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Alibris has a rating of 4.7 stars from 90,994 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.

  • Service
    562
  • Value
    6309
  • Shipping
    6300
  • Quality
    6297

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Positive reviews (last 12 months): 93.2%
Positive
18,474
Neutral
799
Negative
548
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Top Positive Review

“Very impressed w/ orderly arrangement of products for...”

Cate Z.
9/16/21

Very impressed w/ orderly arrangement of products for sale, e.g., music, books, movie, etc. Makes sense! Also, the choice of sellers is easy to understand & navigate--I contacted one book seller Solr by email to find out if the used book they were selling was highly dusty (allergies) & they emailed back w/ details & evident concern. Alibris is now my "go-to" source for great prices, selection & quality of sale. Thanks for doing a great job!

Date of experience: 9/16/21
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Top Critical Review

“Very Difficult to change shipping address”

Stephen I.
5/17/21

Very Difficult to change shipping address. Had to quit internet browser and log back in again. Shipping choices limited. I know from past purchase that independent sellers can take their sweet time shipping items and often do. Why does alibris appear to charge at 1st class parcel rates and deliver at slower and cheaper media mail rate? Delivery window excessively wide.

Date of experience: 4/17/21
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Ohio
1 review
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December 17th, 2021
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Date of experience: December 17, 2021

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California
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June 1st, 2021
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Date of experience: June 1, 2021

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California
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May 28th, 2021
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Unclear when shipping options would be given or entry allowed

Reason I chose this business:

Price and close location to CA

Date of experience: May 28, 2021

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Florida
3 reviews
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May 28th, 2021
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Reason I chose this business:

Internet suggestion

Date of experience: May 28, 2021

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Canada
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September 7th, 2022
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Alibris offers an affordable alternative to the big retailers.

Reason I chose this business:

Price and ease of use.

Date of experience: September 7, 2022

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Michigan
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September 6th, 2022
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First time and I'll check the order once received! Easy set up so far.

Reason I chose this business:

Try something new and like the price!

Date of experience: September 6, 2022

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Sweden
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August 15th, 2021
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Happy that the system works simple and smoothly! Lisa

Date of experience: August 15, 2021

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California
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June 4th, 2022
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Shopping and ordering a book on Alibris is very easy. I appreciate the seamless experience.

Reason I chose this business:

I look at different sites and see which book costs the least (excluding Amazon because I don't like Amazon).

Date of experience: June 4, 2022

Very easy to navigate your website and place an order
May 30th, 2022
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• Previous review
Reason I chose this business:

Because the book I wanted was cheaper from you than from Thriftbooks, and you are not called Amazon, even though you may be owned by Amazon (I'm not sure.)

Date of experience: May 30, 2022

Very easy process
April 12th, 2022
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Reason I chose this business:

Because I like to choose other companies besides Amazon and I have never had any problems with Alibris

Date of experience: April 12, 2022

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California
1 review
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August 15th, 2021
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Date of experience: August 15, 2021

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Texas
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June 6th, 2022
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Reason I chose this business:

I want to support independent book stores.

Date of experience: June 6, 2022

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Minnesota
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December 17th, 2021
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Such a great marketplace with many good titles to choose from, quick and easy shipping.

Reason I chose this business:

On the lookout for books in particular subjects. Alibris has what I need.

Date of experience: December 17, 2021

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GB
2 reviews
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June 1st, 2021
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Very competitive pricing with wide range of academic theology

Date of experience: June 1, 2021

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Colorado
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June 3rd, 2021
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Website easy to navigate and lots of independent booksellers offering books.

Reason I chose this business:

Suggested by Tattered Bookcover store in Littleton, CO, as they did not have this book in stock.

Date of experience: June 3, 2021

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Florida
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June 2nd, 2021
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Everything was fine for ordering. Let's see how delivery and item quality goes.

Reason I chose this business:

I asked google where I could get a copy of the dvd I wanted

Date of experience: June 2, 2021

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New York
3 reviews
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June 26th, 2021
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Had to create a password even though I checked out as guest.

Reason I chose this business:

T.hat's where I found the book I needed

Date of experience: May 27, 2021

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Massachusetts
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September 6th, 2022
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Great book price-- though a bit steep shipping charge

Date of experience: September 6, 2022

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Georgia
1 review
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June 2nd, 2021
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Date of experience: June 2, 2021

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North Carolina
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June 4th, 2022
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• Updated review

I would love to, but its been a very trying day,
Thank you

Date of experience: June 4, 2022

Alibris always seems to have what I'm looking for
March 11th, 2021
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Date of experience: March 11, 2021

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Pennsylvania
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September 3rd, 2022
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Reason I chose this business:

It was the first entry that had the book I needed.

Date of experience: September 3, 2022

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California
1 review
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May 27th, 2021
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This was truly a quick purchase! Thank you so much!

Reason I chose this business:

The company name was eye catching.

Date of experience: May 27, 2021

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New Jersey
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December 17th, 2021
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• Updated review

Easy to understand site. Great prices. Good descriptions of ware on book.

Reason I chose this business:

Much cheaper than Amazon!

Date of experience: December 17, 2021

A teacher must have planned your pages because it leaves...
September 20th, 2021
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• Previous review

A teacher must have planned your pages because it leaves nothing to question. Neatly done? Makes book shopping a joy.

Reason I chose this business:

I like this site.

Date of experience: September 20, 2021

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West Virginia
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September 1st, 2022
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Reason I chose this business:

Find what I need at a lower cost

Date of experience: September 1, 2022

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Missouri
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May 31st, 2021
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Easy site to use. Could make corrections if needed.

Reason I chose this business:

Price of new book

Date of experience: May 31, 2021

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Washington
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June 3rd, 2022
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Alibris is my go to for any used books. They have the best prices and widest variety

Date of experience: June 3, 2022

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Washington
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April 21st, 2021
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Excellent selection and customer interface. Never any problems.

Reason I chose this business:

Better prices.

Date of experience: April 21, 2021

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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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