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Alibris has a rating of 4.7 stars from 92,237 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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    622
  • Value
    6991
  • Shipping
    6980
  • Quality
    6979

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Positive reviews (last 12 months): 93.1%
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California
1 review
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August 28th, 2021
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I found the book I need both quickly and at a reasonable price.

Reason I chose this business:

It was the least expensive option of all the websites I looked into.

Date of experience: August 28, 2021

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Michigan
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May 10th, 2021
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My experience has been very good. I have recommended it to my friends.

Reason I chose this business:

The author was recommended and I had read one of her novels.

Date of experience: May 10, 2021

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Illinois
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January 5th, 2022
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I found the books I was looking for on this site. Thank you!

Date of experience: January 5, 2022

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Ohio
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March 11th, 2023
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There should be a way to ship to different addresses in one order.

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

Date of experience: February 9, 2023

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New Jersey
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December 17th, 2022
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Refused to accept virtual credit cards at first. Had to extend expiration date.

Reason I chose this business:

Product wanted

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

Date of experience: November 17, 2022

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Colorado
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March 7th, 2021
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It seems Alibris has changed it's format. It is somewhat difficult to navigate.

Reason I chose this business:

Could not find what I was looking for on other web sites.

Date of experience: March 7, 2021

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Florida
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July 6th, 2023
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Your prices are amazing and the quality of your used books is superb.

Reason I chose this business:

I've been using Alibris since my college days, about 20 years now.

Date of experience: July 6, 2023

Always lowest cost compared to other used book sources
August 23rd, 2021
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Date of experience: August 23, 2021

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Illinois
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November 17th, 2022
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Found exactly what I wanted with ease, and quick purchase and check out.

Reason I chose this business:

You had exactly what I wanted at a reasonable price.

Date of experience: November 17, 2022

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Florida
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November 17th, 2022
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It was easy to find a book and very quickly to check out

Reason I chose this business:

It feels better to me than Amazon

Date of experience: November 17, 2022

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Illinois
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January 30th, 2021
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Freight kills me can we do freight by weight instead of each 3.99

Date of experience: January 30, 2021

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Connecticut
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January 29th, 2021
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Easy to purchase; am having trouble figuring out how to print my receipt

Reason I chose this business:

It had a book I need for work - at an affordable price, with reasonable shipping costs

Date of experience: January 29, 2021

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New York
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March 7th, 2022
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The shopping experience was fast and easy. Looking forward to receiving the book.

Reason I chose this business:

Location and price.

Date of experience: March 7, 2022

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New Jersey
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January 27th, 2021
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I am confused by the offers of free shipping with the truck Icon.

Reason I chose this business:

Competitive pricing and coupons

Date of experience: January 27, 2021

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Pennsylvania
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February 17th, 2024
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I almost always find what I'm looking for here at a great price!

Date of experience: February 17, 2024

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Utah
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July 8th, 2021
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Alibris is my go-to site for used books because it is so easy.

Reason I chose this business:

Returning customer

Date of experience: July 8, 2021

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Maryland
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October 17th, 2021
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I looked for the book I wanted and you had it. Very simple.

Reason I chose this business:

You had what I wanted.

Date of experience: October 17, 2021

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Tennessee
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February 17th, 2024
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I had to input all changed information twice, time consuming!

Date of experience: February 17, 2024

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New Mexico
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June 29th, 2021
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Glad to have found you. Found book I wanted at a fair price

Reason I chose this business:

I choose to no longer use Amazon. I am glad to have found you

Date of experience: June 29, 2021

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Missouri
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November 17th, 2022
Verified purchase

I enjoy finding books on here! Great prices for new and used books!

Reason I chose this business:

Better price!

Date of experience: November 17, 2022

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California
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October 9th, 2021
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I have wanted this video for decades. I'm so glad you have it!

Reason I chose this business:

I've been a customer for decades. Now I order on my smartphone.

Date of experience: October 9, 2021

Great that I found you again after a few decades
October 9th, 2021
Verified purchase
• Previous review
Reason I chose this business:

I was looking for the workbook that I need that goes with a Bible study book.

Date of experience: October 9, 2021

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Illinois
1 review
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February 17th, 2024
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Reason I chose this business:

Best price.

Date of experience: February 17, 2024

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Wyoming
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May 9th, 2023
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I found exactly what I wanted and at a great price. Thank you.

Date of experience: May 9, 2023

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Colorado
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March 12th, 2023
Verified purchase
• Updated review

Listings were not as organized as I am used to with your website.

Reason I chose this business:

Excellent past service

Date of experience: March 12, 2023

I find your platform easy to use
October 31st, 2022
Verified purchase
• Previous review
Reason I chose this business:

Good results (most of the time) in the past. Although this is the second time I'm paying for "The Arctic Event" - last time whoever I picked got the order mixed up and sent two of one ond none of that one. But it was a large order and by the time I figured out what had happened I just decided to let it slide.

Date of experience: October 31, 2022

Wrong Book sent
April 4th, 2021
Verified purchase
• Previous review

One company sent the wrong book and I have not been able to get anyone from either your staff or theirs to help me get the right one.

No easy way to report my problem: I don't remember what I finally did but after a loud silence from Alibris I have tried to deal directly with the company who made the mistake. Again, loud silence.

Reason I chose this business:

First site I could figure out

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Date of experience: March 5, 2021

Sometimes the book I click on is not the book that...
March 21st, 2021
Verified purchase
• Previous review

Sometimes the book I click on is not the book that shows up in the cart

Reason I chose this business:

First site I could figure out

Date of experience: February 19, 2021

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Pennsylvania
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May 30th, 2023
Verified purchase
• Updated review

The search engine brought where I needed to go. So far, so good.

Reason I chose this business:

I always check this site for older books.

Date of experience: May 30, 2023

Everything is working, so far!
September 30th, 2022
Verified purchase
• Previous review

Date of experience: September 30, 2022

Everything worked very well
February 3rd, 2022
Verified purchase
• Previous review

Everything worked very well. The only thing I would add is that I have to research books I want elsewhere, then come here to purchase them.

Reason I chose this business:

I prefer to avoid buying from Amazon when I can. I remember enjoying bookstores and things have changed.

Date of experience: February 3, 2022

Everything is working smoothly, so far
October 14th, 2021
Verified purchase
• Previous review
Reason I chose this business:

I've been trying to avoid Amazon, so you are next in line.

Date of experience: October 14, 2021

I wish my purchase would have qualified for a discount
March 6th, 2021
Verified purchase
• Previous review

I wish my purchase would have qualified for a discount. Oh, well.

Reason I chose this business:

I'm here basically as a a protest of Amazon. I'm a Republican voter and I can't for the life of me go along with big tech's steal of our elections.

Date of experience: March 6, 2021

Thumbnail of user thomast1050
Rhode Island
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April 8th, 2021
Verified purchase

Cart kept emptying. Also had to enter username over and over. Was frustrating...

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

Date of experience: March 9, 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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