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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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I found two books that were not available at my otherwise well-stocked public library. The search process was very easy, including being able to set parameters for quality of book and seller.

Date of experience: January 22, 2026
Colorado
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Quick and easy payment and order placement with option to continue adding books to my basket after the first item is selected.

Date of experience: January 22, 2026
Maryland
2 reviews
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Found exactly what I was looking for at a good price
February 1, 2026
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Found exactly what I was looking for at a good price. I could also see where it was shipping from and try to choose a closer location.

Date of experience: January 22, 2026

The shopping experience was speedy and I found the...
September 6, 2025
Previous review

The shopping experience was speedy and I found the book I needed at a great price.

Date of experience: August 27, 2025
Illinois
1 review
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Great prices on whatever you're interested in.
February 1, 2026
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Easily the go-to site for new and used books--especially if you already know what you want. It will likely be a couple of clicks away on Alibris, and at a more than competitive price, especially if you're unconcerned about whether someone has already read it. I've been using Alibris for more than ten years, and I keep coming back.

Date of experience: December 29, 2025

Virtually frictionless
March 1, 2025
Previous review

Virtually frictionless. I'm a fan of giving deserving books a second, third, and fourth life, and Alibris is the place to do this.

Date of experience: February 19, 2025
Canada
1 review
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Fast international shipping
February 1, 2026

Looking to fill gaps in a collection of books, found the missing volumes here and got them at a reasonable price. Shipping fast and uncomplicated. Well done!

Date of experience: January 22, 2026
California
1 review
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Great Experience, I usually buy from Thrifty Books.com for years however I would be shopping both sites for pricing advantages and Savings. Say that I am going to looking

Date of experience: January 22, 2026
Virginia
1 review
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I found a hard to find book immediately! The website is easy to use and I was able to purchase the book right away. No problems.

Date of experience: January 22, 2026
Oregon
1 review
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I guess I bought from a big seller. I intentionally bought both books from the same seller thinking it would save postage by having them ship together. Not the case.

Date of experience: January 22, 2026
Massachusetts
1 review
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Twice the book I recently ordered has been cancelled, forcing me to order another copy at a higher price. I have only encountered this once before - I hope it's not a trend.

Date of experience: January 22, 2026
Illinois
1 review
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Great book, great price
January 31, 2026

Found a book I have been eyeing for years at half the prices I saw before (rare Botanical monograph from Timber Press, back in their heyday in the 90's-early 2000's when production when so much better than today's cut-rate slop. Book arrived in about two weeks which is fantastic for our remote Alaskan town.

Date of experience: January 21, 2026
California
1 review
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If it's a new book, of course I go to my nearest indie. But Alibris itself has tentacles out to indies around the country--so I can feel good about purchasing. And I have options around price and level of wear.

Date of experience: January 21, 2026
Idaho
1 review
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I shouldn't have to review every purchase I make
January 31, 2026
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It was great! I don't want to have to leave a review every time I make a purchase from you, unless you want to pay me for it via discount or something else.
All of a sudden, every purchase I make everywhere requires a review.

Date of experience: January 21, 2026

Worth what I paid for it.
March 16, 2025
Previous review

I should have paid more for a hardcover, but I bailed at the last minute and purchased a less-expensive paperback. It's like thumbing through a bound selection of Bazooka Joe comics. A hardcover would have been a little larger and easier to handle.

Date of experience: March 6, 2025
Texas
1 review
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My Favorite Online Source For Books
January 31, 2026
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I always am very pleased when ordering from Alibris. The prices are very competitive and my books are always delivered quickly and arrive in good condition

Date of experience: January 21, 2026

Always choose Alibris for my Book Club books
January 10, 2026
Previous review

Always choose Alibris for my Book Club books --- reasonably priced and delivery time short.
Ordering online makes it simple

Date of experience: December 31, 2025
Texas
1 review
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Book rated very good, 5 stars, I even paid a little more. The Book was well used, several different people underlined, highlighted or marked differently. The condition was poor.

Date of experience: January 21, 2026
California
1 review
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New and Used Books@
January 31, 2026

Was looking for books that were recommend new or use and came across this webiste when I googled. It was perfect. Affordable prices, will order again if looking for other books. Thank you!

Date of experience: January 21, 2026
Wyoming
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I received two confirmations that my order was confirmed. Then seven minutes after the second confirmation, I receive notice that my order was cancelled and the book was no longer available. But no notice of my refund or credit to my Alibris account. Why the delay? I've already had two bad experiences with Alibris, here's hoping that the third time is the charm.

Date of experience: January 21, 2026
Canada
1 review
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Shipping from the U. S
January 30, 2026

Shipping from the U.S. to Canada can sometimes be confusing. Packages are often marked as "delivered" when they've only reached the carrier's U.S. hub, and you don't receive a new tracking number until it moves forward. I've also had two orders that never arrived, but they refunded me both times, which I appreciated. Overall, the items that did arrive were great quality. My only hesitation is spending a larger amount on a single item and not being sure it will actually show up. That said, I'm still really glad I found this site — it's one of the few places where I've been able to get DVDs I've been missing at reasonable prices.

Date of experience: January 20, 2026
California
1 review
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Reliable book finders
January 30, 2026

Alibris continually comes through for me when I'm looking for a particular book, especially more obscure titles. I am a repeat customer!

Date of experience: January 20, 2026
Illinois
1 review
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My order got cancelled right after I placed it, but I found an okay replacement right away. I did have to pay $10 in shipping so it would arrive in time.

Date of experience: January 20, 2026
Indiana
1 review
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Quick delivery and great price
January 30, 2026

I had a good experience with Alibris. My book was delivered very quickly in the condition I was expecting. The price was cheap, and I appreciated the different choices of bookstores to purchase from.

Date of experience: January 5, 2026