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Alibris UK

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Alibris UK has a rating of 4.6 stars from 8,766 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.

service
3
value
4
shipping
3
returns
2
quality
3
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New York
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It's really problematic that Alibris saves my credit card information every time without giving me a choice. I've already enquired about this, but was told there is no option to change this. This is a real problem for privacy - could this kindly be changed?

Date of experience: February 24, 2022
GB
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I've been charged international postage for a book...
June 15, 2023
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I've been charged international postage for a book going from the USA to the USA, for starters. Which makes me very angry. Then it rejected my Visa card entirely and I had to start again with a Mastercard. I'm beginning to rather go off Alibris. None of your offers are valid for more than a few seconds. Frankly, purchasing from you is becoming a bit of a nightmare.

Date of experience: May 16, 2023

It would have been helpful if I could have gone from...
January 18, 2023
Previous review

It would have been helpful if I could have gone from Vol 1 to Vol 2 without having to do a fresh search!

Date of experience: January 18, 2023
GB
1 review
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Except for my last order which still has not come, I have been impressed by the speed of delivery and quality of the purchases. It would be nice to have an email from Alibris to explain a prolonged delay.

Date of experience: June 24, 2021
Switzerland
1 review
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Really quick order!
August 2, 2024

Really quick order! Amazon was confusing. Will come back
Really quick order! Amazon was confusing. Will come back

Date of experience: July 23, 2024
GB
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Fun coming across titles I had not expected
September 26, 2024
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Fun coming across titles I had not expected. So good to recycle books.

Date of experience: September 16, 2024

Great
June 8, 2022
Previous review

Great. But needed HELP. I Just wanted to find the books on the BBC under the covers jubilee list easily... as was half listening and didn't write down at the time

Date of experience: June 8, 2022
GB
1 review
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I prefer to use Alibris than other online stores
September 11, 2022

I prefer to use Alibris than other online stores. I have used Alibris for many years now and always find a range of books in good condition at fair & affordable prices. I do think, however, that if one is purchasing a number of books from one store, there could be a shipping discount.

Date of experience: September 11, 2022
GB
1 review
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Really difficult to find a voucher that worked
August 4, 2023

Really difficult to find a voucher that worked. Tried over a dozen, orders had to be over £30 or £40, wasted a lot of time and effort... should have bought elsewhere but got so fed up with it and desperately need the book had no other choice than to proceed.

Date of experience: July 5, 2023
Australia
1 review
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I am blind and your site is not sight-impaired friendly. Otherwise it was Ok. I don't know whether I opted out of the email messages from you but I cannot deal with a lot of stuff in my inbox so please adjust if I signed up for messages. Thank you.

Date of experience: October 18, 2021
Finland
1 review
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Otherwise fine, but there were so many technical problems in the end (during and just prior to checkout) that it made the shopping experience feel insecure, nearly non-functional. Otherwise all was fine!

Date of experience: January 2, 2024
GB
1 review
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Excellent...
October 19, 2021
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Excellent... my only concern is that the £2.99 shipping from the USA to the UK (which is very reasonable) will either mean that I receive the book sometime in two years time, or else I will end up just getting a message next week saying "Sorry, we actually meant to meant to charge you £XX. XX". In addition, with buying something from so far away, until this book is in my hand I will almost certainly be worrying if my money will go missing!

Date of experience: October 19, 2021

No probs at the website end of things
September 1, 2021
Previous review

No probs at the website end of things - let's see if there are any delivery issues...

Date of experience: September 1, 2021
Canada
1 review
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Generally excellent service
February 26, 2022

Generally excellent service. On 2 occasions 1 book from the order didn't arrive. I did contact the seller but once got no response this last time I did get a response and they sent me tracking information.

Date of experience: February 26, 2022
Luxembourg
1 review
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Love how the site lists all available copies for a...
October 1, 2023
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Love how the site lists all available copies for a specific title, in a clear manner without much clicking to see each prices and condition. Points that can be improved: Attach an actual picture of the copies, not just a generic image off the internet. Condition of the book is the most important part of buying used books.

Date of experience: October 1, 2023

The website is very clear and simple
August 21, 2023
Previous review

The website is very clear and simple. But there were some glitches: a book that I saw minutes ago suddenly appeared as unavailable. Another title I already had on my wishlist, but when I tried to see details of it, it is saying that it was also unavailable. Even though I later can purchase it. So, it is in fact was still available.

Date of experience: August 21, 2023
GB
1 review
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Only knew author but didn't take long to locate title,lots to choose from;went mid price.Looking forward to re visiting an old text book from school to remind myself of volcanic features before a holiday to the. Azores,can only remember vague terms to do with glaciation,

Date of experience: May 14, 2023
GB
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Ordered many
February 29, 2024

Ordered many. Many book from Alibris. In my experience all the individual suppliers provide fast efficient service. Books are true to stated condition. A great site to find books not available elsewhere. Great fan.

Date of experience: February 29, 2024
GB
1 review
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I selected 5 CDs, went to checkout but needed a new password and also have a new address. When this was done, you told me my basket was empty. So I returned to shop, but now the items I had selected are no longer available or in some cases more expensive. I am not happy.

Date of experience: April 26, 2022
Netherlands
1 review
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Quick and easy checkout
September 25, 2024

Quick and easy checkout. Few short steps. I highly recommend Alibris.

Date of experience: September 15, 2024
Netherlands
1 review
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I live in the netherlands, we do not have Visa nor Mastercard credit cards, most of us only have debit cards. I had to ask a friend from Italy to lend me his Visa to pay for the book. Please offer more payment gateways, Paypal would be great.

Date of experience: February 23, 2021
GB
1 review
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I was Surprised you had all the 3 copies I wanted!
September 24, 2024

I was Surprised you had all the 3 copies I wanted! Didn't want to go
to Ama- you know who!

Date of experience: September 14, 2024
Canada
1 review
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A quick message would say that the experience was...
December 1, 2022
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A quick message would say that the experience was excellent so that is more than 10 letters and I hate having to answer these things every time I order a book. Have a nice day, from a crotchety old gal.

Date of experience: December 1, 2022

Excellence
December 1, 2022
Previous review

Excellence

Date of experience: December 1, 2022

Glad to be able to order from Canada and have delivery...
December 1, 2022
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Glad to be able to order from Canada and have delivery in UK. Thank you.

Date of experience: December 1, 2022
GB
1 review
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The price given on Just Books included shipping, I ended up paying a very slightly lower price for the book, but then got an unexpected 3.99 shipping charge. Probably my mistake somehow but still annoying.

Date of experience: January 11, 2024