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Alibris has a rating of 4.7 stars from 90,273 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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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!
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.
The picture showed 7th Edition of the book. As soon as I paid, 3rd Edition appeared. It DOES make a difference! The text is probably just as good, but the problems do not match. I need at least a 5th Edition! This is not the first time this happened. It may not matter for a work of literature, but I bought textbooks. Editions matter
I used alibris to buy used books for myself as well as textbooks for many years
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Date of experience: September 6, 2024
I didn't realize Alibris drew from different sources to aquire the different books I requested. The books I needed came in from every direction. The Goodwill in Seattle was the best by far in terms of packaging and product quality. Dallas was a close second. Dallas even put coupons for different services, wine 🍷 and food etc.
It was good once I did what I needed to do but I had to have a friend help me access the website. It was totally frustrating otherwise with no person at the other end of the line to walk me through it. That's the weakest part of the program as far as I'm concerned. Thanks
I chose Alibris because they have access to material none of the other stores I shop have and need.
Date of experience: August 19, 2024
You had a book that I have been waiting for, Love Sequence. I have not been able to find it in any store and you had it. My only complaint is that I was sent 6 of these emails to ask if I received my order, and not one of them mentioned the specific book I ordered. In this case it was OK because I only ordered 1 book but in the future please mention the product, and don't send me 6 emails.
I searched for the book I was looking for on the internet and Alibris came up as an option.
Date of experience: August 13, 2024
The book had excessive highlighting throughout it.
I have purchased 3 books through Alibris so far. 2 of the books were not as described. The first was purchased on 7/31/24 and I was not able to contact Alibris within the one month times. The book was bought rated VG - very good, and it was only A - Acceptable. The 2nd book was rated G - Good and again was only Acceptable. The 3rd book I purchased was rated G-good and it was properly rated G-good.
Alibris had the book I was looking for at a competitive price.
Date of experience: November 10, 2024
I was very excited I received this book. I ordered it because my husband I've always wanted to go to Asheville and visit this place and when I found out they had a cookbook I knew I needed to get it. I received this on the day that we were told about all the flooding in Asheville. It was a very sad and somber day, knowing That I really wanted to go to a place like this, but not sure if it was still there. Thankfully, the business is still up and running and I look forward to one day going to Asheville Washington things are rebuilt and people are back to a new system of normality.
Honestly, I never heard of this website before, but do some googling. I found it. It was the best price for what I wanted.
Date of experience: October 14, 2024
For starters, I was able to find the book I was looking for and at a great price! The check out was super easy and the books arrived on time and as advertised. I check Alibris first when buying a book. They're the best at getting you your book.
Ease and price.
Date of experience: August 11, 2024
We have ordered books and DVD's from Alibris. The quality of the book or DVD has been just as described. We usually go to Alibris before we purchase from the big "Box Stores." We enjoy the savings and the direct delivery to our home.
Good value.
Date of experience: August 17, 2024
Abebooks wanted access to my contact list in order to sell me a $3 used book…. This experience was so smooth! Thanks for not being any more intrusive than necessary.
Terrible experience with another used book seller.
Date of experience: December 13, 2024
Too much messing around with shipping options. Its annoying that they are hidden till after the checkout process. Had to jump through a lot of hoops to optimize it.
Cheap used books
Date of experience: December 7, 2024
Really good store- only thing is if I buy from the same seller there should be a way to reduce shipping cost but it does not look like it is possible. Needs fix maybe?
Because if price
Date of experience: December 14, 2024
Our library grows by many titles each week. Alibris has been a reliable source for books of all types… rare and newly released. I recommend it to all.
Reliable sellers. Fair pricing.
Date of experience: December 4, 2024
Found what I wanted. There were several vendors to choose from with a variety of price and quality combinations. The vendor shipped quickly. The book was well packaged.
Usually find what I want and lots of versions to choose from
Date of experience: November 16, 2024
I have just enjoyed finding an organized and fairly intuitive website. The search for my book was easy and choices were plentiful. Happy to be back on Alibris after years away.
Reliable and affordable options
Date of experience: November 24, 2024
Sorting of availability makes it easier to source multiple books from same site, easing (sometimes) shipping costs. Also easy to compile lists for purchase, review.
