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Alibris has a rating of 4.7 stars from 90,208 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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  • Value
    5882
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    5873
  • Quality
    5871

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Positive reviews (last 12 months): 93.2%
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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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New York
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December 10th, 2024
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I think the listing described the book as being in Very Good condition. Often times the condition of a used book is a bit of a crap shoot but in this case, It arrived still wrapped in plastic, so essentially new! Also a very good deal!

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Date of experience: November 30, 2024

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Arizona
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October 2nd, 2024
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Your cart page leaves a lot to be desired. I kept going back to the cart because I added the same book to my cart twice by mistake. It took a couple of tried to realize I needed to scroll down to see the contents of my cart and not just the box with the total and option to enter a coupon. You may want to review!

Date of experience: September 22, 2024

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California
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September 13th, 2024
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One of the nicer things recently has been having more opportunity to read for fun, instead of 'just for work'. There are a great many (many, many, many...) books from authors I already knew were good, that I had not gotten to -- as well as books from authors I had thought about but never had the time to get to try.

Not "classic" books, not "great" books, and certainly not best-in-<genre>-sellers; and older books. Meaning finding them in the all-too-often-disappearing second-hand bookstores, was arduous and uncertain.

But on Alibris, I could find such. At price points, and qualities, which I could select amongst to meet my wish (for freshness or for cash-saving). It has been a bit like having access to salespoint just when I had some birthday cash to indulge in a long-deferred and almost lost joy.

Reason I chose this business:

The breadth of the selection for books which were more 'older niche' than 'broadly disseminated in their time', at reasonable (and affordable) price points.

Remembering, always, that I never had to spend one cent on gasoline, parking, or tolls in chasing these 'lost' opportunities down.

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Date of experience: September 3, 2024

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Massachusetts
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October 27th, 2024
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I purchased a 'used book' that was in very good condition and when I received it, I initially believed it to be brand new! It was in FANTASTIC condition. One would never have known that it was a 'used' book.
I received the book within an appropriate time frame and the price was significantly less than if I had purchased a new book.
Overall, I am most pleased with this company and would not hesitate to employ their services again when looking for another book.

Reason I chose this business:

Initially, for the price that the book was being offered, but now, I would purchase from Alibris because of the overall positive experience.

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Date of experience: October 17, 2024

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Ohio
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October 12th, 2024
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I was in the middle of getting new floors done the week that I ordered this book but by the time the next week came around and the floors were finished I was able to get the book in pretty fast time and read most of it in the past 2 weeks or so.

Reason I chose this business:

Good selection of books at fair prices and can find older books as well as new books.

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Date of experience: October 2, 2024

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New York
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November 28th, 2024
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Alibris had both books that I wanted at a better price than the competitors that I checked. The only improvement I could suggest is to have better info available on shipping options/prices. I had to go through 80% of the check out process before I could see what the shipping would be. The prices I received seem to be a standard price so why not show them in the FAQs?

Reason I chose this business:

Alibris had a better price than the competitors that I checked.

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Date of experience: December 9, 2024

I compared the price + shipping for the book I was...
December 22nd, 2024
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I compared the price + shipping for the book I was looking for to 3 other sources of used books and Alibris had by far the best price. Their merhants have always shipped the books I've bought quickly & in good shape, too.

Reason I chose this business:

Best price out of 4 sites

Date of experience: December 22, 2024

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Connecticut
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August 21st, 2024
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Very pleased to be able to find an affordable volume on Antonio Lopez Garcia! Usually books on him are very difficult to locate and exorbitantly expensive. So this was a treat. It arrived in good condition and in a reasonable amount of time. Communication from Alibris throughout the entire process was excellent.

Reason I chose this business:

Affordability and reliability.

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Date of experience: August 11, 2024

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Arkansas
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September 5th, 2024
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The Bible arrived in very good condition, and was even in the original cardboard protective slip cover. The only negative I have is it said 'large print' but although the print is a little larger than the usual Bible it isn't large enough for my wife to read.

Reason I chose this business:

When looking for books, music or movies, I always check Alibris first!

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Date of experience: August 26, 2024

Any time I want to buy music or videos my search begins...
May 7th, 2024
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Any time I want to buy music or videos my search begins at Alibris... and usually ends there because I find whatever I am looking for. Thanks for an awesome website

Reason I chose this business:

Alibris is where I find the best deals and selections on whatever music or videos I want

Date of experience: April 23, 2024

I like having many options and appreciate the descriptions...
April 7th, 2023
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I like having many options and appreciate the descriptions to help me make a choice. I've placed several orders during the past year or so since I discovered Alibris and have yet to be disappointed!

