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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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New Jersey
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Great experience
January 12, 2026

Very happy with the options available, just wish some of the books I ordered could have arrived sooner. Overall, I prefer Alibris to any other site for books. Their prices are competitive.

Date of experience: January 3, 2026
Alabama
1 review
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Some sellers gauge on the shipping price
January 12, 2026
Updated review

Some sellers gauge on the shipping price. $19 for shipping of a DVD? Come on. Put those prices on the board before I select it!

Date of experience: January 2, 2026

Quick and easy
August 15, 2025
Previous review

Quick and easy. Easy to read, no nagging. Decent search engine. Needs better sorting, and more results per page

Date of experience: August 5, 2025
Washington
1 review
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Like I said before, the shipping cost is; higher than...
January 12, 2026
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Like I said before, the shipping cost is; higher than the cost of the books. I don't believe for a minute these shipping costs are ALL 4.99!

Date of experience: January 2, 2026

Your shipping costs are unrealistic
January 9, 2026
Previous review

Your shipping costs are unrealistic. The shipping cost as much as the books.

Date of experience: December 30, 2025
Texas
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Easy to locate and this requirement to give 50 words is coercive and misguided. I am a customer and you should take whatever response I choose to give, one work or 25

Date of experience: January 2, 2026
Illinois
1 review
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Asked me to fill in same form twice
January 12, 2026

Asked me to fill in same form twice. Yes, I know there is one for shipping and one for billing, but looped me back to shipping address again. Might have ordered twice because initially no response at all to "place order".

Date of experience: January 2, 2026
Georgia
1 review
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Main Source
January 12, 2026

I'm always looking for old titles for myself or for friends. I usually find it here and at a reasonable cost. Alibris will ship it directly without delays.

Date of experience: January 2, 2026
Colorado
1 review
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Artist Collection Book
January 12, 2026

In new condition exactly as described! It took the USPS awhile to deliver it, but it finally came. Outstanding follow up and great customer service by Alibris! Thanks! Dan

Date of experience: January 2, 2026
Minnesota
1 review
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Mixed media
January 12, 2026

Ordered books and cds for christmas from 3 different retailers. Two arrived on time and the third shortly after. Been using Alibris for years for used goods and find it a great alterntive to the larger online retailers.

Date of experience: January 2, 2026
New York
1 review
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Gift
January 12, 2026

The book I ordered was a gift. The notice I received stated book was shipped same day I ordered it. No tracking was provided. It was 2 weeks before the item arrived. Once it arrived the book was in very good condition. Except for shipping, it was a good experience.

Date of experience: January 2, 2026
Illinois
1 review
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Faulty description
January 12, 2026

One book I ordered - The Reason for God - was listed as "Fine/Like new" but came with the physical binding wore off on the top and bottom, down to the pages. Book should have been listed as "Poor" in which case I would not have wasted $7. Turned in a report on it and never heard back. Very disappointed.

Date of experience: January 2, 2026
Washington
1 review
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I'm happy
January 12, 2026
Updated review

I only bought one book this time. Perfect experience!
I hate books that have underlining and scribbled notes
So usually pay extra for "very good" condition and so far
So good. The book I got was pretty old but in like new
Condition with no stains or marks etc.
Love Alibris!

Date of experience: December 4, 2025

When I went to Paypal the $ amount was much less?
August 12, 2025
Previous review

When I went to Paypal the $ amount was much less? Then when I returned to check my order and clicked the place order button it said the right amount was charged to Paypal. It worked ok but was confusing.

Date of experience: August 1, 2025
Washington
1 review
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I've had two separate orders cancelled from different sellers so far. I'm assuming at least one of these books will cancel as well. It's a bit annoying because it tells me a day or two later.

Date of experience: January 1, 2026
North Carolina
1 review
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You seriously need to update the site to 2025 standards, design, and functionality. It looks and acts like 2010 at the newest. Sorry. 😞

Date of experience: January 1, 2026
Oregon
1 review
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Tried to use paypal but it didn't show the shipping charge. Also, very disappointed there was no check box to indicate I don't want you saving my credit card information.

Date of experience: January 1, 2026
New Jersey
1 review
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Hard to find all my choices with one distributor and save on shipping. Never have coupons until after I buy and they are limited by time.

Date of experience: January 1, 2026
Illinois
1 review
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Affordable copies
January 11, 2026
Updated review

Even though I know the author, he did not have enough multiple copies of his book at a book signing. Allbris had them at a great price.

Date of experience: January 1, 2026

You have the books I wanted multiple copies of at a...
December 13, 2025
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You have the books I wanted multiple copies of at a great price.

Date of experience: December 3, 2025
Arizona
1 review
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Excellent Service!
January 11, 2026
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It's easy to find and order what I'm looking for, and at a very reasonable price! Shipments are received quickly, packaged well, and in great condition!

Date of experience: January 1, 2026

Excellent service, price and shipment.
August 2, 2025
Previous review

Excellent service! Easy to order online. Product was exactly as described. Shipped package was excellent with no damage.

Date of experience: July 23, 2025
Indiana
1 review
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January 11, 2026

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Date of experience: January 1, 2026
Virginia
1 review
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Love Alibris!
January 11, 2026
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My shopping experience with Alibris was great! They had the books I wanted at an unbelievable price (special sale). Ordering was easy. The first of 3 books I ordered came VERY quickly ansdid the second one. The third book took longer, but still reasonable time. Am very happy with Alibris (have ordered from them before.). Thank you for superb customer service!

Date of experience: January 1, 2026

Quick, easy, good prices!
December 19, 2025
Previous review

Quick, easy, good prices! Thank you!
Great selection. Easy to order. Good value.

Date of experience: December 9, 2025
Michigan
1 review
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Odd setup for order website
January 11, 2026

I do like Alibris prices and their payment process is convenient but the review of purchase details (which book, how. Much paid, sent where, status of the order) is a bit more difficult. I never even got a notification when the book was delivered and the arrival (after shipping only 1 state away) was very late compared with expectation. Price was good, though, so if I'm not in a rush, I'll try to use Alibris again, but it is an underwhelming experience.

Date of experience: December 11, 2025