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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.

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service
301
value
303
shipping
295
returns
147
quality
307
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Minnesota
1 review
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Good job
April 19, 2024

Got the book reasonably quickly and in good shape. Don't have anything to add to that.

Date of experience: April 9, 2024
Illinois
1 review
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Renting and selling
April 19, 2024
Updated review

I rented a book that to purchase would have been expensive. I received it quickly and when it was time to return it the process was simple. I saw your advertisement to buy books and sold you 3 for a fair price and that process was also simple. Would definitely recommend BooksRun

Date of experience: April 9, 2024

Buy Rent and sell
March 12, 2024
Previous review

I rented a technical book from BookRun because it was so expensive the entire process was so simple. After renting a book I found out they did buybacks. So I looked into it and they offered me a fair price and paid for the shipping. It was a great experience and they were very easy to deal with

Date of experience: March 12, 2024
Canada
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Responsive to customers inquiry
April 19, 2024

I had an issue with a book and booksRun was very helpful in helping me with resolving the issue.

Date of experience: April 9, 2024
Vermont
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Just what I ordered
April 19, 2024

Got what I asked for in the condition that was acceptable.

Date of experience: April 9, 2024
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

Thanks for sharing your opinion with us, Dianne. It's such a pleasure to do business with you! - BooksRun Team

Minnesota
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Fair
April 19, 2024

The website quoting process and the mailing process were simple. It just takes too long for USPS to deliver, this causing a delay on when you have access to funds.

Date of experience: April 9, 2024
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

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

New York
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Received novel lookin for.
April 19, 2024

Great time & delivery & packing. Excellent shopping for books I'm looking for, just a finger away on my computer. Once again, thanks.

Date of experience: April 9, 2024
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

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

Virginia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I'll be a regular customer
April 19, 2024

The book was virtually new (though it was listed, I think, as Good or Very Good); and it arrived very quickly. I'll look for your name in the future.

Date of experience: April 9, 2024
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

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

Germany
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great Seller
April 19, 2024

Book was as described, came on time. Everything fine. I would buy again.

Date of experience: April 9, 2024
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

We are pleased to have you as our customer, Ralph! - BooksRun Team

New Hampshire
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Excellent
April 19, 2024

No problems at all. Well done. No problems at all. Well done.

Date of experience: April 9, 2024
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

Thank you for appreciating our hard work, Katherine! It means a lot to us. - BooksRun Team

Arizona
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Fast Shipping
April 14, 2024

My book arrived quickly and in great condition. Thanks!

Date of experience: April 4, 2024
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

Thanks for the review! Happy to keep you satisfied with the order! - BooksRun Team

New Jersey
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Would buy from again and I did!
April 14, 2024

I was looking for a very expensive textbook and found a loose-leave edition at Books Run. Much cheaper, brand new, and shipped quickly and protectively. I just ordered a hardcover nonfiction book and am waiting for it.

Date of experience: April 4, 2024
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

That’s so nice that you are pleased with the order received! Thanks for the review! - BooksRun Team

Oregon
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Great customer service!
April 12, 2024

My book arrived quickly, exactly as described and with lots of status updates. A pleasure!

Date of experience: April 1, 2024
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

Thanks for sharing your opinion with us, Tim. It's such a pleasure to do business with you! - BooksRun Team

Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great experience
April 8, 2024

The book was in wonderful condition and arrived swiftly.

Date of experience: March 29, 2024
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

You are very welcome, Kerry! It was such a pleasure to do business with you! - BooksRun Team

Alabama
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Perfect
April 7, 2024

The book arrived in a timely fashion, and its exactly what I wanted.

Date of experience: March 27, 2024
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

Such a pleasure to do business with you, Abigail! - BooksRun Team

Utah
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I LOVE USED BOOKS
April 6, 2024

I already owned this book and wanted to send a copy to a client. It was so quick, easy and cheap. I don't have time to monkey around so thank you for making this easy! The book was in great condition.

Date of experience: March 27, 2024
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

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

Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Would Purchase From Again
April 6, 2024

Item shipped quickly and arrived as described. Thank you!

Date of experience: March 27, 2024
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

You are very welcome, Celine! It was such a pleasure to do business with you! - BooksRun Team

Wisconsin
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Satisfied
April 6, 2024

Was able to find the book I wanted and will continue to search going forward

Date of experience: March 27, 2024
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

So nice to find out that you are satisfied with the services provided by our company! Thanks a lot! - BooksRun Team

California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Simply the best
April 8, 2024

Booksrun is the best service I've used, and I've tried them all. You can't go wrong with their customer service. Shout out to Olivia for assisting me with my return because I had dropped my classes and they were able to issue me a refund, I seriously appreciate that

Date of experience: March 27, 2024
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

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, Cameron!- BooksRun Team

Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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They made it right.
April 6, 2024

I've never had a problem before but this time, The book was placed into the smallest package that it could fit in causing some damage. They did make it right by me so 10/10 for customer support.

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Date of experience: March 27, 2024
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

Thank you for such amazing feedback, Kyle! 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

Mississippi
1 review
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Easy and Straight-Forwad
April 6, 2024

The process was super simple and easy to sell my old textbooks.

Date of experience: March 26, 2024
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

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

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