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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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11,180
quality
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Minnesota
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Very clear, concise and complete shopping experience.

Date of experience: January 3, 2022
Alaska
1 review
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When I went to check out I chose the optimized cart, but still received the regular cart minus the savings! Not cool!

Date of experience: January 3, 2022
California
1 review
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I had a cancellation, but found a substitute for a...
February 2, 2022
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I had a cancellation, but found a substitute for a bit more with the loss of the discount,

Date of experience: January 3, 2022

A very dependable source!
January 2, 2022
Previous review

A very dependable source!

Date of experience: January 2, 2022
California
1 review
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There was confusion in your check out system that does nto announces clearly enough thta the shipping address comes first. If oyu make the mistake of entering your billing address first, you cannot go back and correct. I had to send oyu an email then the next day your system gad finally forgotten my records and I could re-enter the addresses correctly.
Also, I am sending a book to a friend. But nowhere in your check out process do you specify whether an invoice will be mailed along with the book. I would rather my friend not read an invoice or worry about the price of the gift. You should allow for a "is this a gift?" check in the process to allow for this concern to be addressed.

Date of experience: January 3, 2022
Washington
1 review
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Great availability of books, but shipping is prohibitive on this site, and I ended up switching most orders to a different site, saving $100 just in shipping

Date of experience: January 3, 2022
New Hampshire
1 review
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Your method of calculating shipping reflects quick and dirty amortization methods rather than utilizing the power of data retrieval from the internet. This remedial approach will cost you sales in the long run. Were I you, I'd hire more experienced programmers.

Date of experience: January 3, 2022
California
1 review
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Best price, reasonable shipping, easy account set-up.

Date of experience: January 3, 2022
Canada
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Really thrilled by the new feature that minimizes shipping costs

Date of experience: January 3, 2022
Illinois
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The books I've received have been
Of good quality.

Date of experience: January 3, 2022
Indiana
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I've been using Alibris for over fifteen years--all through undergraduate and graduate work, as well as my go-to for presents. I love that I can shop individual sellers!

Date of experience: January 3, 2022
Ohio
1 review
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Easy to navigate site after being directed by Google search

Date of experience: January 3, 2022
New York
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Wish it would have included estimated date of arrival

Date of experience: January 3, 2022
Washington
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I have been searching for books written by my grandfather Glen Wright and I was excited to find 1 of them, Pigeon with nine heads, through this web site. Thank you.

Date of experience: January 3, 2022
South Carolina
1 review
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Disappointed in your shipping cost
January 3, 2022

Disappointed in your shipping cost. Few items included.

Date of experience: January 3, 2022
New Jersey
1 review
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Always get the best prices here
January 3, 2022
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Always get the best prices here. Highly recommend this site.

Date of experience: January 3, 2022

Have shopped before will shop again, can't beat the...
August 17, 2021
Previous review

Have shopped before will shop again, can't beat the prices. All books we have received have been in great used condition.

Date of experience: August 17, 2021
Florida
1 review
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Easy
January 3, 2022

Easy. Loved PayPal ability. Fan of alibris for years! Could be more appealing on a mobile device, but works perfectly!

Date of experience: January 3, 2022
Ohio
1 review
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Very good selections, great prices for used soft cover books

Date of experience: January 3, 2022
Kansas
1 review
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Lauren, who responded to my email inquiry regarding the condition of the dust jacket on Geltner's bio of Harry Crews, her written tone of voice is why I'm placing my order with Midtown Scholar Bookstore. Her tone was respectful and professional.

Date of experience: January 3, 2022
Georgia
1 review
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When the book gets to the person it was mailed to I will use your business again!
I'll wait to see if it arrives and then say GOOD JOB!

Date of experience: January 3, 2022
New York
1 review
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Very Easy to navigate through your website. I was hoping to contact you by telephone, but I found no contact information. I wanted to know if it were possible to save on shipping if multiple copies of a used book were available to ship at once.

Date of experience: January 3, 2022