Alibris has a rating of 4.7 stars from 90,244 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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Very impressed w/ orderly arrangement of products for sale, e.g., music, books, movie, etc. Makes sense! Also, the choice of sellers is easy to understand & navigate--I contacted one book seller Solr by email to find out if the used book they were selling was highly dusty (allergies) & they emailed back w/ details & evident concern. Alibris is now my "go-to" source for great prices, selection & quality of sale. Thanks for doing a great job!
Very Difficult to change shipping address. Had to quit internet browser and log back in again. Shipping choices limited. I know from past purchase that independent sellers can take their sweet time shipping items and often do. Why does alibris appear to charge at 1st class parcel rates and deliver at slower and cheaper media mail rate? Delivery window excessively wide.
There were multiple options for the book I wanted.
Reason for 4 stars was one book had free shipping listed, but I was still charged shipping. Not clear if I needed to spend a certain amount to get the free shipping or automatic for certain books.
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Very difficult to get Customer Service assistance. Returned a book, but never got a return label, so paid for the return shipping. So far no confirmation I have gotten a refund.
Popped up on search for the book I wanted.
Date of experience: August 18, 2024
There were multiple options for the book I wanted.
Reason for 4 stars was one book had free shipping listed, but I was still charged shipping. Not clear if I needed to spend a certain amount to get the free shipping or automatic for certain books.
Popped up on search for the book I wanted.
Date of experience: July 25, 2024
I am generally pleased with Alibris historically, but in this this case I was a little disappointed that the heavy and bulky hardcover photo book I had ordered was not packaged adequately in a box with padding, and as a result arrived bumped at the edges and corners.
Date of experience: September 30, 2024
Found 2 books that I had been looking everywhere to buy but couldn't find them. I found them on Alibris and decided to take a chance and try the site out. I was pleasantly surprised at how quickly I received my books and how fair the prices were - highly recommend!
They had the books I needed
Date of experience: August 22, 2024
Rather than getting books from the large internet monster, that needs no more sales going through it, buy books through Alibris since it connects independent book dealers and those who collect used books for resale to the public. Wonderful service that provides great prices!
Date of experience: August 3, 2024
Wonderful way to support actual bookstores and get access to used and new books.
I always buy books from Alibris now because of its extensive connection to many independent bookstores all over the world.
Date of experience: March 5, 2024
Well designed website, that's easy to navigate, often with the book I'm looking for at a fantastically reduced price. Checking out is fast and easy.
Date of experience: September 10, 2023
Great web site for finding books from small independent sellers throughout the USA. Easy to search, select and purchase.
Support for independent book sellers.
Date of experience: June 8, 2023
Great place to support independent book sellers, AND I often find I'm saving $$s when compared to that behemoth that starts with A and has the crooked smile/smirk logo.
Date of experience: July 31, 2022
Wide selection of books at great prices that is supporting non-Amazon book sellers.
Date of experience: May 11, 2022
Fast and easy to use the website to find a book and to purchase it.
A buddy told me that Alibris has a super wide selection of sources (both independent booksellers and others) for finding new and used books -- and Alibris isn't that other behemoth of a company that also starts with the letter "A".
Date of experience: July 14, 2021
It's simple: I sought a book recommended to me by one of my favorite YouTubers and found it at a good price in the condition I wanted at this store. It was delivered to me within the time frame specified, and as usual, in better condition than I expected.
I have been and shall continue to be a loyal Alibris customer because I always have a good experience dealing with them. There are no surprises -- at least bad ones -- and I know I can trust "the process" with this shop.
Date of experience: November 26, 2024
Found the book i want at a good price, shipping time and price included.
Best price for book and shipping overall.
Date of experience: May 11, 2023
I've been looking to have a copy of the Lexham Septuagint for some years. I finally pulled the trigger, and a beautiful, new copy was delivered. Couldn't be happier. Will continue to order new and out of print orders here.
