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Better World Books Reviews Summary

The overall reputation of Better World Books is mixed, with notable strengths in their extensive selection and competitive pricing, often praised for delivering books in excellent condition. However, significant concerns arise regarding customer service, particularly related to shipping delays, fulfillment errors, and inadequate packaging that often leads to damaged items. Many customers express frustration over the return process and a perceived lack of responsiveness from the company. While some customers remain loyal due to the ethical practices and commitment to literacy, recurring issues with order accuracy and support hinder a consistently positive experience.

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New York
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My purchases were received on time and in good condition. Always great to work with BWB. Great pricing and selection.

Date of experience: November 16, 2020
Italy
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Leighton`s flaming june
November 17, 2020

I was very happy to receive book Leighton's Flaming June. Thank you very much. Good quality and price.

Date of experience: November 16, 2020
Mississippi
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Great service provided
November 16, 2020

I am lucky to have found this site. Saved me a lot of money. A lot. The book that I so luckily purchased was very expensive at my school. I saved over a hundred bucks. Thanks

Date of experience: November 16, 2020
Japan
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That's great!
November 16, 2020

The package arrived earlier than I expected. Books are great condition and good price. I would like to use this service again.

Date of experience: November 15, 2020
Washington
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Thank you so much!
November 16, 2020

I received my book in a timely fashion and was just as described, in good condition. It's been a very long time since I actually held a book in my hands (Kindle spoiled). I had forgotten what it's like to flip pages and smell history... Yes, history smells like old books. :) Lol Yeah, I think I'll be going back to the past.

Date of experience: November 15, 2020
Massachusetts
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Good Reading
November 16, 2020

The ordering process is easy and convenient. The used books are in very good condition. Mail delivery is quick and convenient.

Date of experience: November 15, 2020
Australia
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Good job
November 15, 2020

Betterworldbooks is one of the best place to buy books in the world. Worth to try. I really enjoy buy books from ere.

Date of experience: November 14, 2020
Alabama
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Great value
November 15, 2020

The books are in good shape and of course Im enjoying them all. Only downside was that it took a while to get the order.

Date of experience: November 14, 2020
Virginia
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Watching the Tree
November 13, 2020

Watching the Tree was delivered in good condition. I plan on giving it to my dad for Christmas. When I read it, and learned about ancient Chinese medical methods/philosophy, I knew it would be a good book for him because he's a huge medical science nerd.

Date of experience: November 13, 2020
California
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Great site and service
November 13, 2020

I almost always find books here for the best price and quality. I like that there are different qulaities (new, use like new, used good, etc) that I can choose from.

Date of experience: November 13, 2020
Texas
1 review
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Good Selection
November 13, 2020

I was looking for several books by the same author and found them all. Some were paperback, some hardback, but all in good condition.

Date of experience: November 12, 2020
GB
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Great item and price
November 13, 2020

Great item and at a price and turned up as expected.
Would use them again, i would recommend. Thanks

Date of experience: November 12, 2020
Tennessee
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Great Variety!
November 13, 2020

Would highly recommend buying books from here. I have bought quite a few and I have always received my order in a timely manner with no issues so far.

Date of experience: November 12, 2020
GB
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Support them
November 13, 2020

A valuable part of battle against amazon. Reliable, good customer service and good ethics. Recomended

Date of experience: November 12, 2020
Australia
1 review
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Purchased a book during COVID (from BetterWorldBooks UK) and still have not received it at an overseas location 4 months later. No tracking information was provided so there is not evidence the book was sent. Better World Books have washed their hands of the matter and said they don't offer refunds if you contact them after 60 days of not receiving a book. Have just lost $50. Buy at own risk. Don't do it! There are lots of reputable sellers out there and this is not one of them!

Date of experience: November 12, 2020
Switzerland
1 review
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Right in time
November 13, 2020

I received the book yesterday, within the delivery time I was promised.
The book is in a very good condition and I'm looking forward to having a good read soon!
Thanks a lot!

Date of experience: November 11, 2020
Australia
4 reviews
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Same, same
November 13, 2020

I have been purchasing from this site for a long time. My responses are always the same - all good. When I am asked to confirm delivery of an order that is all I want to do - confirm. I don't want to have to write a review every time.

Date of experience: November 11, 2020
New Jersey
1 review
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Books, Books!
November 11, 2020

The best place to buy BOOKS! Books are always in great condition... Many, many to select from... old titles and new titles...

Date of experience: November 11, 2020
Massachusetts
1 review
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Every book has arrived as advertised, and in a reasonable period of time. Also I'm glad to be supporting a literacy program through my purchases.

Date of experience: November 11, 2020
Kansas
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Ishmael
November 11, 2020

The used book I ordered was delivered quickly and was in the condition as described. I am very pleased with this transaction and plan to order from this business again.

Date of experience: November 11, 2020