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Alibris UK has a rating of 4.5 stars from 8,665 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with Alibris UK most frequently mention good price, excellent service, and shipping costs. Alibris UK ranks 2nd among Textbooks sites.

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February 10th, 2025
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Today I bought a book for €12,18 + postage. AS I was shopping, I noticed a banner saying "Enter your e-mail address get £3 off your purchase". However, when I did it, I received a voucher/code for £3 off purchases of £30 or more. I am a little annoyed (which I was not before!) and think that the banner was misleading!

Reason I chose this business:

I have been using it for over 20 years and I think I know my way around it.

Date of experience: January 31, 2025

Excellent as far as Alibris is concerned
March 22nd, 2024
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Excellent as far as Alibris is concerned. I notice that, on this order, the postage cost has exceeded the cost of the books. This is a bit of a barrier for me to order frequently.

Reason I chose this business:

I have been using Alibris for many years, I am satisfied with it, and I know my way around it.

Date of experience: March 12, 2024

So far so very good
January 2nd, 2022
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Date of experience: January 2, 2022

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February 10th, 2025
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On my previous attempt to order from you, you refused a perfectly good debit card, which other firms accepted on the same day as valid. I have not used you for a considerable time as a result. I have only returned on this occasion, because I could not locate this book elsewhere.

Date of experience: January 31, 2025

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February 16th, 2025
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The alibris shopping experience is always very good. However, there seem to be occasional delivery problems caused by the fact that the UK is no longer in the EU.
My last order from the UK in 2024 did not arrive.

Reason I chose this business:

The book I ordered is out of print but is available from alibris.

Date of experience: February 6, 2025

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February 5th, 2025
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Convenient. It is nice to have an alternative to Amazon. Jeff Bezos has abused many Americans' goodwill domestically and abroad with the backing of an authoritarian criminal (Felon 47) and his gang of merry thieves in the USA.

Reason I chose this business:

Because I refuse to subsidize Jeff Bezos's Amazon, and I refuse to sponsor a fascist billionaire who endorses Felon 47 (the US "president") and his agenda of lies and pure hate. Birds of a feather flock together. Enough!

Date of experience: January 26, 2025

Easy peasy!
January 2nd, 2025
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Easy peasy! Love the fact that I can save my desired titles so I can retrieve them later.

Reason I chose this business:

A nice break from Amazon!

Date of experience: December 23, 2024

It's refreshing to have an alternative to Amazon!
December 29th, 2024
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It's refreshing to have an alternative to Amazon! Thank you.

Reason I chose this business:

Reliability. Lots of scammers on Amazon.

Date of experience: December 19, 2024

Happy to have an alternative to Amazon!
August 3rd, 2024
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Happy to have an alternative to Amazon! It's quite refreshing.

Reason I chose this business:

Because I could not get what I was looking for on Amazon.

Date of experience: July 24, 2024

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January 22nd, 2025
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I don't understand why shipping is so expensive especially if I'm buying multiple items from the same seller! I used to sell large items online for £6 for the largest items weighing over 2kg but 4 books is £12 shipped?

Otherwise great experience

Date of experience: January 12, 2025

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Ireland
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January 17th, 2025
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Smooth transaction. Makes me want to come back to the site because the website works perfect and order pages were well designed out and it was easy to complete the transaction. Very smooth transaction with very little friction. Thanks.

Reason I chose this business:

Because from my experience with the website, the books are Consistently as described.

Date of experience: January 5, 2025

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GB
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January 8th, 2025
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Out of all the websites for books (particularly antiquarian ones) I find Alibris to be the best by far. The advertised price is always the price you pay, unlike other platforms that lure you in with a competitive price but once you click on the item the price rises and, in some instances, dramatically!
I love that the price on Alibris is always in my currency but most of all, my favourite thing about Alibris is the flat rate postage.
I am an academic / amateur historian. All the items I buy are for my personal collection. I do not resell any items. I do not have an unlimited amounts of money nor do I work in conjunction with any business or other person/s. My purchases are always on a strict budget and are always carefully researched and planned.
I am extremely grateful that Alibris allows me to indulge my passion for old and often smelly books within my niche area of interest. I thank-you.

Reason I chose this business:

If you want the best… you shop at the best. Alibris is very, very rarely beaten on price, customer service nor client satisfaction in my experience.

Date of experience: December 29, 2024

Super easy
November 10th, 2024
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Super easy. Straightforward and quick. Alibris is one of my go to website for books which are always competitively priced.

Reason I chose this business:

Best price on all book websites

Date of experience: October 31, 2024

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GB
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February 8th, 2025
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My first card with you bounced as you had Barnet as my payment address when it should have been Brent.