Date of experience: December 2, 2024
I love Alibris; they're my favorite place to buy books on the internet. I wish Ex-Library Books would comprise there own category, because I mostly find them unacceptable, being battered, stickered, and magic markered into some hellish mess of a thing. And I wish it was formally stated, in no uncertain terms, that Very Good means that the book absolutely does come with a dust cover in very good condition, and that, even a very good copy of any book that does not include a dust cover would automatically demote that book to the Good category. That just seems like common sense, to me.
Because, even with the above stipulations, Alibris has, so far, done the best job in the depth of its inventory, and its pricing, and its overall performance as a reliable bookseller on the internet.
Date of experience: September 8, 2024
I noticed that I accidentally ordered two copies of a book, as soon as I placed the order. I immediately emailed customer service, but when they responded I was told it was impossible to amend the order.
I don't understand why it's impossible to change an order immediately after placing it. They said the order had immediately been sent to the warehouse and at that point it couldn't be stopped. That makes no sense to me.
Date of experience: August 19, 2024
Alternative to Amazon
Date of experience: December 14, 2021
Excellent website - easy to browse and shop
Great prices
Date of experience: September 27, 2021
Avoiding Amazon
Date of experience: April 24, 2021
My sister and I have been looking for this specific book for a while. I remember my grandmother and my mother reading it to us. When I learn how to read, I read it to myself. We were looking for it for our own children, but could not find it in a decent price range. I finally found it on your website. The book was gently used and in great condition. There was a written note to the previous owner. I was able to write my note to our children underneath it. It made the book more special. We received it quickly after ordering it. We've read it to our children every night. I'm so glad you had this book and affordable price.
Affordable, trustworthy, variety
Date of experience: August 15, 2024
I received my order 2 days after I asked why I had not received it. The information sent to me the day I purchased it said that it was shipped out the same day. I couldn't track it and it came in the wrong color. It should have been pink, purple, and green. I was purchasing it for my granddaughter because of the colors. I purchased the same bible on eBay for my grandson the same day a I had his a week before I got my order from you.
I’m very satisfied with Thor response. They took action immediately and they refunded me. I wasn’t expecting to be refunded.
Thank you
I have used Alibis many times it the past and I think very highly of you.
Date of experience: August 31, 2024
I have purchased books from Alibris before and was very pleased with my purchase.
Date of experience: April 4, 2023
Ordered, all went well as I expect with the Alibris interface. Receive confirmation, and a confirmation of shipping. However, the item was not actually shipped. When I followed up because there was no movement on the shipping, this was the response:
"We're a small store and we only ship once a week. We have to mark a book shipped within two days of its order or it will automatically
Cancel, so we mark it such and it waits 'til the following Wednesday to actually ship, thus the delay."
Look, I understand the small biz thing--but the saying it was shipped when it wasn't is NOT acceptable customer service. It is lacking in truth and transparency. Had I known the delays, I could have made choices, instead, this seller isn't actually set up for online sales. They shouldn't be part of your network.
Generally, the prices and selection AND Service are great.
* Alibris attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: August 16, 2024
As long as you can wait a week or so, Allibris book are the most environmentally useful way to buy books that you can actually own, share, make notes in, etc. The prices are generally great, though the U.S. Post Office is constantly raising the overall cost. Note: the major portion of the cost of a book is shipping, not the purchase price of the actual book.
Usually have best-condition books at best price as long as one isn't in a great hurry.
Date of experience: August 25, 2024
I have been using this site for years - this is the frist place I look for a book, it can take longer to be delivered than amazon but I like being able to support smaller book sellers and pick the state I am spending my money.
Don't want to use amazon, used is better
Date of experience: November 4, 2024
This is a great site to order used books from. I'll sometimes receive emails with limited time coupons for orders that reach above a certain price threahold, however, I rarely ever reach that threshold as I typically buy a songle book at a chrap proce but in good condition. Ordering isn't much of a hassle so it's pretty straight forward for me, place in cart and then checkout.
I was recommended the site for ordering used Battletech novels written by Blain Pardoe so as to avoid giving royalties to his former employers, Catalyst Game Labs.
Date of experience: October 2, 2024
Shopping was great, but the shipping costs were too much. I was buying inexpensive books for my girls group at church and was shocked that shipping costs were 3x the order.
