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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
302
shipping
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quality
271
This company responds to reviews on average within 36 days
Georgia
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Text -- Context
February 3, 2025

Both 'The Symbolism of Evil' (Boston: Beacon Press, 1967) and 'Hermeneutics and the Human Sciences' (New York: Cambridge Univ. Pr.; 1981) by Paul Ricoeur arrived in fairly good condition. I ordered these two titles to align with my copy of Ricoeur's 'Fallible Man' (Chicago: Gateway Editions, 1965). All of these paperback books are 'perfect' bound, but the Cambridge, 1981 'Hermeneutics' broke into two sections when opened. I've glued it back together but it must be handled carefully. This is not the bookseller's problem, but I mention it because so many publishers since the 1960s, it seems to me, shifted from 'signatures' to 'perfect' glued bindings of their 'mass market' products. Just one more issue to consider when purchasing a paperback.

Date of experience: January 24, 2025
BooksRun S. BooksRun Rep
5 months ago

Greetings, Please accept our apologies regarding the matter since we did not intentionally want to make the situation worse, but only to make it resolved in the best way. All orders are packed and sent by our facility following all the packaging guidelines. Sometimes the packages may be damaged during transit. We would like to help you out in this case and provide a satisfactory resolution, thus, please feel free to write to us with any further question or concern. Warm regards, BooksRun Team

Texas
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Book purchase
February 3, 2025

The price was great as was the delivery. I would purchase from this seller again.

Date of experience: January 24, 2025
BooksRun S. BooksRun Rep
3 months ago

Thanks for the feedback! Hope to see you again doing business with us! - BooksRun Team

Washington
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Too Much Perfumed Scent
February 2, 2025

Very simply, the book was doused in some kind of perfumed scent. I opened the book and started sneezing. I took the book to the GoodWill the next day. I will not be using this seller again.

Date of experience: January 22, 2025
BooksRun S. BooksRun Rep
5 months ago

Greetings, We are sorry to hear that you could not use the item purchased, however, we are always eager to resolve the issue amicably so that our most valued customers are satisfied with their purchases. Please do not hesitate to contact us directly so that the required investigation of the case and further assistance can be prompt from our side. Warm regards, BooksRun Team

Minnesota
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Prompt
February 2, 2025

The book we ordered was in very good shape and arrived quickly.

Date of experience: January 23, 2025
BooksRun S. BooksRun Rep
3 months ago

That’s so nice that you are pleased with the order received! Thanks for the review! - BooksRun Team

California
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Easy experience
February 2, 2025

Super easy! Sold a number of books and will use them again.

Date of experience: January 23, 2025
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3 months ago

Thanks for leaving such an excellent review regarding our services! Hope to work with you more! - BooksRun Team

Wisconsin
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Received a check
February 1, 2025

It took some time, but I did get paid for the books I sent in. Highest price anywhere for the used textbooks that were lying around. Thanks, BooksRun

Date of experience: February 19, 2025
BooksRun S. BooksRun Rep
5 months ago

Greetings, We apologize for any delays in answering due to a high volume of incoming emails. As an experienced and established participant at the textbooks market, we are eager to provide high quality service to our customers, and we have no interest in deceiving or holding the payment from clients. In case of lost/damaged checks, we always provide a payment reissue for our customer. Please let us know if you require additional information or further clarification regarding this matter. Warm regards, BooksRun Team

New York
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Folded pages heavy wear
February 1, 2025

The textbook I ordered was a loose-leaf copy. However, some of the pages cannot be used in the binder because the holes are ripped, and other pages are folded. But the other Textbook ordered was in good condition.

BooksRun attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: January 22, 2025
BooksRun S. BooksRun Rep
5 months ago

Greetings, We are sorry to hear that you could not use the item purchased, however, we are always eager to resolve the issue amicably so that our most valued customers are satisfied with their purchases. Please do not hesitate to contact us directly so that the required investigation of the case and further assistance can be prompt from our side. Warm regards, BooksRun Team

New York
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Ordered this, which was on my son's Christmas list, and he was really looking forward to it, so the timely shipping was so welcome! Thoroughly and adroitly packaged... arrived looking better than when it was sent, haha!

Date of experience: December 31, 2024
California
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We love reccycling books!
January 31, 2025

Among the most valuable businesses in the country --- especially NOW with book banning and diminishing value on books period - is the recirculation of BOOKS in and out of people's lives. Books we keep for some period and then wish to recycle into the society of readers. BooksRun is a super company filling a treasured need

Date of experience: January 21, 2025
Michigan
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Good expereince
January 31, 2025

The book I received was clean and in good quality. I will use them again for my next course.

