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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
916
value
10,888
shipping
10,878
quality
10,872
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Michigan
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Book I order was less expensive on your site compared to others.

Date of experience: February 28, 2022
Nebraska
1 review
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Quite easy and efficient
February 28, 2022

Quite easy and efficient. I can usually find elusive books quite quickly.

Date of experience: February 28, 2022
Texas
1 review
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I love Alibris
February 28, 2022

I love Alibris. It gives me access to a trove of used books.

Date of experience: February 28, 2022
South Carolina
1 review
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I always check with Alibris before buying any book. I see absolutely no reason to purchase a new book. I've never seen a book that was used up.

Date of experience: February 28, 2022
Georgia
1 review
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Found the textbook I was looking for
February 28, 2022

Found the textbook I was looking for. Can. T complain.

Date of experience: February 28, 2022
Florida
1 review
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Only 1 problem...
February 28, 2022

Only 1 problem... first address is SHIPPING address and second address is BILLING address. I suggest using CAPITAL letters to clarify the two addresses. I accidentally did it correctly but better emphasis in those two important words would help

Date of experience: February 28, 2022
California
1 review
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I liked the different options for the book I was looking for.

Date of experience: February 28, 2022
Pennsylvania
1 review
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Smooth
February 28, 2022

Smooth- the books we wanted were available, and both from the same seller.

Date of experience: February 28, 2022
Michigan
1 review
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Expeditious
February 28, 2022
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Expeditious. Question(s) answered promptly. Grateful customer. Thank you.

Date of experience: February 28, 2022

Expedience personified
July 25, 2021
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Expedience personified

Date of experience: July 25, 2021
Minnesota
1 review
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You cancelled my order within an hour of my placing...
March 30, 2022
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You cancelled my order within an hour of my placing it. Now I have to go through again, find another DVD, put in all my info again and wait to see if I get canceled again and also wait on my refund from my first order. Boo

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: February 28, 2022

A little confusing with all the different venders,...
February 27, 2022
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A little confusing with all the different venders, thought you were a big bookstore

Date of experience: February 27, 2022
Washington
1 review
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I earlier pointed out (more than a year ago) that you are using an incorrect tax rate for my address, charging me 1.4 percent above my local rate and I asked you to correct this in your software. You continue to overcharge me on sales tax and have done so on this and another recent purchase. If this is not corrected in your software and a refund of the overcharge is made I will file a complaint with the appropriate Washington State agency.

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Date of experience: February 27, 2022
New York
1 review
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Everything worked just fine, from searching to selecting...
February 27, 2022
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Everything worked just fine, from searching to selecting to checking out.

Date of experience: February 27, 2022

Everything worked just fine
February 17, 2022
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Everything worked just fine.

Date of experience: February 17, 2022
New Mexico
1 review
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Found the book I was looking for tha is no longer in print

Date of experience: February 27, 2022
Colorado
2 reviews
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It was good to get what you want without creating an account being a elder memory comes and go.

Date of experience: February 27, 2022
Pennsylvania
1 review
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Products have all been pretty decent!
February 27, 2022
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Products have all been pretty decent!. With th exception that I've not been able to contact the person who sold me the wrong item. And have been trying to email. They sent me a VHS
Instead of DVD. When attempt to return. Recieved no answe

Date of experience: February 27, 2022

Alot ofnitems get added to cart then when I go to check...
November 23, 2021
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Alot ofnitems get added to cart then when I go to check out somehownits sold out...

Date of experience: October 24, 2021

Shipping pages kept reloading not functioning to allow...
November 5, 2021
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Shipping pages kept reloading not functioning to allow me to change shipping address from billing.

Date of experience: October 6, 2021
California
1 review
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It was just extremely easy to order
February 27, 2022

It was just extremely easy to order. NO passwords, etc. etc., Just my credit card and address.

Date of experience: February 27, 2022
Utah
1 review
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Saved about $70 over amazon prices for these same books
February 27, 2022
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Saved about $70 over amazon prices for these same books.

Date of experience: February 27, 2022

Interesting selection, good prices
November 21, 2021
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Interesting selection, good prices. Need more joy from your search service though.

Date of experience: November 21, 2021
California
1 review
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Fantastic!
February 27, 2022

Fantastic! To be able to see where the books you have wanted for so long may be around the globe and in what condition is an incredible service.

Date of experience: February 27, 2022
Nevada
1 review
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I have been buying from Alibris for several years. Never a problem.

Date of experience: February 27, 2022
Florida
1 review
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Wish $ amount for free shipping would have been shown
I may have bought more

Date of experience: February 27, 2022