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Overview

Alibris has a rating of 4.7 stars from 93,579 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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    679
  • Value
    7724
  • Shipping
    7713
  • Quality
    7712

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Positive reviews (last 12 months): 93%
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Thumbnail of user pedrom355
Pennsylvania
1 review
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March 15th, 2023
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After your system recommended a chipper option, you cancel my order. Obviously, the system was wrong. I had to reorder. I'm little disappointed.

Date of experience: February 13, 2023

Simple and smoothly shopping experience
February 12th, 2023
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Date of experience: February 12, 2023

Thumbnail of user judyb699
North Carolina
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January 31st, 2021
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Easily found a book I was missing in my collection! Reasonable price. Love having alibris to search for books no longer in print.

Reason I chose this business:

Looking for a hardcover I was missing in my Patricia Cornwell collection.

Date of experience: January 31, 2021

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Massachusetts
1 review
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July 18th, 2023
Verified purchase

Five dollar coupon came right after I placed my order…will be sharing this with others to warn them where not to go

Reason I chose this business:

I didn’t realize why I shouldnt

* Alibris attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond

Date of experience: June 18, 2023

Thumbnail of user donnao538
Washington
1 review
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September 23rd, 2021
Verified purchase

Found your website confusing to follow. Ended up ordering the same book twice. Could not remove until the very end. Makes one nervous.

* Alibris attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond

Date of experience: August 24, 2021

Thumbnail of user jesusm221
Nevada
1 review
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April 16th, 2021
Verified purchase

I found a seller for an obscure album and it was cheap! It's nice to know I'm supporting a business other than amazon.

Reason I chose this business:

Happy with my first bulk order. Remembered i wanted one more album and so here i am.

Date of experience: April 16, 2021

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Australia
1 review
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November 22nd, 2022
Verified purchase

I had to enter my name address and card detail about three times, before i could place the order. Should make it simpler

Reason I chose this business:

Because you had the books i wanted

Date of experience: October 23, 2022

Thumbnail of user gailw114
Washington
2 reviews
4 helpful votes
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June 29th, 2022
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Difficult to enter the right billing and shipping address. My name is listed twice, but I'm giving up on trying to change that.

Reason I chose this business:

You have the book I want.

* Alibris attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond

Date of experience: May 30, 2022

Thumbnail of user pamelal986
Colorado
1 review
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December 20th, 2021
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Great layout and easy to find what i was looking for. Check out process is good too! The simple stuff is always best!

Reason I chose this business:

My partner uses your website!

Date of experience: December 20, 2021

Thumbnail of user maryh2974
Oregon
1 review
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December 20th, 2021
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It was easy, really great. But there don't seem to be instructions anywhere explaining how to access the ebook I just purchased.

PLEASE HELP ME AT THE EMAIL ADDRESS BELOW! Thank you

Reason I chose this business:

Because I could find the book I wanted. Because I didn't have to give money to Amazon.

Date of experience: December 20, 2021

Thumbnail of user claudiam719
Iowa
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October 6th, 2023
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The ad said "free shipping", but I could not find anything that was in that category, so it's quite a bit misleading.

Reason I chose this business:

The used books are well priced, but the shipping is expensive.

Date of experience: October 6, 2023

Easy to find some good old books!
September 26th, 2023
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• Previous review

Date of experience: September 26, 2023

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Missouri
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July 19th, 2022
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My husband introduced me to your company. A friend of mine told me about this author. 2 blessings in one, thank you.

Reason I chose this business:

I am able to get books more affordable, thank you

Date of experience: July 19, 2022

Thumbnail of user danielg1216
Massachusetts
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April 6th, 2021
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Excellent shopping experience, links me to just about any book I could ask for, and supports local businesses. What's not to like?

Reason I chose this business:

Bought a book that I could not find at any stores near me.

Date of experience: April 6, 2021

Thumbnail of user cherylr489
District of Columbia
2 reviews
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July 5th, 2024
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It is always very easy to find the specific book I am looking for.

Reason I chose this business:

I have ordered books from here before, and I know that there are very reasonable prices and a variety of books, with the same title, to choose from.

Date of experience: June 25, 2024

Easy to find the item and to compare prices
June 16th, 2024
Verified purchase
• Previous review

Easy to find the item and to compare prices. Prices are very reasonable!

Reason I chose this business:

I have ordered numerous times from here before and have been satisfied every time with my purchases.

Date of experience: June 6, 2024

Very easy to navigate and clear information
May 19th, 2024
Verified purchase
• Previous review
Reason I chose this business:

Low price for the item, and I have ordered from here before.

Date of experience: May 9, 2024

This website is very easy to navigate, so I can find...
January 23rd, 2024
Verified purchase
• Previous review

This website is very easy to navigate, so I can find exactly what I am looking for. I like the way I can freely compare prices from what is offered.

Reason I chose this business:

I have bought several times from this website before because of the variety of books and reliability of the service. I found the book I was looking for in very fine condition with an excellent price!

Date of experience: January 23, 2024

Easy to navigate the website and to compare prices...
March 21st, 2023
Verified purchase
• Previous review

Easy to navigate the website and to compare prices and book conditions.

Reason I chose this business:

I have bought many times before from Alibris, because the prices are very reasonable and delivery is fast.

Date of experience: March 21, 2023

Quick and easy
August 14th, 2022
Verified purchase
• Previous review

Quick and easy. Also found a copy online that worked!

Reason I chose this business:

I have used it before, and I have an account.

