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Alibris has a rating of 4.7 stars from 93,541 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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Easy to follow instructions for shipping & purchasing items. Being able to use PayPal was a huge plus for me! I hate using my credit cards online.
Date of experience: December 29, 2020
It would be nice if you didn't have to work so hard to find lowest shipping costs and/or order different books from same seller so fewer shipments.
Cheaper than amazon
Date of experience: January 19, 2022
Would be nice if books in series are placed in order of release
Cheaper than amazon
Date of experience: October 18, 2021
I would like to know shipping costs b4 checkout but like the cost saving suggestions you provide.
Able to find most books cheaper than amazon.
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Date of experience: December 30, 2020
My second choice book was fast and easy to find. I was amazed the varied offered. I've been wanting this book for a long time, thank you!
Give a smaller company a chance. That's the impression I received from my friend years ago.
Date of experience: January 18, 2022
It was a bit confusing at first (being new to the site) but then it got easy and enjoyable looking for what I wanted to read. Thanks!
Curiosity and I recognized the name.
Date of experience: March 2, 2021
It was a bit confusing at first (being new to the site) but then it got easy and enjoyable looking for what I wanted to read. Thanks!
Curiosity and I recognized the name.
Date of experience: February 13, 2021
I was really pleased with the prices, but I found it odd that they all shipped separately which actually made the shipping cost more than my order.
Cheap books
Date of experience: January 18, 2022
You were recommended by a contact at Eighth Day books. Your price for this out-of-print book was the best of the other sites I had looked at.
Date of experience: April 22, 2021
My husband has ordered from you in the past, but this is my first time placing an order and it was extremely streamlined and easy! Great experience!
I'm not a fan of Amazon and will always try to use another source. I remembered my husband used you in the past (and always had a great experience), so thought I would give it a shot!
Date of experience: August 16, 2022
It's so great to find deals on used books. As with every search engine it takes time to find reputable sources but the gems are in there.
Availability of desired books.
Date of experience: March 8, 2021
You have a great platform. I would like to read more details of the books viewed to ascertain that they full fill what I am looking for.
Date of experience: January 31, 2022
Date of experience: September 24, 2021
I have used your system many times and never been disappointed.
Date of experience: April 11, 2021
I'm glad I was able to find a used copy of Cormac McCarthy's latest novels at a price lower than Amazon as I'd rather avoid giving them my money as much as possible.
I believe in supporting independent booksellers. They are the oft-invisible backbone of the publishing industry and I'd like to see them stick around.
Date of experience: April 12, 2023
Generally very satisfied. Navigating the site could be simplified somewhat, but I was able to accomplish what was necessary.
Looking for a hard-to-find book.
Date of experience: November 9, 2023
Your coupons and free shipping are very poor. I was upset when I went to place my order. I would have ordered more but felt ripped off.
Your offers.
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Date of experience: March 12, 2022
I find the books at Alibris when I can't find them anywhere else. I've saved myself a lot of trouble and expense by just looking here first.
I always use Alibris. It's dependable.
Date of experience: December 19, 2022
This is great. I have been an Alibris shopper for years. They are always wonderful
Past experience
Date of experience: September 23, 2022
All books have been received in a reasonable amount of time and their condition has always been as described.
The pricing.
Date of experience: November 14, 2023
I love shopping for books at this site. Always find a title I'm looking for, condition as described and come quickly. Shopping on Alibris is so easy!
Great past experiences.
Date of experience: August 24, 2022
Great service and price.
Date of experience: August 13, 2022
Great price options
Date of experience: March 25, 2021
It's hard to know that free shipping is only with little truck
And frightening when adjusting to a changed order to see the old one added on
Recomended and decent experience in the past
Date of experience: March 16, 2021
Would be nice to have an edit button for address during payment instead of having to start from scratch. Also your consent should be in legible font.
Price and location of business shipping the product: not in Tx or Fl.
Date of experience: October 9, 2021
I love this site for books I can't find elsewhere. My experience with Alibris is one of total satisfaction!
Looking for an important book that was out of print.
Date of experience: December 23, 2022
I always buy here when I'm looking for hard to get or out of print books. Great selections, and great experience every time!
Date of experience: August 2, 2021
Found the book that I wanted at a good price and received it quickly and in good condition.
I chose Alibris because I found the rare book that I was looking for at a better price than what I saw elsewhere.
Date of experience: June 21, 2024
Disappointed that shipping costs have gone up by 12.5%. It led me to wait to order other books later.
Best selection and best range of prices from independent dealers.
Date of experience: December 29, 2021
What a great website for books of all kinds! I absolutely adore the prices! I'm always getting a steal
I chose Alibris because of their low manga prices
Date of experience: September 4, 2022
Found what I was looking for immediately. Took longer to set up an account than to do the transaction.
I was looking for an out of print title.
Date of experience: September 1, 2022
Easy to find what I wanted, shipping and the shown calculation in Canadian $ was very helpful and appreciated
Alibris has a lot of hard to find books that are long out of print or not available in the Canadian market.
Date of experience: October 24, 2022
I was able to find difficult to locate older DVD's and appreciate the ease of check out. With gratitude.
I searched for a specific DVD and your site came out as having it.
Date of experience: July 10, 2023
Buying my textbook was quick and easy with Alibris. I have always found buying from them an enjoyable experience.
I needed this textbook at a reasonable price and Alibris offered the best price with the fastest shipping time.
Date of experience: February 10, 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.
