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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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shipping
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Colorado
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Great transaction!
August 18, 2024

I have always had great service from Alibris. I have ordered many times before this.

Date of experience: August 8, 2024
Missouri
2 reviews
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I love that you are recycling these books. Thanks for working with us to find these special books.

Date of experience: August 8, 2024
Rhode Island
1 review
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While placing order, a box popped up, to check if you...
August 18, 2024
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While placing order, a box popped up, to check if you want (marketing promos) 🙄. It appeared with the box already ticked as "yes", but it disappeared again in a microsecond - no chance to change it to "no." The last thing I want is more marketing, which spawns additional marketing - blechhhhh.

Date of experience: August 8, 2024

When I shopped, I got a message from the shipper (Owl...
September 19, 2022
Previous review

When I shopped, I got a message from the shipper (Owl Books, Toledo) that I would get a shipping discount if I ordered more than 1 book from same seller. I ordered 3. I was never given a chance to tag the discount, and was not given a discount. This should not happen.

Date of experience: August 20, 2022
Canada
1 review
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Great price and selection
August 18, 2024

Particularly good for rare and scholarly books. Reasonable delivery time and great prices

Date of experience: August 8, 2024
Oregon
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
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It was a smooth transaction.
August 18, 2024

Found exactly what I was looking for at a very good price. Bought it.

Date of experience: August 8, 2024
Alabama
2 reviews
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Easy Peasy
August 18, 2024
Updated review

So accessible, swift, affordable, and easy. Love Alibris!

Date of experience: August 8, 2024

All as expected
February 9, 2022
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All as expected.

Date of experience: February 9, 2022
Nevada
1 review
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All in One stop
August 18, 2024

I liked when I didn't have to deal with multiple orders. Paid once.

Date of experience: August 8, 2024
Idaho
1 review
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Book was easy to find and well priced. I enjoy looking through your inventory.

Date of experience: August 8, 2024
Nebraska
1 review
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Easy to use, as alwaysAnd as always, screw Amazon
August 18, 2024
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Easy to use, as always
And as always, screw Amazon. Pleased as usual.

Date of experience: August 8, 2024

Awkward to use order form and annoying demand for shopping experience comment.
Forget the Google maps

Date of experience: July 11, 2024
Georgia
1 review
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Good
August 18, 2024
Updated review

Good. Reliable source and good source for many topics and authors.

Date of experience: August 8, 2024

Data base could broaden and make search easier
August 23, 2021
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Data base could broaden and make search easier. Otherwise fine.

Date of experience: August 23, 2021
Illinois
2 reviews
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I've bought books with alibris and always had a good experience.

Date of experience: August 8, 2024
Michigan
1 review
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The COUPON CODE from Deal Oz for $15 said it expired 09/03/2024. Yet when the code contest was entered CONTEST, the response was the code was expired. SINCE IT IS NOT PAST SEPTEMBER 3RD, THE CODE SHOULD NOT BE EXPIRED! Disappointing to say the least.

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: August 8, 2024
Louisiana
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Love Alibris!
August 18, 2024
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Easy to find what I want. Like that it shows where items ship from.

Date of experience: August 8, 2024

Love Alibris!
January 19, 2024
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Love Alibris!

Date of experience: January 19, 2024
Tennessee
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Good
August 18, 2024

Good service,cost and delivery wonderful packaging

NOPE,ALL I HAVE TO SAY. Write your own fluff pieces or pay an advertising agency.

Date of experience: August 8, 2024
Colorado
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Very good and handy. Affordable. Good tracking of the order. Timely responses. Very good selection.

Date of experience: August 8, 2024
Texas
1 review
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Great quality books at a great price
August 18, 2024

I ordered 4 books which all came fairly quickly. One of the books was surprisingly a signed copy! Overall, the books are in great shape and the ordering process was easy. My only "beef" is the individual shipping charge for each book. But I'll deal.

Date of experience: August 8, 2024
Louisiana
2 reviews
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I am a newcomer to Alibris
August 18, 2024

I am a newcomer to Alibris. I need to explore your site a little more before giving my opinion about overall shopping.

Date of experience: August 8, 2024
New Jersey
2 reviews
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As promised.
August 18, 2024

Many great books to choose from. Can always find what I'm looking for.

Date of experience: August 8, 2024
Illinois
1 review
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Easy to find the book I wanted at a great price
August 18, 2024
Updated review

Easy to find the book I wanted at a great price. I always use Alibris when I need a book chosen by my book club.

Date of experience: August 8, 2024

Easy to find the book I wanted and at a good price
February 12, 2024
Previous review

Easy to find the book I wanted and at a good price.

Date of experience: February 12, 2024
Georgia
1 review
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August 18, 2024

N shipping took too long and o watched usps daily for updates

Date of experience: August 8, 2024