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Alibris has a rating of 4.7 stars from 93,416 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 good. The only thing that held me back from purchasing more is the fact that each book will be mailed from a separate seller, lots of wrapping.
I am upset at Amazon's ability to cancel distribution of a book and am determined to buy books, at least, from other sellers.
Date of experience: March 17, 2021
Through a slight error in receiving the item, the seller corrected the issue quickly. Will continue to buy from them.
Good selection of items looking for.
Date of experience: March 20, 2024
A bit rocky but it all worked out. My bank was doing bloody maintenance so the credit card didnt work but paypal came to the rescue!
Had the book and the copy I wanted
Date of experience: September 1, 2023
Had the book I wanted in the condition I wanted
Date of experience: March 27, 2022
The book I wanted AT a price
Date of experience: February 4, 2022
Had the book EDITION i wanted
Date of experience: February 3, 2022
Am sending as a present for young boy very interested in birds. Couldn't figure out how to include a gift card I'd have gladly paid for!
Hoped you’d have this wonderful book…
Date of experience: September 25, 2023
Odd switching over to PayPal. Didn't include shipping.
Prompted in email
Date of experience: September 26, 2021
Format to enter info needs some attention. I could not see what I was typing there, doesn't show. Had to then renter all, a few times.
For a paticular book my mother wants to read.
Date of experience: February 18, 2021
So easy! (And my Capital One card will autmatically use my cash back points through PayPal when I pay.) I can't wait to read this book.
I wanted this book... cost was less than Amazon.
Date of experience: January 22, 2023
Why do you require a credit card code when every card is coded by its beginning numeral. Probably the ONLY site that still makes that errror.
You have the book I want, at a price I can pay, and shipping that is not deal-breaking.
Date of experience: May 18, 2022
Pretty good so far, thank you! I wish I could have gotten free shipping, but I understand that alibris was brokering a book from another seller.
I looked for competitive prices and ability to use my coupon
Date of experience: January 18, 2022
I wondered if I might find that some books I wanted to purchase might be available for a better price. I was pleasantly surprised!
Date of experience: April 15, 2021
I was able to find a copy of the works of John Milton that is described as being in very goood condition for a reasonable price.
Alibris has a reputation for providing easy access to book stores and individual sellers of quality books, some no longer in print.
Date of experience: March 23, 2023
Fast and easy. The price was right too. Alibris popped up when I was searching for the book.
I’ve used it in the past
Date of experience: June 12, 2024
Date of experience: April 18, 2022
I had an amazing experience last time I ordered even though the books were shipped back due to my fiancé not being able to receive them.
Because of the experience I had in the past and very good prices for books.
Date of experience: April 23, 2021
Will be anxioux to see how long this mailing process takes. I need to finish this book in 2 weeks, so time is of the essence.
Reasonable price
Date of experience: March 4, 2021
Thank you for offering reading material for a discounted price. So far the books I have purchased have been pretty good. Only one was smoke odored.
The books I would like to read are cheaper on Alibris. I do not mind buying used books. I used to go to the library and check out books every week.
Date of experience: April 1, 2022
I was looking for this particular book
Date of experience: February 26, 2022
I love the fact that I can get books for reasonable prices but wish the shipping was cheaper. Thank you for adding the save more option,
I am a return shopper finding good discounts on books I would like to read.
Date of experience: February 14, 2022
Thank you for helping me consolidate and get abetter deal on shipping
I have ordered from you in the past and have been very pleased.
Date of experience: May 5, 2021
Found a good selection of books I was looking for at a good price, including free shipping. Alibris is my go-to site when I am looking books.
Good selection of books. Reputable site with good prices. They ship promptly. Never have had a negative experience when I shop with Alibris.
Date of experience: April 4, 2024
Easy to find item wanted. Good price. Like the seller reviews. Helps select the one I want. Cheaper is not always better.
Usually have book(s) I am looking for with a good selection and information on sellers and condition of the book.
Date of experience: March 28, 2023
Good selection of items, sellers, and prices. Can find just about anything you are looking for. Has been my go-to site for a long time, especially for books.
Promotion. Know the quantity and quality of Alibris offerings.
Date of experience: January 1, 2023
So excited to receive my book! Love the ease of this site & the available books. I can't wait to explore site. Thank you Alibris!
I googled a book name and I was impressed with the prices.
Date of experience: March 15, 2024
I love shopping Alibris. Shipping costs might make me cringe but understandable if from different places.
Trying to finish off a couple of series that I don't want to spend months/years trying to find the books for.
Date of experience: April 10, 2024
Quick and easy. Just wish shipping wasn't more than the books.
Love this site. I can pretty much always find what I want.
Date of experience: September 20, 2023
Quickly found exactly what I wanted at a reasonable price. This is my normal experience with Alibris.
Best deal and good description of the book.
Date of experience: April 10, 2024
I was very surprised to quickly find the item I wanted since it has long been out of print. The price was acceptable, as well as the expected delivery time. The book was well packaged and protected during shipment. It arrived on time and in the condition as described online. All of my expectations were met or exceeded… again… through Alibris.
Right book, right price.
Date of experience: March 30, 2024
Generally positive -- wish the foreign/original language editions were all in one place or on one page.
Date of experience: December 20, 2023
Smooth and simple -- excellent.
Date of experience: January 20, 2023
Only issue I had was that the Am Ex kept not working & all if the info is correct.
Date of experience: June 5, 2024
I wanted to choose a different shipping method, with tracking, but don't see a way to do that. The system defaulted to standard shipping.
A good resource for hard-to-find reference materials.
Date of experience: April 3, 2024
Fast & efficient with clear choices about pricing & the physical condition of books
Past experience
Date of experience: June 9, 2024
I found a rare book from the dark ages of YA. It was delivered quickly and the condition in which it was described.
They had a rare book I was looking for.
Date of experience: March 27, 2024
As always a very efficient process. Easy to find book(s) I am looking for and to identify which copies to select.
Range of selections and prices; reliability.
Date of experience: March 4, 2024
Always efficient and easy shopping. Variety of new and used, hardcover and paperback from which to choose
Go to for used books
Date of experience: July 23, 2023
Very efficient process. Multiple selections from which to choose in different conditions and with different prices
My go to for used/out of print books.
Date of experience: June 14, 2023
It Was Great! Easy And Fast! WOW! And You Had Just What I Needed. It Was If The Holy Spirt Himself Leading Me. So Far So Good! Just Waiting On Merchandise To Be Shipped.
FSt And Easy!
Date of experience: July 8, 2021
Can't beat Alibris for selection, price or delivery. It's my go-to book and music store (after checking local sources first.)
It has what I want.
Date of experience: April 9, 2024
Always easy and thorough. Wonderful selections.
It's my go-to source of books.
Date of experience: October 27, 2022
Always dependable. You've got what I'm looking for, and you get it to me.
Date of experience: June 23, 2022
I think of it, you got it.
Date of experience: September 24, 2021
Nearly always I can find what I want, and ordering is always seamless. I've never been disappointed.
You've always got what I need, and I always get what I want. This time I'm sending a book to a friend.
Date of experience: February 5, 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.
