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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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New York
1 review
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Satisfied Customer
June 10, 2023

I am very satisfied with my recent experience with BooksRun. I sold my textbook to BooksRun and the process went well and I got paid quickly. Thanks BooksRun!

Date of experience: June 10, 2023
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

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

Virginia
1 review
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Fast & Simple
June 10, 2023

BooksRun had the title I was looking for at great price. Fast shipping. Book in great condition as described.

Date of experience: June 10, 2023
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over a year old

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

Oklahoma
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Quick and easy
June 10, 2023

It was very easy to sell my book to Booksrun. Free shipping. Got my check in a couple of weeks. Quick and easy!

Date of experience: June 10, 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

Virginia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Outstanding service
June 10, 2023

I am extremely pleased with my purchase from BooksRun. My book was exactly as described and arrived earlier than expected and was expertly packaged to prevent damage in transit.

I would definitely purchase again from BooksRun and recommend others do the same.

Date of experience: June 9, 2023
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

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

North Carolina
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Item as described
June 9, 2023

Ordered 2 nursing books that came in excellent condition. Shipping was faster than I expected. Excellent place to order books and look forward to making future orders!

Date of experience: June 9, 2023
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

Minnesota
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Low amount of accepts
July 9, 2023

I just scanned over 200 books that very fast movers on Amazon, and booksrun only wanted 3 books and offered 1 dollar for all 3.

Compared to powells. I scanned 200 books of fast movers and they offered me 40 cash or 80 store credit for 40 books.

This really was a waste of time. And considering the app isn't working very well, and pair that with the website being clunky.

It's just not worth spending 2 hours getting everything accurate scanned and read by your subpar system for 2 bucks.

Powells, sbyb, ziffit, piggy book, all have an easy interface that works great. 20 minutes to scan a couple hundred books and usually an offer around 20 bucks from each company.

I'm I'm the 5th year in bulk books and booksrun is a very soft hit or miss.

Date of experience: June 9, 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

DO
1 review
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Disney book
June 9, 2023

Got my book in perfect condition in a short amount of time. Will definitely buy here again.!

Date of experience: June 9, 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

Alaska
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Thank you!
June 9, 2023

My go to place to sell books I no longer need. Fast processing!

Date of experience: June 9, 2023
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

Maryland
1 review
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Easy
June 9, 2023

I ordered the book, they emailed me 3 days later when it had shipped. It arrived a few days later, in sound condition. This was my first order from BooksRun.

Date of experience: June 9, 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

New Jersey
1 review
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Great experience
June 9, 2023

The books were in the condition as described and packaged well. Thank you!

Date of experience: June 9, 2023
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

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

Minnesota
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Easy process.
June 9, 2023

BooksRun made the entire process easy and quick! This was not my first time using them, and their service has always been great!

Date of experience: June 9, 2023
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

Thank you for sharing your positive experience! We are doing our best to keep our services high-quality always! - BooksRun Team

Kentucky
1 review
0 helpful votes
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No return mailer
June 9, 2023

Great price! My only complaint is no envelope to mail it back

Date of experience: June 9, 2023
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

Thanks for considering us as a seller! 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

Virginia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Easy process
June 9, 2023

Offered best price for resale of book. Quick process

Date of experience: June 9, 2023
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

We do appreciate your opinion regarding doing business with us! Looking forward to hearing back from you more in the future! - BooksRun Team

Pennsylvania
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Very satisfied
June 9, 2023

This was my first experience with BooksRun and am happy to join the ranks of other satisfied readers. Both books were in very good condition and arrived in a timely manner. Thanks.

Date of experience: June 9, 2023
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

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

New York
1 review
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Textbook Buyback
June 9, 2023

Easy to complete online. Fair buyback price for the particular textbook I returned. Payment in a timely manner.

Date of experience: June 9, 2023
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

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

Illinois
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Quick sell
June 9, 2023

It was very easy to ship back the books and I received a check within a couple of weeks.

Date of experience: June 9, 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

District of Columbia
1 review
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Too picky
July 9, 2023

Seller prices are great but at times BR downgraded the price of some books when the books were in excellent shape. Other companies don't do that so I use them more often.

Date of experience: June 9, 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

Minnesota
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Super job
June 9, 2023

The way that BooksRun handled my order was excellent! It was valuable, timely, and the book came in the mail in even better condition than I expected. Thank you!

Date of experience: June 9, 2023
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

Texas
2 reviews
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Great experience
June 9, 2023

The book was affordable, came quickly, and appears to be brand new. I definitely plan to get my books here in the future.

Date of experience: June 9, 2023
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

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

New Hampshire
1 review
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Great job
June 9, 2023

Great job; on time and great condition.

I'd shop there again,

Date of experience: June 9, 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

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