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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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Washington
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Very easy finding nearly any book or author I've ever searched for!

Date of experience: July 7, 2022
Arkansas
1 review
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Very easy shopping
July 7, 2022

Very easy shopping. Hopefully the shipping is just as good.

Date of experience: July 7, 2022
California
1 review
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It was quick and easy
July 7, 2022

It was quick and easy. I was disappointed that the cheaper priced book that had been advertised was unavailable already. I felt tricked!

Date of experience: July 7, 2022
Texas
1 review
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It was Hard
July 7, 2022
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It was Hard. I'm visiting in Texas. I live in CA. Thank God everything went smooth. Thank you

Date of experience: July 7, 2022

Thank you for the wide varity you have in your DVD'S
May 30, 2022
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Thank you for the wide varity you have in your DVD'S

Date of experience: May 30, 2022

The books and DVD's are good
March 23, 2022
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The books and DVD's are good.

Date of experience: March 23, 2022

I enjoyed it
March 22, 2022
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I enjoyed it. Easy to find dvd that I wanted

Date of experience: March 22, 2022

Hard but possible
February 7, 2022
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Hard but possible

Date of experience: February 7, 2022
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Waited over 2 years to find this book. Finally showed up.

Date of experience: July 7, 2022
Florida
1 review
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Quick and convenient thanks for not asking me to create an account.

Date of experience: July 7, 2022
Oregon
1 review
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Always easy to use
July 6, 2022

Always easy to use. My go to when I need a hard to find book. The sellers ratings are accurate.

Date of experience: July 6, 2022
Maryland
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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I had the ISBN for the needed books
July 6, 2022
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I had the ISBN for the needed books. Very convenient shopping and conslidation of orders.

Date of experience: July 6, 2022

Thank you for a great website for cheap books!
June 29, 2022
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Thank you for a great website for cheap books!

Date of experience: June 29, 2022
Pennsylvania
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Website very organized with a great selection of used books

Date of experience: July 6, 2022
California
2 reviews
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I've been awake y from Alibris for a long time. It took time to reorient myself.

Date of experience: July 6, 2022
Alabama
1 review
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Love this company far more than Amazon
July 6, 2022
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Love this company far more than Amazon. Books are less expensive (even having to pay the shipping) and they are an email away if there are book or shipping issues!

Date of experience: July 6, 2022

Great place to order books!
September 21, 2021
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Great place to order books!

Date of experience: September 21, 2021

Great as always!
February 12, 2021
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Great as always!

Date of experience: February 12, 2021

Easy to order!
January 29, 2021
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Easy to order!

Date of experience: January 29, 2021
Maryland
1 review
0 helpful votes
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This is the 3rd edition, right?
August 5, 2022

This is the 3rd edition, right? I wish it was specified on the check-out page

Date of experience: July 6, 2022
Massachusetts
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Selected books, lost password, when password refreshed selection was gone, Frustrating.

Date of experience: July 6, 2022
Washington
1 review
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Author is my Great-great-grandmother and I've looked everywhere for a copy, but couldn't afford the rare 1St edition I found. Was shocked and pleased to be able to get this price so I got one for my cousin, too!

Date of experience: July 6, 2022
Massachusetts
1 review
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I like that Alibris allows me to see who I am buying from- that way I can get all of the books in my order from the same bookseller, generally.

Date of experience: July 6, 2022

I like that the bookstores are listed and it gives...
May 30, 2022
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I like that the bookstores are listed and it gives me the opportunity to order all from one particular bookstore. Also, your prices are lower than some of your competitors. The condition of the book is less important to me than the cost of being able to obtain used books that I would definitely not be able to find locally.

Date of experience: May 30, 2022

The site is easy to use
July 26, 2021
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The site is easy to use. I always search for what I want at Alibris first.

Date of experience: July 26, 2021
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Your website could be updated for easier scrolling

Date of experience: July 6, 2022
Massachusetts
1 review
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Easy to find the books I am looking for. Super-fast checkout for regular customers.

Date of experience: July 6, 2022
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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All answers to my questions were provided. Looking forward to seeing how the results turn out. Thank you.

Date of experience: July 6, 2022
Georgia
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Easy to locate what I wanted
July 6, 2022

Easy to locate what I wanted. Order was completed with no problems.

Date of experience: July 6, 2022
New York
1 review
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It was easy to find the book I wanted and easy to pay.

Date of experience: July 6, 2022