Reason I chose this business:

Because I've been pleased with past orders

Date of experience: April 7, 2023

I love shopping at Alibris!
January 8th, 2023
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I love shopping at Alibris! Always a wide selection at good prices. I have never searched for something and not found it. Thank you

Reason I chose this business:

I don't shop anywhere else for books, movies or music since I found Alibris

Date of experience: January 8, 2023

User friendly website and wide selection to choose...
November 19th, 2022
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User friendly website and wide selection to choose from, plus good prices.

Reason I chose this business:

I wanted more movies and books for my 5 year old child, and Alibris has a lot available

Date of experience: November 19, 2022

I was contacted right away by email on 'out of stock'...
November 15th, 2022
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I was contacted right away by email on 'out of stock' items which gave me plenty of time to reorder them. Great service

Reason I chose this business:

Good prices on used music and movies

Date of experience: November 15, 2022

Merchandise is clearly described and website is easy...
November 14th, 2022
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Merchandise is clearly described and website is easy to use. This is my first visit and I'm going to use Alibris rather than Amazon in the future whenever possible. Thanks!

Reason I chose this business:

While doing a seach for music Alibris popped up as having it. I didn't know about it before

Date of experience: November 14, 2022

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Ohio
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September 2nd, 2024
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My books came so very fast and were very cheap. The only issues were that these books do not come new, almost all of mine had writing in them and one of mine had a severely damaged spine. Other than that though, it was a nice process.

Reason I chose this business:

The pricing was fantastic.

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Date of experience: August 23, 2024

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Pennsylvania
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November 21st, 2024
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I have several of mass market books but was please to find the the 2 books I ordered were a larger paperback size. I was pleasantly surprised that the cost of these books was similar to what I have purchased before from Alibris. The came in a timely manner for a reasonable price.

Reason I chose this business:

Fast delivery and reasonable prices.

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Date of experience: November 11, 2024

Great price
June 3rd, 2024
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Great price. I have looked at other sources but Alibris offers the lowest prices

Reason I chose this business:

Great quality

Date of experience: May 24, 2024

Great price
September 20th, 2023
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Reason I chose this business:

Best quality

Date of experience: September 20, 2023

Fast search tool
September 5th, 2023
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Date of experience: September 5, 2023

Good prices
September 10th, 2022
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Reason I chose this business:

Good quality for price

Date of experience: September 10, 2022

Great offers
June 21st, 2022
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Reason I chose this business:

Good quality and price

Date of experience: June 21, 2022

Good Search engine
February 8th, 2022
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Reason I chose this business:

Lower prices

Date of experience: February 8, 2022

Tried ordering it for 5.99 and it disappeared
January 26th, 2022
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Date of experience: December 27, 2021

Good listings
September 27th, 2021
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Date of experience: September 27, 2021

Not sure why my previous order of the same books was...
March 10th, 2021
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Not sure why my previous order of the same books was cancelled. I would like a more specific answer as to why the book was gone

Date of experience: February 8, 2021

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California
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December 6th, 2024
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Ordering was easy and not time-consuming. Website was easy to navigate. Good, detailed description of book. I had the first edition already, and was looking for a newer, updated edition. So I knew what the book description should entail.

Reason I chose this business:

Google. This edition was tricky to find online.

Date of experience: November 26, 2024

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North Carolina
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October 14th, 2024
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I ordered the novel "The Cinderella Theorem" from Alibris for a college book study in one of my literature classes. I received a completely different cover than the book I ordered online. However, the book was in good condition.

Reason I chose this business:

I came across Alibris while searching for cheap ways to purchase the book on Google.

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Date of experience: October 4, 2024

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Minnesota
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September 11th, 2024
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I had found the book in your inventory then had trouble signing in. When I got that straightened out, it told me that only copy of the book had already been sold. I panicked and looked through my browsing history and found where it had been committed to my shopping cart in another browser window. It seems your ordering process does not reconcile pending orders with subsequent login requesnts

Reason I chose this business:

Reliable source for difficult to find books that are either out of print or have limited distribution. This isn't the first time you have had a book that was hard to find.

