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South Carolina
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It is not clear where the item will be shipping from. Yes, it was on of the lower priced, however, YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR…the package arrived damaged, the book, supposed to be in holder, was not, bent outer binding

Date of experience: January 27, 2023
Jennifer B. Book Outlet Rep
over a year old

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this feedback. We are so sorry to read that your package arrived so damaged, it is definitely never the intention. We are actively looking into our boxes and shipping processes to help protect our books on their way to you. If you haven't already done so, please do not hesitate to reach out to a member of our customer experience team, who will be happy to help.

California
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I've ordered literally hundreds of dollars worth of books from you. I check my wishlist list pretty much every day and am thrilled by how often items from it are in stock.
BUT packing is an issue… two of my orders showed up as empty boxes. Another had just one of the numerous books I'd ordered.
I don't know if someone is breaking them open and stealing stuff, or if the bottoms just gave out en route. It's a bummer though.
In the latter case, my missing books were still in stock and you replaced them. Cool!
In the former two cases, the books I most cared about were out of stock. You refunded one of the orders, and I'm still awaiting word on the other (I got the empty box yesterday).
Maybe this is a simple case of slapping some tape on the boxes? The current ones seem too easy to open.
Or maybe get rid of the "warning: this box may contain awesome books"? Thieves might find that hard to resist.
Either way, all these thefts are making me hesitant to order more. I hate having a long-coveted book come in stock only to get an empty box. I also donot like asking you for a refund.

Date of experience: October 25, 2022
New York
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Overall, system is perfect except packaging.When products delivered to my address, there were two different boxes. They were damaged.I opende the boxes and some book were in bad condition.

Date of experience: January 23, 2023
Texas
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My complaint is about USPS not Book Outlet
October 5, 2022

My complaint is about USPS not Book Outlet. The box arrived horribly damaged with rubber bands keeping the box intact. It's actually amazing we received all the books because the box was opened.

Date of experience: October 5, 2022
Tennessee
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Love book outlet and your selection!
October 11, 2022

Love book outlet and your selection! I love how you show the quantity of a particular book still available. I wish shipping was a bit faster but it's worth it for your discounts.

Date of experience: October 11, 2022
Florida
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I'm very happy with the prices and the quality of the items. But it's absolutely wasteful and looks bad at delivery to have a massive box and have it contain only one bookmark.

Date of experience: February 1, 2023
New York
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The books were ordered on 7/4
July 20, 2021

The books were ordered on 7/4. Shipped on 7/7. But the package didn't come until 7/16.
The books are great. Good job by BookOutlet. However, I'm not pleased with the long delivery time.

Date of experience: July 20, 2021
Texas
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I loved the price of the books!
December 10, 2022

I loved the price of the books! I had to wait a very long time for them to come in and they were a little damaged from not being wrapped up inside the boxes. Need to wrap them better!

Date of experience: December 10, 2022
Colorado
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I will always order books from BookOutlet
February 3, 2023

I will always order books from BookOutlet. All books that I receive are in great condition and the selection is wonderful. Everything is delivered in a reasonable amount of time and fairly priced.

Date of experience: February 3, 2023
Maryland
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Easy to order online
September 1, 2022

Easy to order online. Very quick delivery and the quality of the bible was beautifully made. I love my new bible and the price was better than any other place. Thank you. CS

Date of experience: September 1, 2022
Oregon
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So happy with my purchase
December 9, 2022

So happy with my purchase. Such a great price and I can't find a single thing wrong with the book. Shipping was fast and affordable. I will definitely be using Book Outlet for my future purchases.

Date of experience: December 9, 2022
Arizona
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The variety and price are awesome!
January 25, 2023

The variety and price are awesome!
The only issue was the delivery time- I was expecting earlier than what it took to deliver my order.
However, the prices being so nice, I commit to wait patiently.

Date of experience: January 25, 2023
Virginia
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Love love love this website!
October 18, 2022

Love love love this website! Lots of awesome and relevant titles for SO cheap and they have always come in fantastic condition.
My favorite place to find cheap books

Date of experience: October 18, 2022
Tennessee
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I am very impressed with what I got for the price that I paid. I recommend h
Book outlet for those that want to pay less for books and don't mind a tiny marker mark on the pages.

Date of experience: November 3, 2022
Alaska
2 reviews
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Site was easy to use, prices were excellent for what I purchased, items came in a timely manner

HOWEVER, items were shipped in a very large box with NO packing material whatsoever; consequently the items were banging around in the box, damaging corners

Date of experience: December 16, 2022
California
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The updates took days and the boxes were taped over and barely holding together. The books were fine but I'm not sure if this is normal or because of the holiday rush.

Date of experience: January 11, 2023
Jennifer B. Book Outlet Rep
over a year old

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this feedback. You are right that there are expected delays around the holidays but we are looking into the the condition and packing of our boxes to ensure that books consistently arrive safely.

Kentucky
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My purchase was a Christmas present for my wife
December 23, 2022

My purchase was a Christmas present for my wife. I think she is gonna love it. Price was fair, shipping was slightly longer than expected. However I still received it before Christmas so all good.

Date of experience: December 23, 2022
Tennessee
1 review
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I love the book outlet online. When I found this place I have been in heaven. I did not always have the money to buy from the regular bookstores and keep up with my reading pace. With this site I can buy lots of books and stay ahead so I know I always have something to read. They may not be top sellers but some have been. I have found several new authors I really enjoy and I am trying to read all their books. Thank you for starting this bookoutlet. The prices are so much better for people to be able to read a lot. I will buy most of my books from here, if not all of them. I can not understand the people that have been disappointed with this site. They tell you the books are scatch and dent. They also say the christmas orders are delayed but hopefully you will get them in time. They do not control shipping. But I understand someone wanting their order. But you have to be patient. Also any company can make a mistake. Just like us. No one is perfect. I myself have had no problem with my orders or my books. My books have looked fine. A big thank you Book Outlet!

Date of experience: December 21, 2019
Virginia
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In your definition, what do you consider a BRAND NEW HARDBACK? What I got was a damaged book, marked with a black magic marker on the bottom pages, broken hardcover, and torn dust cover. The packaging was not torn, so this book was intentially sent this way! The least you could have done was list it as a SECOND so that the condition would be no surprise, but it was listed as a Brand New Hardback!

Date of experience: June 23, 2022
Jennifer B. Book Outlet Rep
over a year old

Thank you for your feedback! I am truly sorry that this book arrived in a condition different than expected. Book Outlet is a seller of publisher overstock inventory, our books are new in that they are not previously owned but they have had a former shelf life. Due to the nature of our product our books can arrive with some minor wear but are always in readable condition. The marker you see on the top of the book is called a “Remainder Mark” and is placed there intentionally by the publisher before it arrives to us for sale – it is how we can sell our books at 50-90% off the list price. We include this information on every book listing. If you receive an item with more than expected wear, please reach out to our customer service team with photos and we would be glad to assist.

Iowa
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Satisfied
May 3, 2022

Ordered 3 oversized books. Arrived in short amount of time and books were in excellent condition! Couldn't ask for better experience. Highly recommend.

Date of experience: May 3, 2022

Overview

Book Outlet has a rating of 3.1 stars from 1,733 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with Book Outlet most frequently mention great prices, customer service and new books. Book Outlet ranks 6th among Books sites.

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