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Alibris

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Alibris has a rating of 4.7 stars from 96,905 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with Alibris most frequently mention great prices, good price and shopping experience. Alibris ranks 1st among Used Books sites.

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Minnesota
2 reviews
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Thank you, Got it!
April 17, 2025
Updated review

Without incident, item was received. The vendor used the order number as tracking so I needed to contact them for that. Once in hand, I was able to track and therefore be onsite when item arrived.
Order *******
Seller: More Than Words

Date of experience: April 7, 2025

So far so good given I have only just ordered the item...
March 24, 2025
Previous review

So far so good given I have only just ordered the item and not left the website!

Date of experience: March 14, 2025
New York
1 review
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Great company!
April 29, 2025
Updated review

I've been using, Alibris off and on for 25 years ever since I discovered them for my college books. They have everything at the best prices I've seen. Instead of Amazon, Alibris is my go to for all books.

Date of experience: April 19, 2025

I was given a 5 dollar discount for signing up to receive...
April 8, 2025
Previous review

I was given a 5 dollar discount for signing up to receive texts but I saw nowhere during the ordering process to enter the discount code. 😥

Date of experience: March 29, 2025
California
1 review
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Timely and excellent
April 28, 2025

Received all 7 of my books for school reading in great condition and in time for my classes! I was impressed that the prices and availability of obscure titles was better than any other used book site I've found.

Date of experience: April 18, 2025
Alabama
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I could not get it into my cart on Chrome browser yesterday. I sent three requests for help, one was refused. The other two were answered this morning. One suggested using a different browser. The other was more complicated.

Date of experience: April 18, 2025
Texas
1 review
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Nationwide library at your fingertips.
April 11, 2025

Great selection of such a wide variety of books and movies that are not readily available local.
I was a bit skeptical about receiving it from thrift store but, book was in great shape! I was ok with shipping cost since the books I got were under $5.00. Will be looking for more purchases in the near future.

Date of experience: April 1, 2025
South Carolina
1 review
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Great prices!
April 14, 2025

This was my first experience with Alibris. The prices are awesome! It took a little longer to get my books than what I'm used to with other places. I am willing to make that trade off for the price and the books were brand new. Great first experience, will definitely buy again!

Date of experience: April 4, 2025
New York
1 review
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Great First Time Experience
April 29, 2025

I happened upon this site when looking for a book that was recommended to me. The order through delivery experience was great. No issues. Books that came were true to the condition that was stated on the site. I would definitely order from here again. I have already told a few friends about it.

Date of experience: April 19, 2025
Washington
1 review
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Excellent Alternative to Amazon
March 2, 2025

I have begun buying books from Alibris more frequently recently. I find the prices and selection excellent and, even if I pay a little more for some things (including shipping) on Alibris, I am willing to do it to avoid any company owned by Amazon.

Date of experience: February 20, 2025
Georgia
1 review
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Reliable, courteous, anxious to please.
February 24, 2025

Alibris was wonderful dealing with the many difficulties of working through the acknowledged worst Post Office inthe USA. The P.O. Eventually lost my first package and it was necessary to reorder and try again. Aiibris kept up with all the transitions, informing me of each. They were a joy to work with.

Date of experience: February 14, 2025
Serbia
1 review
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I am overjoyed!
March 15, 2025

The book is really exceptional and is exactly what I needed, especially for my students and for me. Considering where it comes from, it arrived in the expected time. And that's why I regularly buy books from you and that's why I bought three more books that I expect to arrive just as quickly. And I will continue to do so because I am satisfied with how you are doing.
Big greetings!
Vladimir

Date of experience: March 5, 2025
Canada
1 review
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Slow delivery
April 20, 2025

It took over a month from the time I ordered the book for it to show up in my mailbox. For some uncertain reason, it went from the UK to Canada via the USA. I don't understand this routing, and think it could have been more efficient, not to mention cost-effective, if it had come directly to Canada. Having said that, I'm glad to get the book, no matter that it took a month, as this book isn't published in North America. Considering that it's book 9 of a very popular series, I don't understand why the publisher refuses to release it over here. It's bigger in dimension than my other mass market paperbacks, and smaller than the hardback and paperback editions, so it doesn't match the other 8 that I have. But as beggars can't be choosers, I thank you for the book, and I'm sure I'll enjoy it very much.

Date of experience: April 10, 2025
California
1 review
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DVD arrival satisfaction
April 27, 2025

Smooth, as always with Alibris. In the early 2000's, I worked for and managed a 3rd party distribution company in Reno, Nevada. We handled book distribution for Alibris - to the Western United States. Mark was a part owner of Alibris at the time. Even back then - Alibris did things right! Richard Schroeder

Date of experience: April 17, 2025
Massachusetts
2 reviews
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I'm being forced to fill out this review
April 13, 2025

Honestly, that's the most annoying part. Why can't I just rate this five stars and move on with my life? Everything was fine with the order. No complaints. But coercing a review out of someone is unlikely to yield good results.

Date of experience: March 27, 2025
Oregon
1 review
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Great selection, great prices
April 6, 2025

I bought 2 used books which said "good condition" They were in great condition. It takes a little longer than an amazon delivery, but well worth it. Great prices and as a community we need to reuse more often!

Date of experience: March 27, 2025
California
1 review
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This is the place to go for all your book shopping that can't be found in your local independent bookshop. Bookshop Santa Cruz recommended your site for an out of print book and now I'm a shopper for my out of print books. Thank you, Carol

Date of experience: March 24, 2025
New York
1 review
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Good place for used books but depends upon sellers
February 20, 2025

I like buying used books to reduce waste and generally my experience through ALIBRIS is good. For the first time, I received a Very Good book in slightly less than VG shape. The book was covered with something sticky. Looked like someone may have gotten some food or other gooey matter on the book while packaging it. Luckily, I was able to clean it off as I didn't want to deal with Return shipping.

Date of experience: February 10, 2025
Ireland
1 review
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FOUND IT here!
February 21, 2025

I was looking for a book on a fairly niche subject and I found it at Alibris for the best price. It is in great condition. There were helpful reviews, too. The shipping took a tiny bit longer than expected, but it was worth the wait.

Date of experience: February 11, 2025
California
1 review
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Satisfied
February 17, 2025

I love your site… everything I look for I find and for the most part it is at a reasonable price and I receive it within a decent time of ordering. I am grateful I can find even old school books on your site which keep me grounded and rooted in my spirituality! Thank you for making my experience a good one!

Date of experience: February 7, 2025
Missouri
1 review
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Received everything as promised.
April 17, 2025

All in good order. I'm unsure why I'm being asked for this, even requiring me to submit 100 words! I ordered books. You fulfilled my order. Why must I submit a statement that you did your work as expected? If I had questions that you wouldn't fulfill expectations, I wouldn't have placed an order. If I have to complete one of these ridiculous reports of my experience every time I order something from Alibis, I'll find another source for my books. Thinking of 100 words to fulfill your requirements takes minutes away from my valuable time. Surely, there are enough words here. Thanks.

Date of experience: April 7, 2025
Texas
2 reviews
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It was fine
April 16, 2025

I got all the books eventually. When ordering 8 books, there was a lot of thought put into placing the order with as many books from one location as possible. Ultimately, 4 of them came individually from different locations than the one I ordered from. Also because one came from a half priced books right up the street - of which I looked for these books at and they said they didn't have any of them. Not an bad outcome, just an annoying and perhaps unnecessary process that didn't align with what was shown in-stock.

Date of experience: April 6, 2025