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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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Very clear, concise and complete shopping experience.
When I went to check out I chose the optimized cart, but still received the regular cart minus the savings! Not cool!
I had a cancellation, but found a substitute for a bit more with the loss of the discount,
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.
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
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.
Best price, reasonable shipping, easy account set-up.
Really thrilled by the new feature that minimizes shipping costs
The books I've received have been
Of good quality.
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!
Easy to navigate site after being directed by Google search
Wish it would have included estimated date of arrival
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.
Disappointed in your shipping cost. Few items included.
Always get the best prices here. Highly recommend this site.
Have shopped before will shop again, can't beat the prices. All books we have received have been in great used condition.
Very good selections, great prices for used soft cover books
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.
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!
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.
Answer: Let's just say, they advertise falsely. They misrepresent what they are selling. Buyer beware.
Answer: Hi Dennis, That depends on where the seller is located and where your deliver address is as well. Generally, shipments within the States are delivered within a week or so, though holiday shipping might slow down a bit. If you send us the details with your order number in an email to info@alibris.com we can look into the specifics for you. Thank you for writing. Michael B. Alibris Customer Service
Answer: Hi Valerie, If you have had a problem with your Visa or PayPal transactions on our site, please let us know the details at info@ailbris.com so that we can investigate for you. Thank you for your question. Michael B. Alibris Customer Service
Answer: HI Zoila, Delivery timeframes within the States are usually between 3 and 8 days, but it depends on where the seller is that is shipping the item to you. If you have already placed an order, please contact us at info@alibris.com with your order details and we can investigate for you. Thank you for writing. Michael B. Alibris Customer Service
Answer: Really Michael, contact you directly? Why should we have to. There is a bad trend here. Seems MANY of us contact you and you DONT respond
Answer: I saw the fake stellar reviews and did not dig deeper. I til... I had an issue. Initially, I wanted to give a small seller some business after COVID and the site looked really good. What a big mistake that was! Shame on this outfit.