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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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I kept loosing items in my shopping cart. Very frustrating. Caused me to forget which books I wanted to order, so I only ordered one.
Was a bit confusing at one point but saw that there was no doubling of the charges and felt much better.
Very easy to find the books and the topics I was interested in
Wish that my cost for the book was equal to shipping cost ( lower shipping cost). Have had good experience.
I've bought from alibris multiple times and I've never been disappointed.
Quickly found what I wanted at the best price possible. Alibris is well organized and easy to search. Detailed reviews give me confidence in my purchase.
Your website doesn't render correctly on Safari Ipad, or on certain devices.
It would have been nice to change the shipping address before putting in payment information
User-friendly interface; easy to order books. Excellent!
I like being able to choose used books from various stores to make the best choices for my wallet and the environment. I like how Alibris supports independent booksellers rather than use Amazon. Alibris really cares about books.
I love shopping at Alibris. I have access to used and new book sellers that I trust. Check-out is easy and fast and I feel like it's secure.
I am happy to patronize local booksellers across the country. I love that I can buy used books safely through a trusted etailer.
Took me 2 minutes to find and order the book at a discounted, very reasonable price.
This is only the second time I have ordered from Alibris but I find that the process is simple and quick. Thank you!
Really tough to sign in have to be a computer expert to go through the hoops.
Have gotten several books and good condition nice reads
Easy to find books, terrific prices. I have used Alibris in the past and have always been satisfied with your service
Overall pretty clean. The mobile version is a little cramped feeling.
I am a long-time fan of your site with one glaring exception - your refund process. Sadly, you have a high number of sellers who knowingly ship a substandard item, hoping the buyer will just accept it as is, rather than fight for a refund. A perfect example is order #*******, which I ordered in Like New condition. The book received is not even close to Like New, and arguably not even VG, yet you expect ME to pay to return ship?! Stop blaming the credit card companies, and issue a pre-paid return label upon receipt of photos substantiating that the book received is not as advertised.
Timely shipping and most of the used books have actually arrived in new condition.
Really appreciate the detail on the CDs of the content. Always receive everything safely and very well packed!
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.