Date of experience: September 1, 2024

This book is a classic text on managing the software...
January 3rd, 2024
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This book is a classic text on managing the software Development process and Mr Hmphrey taught the class many years ago to the Engineering department at my former employer. I am in a position where i need to educate some people and this book will be handy

Reason I chose this business:

You are NOT Amazon

Date of experience: January 3, 2024

This book is a classic for the New Millenium Corporate...
December 7th, 2023
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This book is a classic for the New Millenium Corporate structure.

Date of experience: December 7, 2023

Reentry of my credit card number because of a problem...
November 12th, 2023
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Reentry of my credit card number because of a problem with even though i entered the same information twice

Date of experience: October 13, 2023

Always quick and have the books i wish
September 23rd, 2023
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Reason I chose this business:

Alibris is NOT Amazon

Date of experience: September 23, 2023

Quick service, no hassle checkout
June 21st, 2023
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Date of experience: June 21, 2023

Took me 10 minutes to find what i needed
May 11th, 2023
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Reason I chose this business:

Alibris is not "Amazon"

Date of experience: May 11, 2023

I saw the books in PdF form and on a long shot I tried...
March 24th, 2023
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I saw the books in PdF form and on a long shot I tried your list. You did not let me down so far.

Reason I chose this business:

You are NOT Amazon and you had what i wanted

Date of experience: March 24, 2023

I am surprised at the variety of editions available...
March 17th, 2023
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I am surprised at the variety of editions available from this vendor.

Reason I chose this business:

Alibris is NOT Amazon.

Date of experience: March 17, 2023

Always a good product, sometimes even better with timely...
February 21st, 2023
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Always a good product, sometimes even better with timely del

Reason I chose this business:

Alibris is NOT Amazon

Date of experience: February 21, 2023

Same as before
January 6th, 2023
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Same as before. I was not expecting to find what I was looking for and did find it easily

Reason I chose this business:

Alibris is NOT Amazon.

Date of experience: January 6, 2023

Found a new copy of a book that I did not expect to...
January 4th, 2023
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Found a new copy of a book that I did not expect to find, I should have looked here two weeks ago

Reason I chose this business:

Alibris is NOT Amaxon

Date of experience: January 4, 2023

I found what I think i need but will only know when...
December 4th, 2022
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I found what I think i need but will only know when it arrives

Reason I chose this business:

I purchased other books from you before. You are NOT Amazon which is a plus.

Date of experience: December 4, 2022

In spite of having Credit card issues with my US BAnk...
October 12th, 2022
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In spite of having Credit card issues with my US BAnk Card I still like Alibris best for purchasing books. The credit card issues were becaue when I purchased one book, the charge went through. Then i did a second search for a book and found what i thought i wasnted but when i used my bank card to purchase it, they kicked back the charge because it was on the same card from the same establishment. I am furious with US Bank because this is the SECOND time my card was denied/cancelled for spuriously juvenile reasons.

Reason I chose this business:

I like Alibris because you are NOT Amazon.

Date of experience: October 12, 2022

I was able to find what should be a reasonably clean...
October 12th, 2022
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I was able to find what should be a reasonably clean copy at a good price. I had read the book in paperback during the late 70s and loaned it to someone. I find that in light of the recent geophysical events that we need to resurrect the book, maybe others should read it.

Reason I chose this business:

I always choose Alibris over Amazon.

Date of experience: October 12, 2022

I found the book by the author I want quickly and it...
September 29th, 2022
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I found the book by the author I want quickly and it is a used copy in "Very Good" condition. Which is always a plus. I am hoping that the copy I am getting was previously owned by someone interesting who put notes in the margins.

Reason I chose this business:

Reliable source with good prices and quality used materiel.

Date of experience: September 29, 2022

I do enjoy ordering through Alibris
May 28th, 2022
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I do enjoy ordering through Alibris. The prices are reasonable and the turnaround is swift.

Reason I chose this business:

It has become my first choice for ordering

Date of experience: May 28, 2022

Your credit card handling leaves a lot to be desired
April 5th, 2021
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Your credit card handling leaves a lot to be desired. The popup for t he CVV Code comes up automatically before I have had a chance to enter the Expiration date for my credit card and it was rejected. The question below about email contact is not a high resolution font so it is difficult to read

Reason I chose this business:

You are NOT Amazon and their offferings are quite overpriced

Date of experience: March 6, 2021

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Maine
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September 7th, 2024
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I'd give it a 5 if shipping wasn't so expensive. $5 for it when the book itself was only $4. Last time it took a long time for the book to be sent. Not this same seller, but their mailing options are extremely slow!

