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Book Outlet Reviews Summary

The company enjoys a generally positive reputation, particularly for its competitive pricing and the quality of its books, which many customers find satisfactory. However, concerns about shipping delays and inadequate packaging frequently arise, leading to damaged items upon arrival. While customer service is often praised for its responsiveness and willingness to resolve issues, there are notable frustrations regarding the lack of proactive communication about order status and the handling of returns for damaged products. Overall, the company demonstrates potential for customer satisfaction but must address logistical and support challenges to enhance the overall experience.

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Massachusetts
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Good selection for good prices; super happy with my order :)

Date of experience: June 28, 2022
New York
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The book came on time and we are enjoying it. Great.

Date of experience: June 28, 2022
California
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GREAT prices, easy-to-maneuver website, effortless checkout process, and the books I had ordered arrived in excellent condition. I was thrilled when Book Outlet fulfilled my order within a single business day! The one drawback, however, was that it took a month for my order to arrive. I understand that a USPS shipping partner is responsible for moving my parcel to Hawaii, so Book Outlet, itself, provided excellent customer service by fulfilling my order quickly. I will definitely be ordering more books through Book Outlet soon!

Date of experience: June 27, 2022
Missouri
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First time ordering from Book Outlet. Very pleased with the overall experience. Will definitely order from them again.

Date of experience: June 27, 2022
New York
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My box came crushed And taped up
June 27, 2022

My box came crushed And taped up
Resulting in some of my books to be Damaged. I was very disappointed

Date of experience: June 27, 2022
California
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The book took too long to arrive
June 25, 2022

The book took too long to arrive. I also thought I ordered The Lehman Trilogy play and I received the novel instead.

Date of experience: June 25, 2022
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Texas
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Finding and ordering what I wanted was quick and easy, plus the price was great!

Date of experience: June 23, 2022
Florida
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The only complaint was that the shipping box was oversized and did not come with packing material so the box arrived crushed and the books were damaged.

Date of experience: June 23, 2022
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over a year old

Thank you for your feedback! We will pass this information along for review. Please feel free to reach out to customer service for assistance if your books were damaged. You can email us at help@bookoutlet.com

Maryland
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Easy to order, no shipping charge & delivered in perfect shape quickly.

Date of experience: June 23, 2022
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.

California
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Books were very poorly packed, they banged around the box since there was zero packing material to keep them from doing so. And some of the books look like they were damaged before they were shipped. Can't think of why I would want to purchase from you again after that.

Date of experience: June 22, 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. If you have items that have more than minor wear, please reach out to our customer service team with photos for further assistance. We are glad to help!

Connecticut
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Books were just what I was looking for. Arrived in good condition.

Date of experience: June 22, 2022
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Got my order quickly, price was better than other online stores, book is in good condition. Very satisfied.

Date of experience: June 22, 2022
North Carolina
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One of my books was damaged, missing the first few chapters! I didn't realize this was a possibility when I ordered

Date of experience: June 20, 2022
Arizona
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The books were not packed very well and the covers got bent. It may be better if some packing materials were added to counter any shifting that may occur. Another option would have been to mail them in padded envelopes.

Date of experience: June 20, 2022
Texas
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I initially received a defective book (started on page 59 and then repeated a number of pages). I didn't discover the issue until months later when I sat down to read the book. I knew I was out of the return period, but emailed customer service to see if I might be able to get a replacement. I was offered a credit or replacement with no shipping charges. I very much appreciate the response and action. I received the replacement book and the first thing I did was check the pages.:-)

Date of experience: June 20, 2022
Illinois
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The website was easy to use, had the books I needed

Date of experience: June 20, 2022
Canada
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Would be better if you advised the book had been delivered.

Date of experience: June 20, 2022
Louisiana
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It's rather disappointing to place an order and then only receive part of it because items have gone out of stock. Also, the lack of any protective wrappings around the books causes them to arrive with bent corners and creases. Just some paper wrapped around the books would go a long way.

Date of experience: June 20, 2022
Arizona
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I ordered eight books and six of them arrived in beautiful condition. Two of the books however, were slightly damaged. One had the dust jacket bent/crumpled at the top and slightly torn at the corners, while the other (softcover) had numerous small tears all around the edges of the back cover. This is my third bookoutlet order in a row that arrived with at least one book damaged. There was no packing material of any kind in the box, and the books were able to slide around inside the box. I love the prices and usually the quality of the books I receive from your store, but I am frustrated that every order comes with a problem and I am hesitant to recommend your site to others.

Date of experience: June 19, 2022

From the business

The only thing better than a good book is a good book at half the price…or more. And that’s what we offer. All our books are brand new and discounted at least 50% off publishers’ list prices. Book Outlet is your haven, full of excess publishers’ inventory eagerly waiting to find their way into the hands of readers like you.

So go on, get lost in the pages of a great book and revel in the thrill of a good deal that awaits you every day.

WARNING: Bookworms have been known to lose track of time, neglect household chores, and cancel plans. Side effects may include an insatiable desire to read, an expanding TBR pile, and an occasional book hangover. Proceed with enthusiasm.


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