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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
8,468
shipping
8,458
quality
8,452
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California
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I like that there are several price points to choose from which includes a description of the condition of the book and location of the seller to give the shopper options.

Date of experience: July 24, 2025
Arizona
1 review
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Alibris has shown to be a very good place to shop for used books. To date, I have not been disappointed. Thank you.

Date of experience: July 24, 2025
Texas
1 review
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The experience, as before, was excellent and I have...
August 3, 2025
Updated review

The experience, as before, was excellent and I have no complaints at this time.

Date of experience: July 24, 2025

IN SEARCHING FOR THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY FOR MAKING...
February 23, 2025
Previous review

IN SEARCHING FOR THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY FOR MAKING A PURCHASE, I DISCOVERED ALIBIS AND HAVE NO COMPLAINTS.

Date of experience: February 13, 2025
Pennsylvania
1 review
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Found obscure title quickly
August 3, 2025
Updated review

Found obscure title quickly. Based on past orders I expect prompt delivery

Date of experience: July 24, 2025

Easy to use
June 27, 2025
Previous review

Easy to use. Great amount of stock. Great to find both old and new books

Date of experience: June 17, 2025
Oregon
1 review
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Amazing book
August 3, 2025

So cheap and fast! Happy to have a fantastic book. Gorgeous interior design book.

Date of experience: July 24, 2025
Tennessee
1 review
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Easy website to navigate
August 3, 2025
Updated review

Easy website to navigate. Many titles available both new and used. A great place to shop.

Date of experience: July 24, 2025

Website is easy to navigate
November 16, 2024
Previous review

Website is easy to navigate. I have always found the books for which I search. Prices are competitive and shipping reliable.

Date of experience: November 6, 2024
New Mexico
1 review
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So far so good
August 3, 2025

So far so good. I haven't used the site before. I'll wait to see how long it takes to get here. I did like the search feature as it helped me find what I like.

Date of experience: July 24, 2025
Illinois
1 review
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Shocked at total cost
August 3, 2025

Shocked at total cost - twice the price of the books for the shipping. Didn't realize wouldn't come together

Date of experience: July 24, 2025
California
1 review
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From Google search, very easy and quick!
August 3, 2025

From Google search, very easy and quick! Bla, bla, my rating just went down because of being required to elaborate here.

Date of experience: July 24, 2025
Virginia
1 review
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Quality and timeliness
August 3, 2025
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The product arrived in a timely manner without damage. Product was as described.

Date of experience: July 24, 2025

Good service
June 16, 2025
Previous review

Package was a little damaged, but the items were fine. Disks were all there and played well. Enjoyed seeing the show again after all these years.

Date of experience: June 6, 2025
Missouri
1 review
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On more than one occasion, Alibris has the best price. Today was one of those occasions; good price and very easy to order.

Date of experience: July 24, 2025
Indiana
1 review
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Easy to locate books and check out
August 3, 2025

Easy to locate books and check out. Reasonable pricing. Thanks

Date of experience: July 24, 2025
Utah
1 review
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I love books and I love Alibris!
August 3, 2025

I love books and I love Alibris! I can peruse through lots of books and get what I want for an affordable price! And this is why I need to buy a new bookcase. :)

Date of experience: July 24, 2025
Missouri
1 review
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Easy to find the book for which I was looking
August 3, 2025

Easy to find the book for which I was looking. Fast and easy checkout.

Date of experience: July 24, 2025
North Carolina
1 review
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It's always a great experience to purchase from Alibris! I've been a customer for years.

Date of experience: July 24, 2025
Wisconsin
1 review
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Easy to find the title of interest and to scan books...
August 3, 2025
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Easy to find the title of interest and to scan books on offer.

Date of experience: July 24, 2025

It was easy to place the order, but I had to search...
April 12, 2025
Previous review

It was easy to place the order, but I had to search a couple of times before the book I wanted appeared

Date of experience: April 2, 2025
Michigan
1 review
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I loved the new feature that helped me consolidate...
August 3, 2025
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I loved the new feature that helped me consolidate my order to reduce shipping costs.

Date of experience: July 24, 2025

Problems with the website: I lost the items in my cart...
September 21, 2024
Previous review

Problems with the website: I lost the items in my cart while I was resetting my password.

Date of experience: September 11, 2024
Germany
1 review
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Alibris has an easy to use website, good communications, and reasonable prices.

Date of experience: July 24, 2025
Oregon
2 reviews
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I have attempted to purchase a book four or more times only to be canceled.

Date of experience: July 24, 2025
California
1 review
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Easy to navigate
August 3, 2025

Easy to navigate. Responsive. What more could a senior citizen hope for?

Date of experience: July 24, 2025