Date of experience: January 21, 2025
Maryland
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Lyndon: Oral history of Lyndon Johnson
January 31, 2025

The book came much sooner than expected and was in excellent condition. Billing was fine, no problems.

Date of experience: January 21, 2025
Georgia
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Great job BooksRun!
January 31, 2025

I had a great time ordering my book and I got it early! Booksrun is doing a great job!

Date of experience: January 21, 2025
Pennsylvania
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Disappointing gift
January 31, 2025

Purchased (my order recollection was for a hard bound copy) "Charade" as a gift for my husband. What arrived was a paperback-for ~$50.00?! In its defense, he's read and enjoyed it. But $50.00? PLEASE!

Date of experience: January 21, 2025
BooksRun S. BooksRun Rep
5 months ago

Greetings, Please accept our apologies regarding the matter since we did not intentionally want to make the situation worse, but only to make it resolved in the best way. All orders are packed and sent by our facility following all the packaging guidelines. Sometimes the packages may be damaged during transit. We would like to help you out in this case and provide a satisfactory resolution, thus, please feel free to write to us with any further question or concern. Warm regards, BooksRun Team

Michigan
2 reviews
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Great service!
January 31, 2025

Great service from a awesome company. Fast shipment!

Date of experience: January 21, 2025
Virginia
1 review
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The autobiography of Santa Claus
January 31, 2025

My order was received earlier than was indicated at ordering, and the book was in very good condition!

Date of experience: January 21, 2025
Pennsylvania
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Good service
January 31, 2025

I had a positive experience with Booksrun. They were easy to work with and responsive to my inquiries.

Date of experience: February 14, 2025
BooksRun S. BooksRun Rep
5 months ago

Greetings, We apologize for any delays in answering due to a high volume of incoming emails. As an experienced and established participant at the textbooks market, we are eager to provide high quality service to our customers, and we have no interest in deceiving or holding the payment from clients. In case of lost checks, we always provide a payment reissue for our customer. Please let us know if you require additional information or further clarification regarding this matter. Warm regards, BooksRun Team

Ohio
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Efficient
January 31, 2025

Ordered a book for a college class. With the holidays I forgot to order far enough ahead of time. My book was shipped immediately and I received it in time for class. Books Run did a fantastic job getting my book on time and correctly without paying extra shipping.

Date of experience: January 21, 2025
New York
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Dishonest representation
January 31, 2025

My book was noted as very good condition. However the cover was torn, it was a bit dirty and the binding was cracked. I've requested a refund which would include free return shipping but haven't gotten a reply. It's not worth returning but I want my money back. Will not buy from them again.

Date of experience: January 21, 2025
BooksRun S. BooksRun Rep
5 months ago

Greetings, Please accept our apologies regarding the matter since we did not intentionally want to make the situation worse, but only to make it resolved in the best way. All orders are packed and sent by our facility following all the packaging guidelines. Sometimes the packages may be damaged during transit. We would like to help you out in this case and provide a satisfactory resolution, thus, please feel free to write to us with any further question or concern. Warm regards, BooksRun Team

Illinois
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Still waiting for a book!
January 31, 2025

Ordered two book of the same title and received only one…still waiting for the other

Date of experience: January 21, 2025
BooksRun S. BooksRun Rep
5 months ago

Greetings, Please accept our apologies regarding the matter since we did not intentionally want to make the situation worse, but only to make it resolved in the best way. All orders are packed and sent by our facility following all the packaging guidelines. Sometimes the packages may be lost or damaged during transit. We would like to help you out in this case and provide a satisfactory resolution, thus, please feel free to write to us with any further question or concern. Warm regards, BooksRun Team

Georgia
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Still waiting to my refund over a month later
January 30, 2025

Initially the process of getting my quote for my books was very easy. Then it all fell apart as soon as the processed my books. My account shows paid on December 6! It is now Jan 20th. I have emailed and chatted regarding my refund. My ticket was closed stating resolved when in fact I still do not have my funds. I have emailed them and still have yet to get a response. I am very disappointed and wondering if I got scammed!

Date of experience: January 20, 2025
BooksRun S. BooksRun Rep
5 months ago

Greetings, We apologize for any delays in answering due to a high volume of incoming emails. As an experienced and established participant at the textbooks market, we are eager to provide high quality service to our customers, and we have no interest in deceiving or holding the payment from clients. In case of lost/damaged checks, we always provide a payment reissue for our customer. Please let us know if you require additional information or further clarification regarding this matter. Warm regards, BooksRun Team