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Alibris has a rating of 4.7 stars from 93,597 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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I had to enter my name address and card detail about three times, before i could place the order. Should make it simpler
Because you had the books i wanted
Date of experience: October 23, 2022
Difficult to enter the right billing and shipping address. My name is listed twice, but I'm giving up on trying to change that.
You have the book I want.
* Alibris attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: May 30, 2022
Great layout and easy to find what i was looking for. Check out process is good too! The simple stuff is always best!
My partner uses your website!
Date of experience: December 20, 2021
It was easy, really great. But there don't seem to be instructions anywhere explaining how to access the ebook I just purchased.
PLEASE HELP ME AT THE EMAIL ADDRESS BELOW! Thank you
Because I could find the book I wanted. Because I didn't have to give money to Amazon.
Date of experience: December 20, 2021
The ad said "free shipping", but I could not find anything that was in that category, so it's quite a bit misleading.
The used books are well priced, but the shipping is expensive.
Date of experience: October 6, 2023
Date of experience: September 26, 2023
My husband introduced me to your company. A friend of mine told me about this author. 2 blessings in one, thank you.
I am able to get books more affordable, thank you
Date of experience: July 19, 2022
Excellent shopping experience, links me to just about any book I could ask for, and supports local businesses. What's not to like?
Bought a book that I could not find at any stores near me.
Date of experience: April 6, 2021
It is always very easy to find the specific book I am looking for.
I have ordered books from here before, and I know that there are very reasonable prices and a variety of books, with the same title, to choose from.
Date of experience: June 25, 2024
Easy to find the item and to compare prices. Prices are very reasonable!
I have ordered numerous times from here before and have been satisfied every time with my purchases.
Date of experience: June 6, 2024
Low price for the item, and I have ordered from here before.
Date of experience: May 9, 2024
This website is very easy to navigate, so I can find exactly what I am looking for. I like the way I can freely compare prices from what is offered.
I have bought several times from this website before because of the variety of books and reliability of the service. I found the book I was looking for in very fine condition with an excellent price!
Date of experience: January 23, 2024
Easy to navigate the website and to compare prices and book conditions.
I have bought many times before from Alibris, because the prices are very reasonable and delivery is fast.
Date of experience: March 21, 2023
Quick and easy. Also found a copy online that worked!
I have used it before, and I have an account.
Date of experience: August 14, 2022
This has the book I was looking for and at a reasonable price!
Date of experience: July 28, 2022
Browsing because of the Email received.
Date of experience: April 10, 2021
I would really like to be able to look at some sample pages inside the book or maybe a table of contents
It came up in a search
Date of experience: September 4, 2022
The free shipping should be explained more clearly without having to deep dive into a sub-page for the information. It feels deceptive.
I am trying to use Amazon less, but I am not sure you guys are actually better.
Date of experience: March 16, 2022
I find the coupon and discount system confusing. Initially, there was a notice that I needed $13. Xx more to get free shipping. That sounded worth doing, so I added more books from those listed. When I went to check out, there were $14. Xx in shipping charges! So I started over and cancelled those extra books. Also, the coupon system is disappointing. I do appreciate that you sell used books and that you provide competition to Amazon, but it is still frustrating.
The price is slightly better than Amazon even with shipping charges.
Date of experience: March 8, 2022
I like the price and I like to support book vendors that are not Amazon.
Date of experience: March 12, 2021
I have ordered from Alibris previously, so feel comfortable with additional orders as needed. The process is easy and the result reliable.
Date of experience: January 8, 2021
Easy to navigate and make changes. Quick process. Shipping date is reasonable and well priced. Thank you for a pleasant purchase experience!
Date of experience: April 14, 2022
I truly enjoy buying books through Alibris. You make it easy to search & pay. I have never had a negative experience.
You had what I was looking for and I can pick the location that is close or far with the seller rating & price.
Date of experience: March 1, 2023
Why dose the shopping cart "Dump its' contents" after shopping for about 90 minutes I spent finding 5 books! That is frustrating!
Email coupon.
Date of experience: November 29, 2021
So far... so good. Waiting to see how this new feature (where you select books all from the same place) works out.
I prefer ordering my books from a dedicated book/movies website.
Date of experience: January 12, 2022
So far... very easy.
I like to keep my book buying separate from other orders.
Date of experience: November 15, 2021
I feel you should review your shipping rates to Alaska. Too high. Not this time but other times I have taken the time to look at your booksellers, and try to get books from west coast seller (closer to Alaska) and I have tried to get them from same city/bookseller but still rates are quite high, especially for books! What about book rate?
Date of experience: September 25, 2021
Shopping experience was pretty good. Even though I had forgotten my password, it was painless to change it.
Date of experience: September 8, 2021
It was fine so far. It does seem weird that the shipping charge is larger than the price
of all four books combined, especially since I took care to order them all from the same place.
It seems like Alibris will always have the books I want whereas you can never tell what used book stores have on hand.
Date of experience: February 17, 2021
It is bad form to interrupt me with a survey before I enter, save my password, and actually complete my shopping experience.
Recommended by a friend, so I thought I would try out an order with you.
Date of experience: March 30, 2021
Updating shipping/billing is not simple. Had to enter the information, save it, go back, select... etc. Should only have to enter/select once.
Date of experience: October 19, 2021
My favorite place to shop. The stream of discount codes sent to me feel like I can always get a good day.
Great prices
Date of experience: February 7, 2021
I love that you are not Amazon. User friendly site is nice. I hope to get a call if anything goes wrong.
Recommendation from a local book store
Date of experience: July 13, 2023
Check out was easy and there are a lot of option to choose from based on the condition you are looking for.
Date of experience: May 9, 2022
Having an " account" is a nuisance.
Just want to buy the book
Other than that, so glad to avoid Amazon
Thanks
Not Amazon, no "cookies" or other invasion of privacy- other than somehow an account was created.
You had the books I was looking for.
This is my 5th time shopping with you
Date of experience: September 21, 2023
I love Alibris they always have an amazing selection of books from current reads to antique books at fair prices-it's the best
Because they never disappoint!
Date of experience: March 30, 2023
Website is quick and easy to navigate, with no distractions or interruptions. Pleased with the range of inventory I usually find available.
Date of experience: July 7, 2022
So far... always reliable. Never had a problem with this site
Best price for desired book
Date of experience: June 25, 2024
All good so far..
I always check out alibris when looking for books
Date of experience: September 4, 2022
I usually start here
Date of experience: April 18, 2022
So far so good..
Found what I wanted
Date of experience: January 13, 2022
So far so good. Haven't been disappointed yet. Rare these days!
Had what I wanted for a good price
Date of experience: December 30, 2021
So far. So good. Time tells all..
Past experiences
Date of experience: December 22, 2021
So far so good. Been ordering from alibris for Many years...
Good service
Date of experience: December 4, 2021
I love being able to get hardcover books - or not - and make decisions on buying based on the info about each offering.
Coupon/sale in my inbox - which i didn't use, but still, lol.
Date of experience: March 18, 2022
Lol, I have trouble with technology, so it hasn't been smooth, but I have found all the books I was hoping to locate, and I Thank You!
My other order came quickly and relatively easy, so I am giving it another go.
Date of experience: March 12, 2021
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.
