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Alibris has a rating of 4.7 stars from 93,797 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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Site easy to navigate. Checked out quickly. Confirmation email received. Glad I found this site.
Had the book I was trying to find.
Date of experience: July 4, 2024
My credit card information had not been saved. I use the same card on all my many Alibris orders. I would rather not have to type in the card info each time I order.
The best selection; the best prices; reliable shipping.
Date of experience: January 1, 2022
It usually beats Amazon and ABE
Date of experience: January 15, 2021
Could not get to the book on Amazon for some reason. I was happy to have the second avenue to track down this interesting book. Can't wait to get it and start reading it!
Date of experience: January 2, 2023
I'm in love! I'm attempting to shore up my educational weaknesses. I'm taking a bunch of tests to go to college and have found a ton of wonderful books and textbooks! Thank you Alibris!
I need school books, and book for my enjoyment!
Date of experience: March 21, 2021
Would like to see all info for condition of book on the first review of books in a search to better pick the book purchase (this would have saved me a lot of time).
Previous customer
Date of experience: January 3, 2023
The server was down initially. The item then didn't show in my cart nor was it available to order. I had to find the initial order in my history and work back from there.
Date of experience: December 30, 2020
Easy, because this app makes it so. However, I dislike the emails for free shipping, as it seems never to be for books.
This site is my "go-to" for used books.
Date of experience: May 17, 2024
I am a returning customer.
Date of experience: November 11, 2023
Easy to order. The website is well set-up.
Shopped with Alibris before.
Date of experience: April 27, 2023
Looking for books by some favorite authors.
Date of experience: January 7, 2022
Having a hard time understanding whether I was able to set up an account.
Googled a book and found it through Alibris.
Date of experience: August 7, 2021
I love shopping at Alibris. I found out about it from my daughter a librarian at Texas Tech University. I train teachers to work with people with dyslexia. I always introduce them to Alibris.
I know I could find the book cheaper than Amazon. Most people think Amazon is the only place to buy books!
Date of experience: September 24, 2021
Fast and you had what I was looking for. This sort of inquiry does not enhance my experience!
Date of experience: July 10, 2024
I can only tell you what you DIDN'T do. You DIDN'T keep me waiting for two hours. You DID provide me with a way to give you my NEW credit card number. You DIDN't charge me double for two books (paperbacks) going to the same address.
You are always my first place to go to for a book puchase.
Date of experience: June 1, 2023
Alibris is always my first Go To.
Date of experience: November 27, 2022
Don't understand why I was made to change my password today. I have been ordering from you for probably 15 years.
You are always my first "go to" book seller.
Date of experience: September 23, 2022
Alibris is always my go-to place to find good used books.
Because I need a new textbook for an IPad
Date of experience: July 18, 2022
Very fast-- from check in to double checking and marking check out.
Alibris is my first go to for any book.
Date of experience: December 27, 2021
I can push a button, remember my password, type in the title I want and done.
I tried 1) the self-published website 2) Amazon but finally ended with buying it on Alibris.
Date of experience: February 14, 2021
Shopping experience is great, the shipping costs seem a bit excessive.
I can usually fund the book that I want through Alibris
Date of experience: July 10, 2024
If you are looking for obscure book, etc, this is the site for you. I found a book that I loved as a child here. Great resource for hard to find books, records etc. Check it out!
Date of experience: May 2, 2018
The default address shouldn't be the one you used most recently. I sent a book to a friend and now whenever I order books for myself his address keeps coming up.
Date of experience: January 2, 2024
The shipping address isn't as upfront as it needs to be - I always check it because the automatic address you use is the last one the person has used - in my case, I had sent a book as a gift to a grad student and the next order went automatically to him, which was annoying. The automatic shipping address should be the same as the payment address - I have never made this mistake on Amazon.
Date of experience: May 26, 2023
Alibris makes book shopping a breeze. Thank you all for participating.
Date of experience: July 10, 2024
I always start here when shopping for books.
Date of experience: April 9, 2024
Quick and easy. I knew what I wanted and found it right away. Click, click, click and it is on its way.
Why go anywhere else?
Date of experience: July 25, 2023
Found what I wanted quickly, selected vendor easily -- smooth and easy.
You're the best.
Date of experience: July 13, 2023
Quick and easy. Does it get any better than this?
Cheaper than Amazon for the same item!
Date of experience: October 10, 2022
Quick and easy shopping. The site is clear and user-friendly. If I know exactly what I want, I can get in and out in about 2 minutes. Happy camper.
Date of experience: November 1, 2021
I knew exactly what I wanted, I found it easily, checkout was a snap.
For used books, I love bookstores best. This is as quick and easy as Amazon, but better for my soul.
Date of experience: February 5, 2021
I don't have fifty words to describe my experience but it's always great!
Always had what I am looking for
Date of experience: July 10, 2024
First choice
Date of experience: October 17, 2021
Had that odd item no one else seemed to have, and at a reasonable price.
Date of experience: July 10, 2024
Email received with links + online interface were all very helpful. Thanks!
Old books easily found.
Date of experience: July 10, 2024
Much cheaper price than Amazon. Great source for textbooks.
Date of experience: July 10, 2024
Easy to shop online--great selection, keep up the great work!
You have the best network and I love supporting non profits where you get many of your books
Date of experience: July 10, 2024
I love Alibris--my go to resource for my favorite things in the world, a pre loved book!
I've been here since the start
Date of experience: December 27, 2023
My favorite place to shop for books. Every time you buy a book from Amazon an Angel dies.
Date of experience: May 4, 2023
Incredible selection
Date of experience: April 21, 2021
I'm very pleased with the service and variety of products available.
Alibris has a wider selection of titles I'm looking for.
Date of experience: July 10, 2024
Ease of purchase. Nice selections
Bargain prices.
Date of experience: April 29, 2021
I'm happy to find this book. The purchasing process is going well.
Best price and reputable company
Date of experience: July 10, 2024
I'd like for books that are sent from the same place to be sent at the same time and for the shipping charges to reflect that. I chose vendors based on the carbon footprint to get them to my house.
Because you are not Amazon (abebooks)
Date of experience: November 28, 2023
Application user friendly to follow. Very good instructions.
Acquainted with author
Date of experience: July 10, 2024
Good selection, but shipping costs are very high. Easy to use website.
To save some money.
Date of experience: July 10, 2024
Selection and price
Date of experience: March 13, 2024
Date of experience: September 2, 2023
Buy books and cd's.
Date of experience: April 24, 2023
Good. Some confusion on selecting quantity of items?
Date of experience: January 4, 2023
Successful past experience.
Date of experience: December 11, 2022
Date of experience: November 27, 2022
Date of experience: November 20, 2022
Convenient.
Date of experience: October 23, 2022
Date of experience: October 22, 2022
Date of experience: April 26, 2022
Date of experience: April 2, 2022
Good selection. Nothing we can do about shipping costs. So far used books I've bought have been in good condition and the book prices are very low.
Selection and easy to use website.
Date of experience: February 25, 2022
Date of experience: January 28, 2022
Selection and price.
Date of experience: January 20, 2022
Had the book I wanted.
Date of experience: January 10, 2022
Date of experience: November 14, 2021
Received the books pretty quickly all in good condition. Some I could track which is nice
The books I wanted were available
Date of experience: July 10, 2024
Previous experience
Date of experience: July 2, 2022
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.
