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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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service
789
value
8,670
shipping
8,660
quality
8,654
This company responds to reviews on average within 1 day
New York
1 review
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This is my first time and so far it was quite easy to use

Date of experience: January 3, 2023
Georgia
1 review
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It was easy to find the book I needed and the prices are great!

Date of experience: January 3, 2023
New York
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Quick and easy with many options
January 3, 2023

Quick and easy with many options. We'll see how the condition is when it arrives.

Date of experience: January 3, 2023
Maryland
1 review
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The formatting of the books is a bit tricky initially to navigate with the multiple sellers.

Date of experience: January 3, 2023
Massachusetts
1 review
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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).

Date of experience: January 3, 2023
Florida
1 review
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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.

Date of experience: January 3, 2023
North Carolina
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Very unfriendly website!
February 2, 2023
Updated review

Very unfriendly website! I've been a customer for a long time but my password wasn't recognized. Had to start from beginning.

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: January 3, 2023

Was a returning customer!
April 3, 2022
Previous review

Was a returning customer!
Very very confusing website.

Date of experience: March 4, 2022
Minnesota
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Can only get discounts with a hugh expensive order
February 2, 2023
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Can only get discounts with a hugh expensive order.

Date of experience: January 3, 2023

Quick and easy to order
March 1, 2021
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Quick and easy to order

Date of experience: March 1, 2021
Tennessee
1 review
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So I got a blue-ray DVD for 3.49
February 2, 2023

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.

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: January 3, 2023
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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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.

Date of experience: January 3, 2023
Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Easy to use website
January 3, 2023

Easy to use website. Have always gotten great products and service through Alibris!

Date of experience: January 3, 2023
Maine
1 review
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So happy to find great reads at good price on this...
January 3, 2023
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So happy to find great reads at good price on this website

Date of experience: January 3, 2023

Great Company thanks!
July 25, 2022
Previous review

Great Company thanks!

Date of experience: July 25, 2022

I have had great luck with Alibris!
March 18, 2022
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I have had great luck with Alibris!

Date of experience: March 18, 2022

Very easy to locate book
October 30, 2021
Previous review

Very easy to locate book

Date of experience: October 30, 2021

This is a great website and finding what I am looking...
October 6, 2021
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This is a great website and finding what I am looking for could not be easier.

Date of experience: October 6, 2021
Maryland
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I found what I wanted at prices that I could afford
January 3, 2023
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I found what I wanted at prices that I could afford.

Date of experience: January 3, 2023

Just what I was looking for, in Good Condition, at...
November 27, 2022
Previous review

Just what I was looking for, in Good Condition, at a Price I can afford.

Date of experience: November 27, 2022

Just what I was looking for
August 29, 2022
Previous review

Just what I was looking for.

Date of experience: August 29, 2022

I simply love Alibris!
May 20, 2021
Previous review

I simply love Alibris! No obstructive Ads, and I know I'm buying from People - not a giant Corporation.

Date of experience: May 20, 2021
Illinois
1 review
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Very easy to check out
January 3, 2023

Very easy to check out. Website is not the best for navigating

Date of experience: January 3, 2023
Minnesota
1 review
0 helpful votes
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January 3, 2023

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Date of experience: January 3, 2023
Kansas
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Shipping seems a bit high
January 3, 2023

Shipping seems a bit high. Site was easy to navigate.

Date of experience: January 3, 2023
North Carolina
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I signed up for emails to get the $5 coupon to use on this purchase, but during the order process, I could not enter the coupon code that I received.

Date of experience: January 2, 2023
Oregon
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Happy
February 1, 2023

My ordering issues were resolved with the help of a customer service person and it turns out it had nothing to do with the Alibris site. I'm happy with the site and especially begin able to get good books at a good price.

Date of experience: January 2, 2023
Indiana
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Good and fast also price is what I timing it would be

Date of experience: January 2, 2023
California
1 review
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The website is easy to use
January 2, 2023

The website is easy to use. Fair prices in shipping.

Date of experience: January 2, 2023