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Overview

Alibris has a rating of 4.7 stars from 92,433 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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    631
  • Value
    7097
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    7086
  • Quality
    7085

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Positive reviews (last 12 months): 93.1%
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Utah
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April 12th, 2024
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Books in good condition for a fraction of the cost of one in a bookstore.

Reason I chose this business:

My husband has ordered from Alibris before and he was very satisfied with the books he purchased,

Date of experience: April 2, 2024

Easy to use and good to save on books!
March 26th, 2024
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Reason I chose this business:

My spouse has used it and liked it.

Date of experience: March 16, 2024

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Minnesota
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April 12th, 2024
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I got what I ordered and on time. What more to say?

Reason I chose this business:

They had the book I was looking for.

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Date of experience: April 2, 2024

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Michigan
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April 6th, 2024
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I like the variety of books, I usually find what I am shopping for a reasonable price.

Reason I chose this business:

I wanted to send my brother Book I purchased earlier.

Date of experience: March 27, 2024

The items I was looking for I found easily using search,...
January 11th, 2022
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The items I was looking for I found easily using search, at a reasonable price.

Reason I chose this business:

When I'm shopping for books I check Alibris first.

Date of experience: January 11, 2022

I like shopping with Albris because of the wide selection...
May 11th, 2021
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I like shopping with Albris because of the wide selection of books, that nI can find by author or subject.

Reason I chose this business:

For DBT Dummies that I found and purchased

Date of experience: May 11, 2021

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Maryland
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April 6th, 2024
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It was easy to find the book that I was looking for.

Reason I chose this business:

I try to not buy anything from Amazon.

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Date of experience: March 27, 2024

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Georgia
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April 10th, 2024
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Fantastic books at great prices! I am always happy with the condition of the books!

Reason I chose this business:

Repeat customer, always happy

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Date of experience: March 31, 2024

Always pleased with my purchases!
October 14th, 2023
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Reason I chose this business:

Had what I wanted and prices

Date of experience: October 14, 2023

Easy to find what I was looking for
November 18th, 2022
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Reason I chose this business:

They had the book I wanted and I found others to buy.

Date of experience: November 18, 2022

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Virginia
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April 9th, 2024
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I had been looking for a specific DVD for such a long time. I finally found it on Alibis!

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Date of experience: March 30, 2024

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Maryland
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April 13th, 2024
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Fast, easy, and you always have the books I am looking for.

Reason I chose this business:

Lowest price and excellent service.

Date of experience: April 3, 2024

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Kansas
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April 13th, 2024
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Easy to order. A little expensive, but good service.

Reason I chose this business:

I try Alibris first.

Date of experience: April 3, 2024

I don't see well and do better with trade paperbacks...
December 4th, 2023
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I don't see well and do better with trade paperbacks and hardbacks. You clearly indicated this was a trade paperback.

Reason I chose this business:

"Recommended by Raven Bookstore in Lawrence, KS

Date of experience: December 4, 2023

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Illinois
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April 13th, 2024
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Wonderful. Everything was efficient and easy to order

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Date of experience: April 3, 2024

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Texas
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April 13th, 2024
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Really great price. Exactly as described. Shipped promptly.

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Date of experience: April 3, 2024

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Ohio
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April 13th, 2024
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It doesn't let me save in wish list while I'm browsing to keep for later,only does at check out

Reason I chose this business:

Was searching for Lori Hatcher books

Date of experience: April 3, 2024

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Texas
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April 13th, 2024
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Easy experience, the book that I wanted was on stock while other sites and stores didn't have it.

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Date of experience: April 3, 2024

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South Carolina
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April 13th, 2024
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Very easy shopping. You had the author I was looking for.

Reason I chose this business:

You had the author I was looking for.

Date of experience: April 3, 2024

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Pennsylvania
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April 13th, 2024
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Great online shopping experience. Low priced item.

Reason I chose this business:

Great, clear directions.

Date of experience: April 3, 2024

Thumbnail of user karens5448
Alaska
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April 13th, 2024
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Wish the search bar would have subject on it. Otherwise good site.

Reason I chose this business:

Used Alibris many times.

Date of experience: April 3, 2024

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Puerto Rico
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April 13th, 2024
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Good service by Alibris. Fast shipping and easy to place an order.

Reason I chose this business:

Good book stock.

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Date of experience: April 3, 2024

Thumbnail of user johnk6017
Colorado
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April 13th, 2024
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Shipping a little pricey but understandable for u to stay in business

Date of experience: April 3, 2024

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California
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April 9th, 2024
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Quick and easy. I found exactly what I was looking for!

Reason I chose this business:

I have bought from Alibris before, so when I was looking for a needed book, I decided to check here first. I was not disappointed.

Date of experience: March 30, 2024

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Washington
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March 9th, 2024
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I like that I can support my local bookstores by purchasing on this site!

Date of experience: March 9, 2024

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California
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February 9th, 2024
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Found this website from a friend and love how quick and easy to find textbooks!

Date of experience: February 9, 2024

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New Hampshire
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February 9th, 2024
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So easy to find the books I'm looking for...and usually at the lowest price anywhere!

Reason I chose this business:

Comparison shopping and Alibris had the best prices!

Date of experience: February 9, 2024

Thumbnail of user marybethb35
Texas
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April 5th, 2024
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I found the dvd I wanted quickly. Checkout was quick and easy.

Reason I chose this business:

Google what I was looking for. Alibis had the best deal

Date of experience: March 26, 2024

Thumbnail of user marys6754
Iowa
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February 5th, 2024
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For many years I have relided on Alibris for books. They are remarkable in finding rare finds.

Reason I chose this business:

I knew that I could find this book through Alibris. Thank you.

Date of experience: February 5, 2024

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California
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April 5th, 2024
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I found the books that I was looking for at reasonable prices.

Reason I chose this business:

Our local library did not have the books I was looking for and I did not want to shop at Amazon.

Date of experience: March 26, 2024

Found the books I wanted quickly
April 11th, 2021
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Reason I chose this business:

Books were over-priced elsewhere.

Date of experience: April 11, 2021

Thumbnail of user geraldineb239
Georgia
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April 5th, 2024
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Reason I chose this business:

Recommended

Date of experience: March 26, 2024

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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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