I would've liked a cheaper shipping option which I know can be obtained as I'm a small business order and frequently ship myself.
Result: I canx'd most of the books and just went with a couple. Sad I couldn't get all the order due to shipping.
Satisfied with previous orders/prices
Date of experience: November 19, 2024
A hardbound book ("Fine, like new") was ordered. Instead a paperback was sent, and it was not in "fine" shape.The merchant had a best listing on Alibris as well. This order was, in all respects except shipping time (1 week), a disaster. No more orders from me.
Previous orders have been accurate. Something went wrong with this one.
* Alibris attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: August 10, 2024
Date of experience: October 17, 2022
I had a really chill time with Alibris, as always. I go out of my way to try to line up multiple books from the same vendor, to keep the shipping process extra easy, but they're a great site for buying cheap copies of books, and sometimes I get the added benefit of getting copies that have mark-up in them already (which I love!)
Because I've shopped there before and loved it.
Date of experience: August 2, 2024
Alibris remains an exceptional experience. The items were listed and had everything a buyer would need to know. I could quickly jump to PayPal and complete the transaction. Overall there were no issues at all.
I chose Alibris because I have been using them for close to 8 years and have not had a problem with them. If I want to find an item, I know that what I see is what I get. Other bigger retailers sometime have empty listings. None of that with alibris. I also used them because I have never had a problem getting a refund due to damage or delays.
Date of experience: August 3, 2024
Had trouble getting in or just signing in as a new customer because of password issues, then I couldnt find the book I originally wanted so I settled for another one, I wish you folks, along with lots of others, would get off the password thing.
Have always used themin the past.
Date of experience: October 19, 2024
I rated the sellers and yet I'm constantly being hounded for this experience. I would have had a different response if this was the first time, and I figured my rating the seller would suffice, but Nooooooo, this 'rating' has to be sumitted also.
I stumbled upon Alibris and found the used CD's I was looking for.
Date of experience: November 26, 2024
I tried hard before to buy two copies of Christianity in Crisis, but I hadn't nopened an account. I wrote you by e-mail when I was trying to buy two copies but had put them in the basket and then set up my account and when I returned, they were gone. I got no help from you by e=mail. Disappointing.
Because you had the book I wanted
Date of experience: September 5, 2024
It was okay, but it will depend upon how fast the book arrives and what kind of shape it is in. So we will see.
Date of experience: July 9, 2024
Buying the book from Alibris has always been satisfactory and this purchase was no exception. But the customer survey was not appreciated. Repeatedly sending me emails consisting of a survey that insists I fill out boxes I don't want to fill out is not apprecieated.
It's not Amazon.
Date of experience: August 12, 2024
Easy. Thanks.
You are not Amazon.
Found what I was looking for.
Date of experience: February 23, 2021
Whatever unique system you use to prevent multiple people from ordering the same exact item / allow product reservation is very frustrating and archaic. If I add something to my cart before signing in, and then I sign in, it's gone and i cannot find the item on the product page until whatever temporary cart expires, which sometimes is the next day. You really need to fix this.
Selection, price, supporting smaller stores that aren't crapazon
Date of experience: August 5, 2024
It was very frustrating. I had to update some things as I went through. Every time I updated something (shipping address) I lost most of what I had done to that point. I also don't appreciate being forced to "Agree" (see check box at bottom of this page) to furnish free advertising.
Had the books I wanted
Date of experience: August 7, 2024
When I am looking for a classic mystery writer's books, I need more information to make sure that I am not just getting other writer's short stories, as in the case of Ellery Queen's mystery writers for the magazine in book form. I would buy more if I had more information...
Because I can find old timeless mysteries...
Date of experience: December 11, 2024
I really appreciate the chance to buy these books at these prices!
I chose Alibris today because I had found a new author on a Christian book site, but they only had a limited number of titles--and for their prices, I knew that I could get at least as good a deal and more choices on Alibris...
Date of experience: October 1, 2024
We love browsing books, drinking coffee, and talking with people who love good stories.
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.