of experience: August 4, 2020
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

Thank you for such amazing feedback, Thoth! 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

California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Fantastic
August 4, 2020

I made a good amount of money off of books I had laying around in my house. It took a little longer than I initially expected, but with COVID delays it wasn't out of the ordinary. If there were any issues with my books, I was notified and given the option to accept the new price or have it sent back to me. I'll definitely be using this site again in the future.

Date of experience: August 3, 2020
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

Thank you for sharing your positive experience, Christina! We are doing our best to keep our services high-quality even during such times! - BooksRun Team

California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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The book came in a couple days early. Its in like new condition. I will check BooksRun for my future textbook needs.

Date of experience: August 3, 2020
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

Thanks for your feedback! We do appreciate your review and opinion about our services! - BooksRun Team

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