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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.

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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Wisconsin
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Honest and efficient
May 20, 2023

The description of book was spot on and the delivery was extremely efficient.

Date of experience: May 20, 2023
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

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

Arkansas
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Great book rental service
May 20, 2023

I was surprised at how easy the entire process was. The rental books arrived in great condition (I swear I'm the first person to open/use a few of them!). The books were delivered in a timely manner and everything was very reasonably priced.

Date of experience: May 20, 2023
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

Thanks for your cooperation with us! We value your opinion regarding our services and hope to see you among our customers more in the future! - BooksRun Team

Illinois
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Excellent Service
May 19, 2023

Helpful & fair with prompt service.
I received prompt payment after negotiating an agreeable buy-back price.

Date of experience: May 19, 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

Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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EASY MONEY EVER MADE!
May 19, 2023

I couldn't be happier with the choosing of Your Company to sell my book. I almost didn't have to do anything more than to take my label from and on my phone to the Post Office! That was it! I got paid! I WILL BE USING YOU ALL FROM NOW ON AND ILL TELL EVERYBODY I KNOW!
THANK YALL

Date of experience: May 19, 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

California
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Star Trek: Waypoint
May 19, 2023

Received book in a timely fashion and without any issues.

Date of experience: May 19, 2023
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

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

Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Delivered fast and as described! Excellent! Thank you!

Date of experience: May 19, 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

Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Poor communication
June 17, 2023

After a long wait witha missing tracking number (the one sent to me only goes to a forwarding processing centre), a email to Alibris was unhelpful in any way. I had to re-place the order eventually since it's been 3 weeks at that point. I am looking for a refund for my purchase

Date of experience: May 18, 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 Jersey
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Book purchase
May 18, 2023

Found a book I was missing from a series I purchased. Found it on this website inexpensively & book was delivered quickly. Would order from here again.

Date of experience: May 18, 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

Minnesota
4 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Easy Peasy
May 18, 2023

What can I say? I ordered a book and they said it would arrive in two weeks. It arrived in like two days!

Date of experience: May 18, 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

Oklahoma
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Super simple with fair buyback prices awesome place

Date of experience: May 17, 2023
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

Your feedback is greatly appreciated! We will continue working on improving our services. - BooksRun Team

Michigan
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Free shipping for all buy backs is great, get paid within a week of shipping usually. Never have had a issue and Ive done almost 30 buy backs
Nothing but great things to say.
Thank u books run

Date of experience: May 17, 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

Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Happy Purchaser
May 18, 2023

The book arrived quickly and the condition was as stated.

Date of experience: May 17, 2023
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

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Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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No problems
May 17, 2023

Item as described, delivery was not only within the timeframe given, but actually arrived at the very earliest date expected.

Date of experience: May 17, 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

Missouri
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Book purchase
May 16, 2023

Item was delivered on time. Item was what I was expecting.

Date of experience: May 16, 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

Georgia
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Fantastical
May 16, 2023

Quality of the book was maybe better than its rating, thank you very much and I will shop you again without a doubt

Date of experience: May 16, 2023
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

Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Awesome company.
May 16, 2023

The process to sell books is so easy and convenient. I will definitely use again.

Date of experience: May 16, 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

New Jersey
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great company. Wish they had option for buying a brand new unused book. Originally gave three stars and realized that was foolish they are much better than that. Thank you booksrun

Date of experience: May 16, 2023
Colorado
1 review
0 helpful votes
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It was awesome
May 16, 2023

Shockingly easy. Great experience. Got a lot more money than I was expecting

Date of experience: May 16, 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

Ohio
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Easy to sell back textbooks!
May 16, 2023

The process to sell my textbooks was so easy! Payment was quick also!

Date of experience: May 16, 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

New York
4 reviews
2 helpful votes
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I ordered a used book that was not described as "so badly underlined -- actually lined through the print on over 30 pages -- you won't be able to read it.

These silly "business people" then busted my chops about it, and offered me a discount! If I can't read it, why do I want it for a discount?

Needless to say, I won't ever waste my time or money with them.

Date of experience: May 16, 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

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