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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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value
2,838
shipping
2,837
quality
2,833
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1 review
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Terrible, terrible
August 9, 2018

Do not order from here. You cannot talk to anyone. Its email only. They do not want to refund. SCAM, SCAM

Date of experience: August 9, 2018
South Carolina
1 review
8 helpful votes
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Alibris is a scam. If something goes wrong, good luck in contacting them or getting any response. No book, no response from Alibris (or the seller) despite repeated tries. Alibris does not have phone contact and e-mails just get a canned response but nothing addressing the specific issue. It looks like I'm out $128.99 despite an e-mail telling me the book had been shipped (that was an outright lie). I would give minus five stars if that was an option. Avoid Alibris like the plague.
Jim Casada

Date of experience: August 15, 2017
New Mexico
2 reviews
7 helpful votes
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Unfortunately, I can't give less than a 1 star rating, but a lower rating is richly deserved. I ordered a book from Alibris a couple months ago. The day after placing the order, I received a notice that it had been shipped. A month later, it still hadn't arrived, so I contacted the seller through Alibris. After several days, no reply, so I contacted Alibris. They said they would contact the seller. I still got no reply, so I contacted Alibris and was told a refund would be processed and to allow 3 to 4 days for it to appear in my Paypal account. After 10 days, it still isn't there. I emailed Alibris - again!

As far as I can tell, Alibris is just a money collecting agency under the guise of a book dealer. Avoid at all costs! A lower price is no bargain when you don't receive what you ordered.

Date of experience: June 28, 2017
Maryland
1 review
8 helpful votes
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I wish I had researched this business before ordering from them. I ordered 3 items from them and noticed immediately that the set of books I had selected had been switched to a cheaper printing size. I looked back at the website and I was correct that they have it listed wrong. I contacted the company and the individual seller but couldn't prevent them shipping the wrong set. They wouldn't admit their error until I sent them a picture I took of the actual page on their website, that showed that the set is listed incorrectly. They then gave me the form to return the set, which I did and now 3 and half weeks later I have not received my refund and they don't respond to my emails. NEVER do business with this company.

Date of experience: June 5, 2017
New York
1 review
10 helpful votes
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Stay far away from this company! This is a fake company and they should be banned from operating. I ordered my book almost three weeks ago. It stated that it was being shipped from the same state I am in however I still haven't received it. So clearly that's a lie! When I purchased the book from then it started that I would receive the book by 10/18 the latest. It is now 10/20. They won't give me a tracking number even though I sent many request and they won't respond to my emails. To top it off they don't even have a real customer service department. You call a number and it tells you to go on their website to submit an inquiry or a live chat. Guess what?! There's no live chat! I have sent several emails to them and the seller no response. HORRIBLE!

Date of experience: October 20, 2016
California
1 review
4 helpful votes
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I've bought dozens books and CDs from Alibris over the years and have always had good results. They often have the best prices available, ship very promply, and items have arrived in excellent condition.

Date of experience: July 29, 2016
New York
1 review
7 helpful votes
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I ordered 3 books, only 1 of the 3 came in correct. Sent back the other 2 valued at over $100 and received a refund of less than $5 for shipping. Now my daughter was out 2 weeks in college without books and now I am out my money. They have my money plus the 2 books to resale. DO NOT USE THIS SITE! THEY ARE THIEVES!

Date of experience: November 25, 2015
New York
1 review
5 helpful votes
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I am a college student and had ordered 2 books from this website. However, i am not pleased at all with my order. I HAVEN'T RECEIVED EITHER OF THEM. It has been over 2 weeks. One of the orders was sent back to the seller, because apparently my address is incorrect, which is BS. I always make sure my information is correct. The other book i ordered is stuck in a city near me, with the additional comments saying,"delivery confirmation". If i received the book properly and on time i wouldn't be on this website. I NEVER RECEIVED MY BOOKS. I am extremely unhappy with this website, and quite frankly am never ordering from them again. I emailed the sellers and contacted the website a day ago and have not been responded to since. I have a feeling i'm gonna end up asking for a refund. NEVER ORDER FROM ALIBRIS.COM! They are extremely unreliable and unprofessional.

Date of experience: September 9, 2012
New York
3 reviews
12 helpful votes
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I've used this site to find out-of-print books for years. Never had any trouble.

Date of experience: May 19, 2010
Missouri
5 reviews
10 helpful votes
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I've bought a couple books from this site. I've always gotten my purchase and the books were pretty much as described, the main thing going for it is that if you want a book but don't care how it looks you can get them very cheap.

Date of experience: December 28, 2009