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Knetbooks has a rating of 4.3 stars from 1,381 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with Knetbooks most frequently mention good condition, timely manner and fast delivery. Knetbooks ranks 3rd among Textbook Rentals sites.

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returns
27
quality
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Florida
2 reviews
10 helpful votes
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Terrible Service
January 15, 2018

Terrible service

Delay on delivering my books without an ETA. This is unacceptable as I need the books to complete my school assignments. When I contacted customer service all they did was cancel the order for the delayed books and disconnected the chat without telling me anything else.

Don't use them, not worth saving the $3 vs competitors.

Date of experience: January 15, 2018
California
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Never again
January 7, 2019

I rented a book and paid for 2 business day shipping ($16.99) on Wednesday. Their customer service is closed on the weekends so I called today (Monday) to question where my shipment was, since I had not received an email that it had shipped. I was informed they cancelled my order and will give me a refund but they never sent me an email notifying me of this. I clearly ordered this textbook and paid a ridiculous amount in shipping to get the textbook for a certain day. I will never order from KnetBooks again due to the lack of customer service care.

Date of experience: January 7, 2019
Tennessee
1 review
0 helpful votes
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New to renting books
July 8, 2021

The book came through in 10 days from when ordered. It's an older paperback textbook, so the corners are worn, but not unreasonable for a used paperback. The pages are not marked on at all and in great shape. I'm definitely planning of giving plenty of leeway for return shipment time.

Knetbooks attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: June 7, 2021
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Quick Arrival and Good Selection
September 6, 2024

I couldn't find this book almost anywhere. I am glad that this site has books that other sites don't.

Date of experience: August 27, 2024
Pennsylvania
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Cancelled my order because they said their system said my payment information was suspicious. It's the payment I use all the time so there was nothing suspicious. They cancelled it right away but still took my money so now they are holding up $150 of my money that I need to actually purchase a book. This company seems shady. No live chat, no phone number to call. You just have to sit and wait for them to return an email while they hold onto your money. I will never order from here again. I better get my money back.

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Date of experience: December 15, 2023
Colorado
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Anatomy & Physiology: An Integrative Approach
October 4, 2022

I rented the book in loose-leaf form because it would be less bulky and heavy while I was carrying other materials for class. It showed up and is literally being held together by two rubber bands. I am scared even to touch the book.

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Date of experience: September 4, 2022
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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So far so good!
August 11, 2023

It's been a great experience so far renting for the first time with Knetbooks. I am hoping this continues well and I can rent more college books for my (3) kids taking college classes. It's crazy expensive buying the books when we just need to rent them.

Date of experience: August 11, 2023
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Very easy to order on line.
January 2, 2024

KNetbooks website was very user friendly. I ordered my book & received it in last than a week. The book was used but came excellent condition. KNetbooks kept me abreast on the shipment. I would highly recommend this company.

Date of experience: January 2, 2024
Texas
1 review
5 helpful votes
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Horrible
September 4, 2015

I ordered a book eight days ago for college. I found this site was the cheapest among others even if you did pay for over night or two day shipping. So I payed two day shipping thinking that I got away with a dream deal. EIGHT days later i still do not have my book. I called the company this morning and they would only refund half of my two day shipping fee. They forget to mention in their website that they are a third party who gets their books from who knows where, and they are only liable to withhold the faster shipping once they receive the book from the third party. Meaning it could take them 5-8 business days before they even receive the book themselves. Needless to say, go with amazon or chegg. I will never use this website again.

Date of experience: September 4, 2015
North Carolina
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Charged me $80+ for a book I returned!
January 3, 2021

I dropped the textbook off on the due date and they charged me $86 for the textbook although I returned it before the deadline! I called customer service and they said that there is nothing they can do and I may not be able to get my money back! Very dissatisfied!

Date of experience: January 3, 2021
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Good condition textbook
September 18, 2021

After flipping through the pages, everything in the book seems present and in good quality. My only other comment would be that the cover/title pages are oddly folded because for some reason they are bigger than the normal page. Not really a negative comment as it does not really bother me but just left me a little confused. Other than that, I am happy with my order!

Date of experience: September 18, 2021
Arizona
3 reviews
2 helpful votes
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Worst company I've ever dealt with. After returning the wrong book, they charged me the full price 5 days later then gave me 3 day's to claim my book. I was unaware of the short term claim policy so they now own my book and I cannot get me material back along with a 290$ charge for the old book. Horrible customer service, took 3 calls to find this out and 3 weeks. Never use this company!

Date of experience: February 3, 2015
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Reliable but be smart
August 28, 2023

Knetbooks is very good for finding textbooks at cheaper prices, especially with the free shipping even with the return. Just be sure to take a picture of your book's condition when it arrives; I assumed the wear and tear for the first workbook I rented was to be expected, but upon returning it I got charged full price for its condition. Just have evidence of how the book arrived, take care of it, and easy to send back.

Date of experience: August 28, 2023
Kentucky
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great service
September 23, 2024

Easy online instructions and quick delivery. User friendly web site.

Date of experience: September 13, 2024
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Amazing service
January 23, 2023
Updated review

The website is very easy to navigate and find whatever book you're looking for. I like the different service options as it allows users with different needs to choose between short and larger rentals.

Date of experience: January 23, 2023

I found everything very easily
February 15, 2022
Previous review

I found everything very easily

Date of experience: February 15, 2022
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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My rental arrived quickly, earlier than I had anticipated. I read reviews that delivery would take a long time but it didn't. Also, I had an issue and customer service for back the me quickly and addressed the issue. I recommend renting from this place, it's more affordable that other websites.

Date of experience: March 26, 2021
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Worst Experience Ever
October 14, 2023

Customer service does not help at all and there is no other way to communicate except through email. Books do not come when they are promised and there is no communication at all in regards to the status of your order. I won't recommend this place for buying textbooks to anyone.

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Date of experience: September 14, 2023
California
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Dont ever rent from them.
December 28, 2015

I rented a book for $42 dollars after it was late with no reminders from them, they charged me $172. They offer to give you 50% back of the $172 if you returned it. I looked on other websites to buy it prices range from $85 to $100. I could have bought two books with this websites rental and late fee charge and the number they have online is disconnected.

Date of experience: December 28, 2015
Tennessee
1 review
1 helpful vote
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They deserve zero stars
February 13, 2015

They deserve zero stars. I payed for a book and never received it. They wouldn't do anything about it at all. Said that it was USPS's fault. They have the worst shipping; UPS then to USPS? Online scam. I highly recommend Chegg for rental books. I doubt that anyone stole my book after delivery; I live in a quiet suburb area. They probably have someone that tracks the packages in each city then steals them. What kind of people steal from college students? They won't last long. The low cost isn't worth it stay away. These cases are rare and they should have just paid for it!

Date of experience: February 13, 2015
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Principles of Virology, Volume 1 Molecular Biology
January 12, 2022
Updated review

Quick, easy, and cheap! I was nervous to be scammed but I got my book! Would like a more effective tracking system in the future, my tracking number never worked properly. Thank you for following through!

Date of experience: January 12, 2022
Erin C. Knetbooks Rep
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Thank you for choosing Knetbooks!


Quick, easy, and cheap!
January 5, 2022
Previous review

Quick, easy, and cheap!

Date of experience: January 5, 2022