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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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Georgia
1 review
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Excellent
December 27, 2023

I ordered a book and it came in really good condition. The website was really easy to navigate and my order came in time. Super happy with my purchase and I highly recommend. :)

Date of experience: December 26, 2023
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

That’s so nice to hear that you are pleased with our services! Hope to work with you again! - BooksRun Team

Kansas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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First Rate!
December 27, 2023

Prompt. Book arrived in the condition described. Thank you, BooksRun.

Date of experience: December 26, 2023
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

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

Indiana
1 review
0 helpful votes
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December 27, 2023

Fine.Fast payment in specified amount. Good communication.

Date of experience: December 26, 2023
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 our services! - BooksRun Team

Indiana
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great Buyback Company
December 26, 2023

Great buyback! Quick payment! Glad that they are so efficient.

Date of experience: December 26, 2023
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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Easy to do transactions
December 26, 2023

Selling books to Books Run is very easy and they give you a shipping label. If your books are the ones that they want to buy then you can sell them instead of having them sit around your house for a long time. It costs you nothing to send them and you get a check or paypal within weeks.

Date of experience: December 26, 2023
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

New Jersey
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Price changes
December 26, 2023
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Would like to know when a price changes on what we have sent ie: quoted say $20 for books but payment winds up $18. Can we be told what changed

Date of experience: December 26, 2023
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

Thank you for your review, Robert! We have taken into consideration the feedback to improve our services to keep our customers satisfied by all means. See you more in the future! - BooksRun Team


Good service
August 30, 2023
Previous review

Getting cash for books I am getting rid of is great

Date of experience: August 30, 2023
North Carolina
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great Books at an Awesome Price!
December 26, 2023

I am definitely using this service again. I ordered 5 titles and they came quickly with almost all looking brand new. I immediately told my colleagues about the service!

Date of experience: December 26, 2023
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

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

South Carolina
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Bait and switch
January 2, 2024

Constantly changing prices of quoted buyback books once in cart for lower prices. If not paying attention you WILL lose money on your buybacks.
Automatically charge insurance for any buyback shipment (insurance is free when shipping FedEx not sure why they charge you again). Will never use again.

Date of experience: December 26, 2023
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
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Modified prices
January 2, 2024

Always modified prices and most of the time without informing the seller
Change for insurance without giving option

Date of experience: December 26, 2023
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

Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Good experience
December 26, 2023

Communication was good and the payment was timely.

Date of experience: December 26, 2023
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

Thank you for the great review, Aimee! Hope to see you among our customers in the future! - BooksRun Team

Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great prices. Fast Payment
December 26, 2023

These guys always have great prices and are very quick to process shipments and get payments out!

Date of experience: December 26, 2023
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

Connecticut
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Good Book in Great Condition
December 26, 2023

Nice condition, fast shipping, and good packing. Two thumbs up.

Date of experience: December 26, 2023
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

California
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Don't Hesitate to Run to BooksRun
December 26, 2023

A pleasant a seamless transaction is what I experienced. My order was fulfilled quickly and the book received exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend BooksRun, especially if books are your Achilles heel.

Date of experience: December 26, 2023
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

Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Could not have been better. Great condition on books.

Date of experience: December 26, 2023
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

That’s so nice to hear that you are pleased with our services! Hope to work with you again! - BooksRun Team

Germany
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Book was damaged
January 2, 2024

Book (sold as new) was damaged. I didn't try to get damages because I'm a foreigner and I'm not familiar with New York law.

But they gave me a 50% refund, and the book is readable. Fair!

Date of experience: December 26, 2023
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

Thank you for such amazing feedback, Radoslaw! 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

GB
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Super quick delivery from USA to UK
December 26, 2023

I ordered a D&D book for my son for Christmas as it was cheaper than buying in the UK and was slightly concerned it would arrive in time, but it was here in just a few days, a couple of weeks earlier than the predicted latest delivery date.

The item was delivered in perfect condition, too, so my experience was very positive - Many thanks for great service!

Date of experience: December 26, 2023
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

We would like to express our gratitude for such a review! We will keep improving our services. Hope to see you more among our customers in the future! - BooksRun Team

California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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BooksRun took the initiative to contact me and was able to resolve the issue to my complete satisfaction. Great people to work with.

Date of experience: December 25, 2023
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

Thank you for such amazing feedback, Fred! 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

Michigan
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Good transaction
December 25, 2023

As described, delivery within the time stated, reasonably fast delivery

Date of experience: December 25, 2023
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

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

Louisiana
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Amazing!
December 25, 2023

Just a great company to interface with- excellent pricing, fast shipping and fantastic customer service!

Date of experience: December 24, 2023
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

California
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Book purchase
December 25, 2023

Positive, no issues. Book came as promised. No complaints.

Date of experience: December 24, 2023
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

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

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