Reason I chose this business:

I chose alibris because the book i want was cheaper than the 2 apps I usually use to make book purchases. I have a free book credit on one app but the book was a dollar more than my credit! So, I searched for cheaper options but, still because of the $5 shipping it came to the same price! Now I have to wait twice as long for the same amount!

Date of experience: August 28, 2024

I've enjoyed the low costs here
October 18th, 2023
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I've enjoyed the low costs here. Thank you for this! I wish I could find a used book store that has used bibles. I have been looking for the hebrew new testiment to see if its different than kjv

Date of experience: October 18, 2023

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Oregon
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December 19th, 2024
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I received excellent customer service from Alibris. The ordering process was efficient and user friendly. The prices are reasonable and I received my book within a few days. I am a very satisfied customer.

Reason I chose this business:

I found Alibris through Google and decided to give them a try.

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Date of experience: November 15, 2024

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Virginia
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November 1st, 2024
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I ordered 2 books from a seller listed in Illinois. I received info that the books had been shipped. They ended up being shipped from the UK and i didn't have any tracking nor that they had been shipped from out of country. That being said, they did arrive within 2 weeks

Reason I chose this business:

Inventory of what I wanted at best price

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Date of experience: October 22, 2024

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North Carolina
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October 25th, 2024
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It was not able to see if the song I wanted was part of the content. One message stated that the book suggested to replace the one I had chosen was out of stock. I would give 4.5 stars if I knew how to do so.

Reason I chose this business:

Linked from another site.

Date of experience: October 15, 2024

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New York
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December 16th, 2024
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When I wanted to get back to your home page I was directed back to the opening tab to search for your company. It was frustrating to have to go back each and every time I looked at an item to buy. I had items in my cart and they were removed in the process.

Reason I chose this business:

I am a returning customer.

Date of experience: December 6, 2024

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New York
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November 29th, 2024
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The products were exactly as described in the listing. Everything from the condition of the books to the prompt shipping was a win. The prices had a wide range depending on the condition and were shipped as well as received exactly within the time period indicated.

Reason I chose this business:

Selection, pricing

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Date of experience: November 19, 2024

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Illinois
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October 23rd, 2024
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I had 2 books that qualified for free shipping - when I tried to check out the free shipping did not apply. I tried numerous times w/o success. So I removed the books and just found another book that I bought and paid the shipping. It was frustrating and annoying and you lost a good over $50 sale
Perhaps with your help I can come back and get those 2 books with free shipping. I didn't proceed on principle
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* Alibris attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond

Date of experience: October 13, 2024

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October 8th, 2024
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The condition of the book purchased from Jonathan Grobe Books was incompletely described in that the book and dust cover smelled extremely strongly of mildew. I am still working to rid it of this smell

Reason I chose this business:

Generally very good service

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Date of experience: September 28, 2024

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Colorado
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December 15th, 2024
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This is my second order with your company. Was able to find the books to fill out the series I am reading. I was very pleased with my order. Was expecting to pay a lot more since some of the books were hardcover.

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Date of experience: December 5, 2024

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Minnesota
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December 9th, 2024
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I had a great experience with the books that were still available. I was disappointed that a few of the books were no longer available and I wish you would have found replacements for them. Instead, you issued me refunds. However, I am grateful for the books I received! Thanks so much.

Reason I chose this business:

Ease of ordering and low prices.

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Date of experience: November 29, 2024

I would like if you could find another comparable book...
November 28th, 2024
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I would like if you could find another comparable book for me when the one I ordered is not available, instead of cancelling it. Otherwise the service has been great!

Reason I chose this business:

Price and convenience, since I already have an account at Alibris

Date of experience: November 18, 2024

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California
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October 2nd, 2024
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I don't mind that the book is used especially for the price I bought the book at, but it would have been nice to mention the condition and mention that there is writing.

I would have bought it anyways since I need it for a class and again the price was great compared to other places.

Reason I chose this business:

It was the cheapest option and the delivery time was not too bad.

