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alibris.com
Founded in 1998
Berkeley, CA, United States
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Alibris Reviews Summary

Alibris enjoys a generally positive reputation among customers, particularly for its wide selection of used books at competitive prices and reliable shipping. Many customers appreciate the timely delivery and the ability to track orders, contributing to overall satisfaction. However, concerns arise regarding the variability in book conditions, with some items not meeting expectations, and delays in shipping for urgent needs. Additionally, the separate shipping fees for each book can deter purchases. Despite these issues, the platform remains a favored choice for many due to its extensive inventory and user-friendly website.

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Oregon
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Thank you for your vast selection and fair pricing.

Fast shipping and good customer service.

You are a great asset to bookworms!

God bless. John 14:6

Date of experience: November 7, 2025
Massachusetts
1 review
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Happy customer
November 17, 2025

I found a lightly used copy of The Perfect Loaf in excellent condition when our local independent bookstores did not have it in stock.

Date of experience: November 7, 2025
Georgia
1 review
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First time customer
November 17, 2025

First time customer. Easy to register. Shipping seems excessive for one book at book rate. Will see how fast it arrives from Dallas.

Date of experience: November 7, 2025
California
2 reviews
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Feel-good book shopping
November 17, 2025
Updated review

Ordering books with Alibris is a pleasure. I feel good about supporting a variety of book sellers. I can always find the title I'm seeking. Communications and service have always been great for me.

Date of experience: November 7, 2025

Feel-good book shopping
November 17, 2025
Previous review

Ordering books with Alibris is a pleasure. I feel good about supporting a variety of book sellers. I can always find the title I'm seeking. Communications and service have always been great for me.

Date of experience: November 7, 2025
Emilie W.
Michigan
2 reviews
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November 17, 2025
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Date of experience: November 7, 2025

Easy to check for subject matter in books
May 4, 2023
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Easy to check for subject matter in books.

Date of experience: May 4, 2023
New Jersey
1 review
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Poor condition
November 17, 2025

Book was not in good condition as advertised. Many pages turned down and underlined. Granted it is a very old book. Printed in the 1960s so pages yellow. My point is the book was over priced.

Date of experience: November 7, 2025
Louisiana
1 review
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Been getting books from y'all for quite some time
November 17, 2025
Updated review

Been getting books from y'all for quite some time.
See no reason to stop now.
How likely would I recommend Alibris? I ALREADY DO
Barry

Date of experience: November 7, 2025

You're a BOOK DEALERThat says it all for me!
June 5, 2025
Previous review

You're a BOOK DEALER
That says it all for me!
Larry McMurtrey would be very pleased.
After all the years I've dealt with you folks
I don't remember ever being disappointed.
THANKS Barry Bouvier

Date of experience: May 26, 2025
Colorado
1 review
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Loving Alibris
November 17, 2025

Alibris is like having the biggest used book store in the world - it is the world, i think - at one's fingertips. And it's organized, not like the stores I also love where the owner is the only one who know where everything is.

Date of experience: November 7, 2025
Florida
1 review
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Excellent service
November 17, 2025
Updated review

Benita sent my book which was scheduled to arrive 10/31 but I would not be home for 10 days. I sent an inquiry to see if she could speed the shipping and I would pay the extra. I didn't hear from her but I received the book two days before I left! Amazing timing!

Date of experience: October 29, 2025

Still loving Alibris!
June 5, 2025
Previous review

Books arrived intact and excellent condition! Tracking info was a little confusing, bit all books made it to me - another great delivery along with great service.

Date of experience: May 26, 2025
Florida
2 reviews
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I should have signed it right away as three times I put my books in the cart and it erased two of them. For the books I purchased, great prices. For others only in paperback I can no read the small print and some of the others were just way too expensive. I have to thank my Mom may she rest in peace reading!

Date of experience: November 7, 2025
Nevada
1 review
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Easy and helpful
November 17, 2025

Easy and helpful. Books are always as described. I appreciate being able to find and purchase used books easily with Alibris.

Date of experience: November 7, 2025
New York
1 review
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Here you are!
November 17, 2025

Needed this book for a book club that delights in choosing obscure books or something available only through inter-state library loans, or e-books, etc. Overjoyed to get a very good copy- book came out 8-9 years ago

Date of experience: November 7, 2025
Florida
1 review
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The process was straightforward and easy to follow. I will definitely use this site to purchase other books, especially those that are hard to find.

Date of experience: November 7, 2025
Washington
1 review
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Still minor interface issues on Alibris
November 16, 2025
Updated review

Still minor interface issues on Alibris. I ship to several of addresses -- all my own addresses -- in multiple countries. I remembered to change the default shipping address this time to lock things in for the UK, but the shipping did not update (it was still given as International shipping)

Date of experience: November 6, 2025

It would have been good to be able to confirm the address sooner. I use several addresses

Date of experience: August 5, 2025
Australia
1 review
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Good but I had a problem with the change currency option. The pop up screen appeared on the other other side of my second monitor which I didn't see for a while.

Date of experience: November 6, 2025
Pennsylvania
1 review
1 helpful vote
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First Time Buyer and It Was Good
November 16, 2025

I found this site while looking for a specific book and everything was fine! The price was reasonable, the book arrived earlier than expected, and the book was in the promised condition.

Date of experience: November 6, 2025
Maryland
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
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For a few years, I always use your firm for locating...
November 16, 2025
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For a few years, I always use your firm for locating books! I order several pre holiday time of a favorite book I want to share with the 5 adult girls and a few grandchildren my blended family has. No 1 complains about the used books because your sellers have decent standards too. Thanks so much!

Date of experience: November 6, 2025

Always great, easy to find what I want at excellent,...
July 16, 2025
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Always great, easy to find what I want at excellent, affordable prices.

Date of experience: July 6, 2025
Utah
1 review
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Good for being used
November 16, 2025

My experience was good. My book i ordered came quickly. The cover was a bit damaged but other than that it was in good condition.

Date of experience: November 6, 2025
Illinois
1 review
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Great selection at affordable prices
November 16, 2025

Great selection at affordable prices. Of the many orders I've placed I've only had just one problem with shipping and the vendor immediately corrected the problem. Alibris over Amazon any day!

Date of experience: November 6, 2025
New Hampshire
1 review
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Shipping is almost as much as the cost of the book. I am glad that an optimized list shows up that shows that you can get books cheaper than you picked.

Date of experience: November 6, 2025