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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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Pennsylvania
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I LOVE BUYING USED BOOKS
January 5, 2026

All of the used books that I have purchased from this site have been reasonably priced. They are in excellent condition. I usually get them in about a week or so. Thank you! Keep up the good work and I will keep buying your used books!

Date of experience: December 26, 2025
Texas
1 review
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I was looking for two specific books that I read about on Facebook and using Alibris made my search very easy and I was finished ordering very quickly. Thank you for making it so easy for me.

Date of experience: December 26, 2025
Oregon
1 review
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Very efficient business.
January 5, 2026

The item I ordered arrived promptly, exactly as it was stated and very well packaged. All good, I would definitely order from them in the future.

The only reason I gave the item three stars is that my doctor had recommended the book as it is for people who can't eat all kinds of foods -- and the book said it included vegetarian recipes (I'm vegetarian), but it really only has 11 or so vegetarian main dishes out of this huge book, and frankly, so many of the recipes I already had in other books, like pad thai, ratatouille and stuffed peppers. I was expecting more vegetarian recipes -- and frankly, that they would be a bit more innovative. The photographs are beautiful, though, but it isn't as useful to me as I would have hoped for the cost of it.

Date of experience: December 25, 2025
District of Columbia
1 review
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Actually considering I was not in the mood to shop. And looking for another book. Alibris. Did a good job. The website is excellently done and intuitive.
I have shopped on Alibris for many years. If I had the time I would sell some back. But so far so good. Thank you Isabell

Date of experience: December 25, 2025
Maryland
1 review
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Finding a classic
January 4, 2026

I searched for this book a few years ago and couldn't find it for less than several hundred dollars. My dad looked on Alibris and found a good copy for about $40. It's in good shape and just what I was looking for.

Date of experience: December 6, 2025
Ohio
1 review
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I had a great experience ordering from Alibris. The process was easy, the prices were fair, and my order arrived just as expected. I would definitely shop with them again.

Date of experience: December 4, 2025
Florida
1 review
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Prices are cheap, shipping is ok, however if you choose multiple items from the same vendor, you still get charged shipping times the number of items instead of grouped together by weight or something

Date of experience: December 25, 2025
Virginia
1 review
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I'm unhappy with the way shipping is presented on your website. The cost is not transparent and only appears at checkout. I have experience shipping items myself and find the pricing excessive. I do not plan to purchase from you again. I completed this order only because my children enjoyed the books we already own and the titles are not available through our library.

Date of experience: December 25, 2025
Nevada
1 review
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I love this site!
January 4, 2026
Updated review

I love this site! I always find those hard to find items from dvds to music cd's at reasonable prices. I have been a long time customer and will continue to be!

Date of experience: December 25, 2025

I love this website!
September 29, 2025
Previous review

I love this website! This is the only place that I can find my favorite music!

Date of experience: September 19, 2025
France
1 review
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GET CLOUDFLARE OFF OF YOUR SITE
January 4, 2026
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GET CLOUDFLARE OFF OF YOUR SITE. IT IS A US MILITARY SURVEILLANCE PLATFORM/SERVICE. EVERYTIME IT SCREENS A CUSTOMER IT IS COLLECTING THAT PERSONS BROWSING HISTORY. BOOKS AND READING CHOICES ARE PRIVATE. USING CLOUDFLARE IS WRONG. I HAVE TOLD YOU ABOUT THIS ALREADY!

Date of experience: December 25, 2025

It appears that Alibris is using AI to "assist" search...
October 29, 2025
Previous review

It appears that Alibris is using AI to "assist" search results. I needed to erase my cart and start over on the same topic. But I could no longer pull the same results with the same search terms. And then I realized, an AI system is probably "helping" me. Please, if you are using AI, get it away from me. I HATE AI.

Date of experience: October 19, 2025
Italy
1 review
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Easy and seamless
January 4, 2026

Sometimes ordering a book outside of the US can take a long time. This didn't at all. The confirmation emails and updates on tracking we're detailed. I would use again

Date of experience: December 25, 2025
Wyoming
1 review
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Obviously after years of dealing with you I had difficulty using my old pasword and email and had to re enter your system with no notice of change I could not figure out you changed your security a notice should have been given

Date of experience: December 24, 2025
Hawaii
1 review
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I searched everywhere
January 3, 2026

I searched all the sites I could think of for a specific book my husband wanted. Then I remembered Alibris. And not only did they have it listed, but it was only an island away! Thanks Alibris for the easy, successful transaction.

Date of experience: December 19, 2025
Michigan
1 review
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Pleased
January 3, 2026
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Happy to find the very special book I was looking for at the last minute, at a great price, AND with options for softcover, hardcover, and children's edition too.

Date of experience: December 24, 2025

Coupons hard to access
December 28, 2025
Previous review

Coupons hard to access - or enter - depending on website entry method

Date of experience: December 18, 2025
Michigan
1 review
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Just hoping they will come quickly I just placed the order I'm just hoping that unlike this other company I ordered a CD December 2nd and it finally showed up two days ago I heard from people that have ordered from you that you're more prompt

Date of experience: December 24, 2025
Oregon
1 review
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Consistent
January 3, 2026

I have ordered from Alibris for years with consistent success. I've severed connection with any similar sources that have Amazon connections as far as I can know.

Date of experience: December 24, 2025
California
1 review
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I ordered this item for $17
January 3, 2026

I ordered this item for $17. It pulled the item, then told me it was not available (it was not available because I was trying to buy it!) It then sold it to me at higher price because the one I ordered first was no longer available. A rather sneaky and deceptive way of ripping off your customers, don't you think?

Date of experience: December 24, 2025
Colorado
1 review
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Love Alibris
January 3, 2026

Always have a good experience with them.
These shipped later than I expected, maybe I missed that detail in checkout, but otherwise no issues.

Date of experience: December 24, 2025
Pennsylvania
1 review
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Two of the three books I ordered were accurately described, but a third book had a broken spine and was definitely not in the "Very Good" condition listed. I returned the book and tracked it, but I never heard back from the seller. I know that the book was received by them, but it's been nearly 10 days and there's been no response. Granted, it is the holiday season, so I will be patient. But right now I am out the cost of the book plus shipping as well as an additional $10 for return shipping. I am quite unhappy.

Date of experience: December 24, 2025
Virginia
4 reviews
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Serendipity
January 2, 2026

I didn't know that the authors -- Miles James and James Lambeth -- had written a second jealousy-provoking cookbook until I saw it in a pop-up Alibris ad. Pictures and recipes and stories of their time in Tuscany. Their first resto, James on the Mill in Fayetteville, Arkansas, had been a favorite place for dinner, and their first cookbook, Cuisine of the Creative, was an adventure in artist's acquaintance, food, and photographs of the whole thing. The Tuscan adventure was the same kind of adventure but more intimate.

Date of experience: December 23, 2025