Sitejabber Website Reviews and Complaints
business logo of Alibris

AlibrisReviews 102,703

4.7

On Sitejabber, businesses may not offer incentives or pay to remove reviews. Learn more about our Review Guidelines.

From the business

We love browsing books, drinking coffee, and talking with people who love good stories.


alibris.com
Founded in 1998
Berkeley, CA, United States
How would you rate Alibris?
grey star
grey star
grey star
grey star
grey star

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.

This summary is generated by AI, based on text from customer reviews

service
812
value
9,132
shipping
9,122
quality
9,116
This company responds to reviews on average within 1 day

We monitor reviews for authenticity

California
1 review
0 helpful votes
Follow Steve G.
Unfollow Steve G.
Share Review
Report Review

Excellent alternative to the corporate giant and just...
September 11, 2025
Updated review

Excellent alternative to the corporate giant and just as reliable.

Date of experience: September 1, 2025

Easy to use and I found the international title I was...
September 4, 2025
Previous review

Easy to use and I found the international title I was looking for.

Date of experience: August 25, 2025
Minnesota
1 review
0 helpful votes
Follow Mark K.
Unfollow Mark K.
Share Review
Report Review

I used to pay one shipping fee for multiple books from the same seller. The cart optimizer is a helpful feature but still means I'm paying more in shipping than I used to. So, just 3 stars this time.

Date of experience: September 1, 2025
Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
Follow ina A.
Unfollow ina A.
Share Review
Report Review

Book came in great condition
September 11, 2025

Book came in great condition like new as described. The book was very well wrapped and shipped.

Date of experience: September 1, 2025
Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
Follow Michael L.
Unfollow Michael L.
Share Review
Report Review

A little surprised that the shipping cost was $5 for...
September 11, 2025
Updated review

A little surprised that the shipping cost was $5 for a small pocket reference but I'm guessing that you average out the shipping.

Date of experience: September 1, 2025

Easily found what I was looking for at an exceptional...
November 7, 2024
Previous review

Easily found what I was looking for at an exceptional price!

Date of experience: October 28, 2024
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
Follow Mary F.
Unfollow Mary F.
Share Review
Report Review

Always great books found at wonderful prices
September 11, 2025
Updated review

Always great books found at wonderful prices. Thanks so much!

Date of experience: September 1, 2025

Great site to buy hard to find books at a wonderful...
September 11, 2025
Previous review

Great site to buy hard to find books at a wonderful variety of prices. Thanks so much!

Date of experience: September 1, 2025
Indiana
1 review
0 helpful votes
Follow Nan H.
Unfollow Nan H.
Share Review
Report Review

Quick and easy
September 11, 2025

Quick and easy - just how I like it! [The ability to pay via PayPal is also a big plus!]

Date of experience: September 1, 2025
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
Follow Marie H.
Unfollow Marie H.
Share Review
Report Review

Nice copy, fast shipping
September 11, 2025

I was surprised this book arrived so quickly - it was in really good condition and half the price as a new book. Love this website.

Date of experience: September 1, 2025
Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
Follow Berth B.
Unfollow Berth B.
Share Review
Report Review

I love Alibris
September 11, 2025

I love Alibris. I have been using this for over 10 years. THank you

Date of experience: September 1, 2025
Virginia
1 review
0 helpful votes
Follow Rachel F.
Unfollow Rachel F.
Share Review
Report Review

Fast and easy ordering creating an account. Excellent price for books. Only wish I could use the $5 coupon on a lesser amount. Maybe $20 or $25. Hardly ever do I make a large $50 purchase because I cannot afford it. Every now and again I may purchase $20 or $25. Also offer free shipping.

Date of experience: September 1, 2025
Colorado
1 review
0 helpful votes
Follow Denis B.
Unfollow Denis B.
Share Review
Report Review

So easy to search by title or author, good matches produced. Overall very convenient.

Date of experience: September 1, 2025
Washington
1 review
0 helpful votes
Follow Ronald M.
Unfollow Ronald M.
Share Review
Report Review

Alibris Does Things Right
September 11, 2025
Updated review

This Alibris customer is a very happy, satisfied customer. You Will be too!

Date of experience: September 1, 2025

As always, Alibris just proved to be an easy, productive,...
November 27, 2024
Previous review

As always, Alibris just proved to be an easy, productive, and smooth transaction.

Date of experience: November 17, 2024
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
Follow R. B.
Unfollow R. B.
Share Review
Report Review

The service worked as well as anyone would want, quickly locating the books and as quickly allowing them to be ordered.

Date of experience: September 1, 2025
Tennessee
1 review
0 helpful votes
Follow Michael B.
Unfollow Michael B.
Share Review
Report Review

Great service, great products, great prices
September 11, 2025
Updated review

I am happy with my purchase and would buy from again. I often find Alibris with the best prices available.

Date of experience: August 11, 2025

Found exactly what I wanted on first try
August 23, 2025
Previous review

Found exactly what I wanted on first try. I've shopped here many times before.

Date of experience: August 13, 2025
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
Follow Joshua W.
Unfollow Joshua W.
Share Review
Report Review

First, there was a glitch in the contact form on Alibris to get a message to customer service so I had to reach out to the site tech to get a message across (he did a good job of it though). Second, the seller took forever to get the order in and shipped and did NOT respond to my messages for days. Third, there was NO tracking number provided for the shipment of my order. That would have been a problem if the book was lost in shipping. However, I have to admit the book arrived in perfect condition (new as described) and it is a rare book. So that is a plus on the sellers side.

Date of experience: September 1, 2025
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
Follow Eugenie B.
Unfollow Eugenie B.
Share Review
Report Review

So easy, so fast
September 11, 2025

So easy, so fast. It, s a pleasure to do business with you and no problem with any questions about you.

Date of experience: September 1, 2025
Colorado
1 review
0 helpful votes
Follow G M.
Unfollow G M.
Share Review
Report Review

Good seller
September 11, 2025

...

Date of experience: September 1, 2025
Arizona
1 review
0 helpful votes
Follow Reginald D.
Unfollow Reginald D.
Share Review
Report Review

Good information, fast and easy
September 11, 2025
Updated review

Good information, fast and easy. Found what I looking for quickly.

Date of experience: September 1, 2025

Great little book
August 12, 2025
Previous review

Brand new book in perfect condition. Great little book packed with insight.

Date of experience: August 2, 2025
Minnesota
1 review
0 helpful votes
Follow Cynthia P.
Unfollow Cynthia P.
Share Review
Report Review

Quick and easy
September 11, 2025

Quick and easy. Had what I was looking for. Easy site to navigate.

Date of experience: September 1, 2025
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
Follow Carolyn B.
Unfollow Carolyn B.
Share Review
Report Review

I am always surprised by the amount of the shipping charge. Is there any way to see or compare books including shipping charges?

Date of experience: September 1, 2025
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
Follow Valentina R.
Unfollow Valentina R.
Share Review
Report Review

Impossible to get the $5 promotional coupon, regardless of signing out and back in, or reordering the book. How it works?

Date of experience: September 1, 2025