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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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Connecticut
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Another option for sourcing books
January 28, 2026

I began purchasing from Alibris when I began looking for other options than Amazon for obtaining books that I need. I can often find particularly a used copy of a book in very good condition for a very favorable price. The savings is a major reason I continue to return to Alibris to purchase reading materials.

Date of experience: January 18, 2026
New York
1 review
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Delighted to have found this book!
January 28, 2026
Updated review

I was very happy with my experience with Common Crow Books, who assisted me with a question I had, shipped the item promptly, and provided excellent customer service in every way.

Date of experience: January 18, 2026

Happy to find this book
January 7, 2026
Previous review

Happy to find this book -- but there was some weird dynamic pricing going on, which makes me very skeptical about whether I'd want to buy from this site again.

Date of experience: December 28, 2025
Oklahoma
1 review
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I like godzilla books
January 28, 2026

It was vary nice and in a pretty good condition for the product I would recommend this place again for any one looking for old books

Date of experience: January 18, 2026
New Hampshire
1 review
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I put together a cart of 8 carefully selected books...
January 28, 2026
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I put together a cart of 8 carefully selected books for a research paper I'm writing. When I reset my password, my cart emptied and there was no way to get back to that cart. I had to go back and reselect each of the books again, which set me back, time-wise, by quite a bit.

Date of experience: January 18, 2026

Today, I found the book I was looking for, plus a couple of others that have been on my "need to buy" list. One in "like new" condition is $32 less than new/retail, and the others in my cart offer significant savings as well.

Date of experience: April 30, 2025
Georgia
1 review
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I was disappointed that one if my books was canceled right after placing my order. If there's something you want don't hesitate because someone else will snatch it up.

Date of experience: December 23, 2025
Nebraska
1 review
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Frustrated with website blocking me from ordering
January 28, 2026
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Frustrated with website blocking me from ordering. I have to make multiple attempts just to order one book. I have ordered from Albris lots of time before with no difficulties.,

Date of experience: January 18, 2026

Good books!
January 15, 2026
Previous review

Hard-to-find books at reasonable prices. It does not get any better than that.

Date of experience: January 5, 2026
District of Columbia
2 reviews
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Book Purchase
January 28, 2026

Very satisfied customer here! I ordered a book at a great price, very good condition and shipping was quicker than I expected.

Date of experience: January 18, 2026
Ohio
1 review
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Quick, easy, found what I was looking for. Had sufficient search criteria allowing me to be specific in what I was searching for.

Date of experience: January 18, 2026
Oregon
1 review
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I found all of the books I paid for and prices I very much appreciate and afford. The website was very easy to use. I will be coming back to purchase more books in the future, once I get all of the ones read that I just ordered!

Date of experience: January 17, 2026
Arizona
1 review
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You Get What You Ordered
January 27, 2026
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I like that you can choose the state of the book you want, i. E. fair, good, etc. I have not received anything other than what I wanted.

Date of experience: January 17, 2026

I, almost, always find what I am looking for
January 6, 2026
Previous review

I, almost, always find what I am looking for. The various sellers and condition of the books is most helpful.

Date of experience: December 27, 2025
South Carolina
1 review
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When I first saw the alibris name I was impressed that they used the latin word for book. I used to have stickers for the inside of my books that said ExLibris____(from the library of) where I wrote my name under a unicorn and rainbow motif. Then I thought about the prefix A sometimes meaning not, and still consider it an odd name for a book-selling website, but I was easily won over by the ease of use, selection, and great prices!

Date of experience: January 17, 2026
Florida
1 review
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All though one of these items was a little more than...
January 27, 2026
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All though one of these items was a little more than I would of wanted to
pay,(it was the only copy offered) one of the other items was esp. Affordable.
It works out in the end. So great!

Date of experience: January 17, 2026

As Always What I want for a price i want
January 11, 2026
Previous review

As Always What I want for a price i want.
Also I want to share this book with others

Date of experience: January 1, 2026
California
1 review
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First time discovering your site
January 27, 2026

First time discovering your site. Found exactly what I was searching for - at excellent price. The check out process was quick and clear. Thank you!

Date of experience: January 17, 2026
Canada
1 review
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Slow to arrive, but…
January 27, 2026
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The order seem to take quite a long time to arrive, but it was over the Christmas season so I guess there's a reason for that. The book I ordered was an excellent condition and I'm very pleased with the order..

Date of experience: January 16, 2026

Quick, efficient… books in very good condition
December 24, 2025
Previous review

Quick, efficient… books in very good condition. Service is good …no issues.

Date of experience: December 14, 2025
Canada
1 review
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Welcome alternative to amazon
January 26, 2026

The selection is as extensive as amazon, the prices as good or slightly better, and the postage definitely better. Delivery is not as fast, but if you're not in a crazy hurry for the book, that's fine. If you want to know more about the book's contents, look it up on amazon then if you still want it shift to alibris for purchase.

Date of experience: January 16, 2026
Georgia
1 review
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Wish you well!
January 26, 2026
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Wish you well! What would I do without used BOOKS?! There's nothing better than a recycled book. Thanks for having my back for over 45 years.

Date of experience: January 16, 2026

I have been buying my books from Alibris whenever...
April 20, 2025
Previous review

I have been buying my books from Alibris whenever possible, for 2 decades, (or more?) So happy to support used book sellers.

Date of experience: April 10, 2025
Illinois
1 review
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Hidden shipping fees exposed only at final tally, even with consolidations, becomes a huge financial stake. Cost equals prices for books... where's the savings?
Competitors do a much better job with their shipping fees.

Date of experience: January 16, 2026
California
1 review
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I got a little confused with some of the links
January 26, 2026
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I got a little confused with some of the links. I thought I was narrowing the list that was displayed for an author, but got a new genre open with other authors added.

Date of experience: January 16, 2026

Easy to find the books I am looking for when searching...
September 1, 2025
Previous review

Easy to find the books I am looking for when searching on the author.

Date of experience: August 22, 2025
Illinois
1 review
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An appallingly confusing way to use codes to save money on shipping, which these says is outrageously high and lifts the cost of books to an almost prohibitive level. I wish I'd not ordered anything.

Date of experience: January 16, 2026
Portugal
1 review
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Thank you
January 26, 2026

Completly regular, just had to buy the book, didnt have to worry about delievery at all.
I was even contacted by their email before the predicted time frame ended to know if the book had already arrived, which though it did not, it did arrive 2 days later - before the predicted time-frame limit had ended.

Date of experience: January 16, 2026