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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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value
8,835
shipping
8,825
quality
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Easy to navigate and check disclosures while shopping and not losing your order/cart items.

Date of experience: May 12, 2021
Oregon
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Great experience so far, but would like shipping to be a bit faster as it could be via standard shipping.

Date of experience: May 11, 2021
Arizona
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As has been the case all these years, first class. Everything you might want, easy to find, and great pricing.

Date of experience: May 11, 2021
Texas
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I ordered books and other materials for many years as one of my "Go-to" vendors in my position at the Alkek Library at Texas State University. Alibris is always reliable today being no exception.

Date of experience: May 11, 2021
Texas
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Very easy to purchase a book my Grandfather wrote. I will be purchasing all of them as funds become available.

Date of experience: May 11, 2021
New Hampshire
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So far so good
May 11, 2021

So far so good. Let's see what the shipping time is like!

Date of experience: May 11, 2021
Texas
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Your check-out forms & information are the easiest I've ever used. It allowed me to sign-in after I'd chosen the book, and it allowed me to update my credit card without having to go back a page. Thank you!

Date of experience: May 11, 2021
Pennsylvania
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I have ordered from here before and have had no problems.

Date of experience: May 11, 2021
Oregon
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Your "good" category is much too broad. I have received "good" books that I considered fair to poor. One "good" listed today said the book was bent and would not lie flat; that is at least only fair and maybe poor. "Good" should allow some, but minimal, highlighting or marking of text. I do not like having to return, or get credit for, books that I would not want to keep.

Date of experience: May 11, 2021
California
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As previously noted, your site seems to think I have left something I'm the shopping cart when I have not. You need to fix your software.

Date of experience: May 11, 2021
Georgia
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It is pretty good but shipping is super annoying so if it was a little bit cheaper that would be better.

Date of experience: May 11, 2021
New York
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I had never ordered a book before so it was a little confusing but all in all was able to figure it out. Now for your defense online ordering is new to me so I probably made it more difficult then needed. Thankyou

Date of experience: May 11, 2021
Puerto Rico
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He recibido todos los libros en excelente calidad

Date of experience: May 11, 2021
Canada
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I had some questions and both seller and Alibris support were very helpful.

Date of experience: May 11, 2021
Texas
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I always depend on you for great service and have not yet been disappointed.

Date of experience: May 11, 2021
Michigan
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I like how easy it is to compare the prices and conditions of used books from different sellers.

Date of experience: May 11, 2021
Minnesota
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Found everything I was looking for quickly. Choices were clear.

Date of experience: May 11, 2021
Florida
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I have used you before
May 11, 2021

I have used you before. Great prices, fast shipping!
Thanks...

Date of experience: May 11, 2021
Louisiana
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Mobile browsing is difficult at best. When choosing next page, it appears at the bottom and you have to scroll up, then down to get to next page. Add page search at top of page. All books coming from same seller. Shipping is too high. Items should be bundled at shipped at book rate. Not happy.

Date of experience: May 11, 2021
GB
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Your wonderful colleague Sumo Murmu helped me in just minutes after another copy was lost in the post. Thank you so much!

Date of experience: May 11, 2021