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Alibris has a rating of 4.7 stars from 93,541 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 books I could not find in my library or at Thrift Books Paid more than I wanted to. Around $12.00 - $7.00 would have been better for me.
Thrift books didn't have them. Alibris typically slower in delivery and higher in process for books I want.
Date of experience: April 25, 2022
Found the book that I was looking for very quick and at a great price. The shipping charges were not outrageous. Very happy with this site so far!
Great price.
Date of experience: February 24, 2022
You have a great selection of books thru many sellers so that the buyer can shop for the best price/condition in one spot. Keep up the good work!
Needed some hardback titles that are no longer available in bookstores.
Date of experience: April 13, 2021
FINDING BOOKS HAS NEVER BEEN EASIER. THE VARIETY AND DIFFERENT SELLERS HELP A LOT IN MAKING DECISIONS, KNOWING THE SHIPPING IS GUARANTEED IS PEACE OF MIND AS WELL
On contact, I was instructed to submit paperwork and reasons for the return. Everything was pretty clear. The only thing now is to wait... we'll see what happens and how it's handled.
I HAVE USED THIS SITE IN TH E PAST AND ONLY BEEN SOMEWHAT DISSATISFIED ONCE, IT WAS SOMETHING A SELLER HAD DONE IN PACKAGING A RATHER HEAVY BOOK - ARRIVED DENTED & THE DUST JACKET CORNERS DENTED BUT NOT TORN.
Date of experience: February 26, 2021
FINDING BOOKS HAS NEVER BEEN EASIER. THE VARIETY AND DIFFERENT SELLERS HELP A LOT IN MAKING DECISIONS, KNOWING THE SHIPPING IS GUARANTEED IS PEACE OF MIND AS WELL
I HAVE USED THIS SITE IN TH E PAST AND ONLY BEEN SOMEWHAT DISSATISFIED ONCE, IT WAS SOMETHING A SELLER HAD DONE IN PACKAGING A RATHER HEAVY BOOK - ARRIVED DENTED & THE DUST JACKET CORNERS DENTED BUT NOT TORN.
Date of experience: February 11, 2021
I received an email for a discount code (warm), but never had the chance to enter it before the order was places and my credit card was charged.
* Alibris attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: February 25, 2021
I cannot believe how simple it was to sign up and make a purchase my first time!
Easy user-friendly website!
I am considering to sell on this site!
I did an online search for a particular book, saw some prices listed on this website that I never heard of, that were really great. So I checked it out, then went ahead and opened an acct., then purchased! Simple, easy, FAST!
Date of experience: March 18, 2022
The website is quick to respond, and I like the way it lists my choices in order of price. The evaluation of books has thus far been right on target.
It's not Amazon!
Date of experience: March 8, 2024
It's fine. Pretty streamlined and efficient.
I like that it is independent from Amazon--we need to keep some choices available!
Date of experience: August 19, 2021
The books were easy to find and similar items recommended that go along with the first book I ordered.
Because Jonathan Grobe answered my questions very quickly.
Date of experience: January 13, 2024
It's fairly easy to type in and search book titles, and I think your ratings for other sellers as well as condition of used books can be trusted.
Needed a book that is hard to find
Date of experience: April 11, 2023
Working with your web site was quick and easy. I only wish I had an option to add a gift card, since this is for a Christmas present
Because you were not Amazon
Date of experience: December 19, 2021
I like to order books with a description of the actual book, not info about the store as the only descriptor.
I have visited the brick store.
Date of experience: April 18, 2024
Allowed me to look at various editions of textbook and compare them. Good feature. Good choice.
I comparison shopped among online book sellers.
Good condition. Low price. Well written book.
Date of experience: February 23, 2021
Very nice book shopping I was well pleased with the books and the delivery and the correspondence thank you so much keep up the good business
Well I didn't know about Alibris but I'm very pleased to know them now
Date of experience: April 29, 2024
Able to find the book I wanted and get it ordered and delivered to my friends
Date of experience: June 23, 2024
Some oddities with the form fields not showing up (Safari, MacOS) in the checkout process. Otherwise OK
The book I was looking for at a good price
Date of experience: September 11, 2021
I was able to readily find what I was looking for and order it, and I received it in a timely manner.
I usually am able to find what I'm looking for.
Date of experience: May 4, 2024
Other than remembering to use two letters for my state address, I had no problems
They had the book I ordered
Date of experience: August 27, 2021
Prices are not always the lowest, but are always competitive.
Date of experience: June 24, 2024
Had book I wanted at best price I found.
Date of experience: June 12, 2024
Book I wanted much less expensive then other sources. Very happy to find it so easily. Easy check out.
Price less expensive then other sources.
Date of experience: May 5, 2024
I got all the books I needed for my project.
There was a mixup with a wrong book shipped. But it was corrected by the vendor in short order.
One place shipped a wrong book.
Used the contact Alibris link to register the issue.
The correct book was shipped out.
Issue resolved!
Recommendation by my wife
Date of experience: May 8, 2024
Price compared to Amazon, no contest
Date of experience: February 4, 2024
Easy to navigate site, has a great selection of books, good prices
Best price and Alibris has always been a good source of used books
Date of experience: June 24, 2024
Easy and great prices. It appears that Alibris has many selections to choose from.
For the cost
Date of experience: June 24, 2024
Easy to shop, sort through preferences and great prices as a general rule.
I've purchased from Alibris many times and it doesn't hurt that I earn AA bonus miles too.
Date of experience: June 24, 2024
I can get bonus miles from my AA shopping account.
Date of experience: August 5, 2023
A little tricky to change the billing address but it eventually popped up. I would have preferred to be able to click on something that says "change billing address" instead of having to hunt around. Please add this, I think your buyer's will be appreciative. Thanks!
Was able to get American Airlines miles with my purchase.
Date of experience: March 16, 2023
Great communication during transaction. Items arrived as described. Super seller.
Price and selection of products
Date of experience: June 24, 2024
It was an effortless transaction, from browser to mailbox...
Date of experience: June 24, 2024
Ordering used books is easy, inexpensive and time effective. The items are as described and shipped very quickly, thank you.
Date of experience: April 10, 2024
Found what I was looking for immediately, and a more than reasonable price. The whole transaction was practically effortless.
Low prices on used titles. And past experience.
Date of experience: December 11, 2023
Low prices, ease of use.
Date of experience: October 21, 2023
Easy transaction. Shipping was cheap and arrived before the estimated delivery date.
Only place I could find White Identity by Jared Taylor. Evidently the truth is offensive.
Date of experience: June 24, 2024
Fast shipping. Book arrived in excellent conditions. Great Service.
Date of experience: June 24, 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.
