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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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service
248
value
2,839
shipping
2,838
quality
2,834
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Kentucky
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Streamlined process and had what I was looking for at several price points and conditions...

Date of experience: January 31, 2021
California
1 review
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Unable to get my password accepted
January 31, 2021

Unable to get my password accepted. Advice, please.

Date of experience: January 31, 2021
Ohio
1 review
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I just bought a book through the "go fetch" option, and was surprised how quickly I got multiple replies! Thanks Alibris!

Date of experience: January 31, 2021
Kansas
1 review
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I would like to be able to see more then one picture of the item I'm buying, witch you don't seem to offer customers. And I couldn't change the shipping charge on one order even though the seller said I could pick my shipping charge. Otherwise I liked my shopping experience.

Date of experience: January 30, 2021
California
1 review
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It was simple and only took a few minutes to place my order.

Date of experience: January 30, 2021
Virginia
1 review
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Very easy to navigate
January 30, 2021

Very easy to navigate. I look forward to receiving my books.

Date of experience: January 30, 2021
Utah
1 review
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I had the same books picked out on Amazon for $140! I came here and saved $50! Thank you for helping this poor starving college student!

Date of experience: January 30, 2021

I had the same books picked out on Amazon for $140!
January 16, 2021
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I had the same books picked out on Amazon for $140! I came here and saved $50! Thank you for helping this poor starving college student!

Date of experience: January 16, 2021
Texas
1 review
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Absolutely terrible customer response. Zero response after several emails of being ignored. False advertisements, random cancellations of my order, overall very disappointed after having to pay extra to re gain my books that were cancelled abruptly.

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: January 30, 2021
Colorado
1 review
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Checking out had it problems...
March 1, 2021

Checking out had it problems... had to keep filling out the same thing over and over.

Date of experience: January 30, 2021
California
3 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Ordering was very smooth and simple
January 30, 2021

Ordering was very smooth and simple. The payment was quick and efficient.

Date of experience: January 30, 2021
Indiana
3 reviews
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Freight kills me can we do freight by weight instead of each 3.99

Date of experience: January 30, 2021
California
1 review
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It has been a smooth transition from Amazon. Reviews on books would be highly appreciated.

Date of experience: January 30, 2021
New Jersey
1 review
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Book available
January 29, 2021

Book available. Good price. Easy on line purchase. Await arrival.

Date of experience: January 29, 2021
California
1 review
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I have had such good luck with Alibris. Books are received within the time estimated, and usually in pretty good condition. I have always been able to find what I want.

Date of experience: January 29, 2021
Illinois
1 review
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Just ordered books, will see how long it takes to get them and their condition

Date of experience: January 29, 2021
Michigan
1 review
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Good selection of books, the shipping takes some time to actually get once bought.

Date of experience: January 29, 2021
Nevada
1 review
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Have done business w/you for years If not good, wouldn't still be doing business w/you. HATE being nagged for "reviews" and with "did you forget something" after I have been browsing but not buying at that time.

Date of experience: January 29, 2021
New York
1 review
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Quick, easy and thus far convenient
February 27, 2021

Quick, easy and thus far convenient.
First time user. We will see if I'll be making any recommendations.

Date of experience: January 28, 2021
New Mexico
1 review
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The only glitch was not being sure I would get free shipping till after entering payment information, which made me worry it would be too late to fix once the order was placed. Now I know not to worry, but it could scare a newcomer from completing the order. No harm, so you still get five stars.

Date of experience: January 28, 2021
Pennsylvania
1 review
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Stop adding to the total price as I go
February 27, 2021

Stop adding to the total price as I go. It's predatory. Shipping and taxes should be included in the price.

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: January 28, 2021