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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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890
value
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10,558
quality
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Louisiana
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I received a quick response to my inquiry. A photo of the book was included, allowing me to make an informed decision regarding my purchase.

Date of experience: November 27, 2025
Georgia
1 review
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I could not edit payment information easily! My name is mispelled. This box requires that I write 50 characters. That is annoying and a bit ridiculous.

Date of experience: November 26, 2025
Mississippi
1 review
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Each transaction is super easy and I get unlimited...
December 6, 2025
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Each transaction is super easy and I get unlimited
Options on price. I have been a customer for years and each time I log in to the website I quickly find what I am looking for.

Date of experience: November 26, 2025

So easy
August 22, 2025
Previous review

Shopping on your website is always so easy, I find exactly what I am looking for and how much I am willing to pay.
Thank you

Date of experience: August 12, 2025
Maryland
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Always Trustworthy
December 6, 2025
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I've ordered from Alibris a few times before. The items are always just as described. I've never been disappointed! Great and trustworthy place to buy preowned cds!

Date of experience: November 26, 2025

This is my third time ordering from Alibris.com
November 15, 2025
Previous review

This is my third time ordering from Alibris.com. The items have been true to the quality they claim it to be. I would recommend.

Date of experience: November 5, 2025
Oregon
1 review
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I just had difficulty placing my order...
December 6, 2025
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I just had difficulty placing my order... over and over, deleting items, adding items to equal $50 so I could use my gift card. Then when I got the order down in price, I had to add the shipping charge that I didn't expect to be so much. So I had to put stuff back in my wishlist again, and again. Just a real pain trying to order my stuff in the wishlist. Then I had to add some stuff in my wishlist to equal under $50, then the shipping became a problem again. So, the heck with it, I just used my bank card. And please delete Margie Husner (spelling is probably incorrect because I can't go back in to the shipping fees). I know longer need that in my addresses.

Date of experience: November 26, 2025

Shipping charges are awful high for some of the CD's
August 17, 2025
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Shipping charges are awful high for some of the CD's. Better return policy for CD's bought as gifts.

Date of experience: August 7, 2025
TT
1 review
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DISCOUNTS COULD BE BETTER
December 6, 2025

DISCOUNTS COULD BE BETTER

Fortunate to find hard to locate books. Various editions available that are cost effective. Books, though used, are in excellent condition. The discount codes could be better though.

Date of experience: November 26, 2025
Virginia
2 reviews
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You can find any book you are looking for. And everything is such a good price. And the books that I have ordered have always been in great condition.

Date of experience: November 26, 2025
Georgia
1 review
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Alibris is a web site that I've searched for books...
December 6, 2025
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Alibris is a web site that I've searched for books for many years. I'm glad they have stayed in business so that I can refer them to friends!

Date of experience: November 26, 2025

Alibris is my go-to source of books
May 23, 2025
Previous review

Alibris is my go-to source of books. Past history of shipments ALWAYS arrive in very good condition.!

Date of experience: May 13, 2025
Connecticut
1 review
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You are my first stop when purchasing books that I...
December 6, 2025
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You are my first stop when purchasing books that I can't find at my local independent bookstore. I always find what I need and more!

Date of experience: November 26, 2025

Always what I'm searching, always unbelievably low...
December 3, 2025
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Always what I'm searching, always unbelievably low prices, You are always my first stop for books!

Date of experience: November 23, 2025
Colorado
1 review
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Thank you for being here
December 6, 2025

Thank you for being here. We shop for books at the Tattered Cover in Denver and are glad there is another online alternative to book besides Amazon.

Date of experience: November 26, 2025
Canada
1 review
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Often get stuck at checkout; had to re-sign in several times to have it proceed. PS Why must I agree to have this posted? Do you want feedback or not...

Date of experience: November 26, 2025
California
1 review
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So far, shopping on Alibris, is more pleasurable than...
December 6, 2025
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So far, shopping on Alibris, is more pleasurable than having lunch with Scarlett Johansson at Nepenthe in Big Sur in which she has offered to pick up the tab but I have overruled her.

Date of experience: November 26, 2025

Alibris is to book buying as Montmartre is to Paris,...
September 13, 2025
Previous review

Alibris is to book buying as Montmartre is to Paris, the best of the best.

Date of experience: September 3, 2025
Nevada
1 review
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Checkout at Alibris is always easy
December 6, 2025

Checkout at Alibris is always easy. I'd like to see more books eligible for free shipping, but that's just me, a retiree on a fixed income.

Date of experience: November 26, 2025
Louisiana
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Easy search engine to find the books you want. Clear indication of book condition. Great prices for books that you read once or use for a lifetime

Date of experience: November 26, 2025
Florida
1 review
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Awesome service, prices and selection
December 6, 2025
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Awesome service, prices and selection. I have bought books before from you and they have all come in quick and in excellent packaging/condition.

Date of experience: November 26, 2025

Excellent Price and great editable cart to save more...
October 7, 2025
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Excellent Price and great editable cart to save more money.

Date of experience: September 27, 2025
Virginia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Even without all the two-factor crap, the payment process took literally 20-25 steps to get through PayPal and Alibris. Next time, if there is a next time, I'll just pay with a credit card.

Date of experience: November 26, 2025
Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Wrong Edition
December 6, 2025
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I wanted the full size edition, not the book club edition. I guess I should have been more careful. You don't include a return address.

Date of experience: November 26, 2025

Wrong Edition
December 6, 2025
Previous review

I wanted the full size edition, not the book club edition. I guess I should have been more careful. You don't include a return address.

Date of experience: November 26, 2025
Idaho
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Love your books!
December 5, 2025
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Love your books! One problem arose; suggested replacement by the value optimizer had one big error,
A replacement from a different author/different book

Date of experience: November 25, 2025

Mmm hmmm really
May 8, 2025
Previous review

Mmmm why do i have to do this certainly would rather be reading a book right now. Thank you for sending the books that i paid for and for having the books that we like on your website.

Date of experience: April 28, 2025
Indiana
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Alibris is one of the best online bookstores. Their selection and prices of new and used books is hard to beat, and their recommendations are usually spot on.

Date of experience: November 25, 2025
Arizona
1 review
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Having an issue with feedback in sound, but intermittently. Not sure what to make of that. There is something loose inside the amp that rattles around, but seems to work fine.

Date of experience: November 25, 2025