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Alibris has a rating of 4.7 stars from 90,972 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
    560
  • Value
    6291
  • Shipping
    6282
  • Quality
    6279

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Positive reviews (last 12 months): 93.2%
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18,479
Neutral
800
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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Maryland
1 review
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February 15th, 2022
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Reason I chose this business:

Looking for color, and there was a discount email offer.

Date of experience: February 15, 2022

Good deal
March 21st, 2021
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Date of experience: March 21, 2021

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Iowa
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January 7th, 2021
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Love making sure i can work on getting my Stephen King library filled :)

Reason I chose this business:

I've used it many times over the years

Date of experience: January 7, 2021

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Georgia
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August 19th, 2021
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Thrift books is always reliable. Easy to order, fast and good quality merchandise.

Reason I chose this business:

Good track record and great inventory.

Date of experience: August 19, 2021

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New York
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August 6th, 2022
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Always good. I wish the shipping costs could be lowered.

Reason I chose this business:

Because of the quality of the books and the availability.

Date of experience: August 6, 2022

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Indiana
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August 5th, 2022
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My shopping experience was great. I didn't like the increase in shipping cost.

Reason I chose this business:

Because of the books I was looking for.

Date of experience: August 5, 2022

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California
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April 18th, 2021
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I appreciate finding the hard to find books that you have found for me.

Reason I chose this business:

This is out of print. Thanks!

Date of experience: April 18, 2021

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Arizona
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January 5th, 2021
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Reason I chose this business:

Alibris had a book I needed for my book club.

Date of experience: January 5, 2021

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New Mexico
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April 18th, 2021
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Reason I chose this business:

Don't like amazon

Date of experience: April 18, 2021

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Pennsylvania
6 reviews
3 helpful votes
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April 18th, 2021
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Reason I chose this business:

Have used before and it had the best price for what I wanted

Date of experience: April 18, 2021

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Illinois
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January 7th, 2021
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Excellent service! Received great books for a more than reasonable price!

Reason I chose this business:

I wanted to find a book for my book club at a cheap price

Date of experience: January 7, 2021

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Missouri
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August 20th, 2021
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Found exactly what I needed in no time for exceptional prices.

Reason I chose this business:

Like the idea of used books - better for a first time hobby adventure & better for the environment - reuse & recycle.

Date of experience: August 20, 2021

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California
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November 27th, 2022
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The price range is very impressive for an average reader of caliber. Thanks.

Reason I chose this business:

I have bought many items at a low price range that has come to encourage me to always look-out for other books of my interest.

Date of experience: November 27, 2022

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Colorado
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August 6th, 2022
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Very easy to find what I'm looking for, at a great price!

Reason I chose this business:

Cheaper and easier than Amazon!

Date of experience: August 6, 2022

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Georgia
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February 12th, 2022
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Reason I chose this business:

Prices elsewhere were absurd.

Date of experience: February 12, 2022

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Michigan
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August 18th, 2021
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Easily found what I was searching for and had great pricing.

Reason I chose this business:

Scrolling through looking at pricing and no other site beat this one.

Date of experience: August 18, 2021

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Kansas
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August 4th, 2022
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Maybe I didn't see it but a description of what's in the book would help me.

Reason I chose this business:

Price and availability

Date of experience: August 4, 2022

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Puerto Rico
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August 18th, 2021
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Its very reliable and book quality is as described so far!

Reason I chose this business:

To buy school books and novels for my children

Date of experience: August 18, 2021

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Georgia
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February 11th, 2022
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Reason I chose this business:

Always look here first for books

Date of experience: February 11, 2022

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California
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August 18th, 2021
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Reason I chose this business:

I knew about Alibris for used books at a reasonable price.

Date of experience: August 18, 2021

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California
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November 28th, 2022
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• Updated review

Love the free shipping option. Alibris usually has what I'm looking for in stock

Reason I chose this business:

Great prices plus cyber monday sale

Date of experience: November 28, 2022

Easy to find good deals in stock with free shipping
April 10th, 2022
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Reason I chose this business:

Had volumes I needed in stock for great prices

Date of experience: April 10, 2022

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New Jersey
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September 18th, 2021
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Shipping was more than expected, and one book did not have used version available.

Reason I chose this business:

Recommended by friend.

Date of experience: August 19, 2021

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Washington
1 review
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August 18th, 2021
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Reason I chose this business:

Google search

Date of experience: August 18, 2021

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Tennessee
4 reviews
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February 13th, 2022
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Reason I chose this business:

It had a book I wanted

Date of experience: February 13, 2022

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New Jersey
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August 4th, 2022
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Date of experience: August 4, 2022

Fast and easy, found just what I was looking for
August 3rd, 2022
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• Previous review
Reason I chose this business:

Needed a book, came to where I knew I could find a good copy at a reasonable price

Date of experience: August 3, 2022

Fast to find book I was looking for and easy check...
July 29th, 2022
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Fast to find book I was looking for and easy check out

Reason I chose this business:

The book I wanted was on their "shelf"

Date of experience: July 29, 2022

Fast and easy
May 13th, 2022
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Reason I chose this business:

Looking for a particular book

Date of experience: May 13, 2022

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Maryland
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August 6th, 2022
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Reason I chose this business:

I knew Alibris would have books at a reasonable price and that may be difficult to find. Alibris - as usual - did not disappoint.

Date of experience: August 6, 2022

I easily found the book I wanted even though it was...
December 1st, 2021
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I easily found the book I wanted even though it was published in the 1940s.

Reason I chose this business:

This is my go-to site when I’m looking for old, rare, or unique books.

Date of experience: December 1, 2021

I was able to find the book I wanted quickly and could...
April 17th, 2021
Verified purchase
• Previous review

I was able to find the book I wanted quickly and could read information about the seller.

Reason I chose this business:

Alibris prices beats Amazon, hands down.

Date of experience: April 17, 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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