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Alibris has a rating of 4.7 stars from 93,835 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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Found a book 50% cheaper than Amazon. Plus an independent bookseller. That's a win win in my book. Hopefully it's the book I need for class, sure looks like it.
Looking for an alternative to Amazon/Google. I knew I could find something cheaper online somewhere b/c the book has been out for 4 years. I'm hopeful that this site delivered.
Date of experience: September 6, 2022
Amazing experience. I wish things shipped faster but besides that all the books are in good shape and the fees are so affordable I recommend it to all my friends.
To buy books that i needed for a class but now want to read for fun :)
Date of experience: March 1, 2023
I have paid for a book (and shipping) I haven't gotten, I've had multiple issues in getting feedback to Alibris and alibris sellers I end up in a frustrating loop if the seller doesn't reach out I have no way of getting my issue resolved
I didn't want to pay 24$ on Amazon
* Alibris attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: October 13, 2023
I've been shopping with Alibris.com for a long time. I am so pleased with the condition of the books and their quick delivery! Thank you, Alibris.com!
To order a book
Date of experience: March 24, 2022
I am very pleased with Alibris.com! They have an exceptional array of books, great prices, in good condition!
I am very happy with their service.
Date of experience: December 18, 2021
They are very dependable
Date of experience: August 30, 2021
This platform is easy and fast. I've had good luck finding hard to find books and the sellers have always been accurate in their descriptions and truthful in their dealings.
I wanted a book for a study for less than the price of new.
Date of experience: January 18, 2023
Haven't received my order but the shopping experience was easy and streamlined and lots of sellers and books to choose from ranging in price and quality.
Found it searching
Date of experience: September 5, 2021
It was simple to search through your catalog and find the items I wanted. There are other items I am also interested in which I will look for in future.
Random seller, I wanted books by David Icke and this is the site I was taken to once I had identified which books I wanted.
Date of experience: January 9, 2021
So far the Alibris experience has been great. Now onto the shipping experience. That will be where the true value of review and reputation are tested.
Price and ease of purchase.
Date of experience: December 31, 2021
The website has great prices. I was not able to see a photo of the actual book, and some website navigation was vague. But overall a good experience so far.
Date of experience: July 30, 2022
The feature to save me money by getting me books from the same seller when I checked out was A+. Great work from your team on putting that feature together.
Wanted used books!
Date of experience: March 31, 2021
Other sites were harder to navigate. This site charged more but was easier and clearer. The proof now will be in the shipping and receipt and condition of the book
Ease of order
Date of experience: December 4, 2021
Good selection of options for the books I was looking for. But no opportunity to include a message to the recipient, or in any way mark this as a gift.
"Polysyllabic Spree" was out of stock at other booksellers so I thought of Alibris, which first came on the scene as a source for older, hard to find and O/P books. You did not disappoint in this respect.
Date of experience: December 14, 2022
Website is fast and easy to navigate. With no clutter and no marketing ads obliterating the viewable portion of the screen, there were few time wasting.distractions.
Date of experience: June 1, 2023
Living to get out of time...
Will
The clock tiks and all I can do is count the meaninglessness, why do it? When I can miss the nuance of rhythms.
Could do nothinng else, what was there? I must escape
Date of experience: June 16, 2024
I have been a shopper here for many many years. Always good prices and great selection. Aside from some unreliable stores, my experience here is good.
Date of experience: July 11, 2022
It's always a pleasure to shop at Alibris. I am always surprised that I can still find books I enjoyed as a child and share them with my great grandchildren.
It's simply the best.
Date of experience: November 5, 2021
My first time ordering, we will see how it goes…if my order arrives etc.
It had the book I wanted at a so so good price
Date of experience: July 8, 2024
Always seem to have what I want/need and sometimes things I didn't even realize I did! Always as described, timely shipping, great price options... top notch.
Because I usually always do!
Date of experience: June 1, 2021
After going through several websites looking for a particular book, and checking out reviews on-line about the various websites' reputation, I also found the book at a very good price.
I had a good prior experience purchasing a book, and also learned Alibris has a very good reputation for this business.
Date of experience: May 23, 2023
Great selection. Great prices... and great packaging - I generally order only new books, and they always arrive in pristine condition. My thanks to everyone at Alibris.
Great selection. Great prices... and great packaging - I generally order only new books, and they always arrive in pristine condition. My thanks to everyone at Alibris.
Date of experience: February 19, 2021
The book I wanted was available at a very reasonable price. I had ordered a copy from another supplier and never received it. I hope I do get this one.
They had the book I was looking for in stock.
Date of experience: September 15, 2021
In the finishing up stage, where you change the means of payment your website is difficult to use. Because of this it took me three tries to submit the order.
Date of experience: May 3, 2021
I have referred many friends to Alibris for shopping and all have been thrilled. Please continue to provide a rewarding and satisfying experience. Thank you. Karen
Confidence in shopping.
Date of experience: July 18, 2021
I love Alibris and have shopped here for years. I purchased all of the books I needed in graduate school from them. All were in good condition and unmarked.
I know I can usually find any book I need on their site at a great savings. I can afford to buy a book to satisfy my curiosity without breaking the bank.
Date of experience: March 7, 2024
I always use Alibris to find books that I want/need. I've used it to purchase textbooks used in my Masters' discipline and saved money by purchasing throught them instead of the campus bookstore.
I've used Alibris for years.
Date of experience: October 24, 2022
I have used Alibris for 15+ years.
Date of experience: September 4, 2022
Shopping for books is great. The shipping costs can be a shock sometimes.
I think it's cost effective to buy used books - my take on recycling books.
Date of experience: January 24, 2022
I found the book I was looking for at a lower price than any of the online bookstores. When I wass in grad school, I purchased all of my textbooks on Alibris and saved a ton!
I always check Alibris first when I am looking for a specific book or for books on a general subject. Their prices are better than any I have found elsewhere.
Date of experience: December 29, 2021
Selection of books available and the reasonable pricing.
Date of experience: July 19, 2021
"When you tear out a man's tongue, you are not proving him a liar, you're only telling the world that you fear what he might say." - George R. R. Martin
Thank you for not censoring your selections like every other online bookstore. You give to your customers the dignity of the responsibility to think for themselves.
Date of experience: December 9, 2021
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.
