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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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I've been using ALibris for 20 years (I know this because I can see old shipping addresses in my profile that go back that far). I simply feel really ripped off by the shipping charges. $4.95 to ship a paperback just feels too high. It puts the total price too close to just buying the books new from online-bookseller-who-shall-not-be-named. I really want to support used bookstores, so I went ahead and paid to use ALibris, but I felt ripped off. // I would add to this that it's really difficult to search among multiple copies of the book in the same condition. The edition I wanted covered 50 pages of items, and I wanted Very Good quality. I did a sort by "Condition" but that grouped so many pages of "New" at the top that I had to hunt and peck around until I found the Very Goods. // So if the shipping cost were cheaper, I wouldn't mind the hunting and pecking. Alternately, if finding the copy I wanted in the condition I wanted were a breeze, I might have more easily been able to find a high-quality "Good" copy that could have met my needs, and I wouldn't have minded the shipping so much. // So, just overall, a somewhat demoralizing experience.
Everything was nice, hope, these books will arrive in time for Christmas!
Nice & simple website helps me to find the book that I am looking for.
Thanks
Found the books I wanted and the ordering was easy, thanks.
If I am looking for something, book, or DVD, Alibris is always my first "go-to".
If y'all don't have it, may as well stop looking. I always recommend Alibris to friends and family.
I love getting books from Alibris! I've always had a positive experience!
I was not given "shipping options" I was promised by the website. I am very unhappy.
Easier than in the past; hoping as stated, all will arrive by Christmas!
Only critique is I'd like to see the EDITION of the book more conspicuous. Otherwise, good user interface
Easy to do. I've always appreciated Alibris. You often have what I'm looking for!
Shipping was amazingly low for a U. K. to U.S. order.
Add a gift message option and a notice telling us we'll choose the shipping address before completing the order, and it would be five stars.
I have been using Alibris for more than a decade. Great service!
I've been using Alibris for many years. I always appreciate the service and overall experience.
Your system did not save my previous password. After my password was changed, the two items I wished to purchase disappeared from my cart. I had to repurchase them from other sellers. This needs to be fixed on by the IT department. Once in a cart, it should stay in the cart.
You could improve the site by having the ability to send a book to a third party, as I have done, and note that it is being sent by the person paying for it (in this case me). In other words ask "Is this a gift?" - then prompt for giver's name
Good checkout experience. I await the quality of the CD -- I heard this version live in the 90s and it was exceptional.
Great deals on cookbooks.
Buenas ofertas en libros de cocina. Muy baratos.
I am always pleased with the quality of the books I request.
Always pleased with books purchased from this site.
Quick and easy! Good prices! And I love supporting small, independent sellers!
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