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Alibris has a rating of 4.7 stars from 92,443 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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Alibris has been my go to for reasonable priced books in good shape for many years.
I was sure I could find what I was looking for at Alibris.
Date of experience: August 13, 2022
Alibris has many of the books I'm looking for at a reasonable price.
I always order from Alibris
Date of experience: October 9, 2021
I wish it was easier to check for books from the same store to consolidate shipping.
Great resources for college texts!
Date of experience: August 11, 2022
Great price, shipping is a bummer, more than the books. But all in all good experience.
Date of experience: September 22, 2021
The price is fair but haven't received the book yet. I'm hoping it's in good condition
Date of experience: June 9, 2021
My shopping experience on Alibris was good. I'm glad my professor shared this website with me.
I chose Alibris today because I had to purchase a book for class.
Date of experience: February 28, 2021
I've been a customer for several years, and I can count on your inventory and price.
I'm trying out a new author (to me) and want hard copies to pass on to one of my kids.
Date of experience: September 21, 2021
Found 2 books my grand daughter was looking for, shipping cost mote than the books... lol
Same books as elsewhere at almost dirt cheap prices.
Date of experience: October 15, 2022
Very reasonable prices as well as being easy to use are why I gave 5 stars.
I'm a broke college student and Alibris had the lowest price on a textbook I need for class.
Date of experience: January 18, 2022
I don't like the fact that the cart's default view is items you've saved for later.
Hard to find books and a coupon I received.
Date of experience: January 18, 2022
Found the best price on a book I needed plus a coupon code that actually worked!
Best price available.
Date of experience: July 12, 2021
The price for the used book did seem to increase 3 dollars after I signed in
I'm tired of giving money to Amazon (yes I know) ;)
Date of experience: October 17, 2021
Easy to find any book and good prices. Shipping is expensive but that's to be expected.
Date of experience: May 22, 2023
Process was hampered by endless unwanted ads. I had to repeat the process more than once.
Recommended by a friend.
Date of experience: February 6, 2023
I enjoy the layout of the site, it is easy to read and use. Thank you
As above, plus I prefer your site to others.
Date of experience: December 15, 2021
I tried yesterday to make this book order, and Alibris did not accept my password which was correct as far as I could tell. But I went ahead and requested the code to change my password. I got it, put in the new password and the button wouldn't work. After a break, I came back and tried it again, it worked, and when I went to purchase the books I had set aside, my cart was empty. Luckily, there were still copies of everything I had wanted --- the kicker is nearly all the books in this second order now cost $1 or more than the price I had originally seen when I made up the order the first time. I like to shop Alibris because I like what seems to be an independent book broker, and I don't care to support Amazon. But this has happened to me before, and with the shipping costs, I could just as well pay for Amazon prime and not have to pay shipping. I will give you another chance, but really, it feels like a bait and switch to discover what I want and then raise the price. Really... Thank you for listening.
Date of experience: December 4, 2021
Thank you so much for the option to choose more savings from your consolidation cart. -- I don't remember seeing that before andam most grateful! What a deal!
I prefer it as my go-t0 used book store, and am happy to spread business to other than huge conglomerates like Amazon. The site is easy to use and I do not feel pressured from lots of pop-up suggestions etc. I especially enjoy that I do not feel "super-tracked", so that I am interrupted from my perusal by 'related search'options. While Alibiris does offer this sort of assistance, somehow it is not so pushy and interruptive to me, thus I am more likely to follow it up. Thank you for all you do.
Date of experience: May 2, 2021
Great deals! Book conditions are accurately described. My go to place whenever I want a book!
Date of experience: May 24, 2022
Discovered by accident when I was searching for the Graham Parker movie. Never heard of you before but will be back to buy more.
Date of experience: June 4, 2021
If I select all my purchases from one seller... I should get a break in shipping.
Used items are easier to find than ebay, amazon etc.
Date of experience: December 15, 2021
I found what I needed and at a reasonable price. The shipping cost was also fair.
Great prices on books.
Date of experience: November 13, 2022
Alibris is great. I find most books I'm looking for and the delivery is often quick.
Good prices for used books and excellent delivery service.
Date of experience: August 12, 2022
Wow, so fast, easy, and 60% off the lowest price I could find on the net.
Lowest price.
Date of experience: January 19, 2022
So far so good. Let's see when and what kind of condition the cd is in
Date of experience: February 5, 2022
I love the experience at Alibris. They find me the best deals and it's user friendly
Had the cheapest books.
Date of experience: July 17, 2022
My items were quick to find. They gave me plenty of info about each item (whether it was worn and so forth) which was so helpful. I LOVE the option where it helps me choose the earth friendly option (consolidating the boxes).
I compared the prices to Thriftbooks, and Alibris offered the cheaper price. Also, I redeemed cashback through Swagbucks.
Date of experience: June 24, 2021
Love this site-have been using it for years. I always find great items at great prices.
It’s my “go to” site.
Date of experience: October 17, 2022
Easy to find the rare book I want and there were several options to choose from.
Email announcing a discount and the book I want is available at a price point I can accept.
Date of experience: October 18, 2022
Local bookshop re commended.
Date of experience: November 26, 2021
I can find just about any book that I want and the checkout process is simple!
I can find just about any book that I want and the checkout process is simple!
Date of experience: November 29, 2022
Date of experience: September 11, 2021
I can almost always find the book I'm after at a great price!
Date of experience: September 4, 2021
Great as always. Only improvement I would like to see is to save my billing information.
I'm a satisfied returning customer. I first came recommended by Rakuten.
Date of experience: August 31, 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.
