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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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793
value
8,734
shipping
8,724
quality
8,718
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New York
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Love this site
December 9, 2022

Love this site. Easy to use and I love recycling books.

Date of experience: December 9, 2022
Massachusetts
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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I like the feature where a replacement book was offered when the original order couldn't be fulfilled. It was easy to move forward

Date of experience: December 9, 2022
California
1 review
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Quick find for a used book
December 9, 2022

Quick find for a used book. Quick secure checkout, even with a password reset.

Date of experience: December 9, 2022
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I usually find the books I want way cheaper than on other websites and in great condition.

Date of experience: December 9, 2022
Virginia
1 review
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Thank you for having what I was looking for at a great price. The search was easy, checkout fast and courteous.

Date of experience: December 9, 2022
Connecticut
1 review
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Shopping experience was smooth, no difficulty whatsoever!

Date of experience: December 9, 2022
District of Columbia
1 review
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It would be 5 stars if you could search for additional books filtered by the bookseller that you already have in your cart.

Date of experience: December 9, 2022
Arizona
1 review
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I received a damaged book in and had a heck of a time trying to get the refund "straightened out". Thanks to the professionalism of Mr Michael B, it's completed and I'm happy once again.

Date of experience: December 9, 2022
BA
1 review
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Not always on time, orders are always late for about 10 days

Date of experience: December 9, 2022
Washington
1 review
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Easy to navigate site,like additional books to view

Date of experience: December 8, 2022
New Hampshire
1 review
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Easy to find what I want, to make price comparisons
December 8, 2022
Updated review

Easy to find what I want, to make price comparisons. Also like the option to choose an offered alternative that will save me some cash.

Date of experience: December 8, 2022

Fast, efficient
March 22, 2022
Previous review

Fast, efficient

Date of experience: March 22, 2022
Colorado
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Hugely helpful in finding the book I need for my collection. Competitively priced and east navigated.

Date of experience: December 8, 2022
Massachusetts
1 review
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Not possible to review book in final purchase stage. Listing of "Riverside Chaucer" hard bound as "very good" for only $20 highly suspicious.

Date of experience: December 8, 2022
New York
1 review
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Recent order: Beyond Khyber Pass by Lowell Thomas. Pleased with condition and prompt shipping. Glad you included your card with the book. So far so good.

Date of experience: December 8, 2022
Illinois
1 review
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I love Alibris so much
December 8, 2022
Updated review

I love Alibris so much. It has the best selection, even on new releases.

Date of experience: December 8, 2022

Quick and easy!
September 17, 2022
Previous review

Quick and easy!

Date of experience: September 17, 2022

I love Alibris so much!
March 30, 2021
Previous review

I love Alibris so much! I don't think I've ever had a bad shopping experience and I've been ordering through this site for years.

Date of experience: March 30, 2021
Texas
1 review
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Thanks for a quick and effective shopping experience!

Date of experience: December 8, 2022
California
1 review
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If I receive these on time, the experience will have been great!

Date of experience: December 8, 2022
Australia
1 review
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I'm holding my breath to see if it all really happens and my son receives this book for Xmas, but so far so good!

Date of experience: December 8, 2022
South Dakota
1 review
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The payment section allowed me to spell out the state, but rejected my submission because it was only to be the two letters use to represent the state. Change your coding to only allow the two letters.

Date of experience: December 8, 2022
Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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First time ordering from Alibris and so far the experience has been great.

Date of experience: December 8, 2022