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BooksRun Reviews Summary

The company has garnered a mixed reputation based on customer feedback. Positive aspects include prompt delivery, good product quality, and an efficient ordering process, which many customers appreciate. However, significant concerns arise regarding the handling of book conditions and return processes, with several customers alleging deceptive practices and poor customer support. Issues such as inadequate packaging and communication frustrations also surfaced. Overall, while many customers express satisfaction with their purchases, the company must address recurring complaints to enhance trust and customer experience.

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value
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quality
285
This company responds to reviews on average within 19 days
Alabama
1 review
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Textbook rental
February 12, 2022

I normally order all of my textbooks from www.booksrun.com. They are much cheaper than my school bookstore. However, I was disappointed because shipping took longer than excepted. They kept changing the expected delivery dates. I ordered my book January 18,2022 and didn't get it until February 1,2022. I had already taken my exam by then.

Date of experience: February 12, 2022
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over a year old

Thank you for the great review, Alaysha! Hope to see you among our customers in the future! -BooksRun Team

Texas
2 reviews
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As promised.
February 12, 2022

I ordered a book for college normally priced over $170. Books Run had it for $30. It was listed as used but in good condition. What I received was in new-like condition, no marks of any kind. Quite pleased with my purchase. I've recommended them to my whole class. Will be using then again.

Date of experience: February 12, 2022
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over a year old

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California
1 review
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This is the first time I buy from here and going to keep purchasing most definitely. I mentioned this website with my professor and classmates.

Date of experience: February 11, 2022
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over a year old

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Georgia
1 review
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Easy and convenient. Enter ISBN to know how much you get and they provide shipping label. Win-win situation...

Date of experience: February 11, 2022
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over a year old

Thank you for your positive review, Marisol! We are glad you liked our services. - BooksRun Team

Texas
1 review
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Order summary
February 12, 2022

Ordered a text book that was hard to find
Anywhere else before bought used in good condition came through USPS all in all decent service.

Date of experience: February 11, 2022
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over a year old

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Michigan
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Don't sell books to this company!
February 8, 2022

I can't speak to how this company is as far as purchasing, it appears they do fine in that regard. For any prospective sellers, I urge you to sell to another company! Like many other reviewers I was quoted one price and then offered much less. One of the books was in great condition with no markings, dog ears, etc. and they stated it had water damage. The other book had highlighting in it so I marked it as "acceptable" and still got much less than quoted. If you do not accept the new quote they will apparently send your books back but you have to pay to get them back. Customer service is also a complete joke. Do yourself a favor before selling and check out ratings on BBB as well. You only have to read a few complaints to determine how shady this company is. If you want to sell to a good company check out sellbackyourBook.com! I sold one book to this company at the same time and received my full quote with no issues.

Date of experience: February 8, 2022
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

Dear Jennifer,
We are indeed sorry to find out that there were issues with the item ordered. Please do not hesitate to contact us directly so that we will do our best to resolve the issue for you in the arisen circumstances.
Warm regards,
BooksRun Team

California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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This place is an abomination. Do not order from them. They have almost zero customer service - a fake chat online, no phone number to be reached, unresponsive by email. I ordered a book on a Friday evening and paid $6.99 for 2 day expedited shipping. They happily took my order online and sent me a receipt that told me the expected delivery date was after 2 days. I needed the book right away for a class. I immediately went back to the site to cancel, but there was no way to do it. I tried via chatbot. No luck. No phone number. I emailed several times right away and asked them to cancel the order. No response. I got an email saying it was shipping! I emailed again - don't ship, please cancel. They shipped anyway. I contacted by email again and finally got an email saying I need to pay for shipping to return the book and they'll issue me 80% refund. No dice. Save yourself $ and headaches and stay as far away from this company as you can.

Date of experience: February 8, 2022
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

Dear Landry,
We are indeed sorry to find out that there were issues with the item received. Please do not hesitate to contact us directly so that we will do our best to resolve the issue for you in the arisen circumstances.
Warm regards,
BooksRun Team

Texas
1 review
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Late and couldn't track
February 9, 2022

The book arrived late from the date I was given and I wasn't able to track it it only showed me that the tracking code was created.

Date of experience: February 7, 2022
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over a year old

Thank you for your review, Vanessa! We really appreciate it! - BooksRun Team

Nevada
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Very disappointed
February 6, 2022

Do NOT use BooksRun. They will ensure that any book you sell to them is categorized as a "late delivery" so that you get zero for it. So, within 5 days' time, the value of my book went from $41 to zero. Their rules are set up to ensure that they always have an "out" for not paying you and they know that the relatively small dollar value means that you'll just go somewhere else next time. I did not even get notified of the now "zero value" as I had to keep checking on the website. I suppose the only saving grace is that I did not have to pay to send them a book so that they could, ultimately, rip me off.

