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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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No problem
November 12, 2025
Updated review

Nothing to describe. NO PROBLEM - that I remember - had to look it up in order history to remember what book was ordered on that date. YES, it arrived and it has been read.

Date of experience: November 2, 2025

No Problem
May 13, 2025
Previous review

All went as expected Great Service. I have nothing else to say - the good service was just the usual I have come to expect.

Date of experience: May 3, 2025
Idaho
1 review
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I was pretty happy with the price of the books, but as I shopped and was adding numerous titles, I realized that because they come from numerous locations, there would be multiple shipping costs, and this led me to only purchase one book instead of almost ten today. If there was free shipping after spending so many dollars I would spend a lot of money on this website.

Date of experience: November 2, 2025
Arizona
1 review
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Stipulation that I want HB only, produces results both HB and PB. A lot of sifting required, and close examination of terms that might NOT be what I'd asked for.

Date of experience: November 2, 2025
New Jersey
1 review
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An excellent place to buy DVD books and the like
November 12, 2025
Updated review

An excellent place to buy DVD books and the like. The prices are a great deal more reasonable than some of the second hand places I've come across and I like that especially someone like me who's balling on a budget

Date of experience: November 2, 2025

It works pretty darn well for what it does
August 9, 2025
Previous review

It works pretty darn well for what it does. And I am pretty happy with that.

Date of experience: July 30, 2025
Oklahoma
1 review
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I love Alibris
November 12, 2025

I love Alibris. I always find any book I want, almost always with a range of purchase options, and the books always arrive in the condition promised. I've never been disappointed.

Date of experience: November 2, 2025
Texas
1 review
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Love ya, but please fix the mobile site
November 12, 2025

I've been an Alibris customer for many years, and I love purchasing from them. Pretty much any title I look for, I am able to find. I do wish the mobile experience was a little better. I cannot access my cart or complete purchases from my phone, and I don't always have access to a computer.

Date of experience: November 2, 2025
California
1 review
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Better than Abes Books, which made me write my password4 4 times, but you are more expensive in terms of both the used book and the shipping. I wish shipping was cheaper for those of us you earn near poverty lines.

Date of experience: November 1, 2025
Illinois
1 review
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It was easy to search in this site
November 11, 2025
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It was easy to search in this site- lots of price options, good incentives, and I found most of what I wanted. I don't like when some used books are priced over 100%! More than a new book would cost. That shouldn't be allowed in a used book search. There should be a category for being fleeced in your search options.

Date of experience: November 1, 2025

Easy to shop and I can find what I'm looking for
October 11, 2025
Previous review

Easy to shop and I can find what I'm looking for. The selection is unlike anything I've come across and at affordable prices.

Date of experience: October 1, 2025
Georgia
1 review
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When I added the book it was 55.54 but in my cart it showed 55.99 before shipping. I know it's not a big difference but I don't believe this should happen.

Date of experience: November 1, 2025
California
1 review
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Easy to find exactly what I wanted quickly.

Problem: The payment section would not let me type in my cc information? Everything else easy to use my keyboard to enter.

Date of experience: November 1, 2025
Florida
1 review
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Excellent condition
November 11, 2025
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I grew up in NYC attending public schools, our books were horrible but accomplished the mission. As an adult, I always thought the one you pay for it better than the free version and also you get what you pay for. I was only half-right, with Alibris's books I received more than I expected. The books were brand new, you only knew they were used because they had a sticker on them. I don't recommend trying to remove the sticker especially if you plan on keeping it. Removing the stickers would ruin the condition. I will purchase all my required books for my courses with Alibris.

Date of experience: November 1, 2025

First time using this service, save me money
October 20, 2025
Previous review

First time using this service, save me money. I was afraid to buy something used and maybe the professor expecting me to have cds that come with book available, that made me nervous.

Date of experience: October 10, 2025
Florida
1 review
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Alibris is the best used bookseller out there. I have tried others and had had several bad experiences. Condition of books listed is always accurate and knowing I can choose a seller closer to me saves on shipping costs! A+++

Date of experience: November 1, 2025
Virginia
1 review
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I have had good results with all my orders thru Alibris
November 11, 2025
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I have had good results with all my orders thru Alibris. I like having a hard copy of books & dvds. Any copies that are always rated good or very good always meet my expectations.

Date of experience: November 1, 2025

My past experience has always been positive
August 19, 2025
Previous review

My past experience has always been positive. Books & dvd's delivered in the time frame given and the condition of materials is as described

Date of experience: August 9, 2025
Florida
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Easy ordering process, quick checkout, and good customer service. Plus, the price is very nice, too. I'm looking forward to receiving my dvd in the mail. I highly recommend this seller to any potential buyer. A+

Date of experience: November 1, 2025
Colorado
1 review
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I get an email with a discount code, I click on, I put in what I thought was my password, it took back and forth to reset and then I lost all the books in my shopping cart.

Date of experience: October 31, 2025
Massachusetts
1 review
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I love Alibris
November 10, 2025
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I love Alibris. I've always had good luck at this site. And I prefer to shop at independent booksellers and other independent places whenever possible! This site is an absolute gem!

Date of experience: October 31, 2025

I truly prefer buying from an independent company rather than Amazon.

Date of experience: June 20, 2025
Montana
1 review
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Most of the time-taking problems when ordering are my own fault. Alibris has always come through for me better than Abebooks. I'm always amazed that Alibris has both the book and edition that is needed. What a blessing! And, Blessings to All of You, Fred G. Jr

Date of experience: October 31, 2025
Minnesota
1 review
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Always good experiences with Alibris and they have many titles you cannot find on Amazon, often at better prices than anywhere else.

Date of experience: October 31, 2025
Missouri
1 review
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I use Alibris first, because they often have what I need and second, becuase tey are tied to my airline rewards account for miles credit. Easy to find what I was looking for, and the checkout process was easy.

Date of experience: October 31, 2025
Louisiana
1 review
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So far, so good
November 10, 2025

So far, so good. I found some hard-to-find titles at great prices. As long as they show up in the good to great condition promised I will be shopping here again.

Date of experience: October 31, 2025