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BiggerBooks

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Overview

BiggerBooks has a rating of 3.12 stars from 554 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with BiggerBooks most frequently mention good condition, timely manner, and quick shipping. BiggerBooks ranks 10th among Textbook Rentals sites.

  • Service
    134
  • Value
    23
  • Shipping
    23
  • Returns
    18

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  • This is the worst site and the worst customer service and I've had a terrible experience with BiggerBooks.
  • It has been 16 days and they still have not refunded my credit card!
How would you rate BiggerBooks?
Top Positive Review

“In stock, fast free shipping”

Kimberly P.
1/7/24

In stock, fast free shipping. First time user, can't wait to receive the rentals and see how the return goes. Thanks Bigger Books!

Top Critical Review

“There are many notes on the failure by Bigger Books...”

Walter B.
1/19/24

There are many notes on the failure by Bigger Books to deliver Order No. 2982794 for Skills & Values, "Administrative Law". I have school work due this weekend and I'm forced to buy the book again as e-book so that I can complete my assignments. I have been in Law School for 4+ years and purchased more than 100 law books, this is the poorest service I have received by far. It's disgraceful. Order No. 2982794 for Skills & Values, "Administrative Law".

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Thumbnail of user billyc637
1 review
1 helpful vote
January 13th, 2024

I attempted to order a textbook through bigger books as it was the cheapest price. I paid for expedited shipping so I could receive the book in time. However, they decided to cancel the order and not send some sort of email or notice informing me that they canceled the order. No reason was given, just simply a cancellation. I only figured it out after I was wondering where my book was. I received a confirmation email saying they will send an email when it was shipped. I had to thoroughly dig to find out it was cancelled. I would never buy from this site even if their textbook was half the price of the next cheapest one.

* BiggerBooks attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond

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Thumbnail of user samanthas1528
1 review
0 helpful votes
September 17th, 2023
Verified purchase

Great cute to get this book from for my class, a lot cheaper than other options and came in perfect condition and fast

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Thumbnail of user chriss3482
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
January 21st, 2022
Verified purchase

On 12/22/21, I used bookscouter to price compare an ebook. I had the buy option selected, and the cheapest price belonged to biggerbooks. I clicked buy, and it took me to the shopping cart in biggerbooks. I checked out and nowhere did it say this was a rental (see attached). I called biggerbooks to ask for a refund or an $8 price match. Initially, they refused to do either.

Update: on 12/28/21, a biggerbooks social media specialist saw this review and apologized explaining the prior customer service rep did not fully understand their return policy. She refunded my entire amount.

I would be happy to purchase from here again.

Tip for consumers:
Be careful you are getting what you think you are ordering.

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Thumbnail of user arelic6
1 review
0 helpful votes
March 29th, 2024
Verified purchase

Love the options of how long to rent for and also shipping estimates depending on how quick one wants their books. My book shipping turned out late and so in the end I cancelled.

Reason I chose this business:

It provided the option to RENT books!

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Thumbnail of user dontshoph
1 review
1 helpful vote
October 27th, 2023

Ordered a book set, waited for email for shipping confirmation, used their chat (chatted with *) to ask for an order status, and was told it was cancelled (not by me) without any explanation other than security.
Bigger Books is quick to take my money when I placed my order but was told that my refund would take 5 days to process. What a crock of $#*!.

*Personal information redacted by admin

* BiggerBooks attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond

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Thumbnail of user erickd34
1 review
0 helpful votes
August 11th, 2021

Excellent work. This is no ordinary shop, i like the high level of service and personal approach. A special thanks to Mary the consultant, who has helped me more than once in choosing gifts for friends

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Thumbnail of user matthewm2914
1 review
0 helpful votes
March 8th, 2024
Verified purchase

This order was cancelled by BiggerBooks with no explanation. I have reached out several times to get an explanation, but they do not bother to reply. Customer communication and satisfaction is very poor.

I have received no response to my multiple emails to customer service. They have cancelled my order and completely ignored me.

Reason I chose this business:

I chose them because they were the only non-foreign website that has stock of the item I was searching for. So I thought they would be more trustworthy. I was wrong.

Reason I chose this product:

I chose the product because I have been searching for it a while and most places do not have any stock left.