Date of experience: February 6, 2022
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

Dear Rene,
We are indeed sorry to find out that there were issues with the item received. Please do not hesitate to contact us directly so that we will do our best to resolve the issue for you in the arisen circumstances.
Warm regards,
BooksRun Team

Ohio
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Don't use by back
February 3, 2022

The app is user friendly. They don't accept a lot of books which is fine. They offered me $241 and some change for about half the books I wanted to sell. They received my order and made about $5 worth of adjustments due to some of the quality of the books. Again fine. BUT the problem was, even though they only made $5 worth of adjustments, my order total went down from $241 and some change to $180. I emailed them asking them what happened, but never received a response and my order was accepted by default... still haven't gotten the money, but I'm pretty bitter about the reduction of price without any reason or explanation. Had they have been upfront and honest, I'd probably still would have accepted, but they are literally STEALING from you and not holding up their end of the deal.

Date of experience: February 3, 2022
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

Dear Maggie,
We are indeed sorry to find out that there were issues with the item received. Please do not hesitate to contact us directly so that we will do our best to resolve the issue for you in the arisen circumstances.
Warm regards,
BooksRun Team

Virginia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Do NOT use this site!
January 31, 2022

I paid $110 for my textbook. It was in excellent condition. Booksrun offered me $55. I was unable to get it to the post office by the time they wanted it shipped because I contracted COVID. They deducted $7. I reached out to them about the situation- no response. Finally got it sent in, and they offered me $18 because of one page corner folded back ( by millimeters). Said my book was in poor condition. I didn't accept their quote and had it shipped back ( I had to pay). They sent it in thin packaging and my book was damaged! Now I have a damaged book that I will attempt to sell and won't get nearly as much because of how they handled my book. If you don't want to be infuriated, do not use this company!

Date of experience: January 31, 2022
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

Dear Brittany,
We are indeed sorry to find out that there were issues with the item received. Please do not hesitate to contact us directly so that we will do our best to resolve the issue for you in the arisen circumstances.
Warm regards,
BooksRun Team

Washington
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Very Good
January 31, 2022

Book came in good condition. Because of weather, it was delayed for a few days. Since that was uncontrollable, I give BooksRun.com a very good rating.

Date of experience: January 31, 2022
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

Thank you for the great review, Kady! Hope to see you among our customers in the future! -BooksRun Team

California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Book review
January 31, 2022

I was able to find the book I needed for class for a reasonable price and it came very early before the first day of class.

Date of experience: January 31, 2022
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

Thank you for your positive review, Cecilia! We are glad you liked our services. - BooksRun Team

Oregon
1 review
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Great!
January 30, 2022

I rented a textbook from BooksRun. They shipped the book the same day as it was ordered. There was an issue with USPS and received the book seven days after the delivery window closed and three weeks after ordering. I still give BooksRun high marks as this was a problem with USPS, not them. BooksRun had the best price plus free shipping and free return shipping. I will happily do business with them again in the future.

Date of experience: January 30, 2022
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

Thank you for your review, Matthew! We really appreciate it! - BooksRun Team

Pennsylvania
4 reviews
3 helpful votes
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Do not do any kind of business with this company. This company is absolutely terrible in every way imaginable.

Date of experience: January 28, 2022
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

Dear Michael,
We are indeed sorry to find out that there were issues with the item received. Please do not hesitate to contact us directly so that we will do our best to resolve the issue for you in the arisen circumstances.
Warm regards,
BooksRun Team

Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Lost book I ordered
January 27, 2022

Never received book still MIA. I know it was 1.65 but I did order it and it never arrived. Lost in mail

Date of experience: January 27, 2022
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

Dear Patricia,
We are indeed sorry to find out that there were issues with the item received. Please do not hesitate to contact us directly so that we will do our best to resolve the issue for you in the arisen circumstances.
Warm regards,
BooksRun Team

California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Super service!
January 25, 2022

This was an excellent example of customer service. I ordered the book, the order was confirmed with a timeframe for delivery and I received the book. The book, as advertised is in extremely good condition and just what I needed to finish a project I'm currently working on. Thank you for the great service Booksrun!

Date of experience: January 24, 2022
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

We are glad you’ve had a positive experience in doing business with us! - BooksRun Team

Minnesota
1 review
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Great book. Thank you I'd recommend your company to my friends. We read it every Christmas Eves. Thank you

Date of experience: January 22, 2022
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

Thank you for sharing your experience with us, Jayne! - BooksRun Team

California
1 review
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Great experience
January 21, 2022

I had a great experience with ordering my book from here, got it before expected time.
Book is in great condition

Date of experience: January 21, 2022
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

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Illinois
1 review
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Right on time!
January 19, 2022

Amazing service! Recieved my book right on time for my first week of class! Defenitely will be coming back for future purchases.

Date of experience: January 19, 2022
BooksRun S. — BooksRun Rep
over a year old

Thanks for such an excellent review! We are so glad to see that you are satisfied with your order! - BooksRun Team