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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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789
value
8,665
shipping
8,655
quality
8,649
This company responds to reviews on average within 1 day
Canada
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Your coupon codes don't work on my orders. EVER. It appears you can't operate like Amazon.

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: January 4, 2023
Virginia
1 review
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I was able to find the book I wished to purchase. The book price was competitive.

Date of experience: January 4, 2023
Connecticut
1 review
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The checkout process to pay for order had a lot of technical issues. It was very frustrating, and I was really inconvenienced.

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Date of experience: January 4, 2023
Michigan
1 review
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I've been shopping with alibris for over 19 years and have never had a bad experience!

Date of experience: January 4, 2023
Washington
1 review
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Website is very easy to navigate, as is payment screen
January 4, 2023
Updated review

Website is very easy to navigate, as is payment screen.

Date of experience: January 4, 2023

Easy to navigate website, and the best possible way...
November 2, 2022
Previous review

Easy to navigate website, and the best possible way to avoid Amazon if one must look for books online.

Date of experience: November 2, 2022

Love it!
October 1, 2022
Previous review

Love it! Glad to find out Alibris is privately owned. Brilliant.

Date of experience: October 1, 2022

Easy to find the book I was looking for, easy to pay
September 30, 2022
Previous review

Easy to find the book I was looking for, easy to pay.

Date of experience: September 30, 2022
Michigan
1 review
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Clear, complete information, and easy to navigate website.

Date of experience: January 4, 2023
Washington
1 review
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Super easy and smooth transaction and several ways...
January 4, 2023
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Super easy and smooth transaction and several ways to pay. Thank You!

Date of experience: January 4, 2023

Easy set up for account!
October 2, 2022
Previous review

Easy set up for account! Smooth purchase

Date of experience: October 2, 2022
Canada
1 review
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Misleading email ad, there was not free shipping no matter what combination of books I chose with your suggested range before I place my order. Why not be honest and say that there is no free shipping outside of the US.

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Date of experience: January 4, 2023
Kentucky
1 review
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Order process was very user unfriendly
February 3, 2023
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Order process was very user unfriendly. Had to try several times.

Date of experience: January 4, 2023

Easy to order
November 4, 2022
Previous review

Easy to order.

Date of experience: November 4, 2022
Indiana
1 review
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Quick and easy with results more than I had expected at a very low price.

Date of experience: January 4, 2023
Colorado
1 review
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Always dependable on finding books at good prices and speedy delivery.

Date of experience: January 4, 2023
Oregon
1 review
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Easy to find book and easy to order not sure wether worth it until i get the book though

Date of experience: January 4, 2023
Illinois
1 review
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I don't enjoy buying if a hardback is not available.

Date of experience: January 4, 2023
Pennsylvania
1 review
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Seamless, easy, straight forward
January 4, 2023

Seamless, easy, straight forward. No issues at all. Great experience.

Date of experience: January 4, 2023
Virginia
2 reviews
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My experience finding and ordering is just fine but...
January 4, 2023
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My experience finding and ordering is just fine but have difficulty seeing where and how to apply coupon and free shipping

Date of experience: January 4, 2023

I have always been satisfied when using Alibris
January 4, 2022
Previous review

I have always been satisfied when using Alibris

Date of experience: January 4, 2022
Virginia
1 review
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Lots of options/pricing available for the book I chose.

Date of experience: January 4, 2023
New Jersey
1 review
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Quick and easy
January 4, 2023

Quick and easy. I appreciated the transparency re:shipping price upfront.

Date of experience: January 4, 2023
South Africa
1 review
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Overall good
January 4, 2023

Overall good. I didn't give 5 stars as there were shipping costs. Free shipping only applies to the USA, not abroad

Date of experience: January 4, 2023
Georgia
1 review
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Alibris is the best site for me when it comes to music...
January 4, 2023
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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.

Date of experience: January 4, 2023

Great site to shop for music
July 26, 2022
Previous review

Great site to shop for music

Date of experience: July 26, 2022
California
2 reviews
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Slick, easy and fun
January 4, 2023

Slick, easy and fun. Thank you. I love old, out-of-print books!

Date of experience: January 4, 2023