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Alibris has a rating of 4.7 stars from 93,639 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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Quick and easy to order. Good price for a used book. Good reviews.
Date of experience: June 27, 2024
I purchased a used paperback copy of a text being used for my local history book club. I was happy to find a copy in great condition at a fair price.
I prefer to buy used when possible, as it's more environmentally friendly, and I am happy to support smaller businesses.
Date of experience: May 12, 2024
Why do you compel me to waste my own valuable time composing a longer assessment when a single word says it all?
Low pric and better availability!
Date of experience: March 8, 2024
I was aware that "The Big Trail" was avail. In 35mm Full screen and 65 mm widescreen versions. I had difficulty finding that info in browsing your listings.
I had previously ordered from your service last year.
Date of experience: December 17, 2021
LOTS of options, you can find literally anything! I've been ordering from Alibris since 2009 and I have yet to be disappointed.
Date of experience: May 26, 2024
Always finding new books to read here! They show you other titles by the same author or genre so you can keep exploring your interests.
I've been a customer of theirs for years, since about 2007.
Date of experience: April 25, 2024
Need more covers including spine and back. Must show publisher. Must show year.
Date of experience: June 29, 2024
First time ordering. So very quick and easy... and so NOT Amazon!
I just learned of you TODAY!
Date of experience: June 29, 2024
WHY DOES EVERY VENUE EXPECT US TO WASTE OUR UNPAID TIME ANSWERING YOUR QUESTIONS? WHAT DID YOU DO BEFORE SOME DATA MINING SITE SOLD YOU THIS DISSERVICE?
Date of experience: March 5, 2024
I find these surveys reprehensible. Who is paying me for my time?
Date of experience: January 6, 2024
Several times now, I have clicked too fast on the shipping address which was, I suppose, the last ne I used. HOW can I specify that my default shipping address be my own mailing address.
Cause you're not Amazon--you haven't sold out in the meantime, have you?
Date of experience: March 11, 2022
While Alibris may not be as "slick" as Amazon, but I like the book and music purchasing experience, especially used books.
Alibris is not Amazon. A lot of the time, the books are cheaper, especially the used books.
Date of experience: April 26, 2024
I like the opportunity to get used books and alibris provides another option besides Amazon. Great selling partners.
You’re another option besides Amazon!
Date of experience: May 13, 2022
You're not Amazon!
Date of experience: September 28, 2021
Alibris: always does promptly as it says it will, for what it says it will charge.
Date of experience: June 29, 2024
Returning customers are asked to fill in name, address, etc without the courtesy of Alibris labeling the purpose: shipping or billing. Unforced error.
Date of experience: June 27, 2024
After unchecking the "billing and shipping addresses are the same" box, I am asked to fill in my name and address with no labeling to indicate if I am filling in the shipping address or billing address. Possibly the shipping address was dealt with on a prior screen and, because it indicated the shipping address I wished used, simply did not register in my mind, but how difficult is it to label "billing address" above where you want the billing address put in if different from the shipping address?
Less expensive than Amazon, especially for this book. $25 savings over Kindle price, $30+ over hard copy book.
Date of experience: May 11, 2024
Your option to acquire items at lower cost does not present well on an iPhone -- it was not clear what I would be getting "instead", nor was it clear at what price -- so I chose not to use it
You are not Amazon
Date of experience: December 4, 2023
You are not amazon.com
Date of experience: October 19, 2022
It was difficult to return to shopping cart after further browsing on my iPhone.
You are not amazon.com
Date of experience: January 29, 2021
At CHECKOUT:
1) If customer wants to move a selection to WishList...
2) CHECKOUT page Doesn't offer option to "Go to CART" or "Return to CART"
3) To make a change, Customer must click on Alibiris logo to go to HOME page.
4) Then customer must click on the CART icon to change order.
5) A simple webmaster issue with an easy fix?
Thanks!
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Previous customer...
Placed numerous orders today!
Date of experience: April 22, 2023
BIKLING at Checkout:
1) Doesn't have Billing selection listed.
2) Does not offer option to choose/change Billing card of choice
Thank you!
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Previous customer.
Date of experience: April 22, 2023
Regarding Billing address (if other than shipping):
1) It doesn't display after it is entered
2) Nor is it displayed during checkout.
It would be good to be able to confirm it (typos/spelling etc.)
Thanks!
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Have ordered previously.
Date of experience: April 22, 2023
Quick, easy way to find books that are out of print and that are being price-gouged by Amazon marketplace sellers.
