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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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Missouri
1 review
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As Advertised
March 31, 2024

Fantastic service! The book was in great condition and shipped quickly.

Date of experience: March 20, 2024
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

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

Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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A ripped check
March 31, 2024

I got my check in the mail and the paper was already opened and ripped. I tried to salvage as much as I could but most of the check was ripped. The bank wouldn't even take my check.

Date of experience: March 20, 2024
Arthur B. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused. Our customer support team will investigate the matter and get back to you with the resolution. - BooksRun Team

California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Good selection of used paperbacks
March 30, 2024

My books arrived sooner than promised. I am very satisfied.

Date of experience: March 20, 2024
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

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

Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Excellent service.
March 30, 2024

The book I ordered came well-packaged and in a timely manner. Condition just as described. I would definitely order from BooksRun again.

Date of experience: March 20, 2024
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

Thank you for your support, Lynne! We really appreciate it! - BooksRun Team

Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Quick and convenient
March 30, 2024

Title was in good condition. Thanks for the service.

Date of experience: March 20, 2024
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

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

Florida
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I do not recommend using this company. I got a quote for 6 books to sell, one of the books was brand new. I was to receive $17.76. I get an email this morning with a picture of 1 book, and it's bent, wasn't bent when I mailed it, and no pic or mention of the other 5 books which includes my brand new book, and my quote is now $1.09 for 6 books! If I want one book returned back to me its 8.95$ I need to pay. What a scam. The good reviews have got to be fake, I wish I would have checked the Better Business Bureau. I would recommend trying your college book store to sell it, or just donating them or recycling them rather than fatten the pockets of these scammers. It doesn't matter if you put like new, good, or acceptable, they scam you.

Date of experience: March 20, 2024
Arthur B. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused. Our customer support team will investigate the matter and get back to you with the resolution. - BooksRun Team

New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Invalid Check
March 30, 2024

I tried to deposit my check and the bank said it was invalid. The numbers could not be read off of the check. This is extremely disappointing and a scam.

Date of experience: March 20, 2024
Arthur B. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused. Our customer support team will investigate the matter and get back to you with the resolution. - BooksRun Team

Arizona
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Will shop here again for sure!
March 30, 2024

Book in great shape, great price & shipped promptly

Date of experience: March 20, 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

District of Columbia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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BooksRun Survey
March 30, 2024

The book I ordered was not in the condition described. BooksRun never contacted me. Biblio arranged for my refund. I won't use BooksRun for any future purchases.

BooksRun attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: March 20, 2024
Arthur B. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused. Our customer support team will investigate the matter and get back to you with the resolution. - BooksRun Team

Oregon
1 review
0 helpful votes
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History book
March 30, 2024

Great service and excellent description of book...it came as described and I'm happy

Date of experience: March 20, 2024
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

Thank you for sharing your experience! Also, we are happy to hear that you liked the item! - BooksRun Team

Maryland
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Very surprisingly delighted by the speedy delivery and the quality was fair! Very impressive

Date of experience: March 20, 2024
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

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

North Carolina
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Excellent transaction!
March 30, 2024

I am so pleased with my purchase. The book is in perfect shape, and the shipping time was incredibly fast. What a terrific bookseller- many thanks!

Date of experience: March 20, 2024
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

Thank you for your support! We really appreciate it! - BooksRun Team

California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Reliable
March 30, 2024

Pretty fast shipping and affordable prices. I have use bookruns for different books. I have always received the books in good shapes.

Date of experience: March 20, 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

Kentucky
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Awesome
March 30, 2024

Sooo good thank uuuuuu you guys r awesome. It arrived exactly as described and was really cool great 10/10

Date of experience: March 20, 2024
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

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

Texas
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Unsatisfied check not cashable
March 30, 2024

My bank will not cash my check because it was printed incorrectly. The check number is cut off and the important numbers on the bottom are printed on the bottom solid line and are unreadable. I've reached out many times to have it reissued with no success.A rep did message me two weeks ago asking for my PayPal and then disappeared and is unreachable... I've cashed a check from them before and I see the difference in the printing... Not sure why I can't get my check replaced. Horrible customer service!

BooksRun attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: March 20, 2024
Arthur B. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused. Our customer support team will investigate the matter and get back to you with the resolution. - BooksRun Team

Tennessee
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Thank you thank you thank you
March 30, 2024

I received my purchase in a very
Timely manner. I appreciate that.

Date of experience: March 20, 2024
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

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

Washington
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Got the book I ordered pronto
March 30, 2024

The book's condition was exactly as described in the sales listing.

I would be happy to do business with BooksRun again.

Date of experience: March 20, 2024
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

Illinois
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Great transaction
March 30, 2024
Updated review

Great price and service, excellent copy,no problems,will buy again when occasion arises

Date of experience: March 20, 2024
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


Great seller
March 13, 2023
Previous review

Outstanding price and service, very highly recommended

Date of experience: March 13, 2023
District of Columbia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great!
March 30, 2024

Books came as described and with decent shipping time. Love buying secondhand thanks!

Date of experience: March 20, 2024
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

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

Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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ON TIME DELIVERY, GREAT CONDITION
March 30, 2024

I got my order on time, packaging was such that everything arrived in great condition - couldn't ask for more. I'll order from them again. Would recommend.

Date of experience: March 20, 2024
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

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