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Thumbnail of user artk72
1 review
1 helpful vote
December 12th, 2023
Verified purchase

Ordered something that apparently is not in stock or available, but I've received no communication saying anything about it.
I'll give them a couple of more days before demanding a refund.
Not confident that will happen at this point.

Reason I chose this business:

Only place that had that product listed as available.
Apparently, not true.

Reason I chose this product:

A classic that needs to be in every library.

* BiggerBooks attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond

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Thumbnail of user lisat2620
1 review
0 helpful votes
February 2nd, 2024
Verified purchase

I received my text book almost two weeks after the expected shipping date, so I returned it. I try to support businesses other the Amazon. I was willing to wait for the book, but I needed it for a class and companies also need to do their part and get shipments out as promised.

I was given free shipping and not charged a restocking fee because my book arrived so late. I was very happy with that outcome.

Reason I chose this business:

I try to support businesses other the Amazon and the price was a bit cheaper.

Reason I chose this product:

Required for class.

* BiggerBooks attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond

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Thumbnail of user kyled472
1 review
0 helpful votes
May 24th, 2023
Verified purchase

Experience = poor. Book ordered was not sent. The End.

No response. Not good.

* BiggerBooks attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond

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Thumbnail of user cordellc17
1 review
0 helpful votes
May 26th, 2023
Verified purchase

Could not guarantee books I bought. Horrible experience

Reason I chose this business:

Needed air gear manga

Reason I chose this product:

Finish collection

* BiggerBooks attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond

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Thumbnail of user tamarab533
1 review
0 helpful votes
October 20th, 2023
Verified purchase

EBooks are awesome for textbooks bc it's easier to find information (which is handy for assignments and open book exams). Delivery was quick and the site used to read the book seems good. And it was a lot cheaper. Definitely pleased.

Reason I chose this business:

I read it was a legit website and not a scam, and the price was right.

Reason I chose this product:

My class required it.

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Thumbnail of user michaelv2169
1 review
0 helpful votes
March 18th, 2024
Verified purchase
• Updated review

Never received it. Disappointing!

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Reason I chose this product:

Never received it.

* BiggerBooks attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond

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Great price for this book!
February 19th, 2024
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• Previous review
Reason I chose this business:

The only site I found this book at a great price.

Thumbnail of user carolinaa118
1 review
0 helpful votes
July 4th, 2023
Verified purchase

The worst experience buying in this company.
There are not a manager to complain about. Horrible customer service!

My issue was unsolved because there are not managers to complain about. Just a vary cold chat

Reason I chose this business:

Because the delivery day promised but my purchase never showed up!

* BiggerBooks attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond

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Thumbnail of user joshuaa746
1 review
0 helpful votes
December 4th, 2023
Verified purchase

Glad I found this collection of books for my grandchild for Christmas! Thank you!

Reason I chose this business:

I was able to find the collection I wanted.

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Thumbnail of user michelleb3293
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 5th, 2022
Verified purchase

Efficient process and quick shipment. They had the book in stock when other sites were back ordered for weeks.

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Thumbnail of user jimv683
1 review
0 helpful votes
October 4th, 2023
Verified purchase

No book. No communication. What else is there to say?

Reason I chose this business:

DirectTextbooks

Reason I chose this product:

Decent price

* BiggerBooks attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond

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Thumbnail of user kiw6
1 review
0 helpful votes
August 29th, 2021
Verified purchase

Product arrived as expected.
The oversized cardboard wrapping caused the mail carrier to bend the product.
Next time, I wish more size-appropriate packaging would be used.
Thanks!

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Thumbnail of user ginabinab
1 review
0 helpful votes
May 8th, 2023
Verified purchase

When I purchased the book that I needed for school, I did not get a receipt for the order or any sort of confirmation for the purchase. Then there was no direct contact number to discuss the situation. I reached out using their chat session. Thinking I was texting with a robot, I explained to the agent about not getting a receipt and after a few minutes passed, he located my order and emailed the receipt. He explained that there was a glitch with their system and apologized for the mishap. This was my first experience ordering from BiggerBooks. Not sure if I would order again but if I do, I will be sure to read the reviews with low ratings.

