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Alibris has a rating of 4.7 stars from 90,359 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.
I love alibris - so easy to find what I want, select condition, prices and shipping fees, and even reduce carbon footprint!(bookseller's distance from me)
I always check my local indie bookshops first, but when their websites say "unavailable at this time," it's lovely to support others without involving the big gorilla ([A_n] ;)
Date of experience: October 16, 2024
So easy to locate and purchase exactly what I'm looking for. When my local bookshops can't easily access what I want, Alibris is hands-down the best route to purchasing options from indie booksellers throughout the US.
Date of experience: July 13, 2024
I appreciate Alibris grading the shippers. I am buying from one of the BEST and, although this is my first purchase from this shipper, based on my previous Alibris experiences, I am confident that I will receive my order timely and as described.
Excellent previous experiences with alibis.
Date of experience: November 9, 2024
Easy to use website with good and trustworthy information!
Date of experience: November 6, 2024
Bought used book in excellent condition for less than $2. Shipping was almost $5 but total price was still a great deal. Happy to not put money in the pocket of Jeff Bezos.
Referral from friend
Date of experience: November 25, 2024
Thus far, I have had a pleasant shopping experience. Also, I'm pleased with the price of the book ordered, and hope it's in good condition as inidcated.
Date of experience: September 28, 2024
I entered 3 books for a total of $41.00 that said they had free shipping but it still showed shipping of $11 when I went to check out. I cancelled the other two books and bought only one.
Date of experience: September 8, 2024
I can always find rare things. Kind of dislike paying so much in shipping at times but I know I'll be back to spend a whole lot in the next few years. Overall a great experience! Thanks Alibri!
Date of experience: November 20, 2024
Alibris is a great clearinghouse for used books. My family loves books and we love giving books that might otherwise end up in the recycling pile a new home.
Date of experience: October 14, 2024
Never be without a book to read. Alibris has more books than your local library and bookstores. They always have had whatever book I need or want to read.
I needed an Agatha Christi book for our local mystery book club's selection for next month.
Date of experience: September 18, 2024
Best place to buy books. Recycle, keep used book sellers in business, too. I always have books on my wish list so when I order a new book, I always take one from my wish list, too.
Date of experience: August 17, 2024
Convenient, speedy and clear access on your website throughout the selection and buying process. The price was right; hopefully, the book will really arrive in "good" condition as well.
Best price for this particular book
Date of experience: September 29, 2024
I'm happy to obtain such good reading material at a good price. I'd rather navigate the purchase without having to screen through your promotional offers first. But happy otherwise.
Price and because it appeared on my Google search to aquire the used book.
Date of experience: November 9, 2024
I'm very pleased with the books I received; they exceeded my expectations. The quality and selection are exactly what I was looking for. I plan to place another order soon to expand my collection. Thank you for such a great experience; I look forward to shopping with you again.
Date of experience: July 28, 2024
The shipping prices ste too high. Please encourage you book sellers to use Media Rate through USPS. The shipping is often three times the price of the book. I shop less frequently with you because of the shipping costs.
I chose Alibris because you have great book prices. Maybebyou can issue better coupons to offset the cost of shipping if the sellers will not use Media Rate to ship books.
Is it possible to make Media Rate an option for the buyers who are not in a rush to receive their books?
Date of experience: August 3, 2024
I prefer to shop with smaller companies than Amazon.
Date of experience: May 27, 2022
The website was easy to navigate. The books were easy to order and were delivered when expected. I appreciate that there are so many options regarding price and quality for each book so that I can have so much choice about the product I am receiving. I will continue to use this site for all of my future book purchases.
Always has a great selection of harder to find books
Date of experience: August 2, 2024
OK - but shipping costs are excessive. And since I have to add more, I'll just waste your time and mine. You're pissing me off with this survey. Is that OK?
Good selection of books
Date of experience: August 20, 2024
My first purchase using this website went very smoothly. I bought a book I had been looking for the past 15 years and was glad to find it listed on this website. I received it without issue.
Found a rare book for my collection only sold on Alibris/for the best price listed on Alibris.
Date of experience: September 19, 2024
Have ordered for several yrs if you order and can say for most satisfied. I really think it is unfair if you order 2 or 3 books from same company they mail separately
And defeats the savings.
Ordered for several years.
Date of experience: October 3, 2024
Never disappointed. Thanks.
Previous experience
Date of experience: March 13, 2024
Found what I was looking for
Date of experience: February 10, 2023
Date of experience: January 17, 2023
Used for yrs, been satisfied. Have recommended to others over yrs.
Good experiences
Date of experience: December 6, 2022
Trying to Find a copy of God Uses Cracked Pots on CD. Sorry cannot find. I would appreciate if you could locate.
Date of experience: February 18, 2021
A couple of your items by Barbie Breathitt are mixed up. For instance, a 2018 russian soccer book is the description and item under one of Barbie Breathitt's dream symbolism items. I know, because I ordered that item and got the Soccer book! I want Barbie's item! So, I'm trying to order a different one again.
Date of experience: August 4, 2024
I quickly found the books I was looking for as well as others I'm wanting in the future! The prices and shipping are very reasonable. I've had superb experiences with Alibris in the past, too, so I keep coming back!
I found the books I was looking for with the best prices and shipping costs.
Date of experience: July 28, 2024
The website is easy to use. Shipping is timely with books securely packaged. Pricing is excellent.
Past experience.
Date of experience: July 23, 2024
So many titles and lots of obscure books. Right up my alley. Shipping was faster than estimated. My go to for books. Much better than that gigantic behemoth that starts with an A.
You had the book I wanted at the best price
Date of experience: December 9, 2024
I liked being able to see all of my possible buying options quickly and clearly--and to have all of the information I needed at hand easily. It was a good online shopping experience.
You had the book title that I had ordered from Amazon (for cheaper, frankly), but then they never shipped it to me, so I had to go searching again. I am paying $15 more for it this time around, but at least it will (hopefully) make it to me this time, since it is a birthday gift (for me!).
Date of experience: November 15, 2024
Thus far everything is excellent! I noticed the same book was advertised through WM but I wanted to get it from the site because perhaps it meant a little more profit to Alibris.
Specific book was in your inventory
Date of experience: October 16, 2024
It's a good experience buying from this company that I don't really know yet their service. Now that I know, I might have to come back and buy something again in the future.
No particular reason.
Date of experience: October 7, 2024
I can always count on Alibris to have what I'm looking for and to deliver it in a timely fashion at a reasonable price. Very grateful for their commitment to the written word!
Date of experience: October 5, 2024
I always love shopping with alibris! Site is easy to use, and no matter what the subject I can almost always find what I am looking for. (Some don't exist. Not your fault.)
It is the only place I ever go for used books. Not owned by that other outfit.
Date of experience: September 24, 2024
Love the site, been ordering for years & tell my friends all about this site! Love it that I can go here & research "hard to find items" Keep up the good work!
Date of experience: November 8, 2024
My book arrived and is almost like new, probably better than new in some cases. I thank you for this. I look forward to receiving all books in this condition when purchasing used.
Wanted a better experience in buying used books that are clean and arrive without paper bugs, etc.
Date of experience: October 18, 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.
