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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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Alibris found for me, a VERY hard to find Christian book with accompanying 8-session DVD. I am delighted as this specific set has been unavailable for years.

Date of experience: February 1, 2026
California
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Easy, fast, no problems encountered
February 11, 2026

Easy, fast, no problems encountered. Ordering a used book which I can keep, pass along to a friend, is easier than a trip to the library. I am a slow reader and need to be able to keep the book longer than the library allows.

Date of experience: February 1, 2026
Slovakia
1 review
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Highly recommend Alibris
February 11, 2026

Had no issues with Alibris, was a bit worried about the shipping, but it was pretty smooth and even got here sooner than I expected! Also, the book looks good as new, so I'm very glad I chose to shop here, especially because the book was sold out everywhere and I managed to secure it for a great price (even with shipping included, as that can sometimes make or break my orders).

Date of experience: February 1, 2026
Idaho
1 review
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Easy to find the book I'm looking for with just the title, and then it's easy to filter and sort. Appreciate the ease of the guest checkout, and payment/delivery was fast and smooth

Date of experience: February 1, 2026
Arizona
1 review
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I have never been disappointed when I've ordered from...
February 11, 2026
Updated review

I have never been disappointed when I've ordered from Alibris. Most of the time I find a book I'm looking for at super reasonable pricing.

Date of experience: February 1, 2026

Alibris is my go to book store
March 24, 2025
Previous review

Alibris is my go to book store. I have never been disappointed with an order. Read the descriptions carefully to make sure what you're ordering is truly what you expect.

Date of experience: March 14, 2025
New York
1 review
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First order
February 11, 2026

This was my first time ordering from Alibris and I couldn't be happier. Books were reasonably priced and arrived quickly. Will use again.

Date of experience: February 1, 2026
Wisconsin
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Excellent selection of the books I wanted
February 11, 2026
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Excellent selection of the books I wanted. I got 6 books to go with my series. I got them all at a great price! They are all in "good." I am very happy with my purchase.

Date of experience: February 1, 2026

Found the dvds I was looking for at great prices and...
January 14, 2026
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Found the dvds I was looking for at great prices and conditions.

Date of experience: January 4, 2026
California
1 review
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Alibris always makes it super easy to buy books.
Thanks you for being there and giving us an option NOT to put money in Bezos' bank account!
I appreciate the ability to make sure used books get a second life too!

Date of experience: January 31, 2026
California
1 review
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Easy and fast
February 10, 2026

Easy and fast. Got this book from another vendor and it was full of highlighting and scribbled notes. I am hoping for a better outcome.

Date of experience: January 31, 2026
Singapore
1 review
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Speedy Delivery
February 10, 2026

Received my book as described in great condition within 8 days, considered very fast shipping from the UK. Thank you very much!

Date of experience: February 1, 2026
Ohio
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It was easy to find my item and navigate the web page. I like option to use isbn number to make sure I am getting the right edition.

Date of experience: January 31, 2026
Florida
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Most of my order was delivered on time, as described and at affordable prices (cheaper than Amazon in most cases). But keep an eye out for sellers with hidden reviews. Why? One of my books was delivered after nearly 20 days and the ISBN was different. Since the content was good enough for my course, I kept it and didn't go through the hassle of returning it and dealing with that seller. The rest of the experience was great and Alibris customer service was very supportive in resolving my concerns. Would buy using Alibris again.

Date of experience: January 31, 2026
Canada
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Alibris has what I need when I need it.
February 10, 2026

I was looking online at a book I had read more than 30 years ago. I went to Alibris and found it. Then it was delivered to my door promptly. Same then as now - always happy to help.

Date of experience: January 31, 2026
Washington
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Good source for new and used books.
February 10, 2026

I have done business with Alibris in the past when I was looking for books for my Dad. My brother's birthday was coming up and he was reminiscing about books he had read as a kid. I told him how I use to shop for Dad on Alibris and that I would see what i could find. As it turned out, I found the books in hard cover that had been reprinted and were new. They were perfect, but did not have the original cover art. When I told him the results of my research, he said that the art was not that important. I bought all ten books of the series that he had enjoyed as a kid. He was trilled when they arrived. He is close to retirement and when life settles down, he will be able to kickback and enjoy his books again.

Date of experience: January 31, 2026
Washington
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My first experience with Alibris was finding an Indian bird guide that is otherwise tricky to find in the U.S. Might come back to fine other scientific texts.

Date of experience: January 31, 2026
California
1 review
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I chose a shipping address different from my billing address, but the shipping address showed on the account info at the right side of the ordering screen,. Confusing. I hope it goes through correctly.

Date of experience: January 31, 2026
New York
1 review
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Found the book that I was looking for at a decent price. Hope that it is as described and arrive in the like new/fine condition claimed. Have purchased from Zubal in the past, so I expect that.

Date of experience: January 31, 2026
Ohio
1 review
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Great experience, awesome book
February 10, 2026

This was a childhood favorite I wanted to share with young people in my life. I am grateful NOT to have to order from the LARGE competitor - better price, experience, and social conscious here.

Date of experience: January 31, 2026
Virginia
1 review
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Albris Books is awesome!
February 10, 2026

I love ordering books from Albris. They always have what I'm looking for. The choice of venders is great. The prices are definitely unbeatable. I always recommend Albris to my friends.

Date of experience: January 31, 2026
Ohio
1 review
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Good price for a good book
February 10, 2026

I had been looking for a book I read in college and was finding it a ridiculously high prices. Then I came across it at Alibris at a great price and bought it. It came in a reasonable amount of time at a reasonable shipping price.

Date of experience: January 31, 2026