Date of experience: January 29, 2025

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GB
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February 9th, 2025
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Big library to pick from, good prices, shipping charges have gone up sadly since I last used Alibris

Reason I chose this business:

Rarer books and price options

Date of experience: January 30, 2025

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New Jersey
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February 13th, 2025
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Quick Fast, sent out in a hurry! Nice! Go job goo shopping eperience. Believe I will come visit them again.

Reason I chose this business:

Alibris is an efficient facility.

Date of experience: February 3, 2025

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GB
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February 16th, 2025
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Your order system is not working. I kept having to enter my card details time and time again. That is twice today it has played up.

Reason I chose this business:

I always use Alibris, but maybe not for so much longer.

Date of experience: February 6, 2025

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GB
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December 14th, 2024
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Not a bad shopping experience. However, forcing me to write so much here is not a good thing at all. It almost made me abandon adding a review. I don't care about being featured - but I do like to provide feedback. I would recommend making that process easier!

Reason I chose this business:

Cheapest option

Date of experience: December 4, 2024

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GB
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February 9th, 2025
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Easy to use.
Good information on books for sale.
A good price range with lots of different options.

Reason I chose this business:

Have used allibris in the past.

Date of experience: January 30, 2025

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GB
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January 17th, 2025
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Quick and easy thanks - that says it all! I rate price over speed of delivery which is why I'm always happy to take these good value offers from North America

Reason I chose this business:

Best offer I could find on this item

Date of experience: January 5, 2025

Very smooth transaction
May 13th, 2024
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Reason I chose this business:

Was looking for an inexpensive copy to sample this series - I found what I was looking for!

Date of experience: May 3, 2024

Found what I was looking for quickly
April 29th, 2024
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Reason I chose this business:

The right price!

Date of experience: April 19, 2024

Went smoothly
January 27th, 2024
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Reason I chose this business:

Reorder for an item I ordered previously which was no longer available

Date of experience: January 27, 2024

Went quickly and smoothly thanks
January 25th, 2024
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Reason I chose this business:

Something I was looking for which was much more expensive elsewhere

Date of experience: January 25, 2024

Excellent
January 19th, 2024
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Excellent - very quick smooth transaction. Good price too.

Reason I chose this business:

Very competitive prices on many items

Date of experience: January 19, 2024

All went very smoothly thanks
December 25th, 2023
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Very favourable price on this item

Date of experience: December 25, 2023

Straightforward so far!
November 3rd, 2023
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Reason I chose this business:

Best deal I could find on this set - don't mind waiting a bit longer for items to arrive from the USA if the price is right - and it often is!

Date of experience: November 3, 2023

All went smoothly thanks
October 6th, 2023
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Reason I chose this business:

Best price I could find on this title

Date of experience: October 6, 2023

Quite straightforward thanks
August 11th, 2023
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Reason I chose this business:

Good offer on the item I was seeking

Date of experience: August 11, 2023

No problems
March 6th, 2023
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Reason I chose this business:

Looking for a good deal

Date of experience: March 6, 2023

Very straightforward
January 20th, 2023
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Reason I chose this business:

Looking for the best offer on the CD concerned - I found it!

Date of experience: January 20, 2023

Quick and easy
January 18th, 2023
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Reason I chose this business:

The lowest price I could find for this title

Date of experience: January 18, 2023

A good price...
December 22nd, 2022
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A good price...

Reason I chose this business:

To find a keenly priced Kate Morton title in audiobook format

Date of experience: December 22, 2022

Quick and easy not to mention competitive prices
November 27th, 2022
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Reason I chose this business:

Good price on the item concerned - shipping from Texas to the UK may take a little longer but I don't mind that

Date of experience: November 27, 2022

Found the item I was seeking at a very reasonable price...
November 13th, 2022
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Found the item I was seeking at a very reasonable price thanks

Reason I chose this business:

I check what you have every time I'm looking for a book/CD etc. and you frequently come up with the goods!

Date of experience: November 13, 2022

Found another pleasing bargain!
July 24th, 2022
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Reason I chose this business:

Best price in town for the CD concerned

Date of experience: July 24, 2022

Found what I was looking for at the right price!
June 20th, 2022
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Found what I was looking for at the right price! - thanks

Reason I chose this business:

I check you every time I'm looking for books/CDs etc and am rarely disappointed

Date of experience: June 20, 2022

Pleased t0 find this scarce title at a very reasonable...
March 30th, 2022
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Pleased t0 find this scarce title at a very reasonable price

Reason I chose this business:

You had what I was looking for!

Date of experience: March 30, 2022

Very fair price for this collectible LP
February 8th, 2022
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Reason I chose this business:

Always competitive!

