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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
10,950
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10,940
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Florida
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Great experience
August 12, 2024

Good product and timely manner. Very pleased when I use Alibris

Date of experience: August 2, 2024
Florida
1 review
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Great go to
August 12, 2024

When Amazon is too expensive I look on here and find great deals.

Date of experience: August 2, 2024
California
1 review
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Great selection
August 12, 2024

It was very simple to searching, they have a huge selection and variety

Date of experience: August 2, 2024
Arizona
1 review
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Alibris - My Online Bookstore
August 12, 2024

Great price! The book was in very good condition (matched description online) and received timely.

Date of experience: August 2, 2024
California
5 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Easy and quick but shipping costs are too high. I would recommend you but people I know are not willing to spend money on shipping.

Date of experience: August 2, 2024
California
2 reviews
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Hoop-Dee-Wah
August 12, 2024

Yippee-ki-yay, mother-father. I'm only writing this tripe because I have to!

Date of experience: August 2, 2024
Florida
1 review
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I'm never given to option to use my discount code. I receive your emails with the info but there's never a place to enter it when checking out.

Date of experience: August 2, 2024
Maine
1 review
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Good selection and service!
August 12, 2024
Updated review

Good selection and service! I believe that says it all!1

Date of experience: August 2, 2024

Very well done!
February 16, 2024
Previous review

Very well done!

Date of experience: February 16, 2024
Mississippi
1 review
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Fast checkout
August 12, 2024

The checkout process was fast and efficient. Alibris had all the books I wanted.

Date of experience: August 2, 2024
West Virginia
1 review
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I like doing business with Alibris
August 12, 2024

I find myself returning to Alibris with relief after a time when my computer had shut me out. I feel that I am dealing with people whose values don't conflict with mine.

Date of experience: August 2, 2024
Nevada
1 review
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Love your prices🌹you have a great variety of old and new books.

Date of experience: August 2, 2024

Love you!
October 27, 2023
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Love you! Excellent prices keep me coming back.

Date of experience: October 26, 2023
District of Columbia
1 review
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I like this site for finding old books; easy to navigate through!

Date of experience: August 2, 2024

Your system would not let me update the billing address, so i had to enter a new card

Date of experience: March 11, 2024
Oklahoma
1 review
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Smooth transaction
August 12, 2024
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Smooth transaction. Have used before and had a good experience.

Date of experience: August 2, 2024

It was fast and easy
October 23, 2023
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It was fast and easy.

Date of experience: October 23, 2023
Maine
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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I have bought second hand books before but not as dirty or marked up as the book I received. I have yet to start reading as I need gloves.

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Date of experience: August 2, 2024
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great price, easy checkout
August 12, 2024
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Great price, easy checkout. Alibris has books the other used sites don't have.

Date of experience: August 2, 2024

Great price, easy to order
December 24, 2022
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Great price, easy to order.

Date of experience: December 24, 2022
California
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Really easy to find high quality used books, ordering...
August 12, 2024
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Really easy to find high quality used books, ordering is easy, and shipping is reasonable.

Date of experience: August 2, 2024

This service has been reliable for many years, and...
April 12, 2024
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This service has been reliable for many years, and I almost always find what I'm looking for at a good price, with reasonable shipping fees

Date of experience: April 2, 2024
Colorado
1 review
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Easy to find titles relating to subject searched: turquoise

Date of experience: August 2, 2024

Thanks for keeping me informed as to status of this...
January 8, 2024
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Thanks for keeping me informed as to status of this re-order.

Date of experience: January 8, 2024
California
1 review
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I learned to go to one seller when reading a series
August 12, 2024
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I learned to go to one seller when reading a series. When you order from four different places, you don't know which will arrive first.

Date of experience: August 2, 2024

Well, I found these four at one place, and it is rated highly on the Alibris website. The fact that I am paying 3 times the amount for shipping than I paid for the books...well, that can't be helped.

Date of experience: April 29, 2024
Colorado
1 review
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Was super easy to search and lots of choices provided
August 12, 2024
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Was super easy to search and lots of choices provided. Appreciate access to older titles as well as current.

Date of experience: August 2, 2024

So easy to find books & music and all descriptions...
February 26, 2022
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So easy to find books & music and all descriptions accurate.

Date of experience: February 26, 2022
Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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A good experience
August 12, 2024

My first experience buying on Alibris was quick, well-organized and very clear. My book arrived just slightly outside of the expected delivery time, but I'm in Canada, so that's not a surprise. Nicely designed website, as well; thumbs up!

Date of experience: August 2, 2024