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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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811
value
9,108
shipping
9,098
quality
9,092
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Awesome book
September 10, 2025

Gently used appears to be perfect condition no writing in the book. Will definitely use them again

Date of experience: August 31, 2025
Arizona
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Service is always superb.
September 10, 2025

I have never had any negative issues with Alibris. Every book I have ordered have been delivered.

Date of experience: August 31, 2025
Florida
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Books were of the quality advertised, they arrived on time, and the tracking data was great.

Date of experience: August 31, 2025
Virginia
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I have had good experiences with Alibris in the past
September 10, 2025
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I have had good experiences with Alibris in the past. ******

Date of experience: August 31, 2025

Satisfied
February 16, 2025
Previous review

In general I have been satisfied with Alibris over the years.

Date of experience: February 6, 2025
Pennsylvania
1 review
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Love buying books thru Alibris!
September 10, 2025

Love buying books thru Alibris! It's timely, the used books are of good quality and the assortment is exceptional.

Date of experience: August 31, 2025
Ohio
1 review
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Great site!
September 10, 2025

I ordered a book from Alibris at a very decent price. The book I got was autographed! What a deal.

Date of experience: August 31, 2025
California
1 review
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The process was painful
September 10, 2025

The process was painful. I clicked a link out of an email you sent me. I spent about an hour shopping the first time and was clicking back-and-forth on another browser to look up books I was interested in and see reviews. I had about 14 items in my cart and then they all disappeared. I tried again using my search history to try and remember which books I had selected. I lost quite a few because I did not actually look for reviews on all the books I put in my cart and then once again when I tried to log on and pay my cart was empty. In between these instances I found it very challenging. I'd add a book from my wishlist but the cart number did not change. I was back and forth. I almost gave up but there were a few books i really wanted. I wound up taking screenshots of the books I wanted. Opening up a fresh browser logging on re-entering the books from my wish list

Date of experience: August 31, 2025
Washington
1 review
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Yay
September 10, 2025

Yay for access to all the books I can't find anywhere else and in support of small bookstores

Date of experience: August 31, 2025
Wisconsin
1 review
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One of my books, I ordered 3, took almost 3 weeks to get to me. Shipping/tracking was not super helpful either. The books were in great shape and as described. Wish I would have been told it would take 3 weeks to get 1 book.

Date of experience: August 1, 2025
Virginia
1 review
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Good overall experience.
September 10, 2025

Easy to shop for multiple books in one order; most sellers are very easy to communicate with.

Date of experience: August 10, 2025
Indiana
1 review
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Great prices, great selection but the shipping is kind of expensive.

Date of experience: August 31, 2025
New Mexico
1 review
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It's always a treat to shop here
September 10, 2025

It's always a treat to shop here. I sometimes find treasure.

Date of experience: August 31, 2025
TZ
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Ni rahisi kuchagua na kununua vitabu
September 10, 2025
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Ni rahisi kuchagua na kununua vitabu. Nashauri wengine waitumie.

Date of experience: August 31, 2025

Huduma nzuri.
December 28, 2024
Previous review

Kununua vitabu Alibris vinafika na hali nzuri na kwa haraka. Jambo ninalolipenda kutoka kwao ni wanasafirisha Dunia nzima.

Date of experience: December 18, 2024
New Jersey
1 review
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Seems chill
September 10, 2025

Seems chill. (the rest of this message is to fulfill my 50 word word count. Hey guys. Whats up, uhh okay bye)

Date of experience: August 31, 2025
Mississippi
1 review
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Always quick and easy, usually receive books quickly.
And sometimes I get new books. Thanks.

Date of experience: August 31, 2025
Nebraska
1 review
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System works fine! Thanks!
September 10, 2025

The site is easy for this senior citizen to navigate, choose, and check out.

Date of experience: August 31, 2025
New York
1 review
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Always fast, easy and a wide variety of products. Thank you for the service you provide to those who READ!

Date of experience: August 31, 2025
Ohio
1 review
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Site easy to navigate and I always find what I'm looking...
September 10, 2025
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Site easy to navigate and I always find what I'm looking for.

Date of experience: August 31, 2025

Always been very pleased with my purchases I have...
July 30, 2025
Previous review

Always been very pleased with my purchases I have been buying all of my books from Alibris for at least 20 years.

Date of experience: July 20, 2025
Pennsylvania
1 review
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I belong to a book club and am always looking for the best deals. I will also suggest this cite to the other members.

Date of experience: August 31, 2025
North Carolina
1 review
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Clear and concise details about condition of disc and case and even its (used) origin. Very helpful!

Date of experience: August 31, 2025