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Date of experience: September 22, 2024

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New Hampshire
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October 16th, 2024
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I love ordering books from Alibris because it is so easy and dependable. I just have to remember to check the shipping address because I have two addresses in my account and I want to make sure the book(s) go to the correct house.

Reason I chose this business:

Want to get a book I heard about on the radio.

Date of experience: October 6, 2024

Nothing specific to say
June 15th, 2024
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Nothing specific to say. I found what I wanted quickly. And bought it quickly. I'm happy.

Reason I chose this business:

I always choose Alibris when I am looking for a book that is out of print or just older than 3 or 4 years.

Date of experience: June 5, 2024

It was easy to update our credit card
March 2nd, 2024
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It was easy to update our credit card. Thanks.

Reason I chose this business:

Because I wanted to.

Date of experience: March 2, 2024

It is taking longer to type this positive response...
January 8th, 2024
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It is taking longer to type this positive response out than it took for me to order the book that I was looking for. Excellent website and response time.

Date of experience: January 8, 2024

Great service
July 15th, 2023
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Reason I chose this business:

Heard about these books as important to a particular speaker and I want to know more and they recommended these books. You have them. I'm buying them.

Date of experience: July 15, 2023

All good, no complaints
March 31st, 2023
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All good, no complaints. Nothing to comment on either.

Reason I chose this business:

Because this is where I go for books that I want.
And I am always satisfied. Nothing has ever gone wrong and I order fairly frequently. Alibris is consistent.

Date of experience: March 31, 2023

Two minutes to locate the book, and then less time...
February 2nd, 2023
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Two minutes to locate the book, and then less time to click on the checkout, and i'm done. Thank you!

Date of experience: February 2, 2023

So easy and straightforward
December 17th, 2022
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So easy and straightforward. Love options.

Reason I chose this business:

Needed a book before Christmas for my husband.

Date of experience: December 17, 2022

I'm just a bit surprised that when I ordered four books...
July 18th, 2022
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I'm just a bit surprised that when I ordered four books from the same seller, that each book has its own shipping charge. It's as if I ordered from 4 different sellers.

Reason I chose this business:

Whenever I want a book that I can't find in the library, I go to Alibris to find it. I almost always find it then.

Date of experience: July 18, 2022

Happy, happy, happy
June 2nd, 2022
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Happy, happy, happy. Not much more to see. Easy, peasy, shopping experience for the book I want.

Reason I chose this business:

The book I want is not at the public library.

Date of experience: June 2, 2022

I was about to check out, when I decided on the spur...
April 7th, 2022
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I was about to check out, when I decided on the spur of the moment to get one more book. I was able to backtrack without any trouble, add the third book, and return to the shopping cart -- without losing the link or the page or anything.

Reason I chose this business:

Want the book. I'm happy with a used copy because I am actively recycling.

Date of experience: April 7, 2022

Bought a book I wanted, and saw I book I want that...
December 13th, 2021
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Bought a book I wanted, and saw I book I want that I didn't know about before I came onto the website.

Reason I chose this business:

The small-press publisher that produced the book I wanted has a website that I couldn't navigate in order to buy the book (I was thinking I could throw some support their way), so I gave up and came to Alibris where I knew I would be able to order the book in about three steps including the search. And my expectation was met so now it is on its way. Yippee

Date of experience: December 13, 2021

So easy and fast that writing this review is taking...
December 10th, 2021
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So easy and fast that writing this review is taking longer than placing my order!

Reason I chose this business:

I just knew that Alibris would have the book.

Date of experience: December 10, 2021

Alibris is my go-to bookshop when I decide that I "need"...
September 26th, 2021
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Alibris is my go-to bookshop when I decide that I "need" a particular book or books. They ALWAYS come through, and all of their booksellers are reliable (at least all the ones I have used so far in six years or so). I am grateful for the existence and work of Alibris!

Reason I chose this business:

Two books that I "need" - heard about one on a podcast and read about another in The New Yorker.

Date of experience: September 26, 2021

Prices are higher than I would like, however, I realize...
March 3rd, 2021
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Prices are higher than I would like, however, I realize that all three of these books are recently published and that explains the prices. They are still less expensive than new, and this is a good form of recycling.

Reason I chose this business:

Wanted to read more poems by Tishani Doshi after hearing one of her poems read by Tracy K Smith on her podcast The Slowdown. I bought two books of her poems instead of one. I am very happy.

Date of experience: March 3, 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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