I had not received a receipt for the purchase of my book. The customer service experience that I used was the chat session as I could not find a direct phone line for the company. The agent was helpful and found my order and apologized that there was a problem with their system sending out receipts on that particular day that I ordered the book. Once he found my order, he emailed the receipt to me and confirmed the date the book would be delivered.

Reason I chose this business:

I searched around looking for my textbook, which was either out of stock or very expensive. I compared prices for a new book vs a used book. The price at BiggerBooks was a lot cheaper than my school's bookstore and Amazon. I bought a used book from BiggerBooks and it looks like it was brand new.

Reason I chose this product:

This was a required textbook for school.

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Thumbnail of user jc1531
1 review
0 helpful votes
May 29th, 2022
Verified purchase

I ordered the printed version of this book as the university already provided me with a free digital copy. The site had it listed as such and the price difference for the print was even higher than the digital versions. They sent me the digital copy anyway! I will be sending it back and am so disappointed they wasted my time and money.

Reason I chose this business:

They were supposed to have print copies available.

Reason I chose this product:

For a specific class I am taking.

* BiggerBooks attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond

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Thumbnail of user mickeym109
1 review
1 helpful vote
March 27th, 2022

I purchased a book for $40. I used the book for a 7.5 week course. When I attempted to return the book I was offered $4.40. However, their policy is the minimum return has to be $5.00. I now know why I usually use Chegg for my textbooks. This was my first and last time w/BiggerBooks. Beware!

* BiggerBooks attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond

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Thumbnail of user jackiem746
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 24th, 2023
Verified purchase

I've never ordered from Bigger Books before and the purchase transaction was seamless! Had to find a good quantity of textbooks for a class that was added last-minute. Dealing with multiple vendors is rough but my BiggerBooks transaction was easy. Thank you BiggerBooks!

Reason I chose this business:

Ease of finding what I needed and ease of website. I wish all my transactions were this seamless!

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Thumbnail of user nikf21
1 review
0 helpful votes
May 13th, 2023
Verified purchase

I ordered from Bigger Books because they had expedited shipping and could get my order to me in time for a conference. Without any warning or communication, my order was canceled, and by the time I found out it was too late to re-order from BiggerBooks or anyone else.

They basically said the order looked suspicious and canceled it. I'm not sure I believe them 100%. Considering the specific book, and addresses, and credit card security I'm not really sure who would want to commit fraud buying this specific book. No effort was made to check with me, and I missed the mark with my customer. Please note that sometimes businesses have to put in the address strangely, because a lot of online ordering/web sites make no accommodation for business or warehouse addresses that need to include job names for receiving purposes, so we have to fit it in the best we can.

Reason I chose this business:

I ordered from Bigger Books because they had expedited shipping and it seemed they could get my order to me in time for a conference.

Reason I chose this product:

My customer asked me to buy these and add them to a shipment going to a conference. My customer is a division of the company that the book is about, which is why they wanted several copies of the book.

* BiggerBooks attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond

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Thumbnail of user donc949
1 review
0 helpful votes
September 20th, 2022
Verified purchase

The title on the spine is Camp-March Stories of the Santa Fe Trail by Wilson and Taulor.
There is slight wear on the spine, but about 1/3 of the pages had never been cut apart by the binder. The inside of the book is in never-read condition. I used a sharp knife to separate them, and the result is I cannot tell the pages a separated from the ones cut by the binder. The shipment arrived several days before I expected it.

Reason I chose this business:

Although this book was originally printed in 1847 and was reprinted in 1936 and again in 2008, I found only this copy and two of the 2008 edition currently available, and the other two were both in Europe.

Reason I chose this product:

I am researching a specific wagon train that travelled the Santa Fe Trail in the early 1840s, and I believe this author, Wilson, was part of that group of people.

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Thumbnail of user ernestineh23
1 review
0 helpful votes
June 19th, 2023
Verified purchase

I ordered the Principles of Physics book on May 6th and have not received my book yet.

They keep saying book not received in shipping dept

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Save big on the college textbooks you need this semester at BiggerBooks. Free shipping on orders over $59 and a 25 day worry-free return policy.

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