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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
950
value
11,306
shipping
11,296
quality
11,290
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Illinois
1 review
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Books have been delivered very timely and the condition has been better than expected.

Date of experience: October 8, 2021
Florida
1 review
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First time user, very easy to use web site. Good job.

Date of experience: October 8, 2021
New Hampshire
1 review
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Alibris had what I wanted at a price I found agreeable. I've shopped here before. Great service.

Date of experience: October 8, 2021
Rhode Island
9 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Easy to order what I wanted with a very good price

Date of experience: October 8, 2021
New York
1 review
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Quick and easy!
October 8, 2021

Quick and easy! Always find what I am looking for and shipping time is as promised. Customer service is prompt and courteous!

Date of experience: October 8, 2021
Texas
1 review
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Good experience but shipping options were unclear until it was too late to change. Minor annoyance shipping is fine as it is.

Date of experience: October 8, 2021
Michigan
1 review
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The search was easy and fast
October 8, 2021

The search was easy and fast. Checkout was also fast.

Date of experience: October 8, 2021
California
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Movie title came up on an internet search. Price was good for used copy and a chance to support a Goodwill store. Easy checkout.

Date of experience: October 8, 2021
Australia
1 review
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Easy to order from this website
October 8, 2021

Easy to order from this website. Plenty of choice.

Date of experience: October 8, 2021
Canada
1 review
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It was confusing at time as the item I was looking for has two editions, one old and the other new. But I think I figured it out. The shipping estimate was a bit off, but I suppose it happens.

Date of experience: October 7, 2021
Arizona
1 review
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Shipping charges were hard to evaluate, otherwise fine.

Date of experience: October 7, 2021
Colorado
1 review
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Shipping charges not mentioned till checkout
Couldn't change order placed in cart! Initially only wanted one book. Couldn't look at cart without proceeding to checkout

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: October 7, 2021
Oregon
1 review
0 helpful votes
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- Fix your State field to prevent errors.
- Don't delete content in fields just because one field's content was in error, thanks to your antiquated system.

Date of experience: October 7, 2021
Illinois
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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I can't complain so far
October 7, 2021

I can't complain so far. I like shopping on this site

Date of experience: October 7, 2021
North Carolina
1 review
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This site is excellent for my initial search for books.

Date of experience: October 7, 2021
New York
1 review
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Always have what I need, especially bc I love buying used books

Date of experience: October 7, 2021
Michigan
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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October 7, 2021

1. Message stated wrong # of books in shopping cart.
2. Delay when screen pages change... thinking it was not working.

Date of experience: October 7, 2021
Florida
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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I always am able to find the books I am looking for.

Date of experience: October 7, 2021
Pennsylvania
1 review
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Very easy to use site, ordering and check nice and easy to use!

Date of experience: October 7, 2021
California
1 review
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I appreciate the wide availability of titles and the speed with which the website works.

Date of experience: October 7, 2021