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Alibris

Overview

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
782
value
8,498
shipping
8,487
quality
8,483
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Overall great, good prices
June 1, 2025

Overall great, good prices. Wish they advertised more when they have coupons available, and the "cart optimizing" where you can save on consolidated shipping etc. is very fidgety, don't like that it only works -sometimes-. Still good deals with the hefty shipping, happy to get some books that are hard to find on my own.

Date of experience: May 22, 2025
Pennsylvania
1 review
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Alibris: not owned by Amazon. Also great
May 1, 2025

Books come on time. Descriptions of book conditions are usually correct. Prices are generally comparable or cheaper than other markets. And they're not owned by Amazon (unlike Abe's Books). Thanks and keep it up.

Date of experience: April 21, 2025
Canada
1 review
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Quick. Concise. Easy. The books arrived in good condition though one package arrived torn and a little banged up. The only negative is the multiple cross border shipping fees to Canada (when you source from multiple sellers) which add up quite quickly and are always more expensive than the actual books, ha!

Date of experience: February 11, 2025
New Mexico
1 review
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Excellent website for used books.
July 1, 2025
Updated review

I have never had any problems with my orders. If I order a book and it is unavailable, I receive an email immediately to let me know so I can purchase another copy. Constant communication is also great.

Date of experience: June 21, 2025

Great choices of books
March 3, 2025
Previous review

I like using Alibris because most of the time I can find a book in the format I want. I don't like mass-market paperbacks, so I always look for Trade paperbacks or hardcovers and I always seem to find what I want.

Date of experience: February 21, 2025
New York
1 review
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October 13, 2024

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Date of experience: October 3, 2024
Ohio
1 review
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5 Star Service
June 1, 2025

This was my first experience of using Alibrus. I found the prices for used books to be much lower than other online sources. Add in timely delivery of the book I wanted at a great price, and I'm won over.

Date of experience: May 22, 2025
New York
2 reviews
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YOU HAD NO BOOKS ON ALASKA FOR TRAVELERS
October 30, 2022
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YOU HAD NO BOOKS ON ALASKA FOR TRAVELERS

Date of experience: October 30, 2022

Ease and comprehensive selection plus decent pricing...
October 5, 2022
Previous review

Ease and comprehensive selection plus decent pricing make me coming back to Alibris again and again.

Date of experience: October 5, 2022

It is almost too easy!
May 27, 2021
Previous review

It is almost too easy!

Date of experience: May 27, 2021
Arizona
1 review
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I am tired of ordering DVDs and getting VHS tapes

Date of experience: June 10, 2023
Puerto Rico
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EXCELLENT, MUY BUENOS PRECIOS, SERVICIO Y RAPIDES

Date of experience: May 13, 2022
Florida
1 review
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Ordered wrong book tho
September 26, 2024

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Date of experience: September 16, 2024
California
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September 25, 2024
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Date of experience: September 15, 2024

Happy with my purchase
August 1, 2024
Previous review

Clear communication, prompt shipping, book as described.

Date of experience: July 22, 2024
Washington
1 review
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September 6, 2024

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Date of experience: August 27, 2024
Alabama
1 review
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September 4, 2024

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Date of experience: August 25, 2024
Oklahoma
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September 3, 2024

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Date of experience: August 24, 2024
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Virginia
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August 21, 2024

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Date of experience: August 11, 2024
Washington
1 review
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July 5, 2024

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Date of experience: June 25, 2024
Oregon
1 review
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August 14, 2024

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Date of experience: August 4, 2024
Louisiana
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August 14, 2024

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Date of experience: August 4, 2024
Florida
1 review
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August 30, 2024

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Date of experience: August 20, 2024
California
1 review
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July 18, 2024

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Date of experience: July 8, 2024