Best site for used books.
Date of experience: May 6, 2024
Great book, great condition, great price, great timing. It was a great buying experience.
I have purchased many books on Alibris before. You usually always have the books I am looking for and your prices can't be beat.
Date of experience: June 29, 2024
Alibris always has the books I am looking for and at a great price. The site is easy to navigate.
I knew you would have the book I wanted.
Date of experience: January 10, 2024
Excellent selection of books, very easy to navigate site
From previous use, I knew I could find the books I was looking for and at an excellent price.
Date of experience: December 16, 2023
I've purchases before.
Date of experience: January 14, 2023
Well, Sirs, I must remember that this year no IOSS number has usually come, therefore everything is Longer as well as dearer at the customs in Czechia, EU.
...still a good offer, though.
Date of experience: May 3, 2024
Good offer, thanx.
Date of experience: April 15, 2024
Date of experience: March 29, 2024
It's been all right so far provided that IOSS number was supplied, thanx. :)
...good offer and hope that the order will be delivered!
Date of experience: March 27, 2024
The ordered books have always been delivered, thanx. :))
Date of experience: February 19, 2024
Well, a good offer, I hope that you will get it delivered as before, thanks.
So far a good experience.
Date of experience: January 12, 2024
It's easy and a good offer, just the International shipping is not particularly a low price.
Date of experience: December 3, 2023
Easy to locate the needed volume; many choices; prompt shipping.
I consider Alibris a "better buy" than Amazon
Date of experience: June 29, 2024
I consider Alibris a very professional site
Date of experience: May 6, 2024
I consider Alibris a very professional site
Date of experience: May 6, 2024
I respect Alibris as a terrific bookseller
Date of experience: April 12, 2024
I got the best price on a hardback volume.
Date of experience: January 25, 2024
Best pricing and excellent track record
Date of experience: December 15, 2023
Much better pricing than Amazon
Date of experience: December 16, 2022
I accidentally hit a wrong key, but was able to get to my cart again.
Someone on a comment thread recommended a book on your website.
Date of experience: June 22, 2024
I have shopped off and on with Alibris for many years. Your are great!
Used in past
Date of experience: June 29, 2024
Very nice experience. Easy website to use. Thanks so much!
I have an account.
Date of experience: June 29, 2024
Fast, easy and not complicated. Item is also located close by, so will get here faster.
The price was right.
Date of experience: February 20, 2025
Date of experience: March 7, 2024
Date of experience: March 7, 2024
I find it strange that the book I ordered is not available and now have to pick another... Why does this happen?
I've made good purchases in the past
Date of experience: March 4, 2024
While nothing is perfect, the process of finding and then ordering the book, that I wanted, went as well as I expected.
Because it has in the past provided me with the book that I wanted at a fair price, and then successfully shipped it to me.
Date of experience: May 11, 2024
You had the book that I wanted, and the process for buying it went smoothly. Alibris is now my default bookstore.
Date of experience: May 9, 2024
I've bought from this seller multiple times and have always had a good experience
Date of experience: June 29, 2024
See above, please. In the years, many, that I have shopped at Alibris, the only difficulty is choosing which I actually have time to read.
Date of experience: June 29, 2024
I really like the new shopping aid for getting better prices.
It is my usual go-to book place.
Date of experience: March 16, 2024
This is my place to shop for used books, trustworthy descriptions, good prices.
Date of experience: November 19, 2022
Alibris remains "my" bookstore, the place where I can find whatever arcane or homely book I want for a price that fits my limited budget. The booksellers are honest about the condition of used books and prompt in shipping them.
Date of experience: September 19, 2022
It has been my go-to book shop for a number of years.
Date of experience: January 11, 2022
Time after time I find what I am looking for, however obscure it may seem, almost always at a price I can afford. Carefully wrapped, reliably shipped. Alibris is my bookstore.
It is where I always look for books
Date of experience: November 3, 2021
I find it perplexing that I am charged full shipping for each of 5 identical books ordered from the same vendor. Not efficient!
Date of experience: March 3, 2024
So far, so good. I just hope the book arrives as promised.
I have had fairly good experience w/ Alibris for several years. But. I am wary after times that I never received what I ordered and paid for.
Date of experience: January 10, 2024
I always do!
Date of experience: February 26, 2022
It's my "go to" source for online books.
Date of experience: October 26, 2021
I can always find exactly what I am looking for through Alibris. It has been my go-to for years!
It's my "go to" for used books.
Date of experience: February 15, 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.
