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Alibris has a rating of 4.7 stars from 93,320 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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Couldn't find an item I expected you would have. Was disappointed the $5 coupon I received from you required a $50 minimum purchase.
Availability of an out of print book I was looking for.
Date of experience: March 16, 2022
Previous experience with finding used books.
Date of experience: February 27, 2022
This is so easy to find what I want. Because of my tight budget, this site offers me choices I wouldn't normally have.
I receive emails from Alibris regularly. If I have money, I will browse.
Date of experience: October 18, 2021
I just got my tax refund and I have been waiting to order all the books and movie that I have wanted during the past few months. I love shopping on line and not paying sky high prices. I even got a discount this time with my coupon.
I finally have money and I'm ready to shop to reasonably prices books and movies.
Date of experience: September 10, 2021
I love having the choice of how much I wish to pay for a certain used paperback. These days, dollars are scarce so you must debate what is needed and what is considered a luxury. I usually find what I am looking for on this site. Coupon savings also helps us poor old people.
I shop with them often. I spend less than Half Price Books!
Date of experience: February 10, 2021
Great, did have alot of sellers back out after My previous purchase, but a lot of my books seem to be getting sent,
Only place to buy New and used books for a great price
Date of experience: March 5, 2021
Al order save shipped in a timely manner. Obviously, this order has not yet shipped, so I cannnot make any comment on it.
Any books that I buy online come from Alibris.
Date of experience: May 9, 2023
Alibris is a great resource for new and used books and the website is super user-friendly. Great deals, easy to shop.
You had the best price on a hardcover book (new) I've been wanting.
Date of experience: February 20, 2024
Alibris makes it super easy to find books, has a useful rating system with a range of options and recommended copies, and gives clear instructions on use of the site. I recommend the site to my students and would recommend to anyone looking for books.
I needed books I couldn't find anywhere else.
Date of experience: August 29, 2023
I love that I know I am supporting local bookshops and have always gotten a great book in great condition.
To support local bookshops
Date of experience: February 25, 2024
Everything is good, except I think shipping should be reduced when multiple items come from same shipper
Easiest place to find items
Date of experience: March 7, 2024
Date of experience: December 9, 2022
Date of experience: April 9, 2022
Date of experience: December 26, 2020
Very good choices and good information on both the seller and the condition of the item as well as information on the item itself.
Alibris is dependable and very good.
Date of experience: March 5, 2024
Had alot of books that I thought Did not exist anymore. I was surprised at the amazing supply og books that Alibris had.
Massive selection and I remembered the name Alibris.
Date of experience: February 26, 2024
Found lots of scrapbooking paper in the free shipping section. So was happy to be able to add to my collection.
Looking for a bargain and had a coupon that you had sent to my email.
Date of experience: March 10, 2024
Easy link to an author who was new to me. Quickly selected one of her books and completed my order. I like to keep ahead of my reading.
Old customer. My first choice when looking for books or movies.
Date of experience: November 15, 2023
Been there; Done that.
Date of experience: August 15, 2023
Quick and easy. Easy to find items.
Past experience
Date of experience: July 13, 2023
Quick, easy, efficient. A little more description of the book would be helpful.
Date of experience: April 20, 2022
Prior experience
Date of experience: December 13, 2021
Good past experience
Date of experience: September 7, 2021
Date of experience: April 3, 2021
Great deal on books, but sad that the shipping is too high. I would rather wait much longer on receiving my books for a much lower shipping charge.
Date of experience: April 14, 2023
Easy to browse through. Great selection of books of every kind.
Great selection, great price.
Date of experience: June 3, 2021
Easy to find the desired book, good description, easy checkout. Now I will wait to see when it arrives and if it is indeed in 'very good condition.'
Google search
Date of experience: October 11, 2023
Your website is clear and easy to use. Being able to buy used books online is one of the best things about the Internet and our Postal system!
Date of experience: April 16, 2022
Looking for books in a series brought me to Alibris, and I was happy to find three that I had been hoping to find!
Date of experience: November 22, 2021
Good website! I found an audiobook I wanted, and the price is good. Thanks for what you do for readers like me. Pamela
You had the book I wanted in audiobook at a price I can afford.
Date of experience: October 16, 2021
What a great website - easy to use, easy to check out! I love receiving books from Alibris! Thank you for what you are doing for us Omnibibliovores!
Date of experience: October 4, 2021
Easy to navigate, I found the book I was looking for, and you take PayPal.
Using a used book finding website: ISBNS.net. I buy books from Alibris often.
Date of experience: February 11, 2021
It is good, sometimes I wish Alibris had an option to see the content of the book just to be sure I am getting the right item.
Thanks
I like that it is independent and support vendors around the world.
Date of experience: October 4, 2022
Date of experience: October 23, 2021
Alibris always delivers. I usually purchased used books, and they're almost always readily available.
Track record.
Date of experience: June 23, 2022
I knew I could find a great book for a reasonable price. And avoid having to use Amazon.
Date of experience: May 16, 2022
Paypal doesn't work, also I'd prefer to get shipping information before entering payment information.
Date of experience: August 31, 2023
I would have given 5 star but when the free shipping disappeared until after I had given my credit card info I almost did not make the order
Good prices and past experience
Date of experience: November 30, 2021
Easy shopping, wide variety of selections from back lists, accurate descriptions of stock, reliable.
Date of experience: October 19, 2021
I'd like to see if I can buy from one store to save on shipping. Paying more for shipping than the product is not efficient to the pocketbook.
I thought it was the store and it would be a low shipping price.
* Alibris attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: August 13, 2021
It was easy to find a book that I was looking for. All the information about price of the book and shipping were very clear. A good experience
I didn't know Alibris existed - I was searching for a book that was published in the 90's and you had that book
Date of experience: July 31, 2022
I had a little difficulty knowing if what I
Typed in had been received as I entered it.
Does your company have a contact phone number?
Thank you.
Because I could order the book at the least expensive price.
Date of experience: October 30, 2022
The price is very good. I look forward to receiving the book.
Went online and asked for cheapest books.
Date of experience: March 8, 2021
Blessings upon you for having out-of-print books. Easy shopping experience especially for senior citizens!
My local bookstore, Bookshop Santa Cruz recommended you
Date of experience: June 10, 2023
Bookshop Santa Cruz, my independent bookstore of choice, searched the books for me and found them on your website
Date of experience: September 28, 2022
Would not let me check out as a guest. Did not accept my login. Finally had my husband do the purchase because I had a seizure. No fun.
Date of experience: January 22, 2023
Ordering was so simple! Usually I get confused and have a seizure trying to use the computer.
Date of experience: January 11, 2022
I can always find the book I need at a decent price. Used books are in good condition. I have saved a lot of money shopping at Alibris.
Date of experience: August 14, 2021
I have been getting books for Alibris for many years and always go to them first when I am looking for new books. Keep up the good work
Date of experience: February 26, 2023
I have purchased books from Alibris for many years and have had excellent results and very pleased with all my books I have gotten from them. Thank you Alibris for being there.
I have purchased books from Alibris for many years and am well pleased with their selections and service
Date of experience: September 5, 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.
