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Alibris has a rating of 4.7 stars from 91,272 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with Alibris most frequently mention great prices, good price, and shopping experience. Alibris ranks 1st among Used Books sites.

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    573
  • Value
    6444
  • Shipping
    6435
  • Quality
    6432

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Positive reviews (last 12 months): 93.2%
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Nebraska
1 review
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April 21st, 2022
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Had what I needed and speedy check out time. Hope for fast shipping.

Reason I chose this business:

Had the account.

Date of experience: April 21, 2022

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Canada
1 review
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December 2nd, 2022
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Date of experience: December 2, 2022

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Mississippi
2 reviews
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July 5th, 2021
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Every thing went O. K. Web Site a little different than most.

Reason I chose this business:

Don't know?

Date of experience: July 5, 2021

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New Mexico
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July 5th, 2021
Verified purchase

Competitive price. But please reduce on your shipping fee.

Reason I chose this business:

Competitive price and easy search.

Date of experience: July 5, 2021

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South Carolina
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April 21st, 2022
Verified purchase

One thing that would be better is a quick check out for pay pal customers

Reason I chose this business:

Search online for this book

Date of experience: April 21, 2022

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Illinois
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November 7th, 2021
Verified purchase

It was really easy to find these titles. I love buying from you guys!

Reason I chose this business:

I knew Alibris would have what I was looking for.

Date of experience: November 7, 2021

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Colorado
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April 18th, 2022
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I love the great selection available on Alibris! It's a blessing for me

Reason I chose this business:

They had what I was looking for

Date of experience: April 18, 2022

Love that great variety of books available
August 17th, 2021
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Reason I chose this business:

Great prices

Date of experience: August 17, 2021

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Indiana
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April 1st, 2021
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Just ordered my item, I haven't received it yet but so far the experience has been pretty good.

Reason I chose this business:

Amazon wanted 95$ for the item I wanted while you guys charged 8$

Date of experience: April 1, 2021

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Hawaii
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November 9th, 2021
Verified purchase

Love alibris! Such an amazing service putting great books into everybody's hands!

Reason I chose this business:

Internet’s

Date of experience: November 9, 2021

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California
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April 20th, 2022
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Best price and hopefully the book will arrive in OK/decent condition. I'm excited to read it!

Reason I chose this business:

You had the OP book that I needed! YAY!

Date of experience: April 20, 2022

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California
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April 20th, 2022
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Quick and had exactly the book I was looking for! Also— PayPal!

Date of experience: April 20, 2022

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Kentucky
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April 16th, 2021
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This was an expensive paperback book. But Alibris had a better price than any other outlet I tried.

Reason I chose this business:

I used to work for Borders Books and Alibris was our supplier of used books.

Date of experience: April 16, 2021

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Maine
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April 16th, 2021
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I use alibris whenever possible. It is my favorite book site.

Reason I chose this business:

I shop with alibris for used books almost exclusively.

Date of experience: April 16, 2021

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Colorado
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March 31st, 2021
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Reason I chose this business:

Books were cheaper than on Amazon

Date of experience: March 31, 2021

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California
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November 8th, 2021
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Timely shipping and most of the used books have actually arrived in new condition.

Reason I chose this business:

Consistent website and I've never had any issues with my orders.

Date of experience: November 8, 2021

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Idaho
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March 31st, 2021
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I found Volume 6 and have ordered it. Please ignore my previous email.
Thank you

Reason I chose this business:

Looking for book with information on one of my ancestors

Date of experience: March 31, 2021

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California
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November 9th, 2021
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Purchasing 15 books from the same vendor - shipping is too high.

Date of experience: November 9, 2021

Could not find a title and am always shocked by the...
August 18th, 2021
Verified purchase
• Previous review

Could not find a title and am always shocked by the cost of shipping. If you have 4 books from the same seller, why must you pay $3.99 per title for shipping? Shouldn't there be a better rate?

Reason I chose this business:

Knew I could find some titles.

Date of experience: July 19, 2021

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Pennsylvania
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November 8th, 2021
Verified purchase

It's easy to find was I'm looking for. The books suggestions are very helpful.

Reason I chose this business:

A friend recommended it

Date of experience: November 8, 2021

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New Hampshire
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November 9th, 2021
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Fine. Shipping cost should show up when price is quoted

Reason I chose this business:

Like recycling vs new

Date of experience: November 9, 2021

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Michigan
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March 31st, 2021
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I've always had seamless shopping experiences on this website.

Reason I chose this business:

Alibris has been my 1st "go to" website for the last 11 or so years, when looking for any new or suggested reading selection.

Date of experience: March 31, 2021

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New Jersey
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April 15th, 2021
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Confusion about promos because I have not gotten one in a long time.

Reason I chose this business:

Had what I wanted cheap.

Date of experience: April 15, 2021

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Illinois
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April 13th, 2021
Verified purchase

Alibris is always my first stop when looking for books to read...

Reason I chose this business:

I have used Alibris for a very long time

Date of experience: April 13, 2021

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California
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April 15th, 2021
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Almost always have the book I want, at a reasonable price.

Reason I chose this business:

Good prices. Great availability

Date of experience: April 15, 2021

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Arizona
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November 8th, 2021
Verified purchase
• Updated review

Thanks for being there. I appreciate your selections.

Reason I chose this business:

Couldn't find what I want elsewhere.

Date of experience: November 8, 2021

Quick and easy
August 23rd, 2021
Verified purchase
• Previous review
Reason I chose this business:

Hard to find old books anymore.

Date of experience: August 23, 2021

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Kansas
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April 20th, 2022
Verified purchase

I appreciate this website. Amazon has not been the best.

Reason I chose this business:

Amazon never sent my order

Date of experience: April 20, 2022

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We love browsing books, drinking coffee, and talking with people who love good stories.

Business History

Born from Interloc, a database for proffesional booksellers, Alibris has spent over two decades connecting book lovers to book sellers. It's the premier marketplace for textbooks, used books and rare, out-of-print books and supports countless small booksellers across the country. With over 270 million books, Alibris has something for you.

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