Date of experience: February 8, 2022

Found an exceeding good price on the item in question
February 3rd, 2022
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Found an exceeding good price on the item in question - thanks for that

Reason I chose this business:

Often find the best prices around on used CDs and today was no exception

Date of experience: February 3, 2022

Quick and easy thanks
January 25th, 2022
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Reason I chose this business:

Found the best price on the item I was seeking

Date of experience: January 25, 2022

Found what I was looking for at the right price!
November 15th, 2021
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Reason I chose this business:

Because your platform offered the best available deal

Date of experience: November 15, 2021

Went very smoothly thanks
September 22nd, 2021
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Reason I chose this business:

Best price I could find on this title

Date of experience: September 22, 2021

Found what I was looking for at a favourable price
February 12th, 2021
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Reason I chose this business:

The most favourable offer for the book I was seeking - just needed a decent reading copy

Date of experience: February 12, 2021

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January 28th, 2025
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I would like more detail on whether a non-fiction book is academic or for general readership. Otherwise a very straight-forward process. Thank you.

Date of experience: January 18, 2025

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Ireland
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February 3rd, 2025
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Almost always excellent. Even if an issue has arisen with non-receipt Alibris deals with that very promptly.

Reason I chose this business:

I found what I wanted.

Date of experience: January 24, 2025

Excellent and easy to use as usual
October 21st, 2024
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Excellent and easy to use as usual. I have been using Alibris for years now.

Reason I chose this business:

Value and reliability

Date of experience: October 11, 2024

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GB
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January 27th, 2025
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Alibris is an excellent site for finding titles it is difficult to find elsewhere and reasonable delivery costs

Reason I chose this business:

Because I could not find this title anywhere else at a reasonable price

Date of experience: January 17, 2025

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February 12th, 2025
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First time of using. Was recommended by a friend. Had what I was looking for.

Reason I chose this business:

They had what i was looking for.

Date of experience: February 2, 2025

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GB
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February 12th, 2025
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Great service at great prices as always. Have used many times before.

Reason I chose this business:

Used many times previously and always had great service from all sellers.

Date of experience: February 2, 2025

I often use Alibris UK and all products received as...
October 28th, 2024
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I often use Alibris UK and all products received as described.

Date of experience: October 18, 2024

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February 9th, 2025
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I don't necessarily want a featured review. I'd write more if I got a discount for it.

Reason I chose this business:

I always do.

Date of experience: January 30, 2025

As always, it's quick and easy
February 9th, 2025
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As always, it's quick and easy. But I'm not willing to write your promo for free.

Reason I chose this business:

I always do.

Date of experience: January 30, 2025

I sometimes compare Alibris with a real shop full of...
January 29th, 2025
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I sometimes compare Alibris with a real shop full of used or remaindered books. It's a tough call. One of the best things about actually browsing is that you open yourself to surprises. But that's not impossible on Alibris either... in a subject area, or by author, and the advantages are many: the stock is huge, the data quick and best of all, cross-indexed!

Reason I chose this business:

It's my go-to marketplace for most books. I check prices, of course...

Date of experience: January 19, 2025

It's great
December 18th, 2024
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It's great -- so familiar it's almost a habit. The only really annoying thing is the pressure the company exerts to get their customers to write promo for free.

Reason I chose this business:

It would be unusual if I didn't.

Date of experience: December 8, 2024

Same boring message
November 11th, 2024
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Same boring message -- I like Alibris. If you want us to write promo, I think you should pay us!

Reason I chose this business:

I almost always do, unless the book is at my library.

Date of experience: November 1, 2024

I really am a fan, but don't appreciate the pressure...
October 28th, 2024
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I really am a fan, but don't appreciate the pressure to write it down every time...

Reason I chose this business:

It's what I do.

Date of experience: October 18, 2024

At this point, I'd call myself a loyal customer
October 3rd, 2024
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At this point, I'd call myself a loyal customer. Maybe even a fan.

Reason I chose this business:

I always do (if there's really a choice).

Date of experience: September 23, 2024

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February 12th, 2025
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Most affordable even when shipping overseas, no need to make an account either

Date of experience: February 2, 2025

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GB
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February 6th, 2025
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Very easy to find items and use the website. I will definitely use you again in the future.

Reason I chose this business:

It was the only website that had all of the books that I was looking for in very good condition.

Date of experience: January 27, 2025

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February 10th, 2025
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Very easy not to difficult and found a good price for the product I was after way better than ebay

Reason I chose this business:

My friend told me

Date of experience: January 31, 2025

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February 8th, 2025
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Usual first class service! As always ease of use to super web site

Reason I chose this business:

No one better

Date of experience: January 29, 2025

The usual easy and comprehensive first class service...
September 16th, 2024
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The usual easy and comprehensive first class service always with a great selection thank you

Reason I chose this business:

Where else would I want 7to go!

Date of experience: September 6, 2024

Usual first class web experience
December 9th, 2022
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Date of experience: December 9, 2022

Usual Alibris super efficiency!
April 4th, 2022
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Reason I chose this business:

Where else!?

