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Overview

Alibris has a rating of 4.7 stars from 92,300 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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    625
  • Value
    7028
  • Shipping
    7017
  • Quality
    7016

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Positive reviews (last 12 months): 93.1%
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New Jersey
2 reviews
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April 1st, 2022
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Very easy to use, quick and convenient book shopping. Great stop for book lovers.

Reason I chose this business:

Found a cheap copy of the book I was looking for.

Date of experience: April 1, 2022

Very user-friendly site!
September 3rd, 2021
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Reason I chose this business:

Found the book I needed at the best price.

Date of experience: September 3, 2021

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Virginia
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August 23rd, 2022
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I found the 2 books I was looking for & all has gone well.

Reason I chose this business:

Lower prices & coupon from email.

Date of experience: August 23, 2022

Good--had no problems
March 15th, 2021
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Date of experience: March 15, 2021

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Massachusetts
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March 10th, 2022
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Found the book I wanted, inexpensive; shipping was more than the two copies together

Reason I chose this business:

Google search, previous experience

Date of experience: March 10, 2022

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Illinois
4 reviews
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July 14th, 2021
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Would like to delete a credit card and not clear how to do it.

Reason I chose this business:

Good price.

Date of experience: July 14, 2021

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Washington
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April 3rd, 2021
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Alibris is easy to use and I get great prices on things I want..

Date of experience: April 3, 2021

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Washington
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March 27th, 2021
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I like your new idea where you give a choice for a better price

Reason I chose this business:

Better prices and better choices for the books I am looking for our Community.

Date of experience: March 27, 2021

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Indiana
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May 13th, 2023
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Really quick and easy! Hope I get what I bought in the mail! =D

Reason I chose this business:

It was the cheapest option

Date of experience: May 13, 2023

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Michigan
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August 22nd, 2022
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My shopping experience on Alibris website is quick and easy and wonderful! Thank you.

Date of experience: August 22, 2022

Great place to shop!
April 2nd, 2022
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Great place to shop! Thank you.

Reason I chose this business:

I like Alibris. Always a good shopping place online for books. Thank you. In a question below, it asks if Alibris should follow up with customer satisfaction questionnaire. I answered NO because Alibris is trustworthy in every description of a book.:-)

Date of experience: April 2, 2022

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Washington
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June 19th, 2023
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I love working with Alibris for my books. They always have what I need.

Date of experience: June 19, 2023

I LOVE ORDERING FROM ALIBRIS!
March 5th, 2023
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I LOVE ORDERING FROM ALIBRIS! You guys always have what I am looking for and with many choices across the country for mailing. I have ordered books, music, movies and textbooks from you for years and will continue to do so! Thanks for great, fast service. Jody P.

Date of experience: March 5, 2023

Great service
February 7th, 2021
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Reason I chose this business:

I can always find what I need

Date of experience: February 7, 2021

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Texas
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March 14th, 2021
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Easy to use... let's see how long it takes to get the books. :)

Date of experience: March 14, 2021

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California
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December 17th, 2022
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Easily found the book I wanted to give as a gift, easy to order.

Reason I chose this business:

I've had positive experience with Alibris before.

Date of experience: December 17, 2022

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Illinois
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April 13th, 2023
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I intended to make the purchase using a gift card, and was unable to.

Reason I chose this business:

Your support of small, independent bookstores, overall affordability.

Date of experience: March 14, 2023

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Maine
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June 22nd, 2021
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Found what I wanted fast. And does not cost an arm and a leg.

Reason I chose this business:

Usually has what I want

Date of experience: June 22, 2021

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Arkansas
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June 23rd, 2021
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Found the books I was hoping to find and all from the same source!

Reason I chose this business:

I trust the site.

Date of experience: June 23, 2021

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Utah
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March 13th, 2021
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Ordering is quick and easy and books generally arrive within a week or so.

Reason I chose this business:

I have an account with you so it takes about 5 seconds to log in. Your selection is amazing and your many vendors give me a chance to select someone or an organization I want to support.

Date of experience: March 13, 2021

Thumbnail of user peterc1505
New Jersey
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December 19th, 2021
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Really great service and helpful to bypass Amazon and shop directly from indie sellers

Date of experience: December 19, 2021

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Massachusetts
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July 6th, 2022
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Easy to find the books I am looking for. Super-fast checkout for regular customers.

Reason I chose this business:

Was looking for a specific book

Date of experience: July 6, 2022

Thumbnail of user deroyj
Nevada
3 reviews
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May 15th, 2023
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No problem. Found the books I wanted. Ordered 'em and they're on the way.

Reason I chose this business:

Alibris showed every book I wanted to buy, at decent prices for each.

Date of experience: May 15, 2023

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Indiana
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January 18th, 2022
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I nearly always find what I am searching for, and the choices are plentiful.

Reason I chose this business:

The current retail on these books outweighs my budget. Used books suffice just fine and I don't have to charge my group participants so much to acquire the books.

Date of experience: January 18, 2022

Thumbnail of user michelles2160
Alaska
1 review
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May 16th, 2021
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Quick and easy! Thank you for not asking for phone number. Will be back

Reason I chose this business:

Low price on book.

Date of experience: May 16, 2021

Thumbnail of user elisas133
California
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February 17th, 2023
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Thank you for saving $9.00. You have classics not carried by my local library.

Reason I chose this business:

Good prices and wide selection.

Date of experience: February 17, 2023

Thumbnail of user ravenr24
Tennessee
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February 2nd, 2021
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Grateful for old books & those that love them as much as I do

Reason I chose this business:

It was the only place I could find the book I was looking for

Date of experience: February 2, 2021

Thumbnail of user revd21
New York
2 reviews
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May 16th, 2023
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The price quoted did not change and my checkout experience was easy and efficient

Reason I chose this business:

Lowest cost

Date of experience: May 16, 2023

Thumbnail of user llecenyar
California
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May 15th, 2021
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Nice, wanted manga i had when i was younger but got lost in move

Date of experience: May 15, 2021

Thumbnail of user alices592
Virginia
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November 28th, 2021
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Tried another Seller. This is the best price and the easiest to order online

Date of experience: November 28, 2021

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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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