Wife on me for buying so many books at retail! And libraries can be spotty with series aailability,
Date of experience: December 1, 2024
They have better price than competitors, plus frequent discount. I literally received my order in 3-4 days. If packaging is a little better, they would be the perfect place to buy books from
Good discount
Date of experience: November 19, 2024
I ordered a bunch of books at discount price and received them in less than a week. The packaging is okay, but they could use some more cushioning.
Inexpensive than competitors.
Date of experience: July 23, 2024
Now you're tarnishing your reputation with me by mandating an answer to a question that in most cases will have been covered above. I work for me, not you.
Because it is there.
Date of experience: September 25, 2024
Have been using Alibris for years, at the suggestion of a book loving friend. Can't tell how many acquaintances i've turned on to your service. You and your sellers are always great.
Date of experience: September 14, 2024
Date of experience: September 11, 2022
I couldn't find a place to enter a coupon code which would've saved me $10
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Date of experience: June 24, 2022
EVERY time I've used Alibris it has been outstanding. And, I'm still supporting small bookstores Win win!
Date of experience: November 4, 2021
Always been VERY satisfied with Alibris and the various small bookstores I've bought from.
Date of experience: February 14, 2021
I had hoped that ordering 2 books from the same place would be a little less expensive.I'd lots rather shop here than the "national (monopolistic) brands.
I'd lots rather shop here than the "national (monopolistic) brands.
Date of experience: September 17, 2024
Still my first choice book/music resource. Most of the time, I find exactly what I'm looking for and I've found a number of gems that just jumped out at me.
It's my go to place
Date of experience: October 21, 2024
I was able to send the book as a gift. Smooth transaction. Made it so easy.
My go to place
Date of experience: September 17, 2024
Came in for 1 left with 3. I have always found what I am looking for on Alibris. And more.
I figured they would have what I wanted. They did. Plus more.
Date of experience: June 25, 2024
Looking for a particular cd - hoped they had it (always great prices). They did.
Date of experience: December 10, 2023
Go looking for 1 thing, end up with 3. You make it too easy.
My go to place to look
Date of experience: February 4, 2023
Checking about an artist and poof -ended up buying 2 cd's. You make it too easy.
My go to place to check things out
Date of experience: November 16, 2022
Started looking around and poof - had to buy 2 cd's.
Always a great and varied selection as well as good prices.
Date of experience: November 13, 2022
Sending a DVD to a friend. Found it at a great price (as always).
My go to place for DVDs and CDs.
Date of experience: July 7, 2022
Convenient. Knew they'd have what I wanted.
Date of experience: June 8, 2022
Date of experience: May 25, 2022
Great place to look around and check out stuff I might not normally look for.
Always a good experience
Date of experience: April 30, 2022
Great variety - find some great off the beaten track stuff
Have been finding some interesting material and have had a couple of good deals on top of that
Date of experience: March 16, 2022
Variety and prices were great. Shipping was a little pricey, especially in multiple shipping from same locale.
Variety of available material
Date of experience: February 27, 2022
Was just looking around and was struck by some of what I saw
Great place to look around
Date of experience: February 12, 2022
Good place to browse
Date of experience: January 18, 2022
No problem with the order. The follow-up emails are a pain. They want at least 50 characters so here is some filler for you. Rating changes from 10 to 9.
Date of experience: September 30, 2024
First time user of Alibris and absolutely delighted by the overall experience. Speedy delivery, great price, book description exactly as listed. Incredibly positive experience.
Date of experience: October 1, 2024
The book I ordered was in great condition, at a very fair price. It arrived as expected for overseas mail. I will not hesitate to buy from Alibris again.
Date of experience: September 16, 2024
Great site. If you are thoughtful there are better deals than Amazon. However, the "free shipping" after so many purchases clearly only works for certain books. Not ok.
Date of experience: November 5, 2024
Found title, searched for Condition: New and Seller: 5 stars. Bingo--Alibris! I know I'll be happy with the seller. Clicked through. Done. What's not to like?
See above:-)
Date of experience: November 2, 2024
Wonderful selection of books, and Great suggestion to consolidate to save money on shipping! A little bothersome not seeing book covers for many selections.
Was guided to it seeking books on Bay Ridge Brooklyn! Been too long since I ordered from such a great catalogue!
Date of experience: October 29, 2024
We love browsing books, drinking coffee, and talking with people who love good stories.
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.