Date of experience: August 14, 2022

Easy to browse the website and to find great book bargains!
July 28th, 2022
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• Previous review
Reason I chose this business:

This has the book I was looking for and at a reasonable price!

Date of experience: July 28, 2022

Very easy to navigate and very good selections
April 10th, 2021
Verified purchase
• Previous review
Reason I chose this business:

Browsing because of the Email received.

Date of experience: April 10, 2021

Thumbnail of user veronicad452
Colorado
1 review
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September 4th, 2022
Verified purchase

I would really like to be able to look at some sample pages inside the book or maybe a table of contents

Reason I chose this business:

It came up in a search

Date of experience: September 4, 2022

Thumbnail of user lauraz430
Illinois
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April 15th, 2022
Verified purchase
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The free shipping should be explained more clearly without having to deep dive into a sub-page for the information. It feels deceptive.

Reason I chose this business:

I am trying to use Amazon less, but I am not sure you guys are actually better.

Date of experience: March 16, 2022

I find the coupon and discount system confusing
April 7th, 2022
Verified purchase
• Previous review

I find the coupon and discount system confusing. Initially, there was a notice that I needed $13. Xx more to get free shipping. That sounded worth doing, so I added more books from those listed. When I went to check out, there were $14. Xx in shipping charges! So I started over and cancelled those extra books. Also, the coupon system is disappointing. I do appreciate that you sell used books and that you provide competition to Amazon, but it is still frustrating.

Reason I chose this business:

The price is slightly better than Amazon even with shipping charges.

Date of experience: March 8, 2022

Great site, great experience!
March 12th, 2021
Verified purchase
• Previous review
Reason I chose this business:

I like the price and I like to support book vendors that are not Amazon.

Date of experience: March 12, 2021

Thumbnail of user sandrag1875
Arizona
3 reviews
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January 8th, 2021
Verified purchase

I have ordered from Alibris previously, so feel comfortable with additional orders as needed. The process is easy and the result reliable.

Date of experience: January 8, 2021

Thumbnail of user abigailc214
California
2 reviews
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April 14th, 2022
Verified purchase

Easy to navigate and make changes. Quick process. Shipping date is reasonable and well priced. Thank you for a pleasant purchase experience!

Date of experience: April 14, 2022

Thumbnail of user ariadnam10
California
1 review
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March 1st, 2023
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I truly enjoy buying books through Alibris. You make it easy to search & pay. I have never had a negative experience.

Reason I chose this business:

You had what I was looking for and I can pick the location that is close or far with the seller rating & price.

Date of experience: March 1, 2023

Thumbnail of user charlesm2036
California
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November 29th, 2021
Verified purchase

Why dose the shopping cart "Dump its' contents" after shopping for about 90 minutes I spent finding 5 books! That is frustrating!

Reason I chose this business:

Email coupon.

Date of experience: November 29, 2021

Thumbnail of user maureenc261
Alaska
1 review
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January 12th, 2022
Verified purchase
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So far... so good. Waiting to see how this new feature (where you select books all from the same place) works out.

Reason I chose this business:

I prefer ordering my books from a dedicated book/movies website.

Date of experience: January 12, 2022

So far...
November 15th, 2021
Verified purchase
• Previous review

So far... very easy.

Reason I chose this business:

I like to keep my book buying separate from other orders.

Date of experience: November 15, 2021

I feel you should review your shipping rates to Alaska
October 25th, 2021
Verified purchase
• Previous review

I feel you should review your shipping rates to Alaska. Too high. Not this time but other times I have taken the time to look at your booksellers, and try to get books from west coast seller (closer to Alaska) and I have tried to get them from same city/bookseller but still rates are quite high, especially for books! What about book rate?

Date of experience: September 25, 2021

Shopping experience was pretty good
September 8th, 2021
Verified purchase
• Previous review

Shopping experience was pretty good. Even though I had forgotten my password, it was painless to change it.

Date of experience: September 8, 2021

It was fine so far
February 17th, 2021
Verified purchase
• Previous review

It was fine so far. It does seem weird that the shipping charge is larger than the price
of all four books combined, especially since I took care to order them all from the same place.

Reason I chose this business:

It seems like Alibris will always have the books I want whereas you can never tell what used book stores have on hand.

Date of experience: February 17, 2021

Thumbnail of user kevind1236
New York
1 review
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March 30th, 2021
Verified purchase

It is bad form to interrupt me with a survey before I enter, save my password, and actually complete my shopping experience.

Reason I chose this business:

Recommended by a friend, so I thought I would try out an order with you.

Date of experience: March 30, 2021

Thumbnail of user eoing2
California
1 review
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November 18th, 2021
Verified purchase

Updating shipping/billing is not simple. Had to enter the information, save it, go back, select... etc. Should only have to enter/select once.

Date of experience: October 19, 2021

Thumbnail of user bradleyg120
Missouri
1 review
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February 7th, 2021
Verified purchase

My favorite place to shop. The stream of discount codes sent to me feel like I can always get a good day.

Reason I chose this business:

Great prices

Date of experience: February 7, 2021

Thumbnail of user saulc64
Massachusetts
1 review
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July 13th, 2023
Verified purchase

I love that you are not Amazon. User friendly site is nice. I hope to get a call if anything goes wrong.

Reason I chose this business:

Recommendation from a local book store

Date of experience: July 13, 2023

Thumbnail of user ronaldm1093
Texas
1 review
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May 9th, 2022
Verified purchase

Check out was easy and there are a lot of option to choose from based on the condition you are looking for.

Date of experience: May 9, 2022

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We love browsing books, drinking coffee, and talking with people who love good stories.

Business History

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.

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