Date of experience: April 4, 2022

Ease of finding books and ease of purchasing thanks
April 17th, 2021
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Date of experience: April 17, 2021

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January 10th, 2025
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Is something going awry at Alibris? In late November I received a four DVD box set of Bramwell. I didn't order this and sent an email immediately about this. I received no reply. My order *******-2 (November 4) never arrived, yet the tracking details said it was delivered...it wasn't. I think I deserve a credit note for this order.

Reason I chose this business:

I've been using Alibris for many years to get US books sent to the UK. It's the flat-rate postage that keeps me coming back. Until late this year I've never really had a problem but if someone reads the above it seems standards are, unfortunately, slipping. Best wishes Robin Benson (*******@talktalk.net)

Date of experience: December 31, 2024

I'm still buying books from Alibris because of the...
February 12th, 2025
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I'm still buying books from Alibris because of the excellent flat-rate postage. As to rest of Alibris it's down to one star. The service to customers is crap, you just don't care. I had a delivery of two DVDs, I didn't order them and emailed to say so. One of my orders was lost, I emailed about that (twice I think) but got replies to either customer query. Alibris just couldn't care less about customer queries.,

Date of experience: February 12, 2025

I found the book I wanted and it looks like a really...
October 15th, 2024
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I found the book I wanted and it looks like a really good copy but best of all is the flat-rate postage: US to UK. I always turn to Alibris for American published titles.

Date of experience: October 5, 2024

Flat rate postage by Alibris, US to UK, wins every...
September 12th, 2024
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Flat rate postage by Alibris, US to UK, wins every time for me.

Reason I chose this business:

The cheapest price I could find on the net, this includes postage as well.

Date of experience: September 2, 2024

I live in the UK and it's the flat standard postage...
August 28th, 2024
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I live in the UK and it's the flat standard postage from the US that draws me to Alibris every time.

Reason I chose this business:

I found the book at a good price.

Date of experience: August 18, 2024

I live in the UK and I always shop Alibris for American...
September 4th, 2023
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I live in the UK and I always shop Alibris for American books because of the flat shipping rate. I've been with you for years.

Date of experience: September 4, 2023

I only use Alibris to buy books from the US because...
August 9th, 2023
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I only use Alibris to buy books from the US because the postage is a flat rate. Other sellers in the US charge a fortune for postage to the UK, Frequently more than the cost of the book.

Date of experience: August 9, 2023

Bargain price but what makes me come back to Alibris...
March 17th, 2023
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Bargain price but what makes me come back to Alibris all the time is the standard postage charge, whatever the size of the order.

Reason I chose this business:

I couldn't find it elsewhere on the net at this price.

Date of experience: March 17, 2023

This is the third book I've ordered today from Alibris
June 12th, 2022
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This is the third book I've ordered today from Alibris. I always check out the title with other sellers and predictably they all want hefty postal charges to the UK. Three cheers to Alibris for a flat postal rate, no wonder I keep coming back!

Reason I chose this business:

Flat rate postal charge to the UK.

Date of experience: June 12, 2022

Excellent as usual
May 7th, 2022
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Reason I chose this business:

It was the only place I could find the product and shipped to the UK.

Date of experience: May 7, 2022

Always the best prices and thank goodness for the standard...
March 6th, 2022
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Always the best prices and thank goodness for the standard shipping rate US to the UK. For this order I checked out other US sellers, shipping was more than the book price.

Reason I chose this business:

Standard shipping rate US to UK.

Date of experience: March 6, 2022

I'm in the UK, just bought a book to come from the...
February 13th, 2022
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I'm in the UK, just bought a book to come from the US. As usual, having checked out several other sellers in the US, Alibris is the cheapest for the book and postage because of the standard flat rate. Some other US sellers want more for the postage than the actual selling price. No wonder I keep coming back to Alibris!

Reason I chose this business:

Speaks for itself: Alibris brilliant flat rate postage US to UK.

Date of experience: February 13, 2022

Excellent service on the website
January 13th, 2022
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Excellent service on the website. I've been a customer of Alibris for years.

Reason I chose this business:

I live in the UK so the flat rate postage wins me over every time, especially if I buy a book from an American seller.

Date of experience: January 13, 2022

Great prices and flat rate postage
December 21st, 2021
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Great prices and flat rate postage. Brilliant.

Date of experience: December 21, 2021

I live in the UK and Alibris is always my first choice...
October 19th, 2021
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I live in the UK and Alibris is always my first choice if I want to buy American books. No one else offers a flat rate postage charge.

Reason I chose this business:

See the above message.

Date of experience: October 19, 2021

Excellent with Alibris
February 13th, 2021
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Excellent with Alibris. The best thing is the standard shipping cost from the US to the UK.

Reason I chose this business:

I found the book I wanted, a somewhat rare book from 1988 and originally published in Denmark.

Date of experience: February 13, 2021

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