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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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Quick and easy. I appreciated the transparency re:shipping price upfront.
Overall good. I didn't give 5 stars as there were shipping costs. Free shipping only applies to the USA, not abroad
Alibris is the best site for me when it comes to music, and I enjoy browsing through and finding music and CDS I didn't know about.
Slick, easy and fun. Thank you. I love old, out-of-print books!
…easy to navigate site with a great selection of reasonably priced books
Cleanly designed website, checkout was standard and streamlined, no funny business, only the product I came for. Experience was pleasant.
I had to change my billing address info 4 times before it was accepted. I put in the correct info over and over and finally it worked.
Shipping & handling charges are excessive. I'll be going back to ThriftBooks (or some other dealer) in the future. I also find it deceitful that the prices shown do not reflect the S&H and Sales Taxes. When ThriftBooks lists a price, it includes everything. And free book credits are accrued there, too.
Super easy to use interface. Book summaries helpful.
This is my first time and so far it was quite easy to use
It was easy to find the book I needed and the prices are great!
Quick and easy with many options. We'll see how the condition is when it arrives.
The formatting of the books is a bit tricky initially to navigate with the multiple sellers.
Would like to see all info for condition of book on the first review of books in a search to better pick the book purchase (this would have saved me a lot of time).
I had logged in, spent an hour ordering books, went to check out and had to sign in again. It chose to not recognise me and had to redo password only to find my order had been dumped and had to build it all over again. Very annoying.
Very unfriendly website! I've been a customer for a long time but my password wasn't recognized. Had to start from beginning.
Was a returning customer!
Very very confusing website.
Can only get discounts with a hugh expensive order.
So I got a blue-ray DVD for 3.49. Shipping was ~$4 at 3-9 days. There was an option for 3-5 days trackable. When I clicked on this it didn't update (nor was there an option to update to see if there was any changes to price) and when I submitted my order the shipping jumped to $9+. I also noticed the tax increased. I noticed that tax was being calculated on shipping as well. Seriously? So I clicked on the link to the seller to cancel the order and it wouldn't take me to the sellers contact info. I won't be using your site again until this stuff is addressed.
Good, however I would like to be able to search by seller so I can order multiple books from one place to reduce shipping. Thanks! Let me know if that is an option already, I couldn't find it.
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