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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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853
value
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shipping
9,803
quality
9,796
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North Carolina
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I really like the website, the descriptions are accurate. I've bought first editions for reasonable prices. Shipping is fairly priced. A wonderful experience everytime.

Date of experience: October 5, 2025
Connecticut
1 review
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Books Virtually Free (Pay Only For $hipping)
October 15, 2025
Updated review

The prices for the four books were just $2 or $3 each. However, the across-the-board shipping charge of $4.99 for each added $20 to the order price. Unfortunately, the shipping charge is not revealed until checkout time. The books did arrive well-packaged, and in as new condition.

Date of experience: October 5, 2025

It's quick and easy to find low-cost books here
November 6, 2024
Previous review

It's quick and easy to find low-cost books here. The cost of shipping the two books I bought (from two different vendors) was about 75% of the cost of the books themselves! If I could get free shipping, I would be ecstatic!

Date of experience: October 27, 2024
Alaska
1 review
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Alibris is the best place to buy books
October 15, 2025
Updated review

Alibris is the first place I look when I want or need a book. I like being able to buy a used book from an independent bookstore.

Date of experience: October 5, 2025

Alibris is always the first place I look for a book
September 24, 2025
Previous review

Alibris is always the first place I look for a book. The always have what I'm looking for.

Date of experience: September 14, 2025
Missouri
1 review
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You pulled a bait and switch on the shipping. Before I pushed place the order, it said it would be around $9 but after I placed the order, it posted $34.98 for shipping. May I please cancel this order?

Date of experience: October 5, 2025
New York
1 review
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Paying less for things I
October 15, 2025

I'm paying less for things I love. I also wanted to cut down on ordering through other organizations. I like knowing that my money is supporting smaller businesses.

Date of experience: October 5, 2025
Texas
1 review
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Shipping time improvement is needed
October 15, 2025

Shipping & Delivery were very slow considering the cost they charge. Took almost 12 days to be delivered. An extra day because they turned it over to the USPS

Date of experience: October 5, 2025
Iowa
1 review
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Shopping was okay but when they cancelled my first order because it was already sold, that's not okay. Update your listings more frequently!

Date of experience: October 5, 2025
Indiana
1 review
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Book info disappeared when I put it in my cart. That is probably SOP but I mistakenly thought it was no longer available. Perhaps you could clarify?

Date of experience: October 5, 2025
Illinois
1 review
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Have used Alibris for years
October 15, 2025
Updated review

Have used Alibris for years. For myself and others. Always a rewarding experience. With our troubled times I thought I should read this selection.

Date of experience: October 5, 2025

Order for four books
June 26, 2025
Previous review

Good experience. Got stuck in my mailbox but everything was okay once I got it out. Carrier should have brought it to the house

Date of experience: June 16, 2025
Maryland
2 reviews
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Painless experience so far, but I won't truly know how good condition the books are in until I receive them. Then I will make a judgement on your company.

Date of experience: October 5, 2025
Texas
1 review
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Great Condition and Fast Delivery
October 14, 2025

Book seemed to be in near perfect condition, much better than advertised. The delivery was also 5 days faster than advertised. Very pleased!

Date of experience: October 4, 2025
California
1 review
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I love Alibris I love Alibris I love Alibris I love Alibris I love Alibris I love Alibris

Date of experience: October 4, 2025
Illinois
1 review
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Good service
October 14, 2025

I received what I ordered in a very reasonable amount of time and the used books were in good shape. I did however tried to order a couple other books by the same author in paperback but somehow wasn't able to get them in the cart and pay for them. Probably should have tried again.

Date of experience: October 4, 2025
Alabama
1 review
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Long-time customer
October 14, 2025

Thru their large network of used book vendors Alibris has always provided access to the items I wanted. They almost provide options such as format and condition. I usually get order confirmation from the actual shippers within hours and shipment tracking info within a day. I have shopped at Alibris for 20 years.

Date of experience: October 4, 2025
Puerto Rico
1 review
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Excelente
October 14, 2025
Updated review

Excelente el libro llegó tal cual la descripción.

Date of experience: October 4, 2025

Para mi excelente
September 23, 2025
Previous review

Para mi excelente. Todos los libros que he comprado ha sido según descrito y el costo del envío lo considero razonable.

Date of experience: September 13, 2025
Washington
1 review
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Poorer quality than expected
October 14, 2025

I expected to receive the standard hardback brown version of the Cokesbury hymnal (used). Instead I received a paperback version in very used condition.

Date of experience: October 4, 2025
Washington
1 review
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Easy search
October 13, 2025

Easy search. Lots of options available of all the titles I was searching. Clear descriptions of the condition of available copies. I also appreciate the illustrations of the cover art for the different editions, and that they're sorted by hardback vs paperback.

Date of experience: October 3, 2025
Hawaii
1 review
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An easy website plus they have a huge selection! For hard to find books and just ordinary books, I'll be back for more. Many mahalos!

Date of experience: October 3, 2025
Arizona
1 review
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I used to have 3 copies for the church and loaned them out and never got them back. So grateful to find this copy at a price I can afford. Thank you.

Date of experience: October 3, 2025
Texas
2 reviews
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I never received my last order, for these same two books. They were never delivered. You might choose a different company than DHL for delivery.

Date of experience: October 3, 2025