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Alibris has a rating of 4.7 stars from 93,800 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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I have found a copy of almost every book I've searched for and the prices are unbeatable. Every used copy I have purchased has come in wonderful condition.
Date of experience: May 3, 2022
Easy to find titles I'm looking for, plus easy to navigate list to choose from a variety of options for best quality, price, shipping and book seller rating.
Have used them for years, often locating hard to find books. I trust this company.
Date of experience: May 9, 2022
Good prices! First time buyer and shipping is a little pricey but it's easy to qualify for free shipping and the arrival estimation is only a few days
Cheaper than the other alternatives + was recommended to me
Date of experience: January 26, 2022
It was simple and easy to order the book I am interested in reading. I don't order many books-perhaps 1 or 2 per year and I just do not want to set up an account since I don't order that many books.
A fesw dollars less expensive than Amazon.
Date of experience: October 19, 2021
I try to buy my books from Alibris. Generally easy to find what I'm looking for, like purchasing from the booksellers and then sharing the books with friends.
Ready for my next reads!
Date of experience: July 29, 2022
Shipping is zeroed out only during the final review process although it should be taken out at the start of checkout if the cart qualifies for free shipping.
Date of experience: September 6, 2021
The key advantage of Alibris is the large network of providers. Difficult to find books are frequently obtainable - and sometimes at very low prices - via the Alibris exchange.
Date of experience: October 18, 2023
I seem to be able to find the many esoteric nonfiction books that I very much enjoy on Alibris.
I was able to find these esoteric and interesting books.
Date of experience: January 16, 2023
Found what I wanted at reasonable prices and hopefully in good condition.
Date of experience: June 27, 2022
Very easy, found just what I wanted. Full report pending, when I actually receive the book I ordered in not too many days and in the promised condition!
Great alternative to Amazon (where I prefer not to do business); excellent selection, well-organized website where I find what I want quickly
Date of experience: December 30, 2022
Fine -- website, as usual, easily negotiable. No problem accepting my coupon code. The proof of the pudding, however, will be found in (1) how quickly the books get to me and (2) whether they're in the condition advertised.
Good experiences in the past. Also, you're not Amazon!
Date of experience: March 18, 2022
It was OK -- not fantastic. I don't like this free-shipping gimmick with the truck logo, seemingly trying to direct my reading choices in a certain direction. You would win more favor from me with a flat minimum dollar amount to qualify for free shipping.
It's a great resource -- you're tied in with so many independent booksellers.
Date of experience: October 26, 2021
I have been able to find several Georgette Heyer audiobooks that I can find nowhere else. The quality has been good and my items have arrived fairly quickly.
You had the product I wanted.
This is a fun book.
Date of experience: February 23, 2021
Straight to the point - all about the product I am buying and nothing about what else you wish you could sell me... very refreshing shopping experience. Thank you.
Good selection and good prices.
Date of experience: February 28, 2022
This is the best website for used books. Inexpensive, easy to use. I can always find what I want. And get suggestions for books I didn't know existed.
Date of experience: July 12, 2021
Good prices for the items I search for and shipping is still reasonable considering the cost of fuel and lack of workers needed to run our country smoothly.
I have ordered from Alibris many times.
Date of experience: November 8, 2021
Same answer as the first question + and low cost for shipping.
Date of experience: September 9, 2021
I was able to get all of the movies on my brother's wish list. Some of them were older and I thought perhaps hard to find. What a nice surprise to see them for sale at one website and at great prices, too.
I have purchased here before and it was a good experience.
Date of experience: July 30, 2021
Sorry to see books going so high especially for retired folks trying to continuing education to serve the lord, but thanks for having the book cheaper than others.
Date of experience: August 19, 2022
Shipping is more reasonable than others. I had some trouble getting it to take my password. A password reset was sent to my email and prob. Was resolved.
Dumb luck. They had the item I was looking for at a very good price and shipping didn't break the bank.
Date of experience: May 13, 2021
VERY pleased to find the book I ordered in such good condition at such a great price. Payment with Paypal was easy and VERY pleased to have been offered option to donate to The Epoch Times, the best NEWSpaper available in U.S.
Because you had the book I have been searching for in very good condition at a great price.
Date of experience: June 22, 2021
This book was mentioned in another book I read. I was intrigued and immediately went to Alibris and found it! Great price on a hardback bing bang boom,
My go to for ease and great price
Date of experience: January 10, 2022
I don't appreciate sellers who put a shipping price where the book shows in the selection list, that doubles in the cart. I barely caught that. If they need more than one book from the same author, the statement should show as I am looking at the options.
I don't like to be tricked or lied to. I didn't order the book. Be aware!
Besides my local Goodwill it is my fav place to look
Date of experience: January 9, 2022
I almost always find what I want at great prices. If not, I wait and it will eventually be here. Easy and safe to shop
Options and ease of transaction
Date of experience: March 22, 2021
The website is clean, but not sparse. Easy to navigate and find what I am looking for. It was quick and easy to place the order. Price was very competitive. More to follow once the product arrives...
Had the item I was looking for at a good price.
Date of experience: August 30, 2022
Smooth process. At first the only option to purchase was a book in fair condition but then if you choose to see more options you are shown the book in very good condition for the same price.
I saw Walmart processed through Alibiris.
Date of experience: October 13, 2023
I was surprised to find the book I was looking for on Alibris web site.
Couldn't find book I wanted anywhere else
Date of experience: July 11, 2024
I was able to put in what l needed to find with no problem at all l ordered my book and it only took a few min. At check out and my book was on its way.
Just happened to be looking for this particular author thank goodness you had her book. The whole thing only took six min.
Date of experience: January 30, 2022
The shipping cost is too much. I am a regular customer. I will not order as many books next time I order. Please place my books directly in front of the front door. Thank you in advance.
* Alibris attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: November 29, 2022
Signed up to receive $5 off my order with a code sent to my email. Typed the correct code in and a message stated that it had expired. I JUST received it, how can it be expired!
To order expensive books at a discount price.
* Alibris attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: April 8, 2022
Not sure how they calculated the PA 6% tax for a 99 cent book. They came up with 33 cents. Here in PA it would only be 6 cents. The tax does not apply to shipping cost!
Prior user.
Date of experience: November 6, 2022
Usually a good selection of books and other products. I am surprised and so what disappointed when I can't find some titles that I have found on other book sites (and I am not talking about Amazon!].
I have some extra money to spend and I like when I can get free shipping and the right price.
Date of experience: January 22, 2021
Very good, but I wanted to order two copies of a book and was advised that I had already ordered it. Which I had. But I saw no way to increase the number from 1 to 2.
Advice of a friend
Date of experience: March 4, 2022
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.
