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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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New Jersey
1 review
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Its just so easy
July 27, 2023

I can always count on booksrun for the best price for books!

Date of experience: July 27, 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

Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I had law books for three years of law school and was able to sell back most of them. Got back a total of close to 400 dollars. Of course I paid a lot more than that for those books but this was the best way to sell them quickly and get some return. The whole process was very smooth. The check was mailed within a reasonable time after I mailed out the books.

Date of experience: July 27, 2023
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

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

Michigan
1 review
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Book buyback
July 27, 2023

Good at giving fair price for buyback and prompt payment the majority of the time.

Date of experience: July 27, 2023
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

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

Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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July 27, 2023

On time. Good condition. 100% satisfied. Fifty characters.

Date of experience: July 27, 2023
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

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

Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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As Expected
July 27, 2023

Clean, unmarked and in near perfect condition with a timely delivery. Will return for future purchases.

Date of experience: July 27, 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

New Jersey
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Very easy to order and received early and in excellent condition

Date of experience: July 27, 2023
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over a year old

We are happy to hear that you liked the item as well as our services! - BooksRun Team

New York
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Fast service at a great price
July 27, 2023

Book was in like new condition and shipped lightning fast! Thanks for saving me money

Date of experience: July 27, 2023
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

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

Pennsylvania
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great seller
July 27, 2023

They ship quickly and the books are in great condition. A pleasure to do shopping with them,

Date of experience: July 27, 2023
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 York
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Good service
July 27, 2023

Very pleased all went well will send more books. Payment was efficient

Date of experience: July 27, 2023
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

Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Awful
August 26, 2023

Didn't receive my book and was told I'm lying because I couldn't provide proof of the book I didn't get. They saw it on video getting package but I did NOT receive the book.

Date of experience: July 27, 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

New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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BooksRun was easy to work with, instructions were easy to read and clear, and payment was quick.

Date of experience: July 27, 2023
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

Thank you for your positive review! We are pleased to have you as our customer! - BooksRun Team

Texas
1 review
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I was a little skeptical using a website to sell textbooks, as I was afraid I would get scammed, but booksrun is an amazing company to sell your textbooks that you're done with.

Date of experience: July 27, 2023
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

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

New York
1 review
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Good buyback
July 27, 2023

Easy shipping process and the payment for the book was correct.

Date of experience: July 27, 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! - BooksRun Team

New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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The book is in the condition specified in this case 'very good'. The delivery was sooner than expected

Date of experience: July 27, 2023
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

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

California
1 review
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I was able to sell my kid's college textbooks quickly and easily. I also found clean used versions for the upcoming school year

Date of experience: July 27, 2023
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

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

California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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This company reminds me of the storage facility I just left. Corporate scum. They pay you less for any slight or minor blemish. Even when you grade your book at acceptable they will find a way to pay you less. A true nickle and dimer corporation. Plus they're website frequently gives error messages for too many searches even if there are only around 5 to 8. Customer service is canned soup. Maybe spend less money on dopey grapics and focus on you're customer base. Too bad because we were both profiting

Date of experience: July 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

District of Columbia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I don't usually sell my books, but I sold my senior's mostly unused history textbook to Booksrun, since they quoted $48 (new $150) for Used-Very Good (on June 10). My daughter had written her name in small writing in the inside cover (I whited it out) and had highlighted a few sentences on ONLY 2-3 pages of a several hundred paged book. After reading their conditions, I thought Very Good reflected the condition of my book.
I received an email that they downgraded it to "acceptable" on June 23 and only paid me $38 ($10 off). I emailed customer service to ask for proof of why they downgraded and didn't hear back so I emailed back on July 10. I got a very nice response on July 13 saying they carefully inspected and that was their decision. They asked if I had photos. Unfortunately I didn't take photos and responded back that I'd like to see why they downgraded it, since it didn't make sense. I heard back on July 25 with another very nice email that they already sold the book, so they can't give me details and offered me a 7% credit on my next sale (nice thought, but then I'd have to do future business with them). (Where are their photos of the book?) Maybe they consider even one highlight in the book as "acceptable."
Just make sure you if you use Booksrun, that you save proof of your book's condition and you ask them any questions you have on the condition you choose. It also could take a while to hear back from customer service if they are swamped.

Date of experience: July 25, 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
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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They said the ISBN on my textbooks don't match what they're looking for but I sent them knowing they matched and then they quoted me less so I'm only making a couple of bucks through the entire process and then I was going to ask for a return but they do not cover the shipping. I will not be going through them again, terrible system and not worth it.

Date of experience: July 24, 2023
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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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Great quality. Very easy to order my books needed for dental hygiene. A lot cheaper than buying from the school. I would but again using the site.

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

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

Washington
1 review
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Not easy to reverse
August 23, 2023

The book is complete, it not glued together, so it not easy to reverse the pages? I need to use something to put together. I hope Ican save their book very good.
Despite not having replacements in stock, the customer service provided a prompt and satisfactory solution by offering a 25% discount, showcasing the service

Date of experience: July 23, 2023
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

Thank you for such amazing feedback! 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

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