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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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I always check Alibris first
August 29, 2025
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I always check Alibris first. Always reliable--and its not Amazon.

Date of experience: August 19, 2025

I always find what I am looking for at Alibris, at...
July 25, 2025
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I always find what I am looking for at Alibris, at a good price. And it is not Amazon.

Date of experience: July 15, 2025
California
1 review
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Looking for one book by an author I didn't know and...
August 29, 2025
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Looking for one book by an author I didn't know and found several. Amazing. Results. Several books by him with a choice of conditions at reasonable prices. Great source!

Date of experience: August 19, 2025

Another search for books I thought might be hard to...
June 25, 2025
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Another search for books I thought might be hard to find, but I had a choice with excellent results. I have yet to be disappointed looking for older books or books that might seem hard to find.

Date of experience: June 15, 2025
Arizona
1 review
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Thank you for notifying me about the sellout son is sof the book. My son is so excited about receiving it

Date of experience: August 19, 2025
Texas
1 review
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Great job
August 29, 2025
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Placing the order was easy and the product was good and arrived on time.

Date of experience: August 19, 2025

Great job
August 8, 2025
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Great job. I enjoyed shopping here and could recommend it. 🤠

Date of experience: July 29, 2025
Idaho
1 review
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Early delivery
August 29, 2025
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Book arrived in very good condition, as promised, and two days earlier than promised. Completely satisfied.

Date of experience: August 19, 2025

Fully satisfied
February 17, 2025
Previous review

Found the book I wanted and it arrived in the condition advertised in a timely manner. Always a positive exprience with Alibris.

Date of experience: February 7, 2025
New York
1 review
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Easy website to use
August 29, 2025

Easy website to use. Can't really say anything else since I have not yet received the book.

Date of experience: August 19, 2025
Wisconsin
1 review
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When checking out, I had trouble with the site accepting the state. And that seemed to cause other quirks.

Date of experience: August 19, 2025
Colorado
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Good prices and easy & convenient
August 29, 2025
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Good prices and easy & convenient. Books have been in great condition.

Date of experience: August 19, 2025

Found the book I wanted
March 3, 2025
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Found the book I wanted. I have been satisfied for many years.

Date of experience: February 21, 2025
Utah
1 review
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Very easy, no hassle!
August 29, 2025

Very easy, no hassle! Thanks! It took me less time to make my purchase than to type up this review!

Date of experience: August 19, 2025
Massachusetts
1 review
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Thanks for having this, choices we well organized and easy to navigate - that's why we buy from YOU!

Date of experience: August 19, 2025
Wisconsin
1 review
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Great choices of condition of product and price
August 29, 2025
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East shopping, product as described on webpage, easy and clear checkout process, quick order confirmation, timely shipping and delivery

Date of experience: August 19, 2025

My order was fulfilled perfectly.
March 29, 2025
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Easy to order, good choices, good prices, product as described on website. I'm very satisfied.

Date of experience: March 19, 2025
Texas
1 review
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Great Resource for Resources!
August 29, 2025
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Textbooks and references delivered right to your home, in better condition than expected and for a fraction of the price of your University Book Store! Shipping may be slightly longer than Amazon, but it is well worth it!

Date of experience: August 19, 2025

As described!
July 11, 2025
Previous review

Arrived when I expected in a condition that was a little better than expected at a price that I could not come close to anywhere else. I'm happily learning!

Date of experience: July 1, 2025
Utah
1 review
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Wonderful! Love your company, thank you so much! Its a great model and makes used books available to us who love them!

Date of experience: August 19, 2025
New York
1 review
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Very nice site
August 29, 2025

Very nice site. Set up for ease of use. Research easy to use, Large selection of material.

Date of experience: August 19, 2025
Florida
1 review
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I found the book I'd had many years ago! Yay! I look forward to having it once again.

Date of experience: August 19, 2025
Florida
1 review
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Great prices
August 29, 2025

Great prices. Products come in with the expected quality, sometimes better. Website is very easy to navigate and use.

Date of experience: August 19, 2025
Idaho
1 review
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Great success, every time
August 29, 2025

This has become my go-to online retailer for books. The selection is incredible and it isn't Amazon.

Date of experience: August 19, 2025
Texas
1 review
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Alibris has a great inventory of new and used books. Website is easy to navigate.

Date of experience: August 19, 2025
Massachusetts
1 review
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Definitely a better alternative to Amazon. There is no reason to give Bezos more money when you can find used books/CDs at a better price on sites like Alibirs.

Date of experience: August 19, 2025
Mississippi
1 review
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Smallville series
August 29, 2025

Speedy shipping item in perfect condition pleasure to do business with

Date of experience: August 19, 2025