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Alibris enjoys a generally positive reputation among customers, particularly for its wide selection of used books at competitive prices and reliable shipping. Many customers appreciate the timely delivery and the ability to track orders, contributing to overall satisfaction. However, concerns arise regarding the variability in book conditions, with some items not meeting expectations, and delays in shipping for urgent needs. Additionally, the separate shipping fees for each book can deter purchases. Despite these issues, the platform remains a favored choice for many due to its extensive inventory and user-friendly website.
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Easy to search, easy to select among editions, conditions, prices.
Kept me updated on the status of my order.
Its good but i wish that the front covers that are shown would be the same when the physical books arrive i ordered a book from here before and it had great cover art but when i got the book the front cover was completely different you should have an option where if there's a book with certain cover art that you want and you click on that cover that's the book you're going to get. Dont post a frontcover for a book that that isn't the same when the book arrives Thank you. But other than that you are spot on.
Great service for books that are rare or out of print.
Easy to find book wanted. Check out very quick and easy. Thanks!
Quick and easy to navigate site. Located a hard to find book at a good price.
Loved being able to find what I was looking for at such reasonable prices. The best way to recycle.
Had to mouse to too many pages to get to the final order
I was able to find what I was looking for, which can be a challenge even at other large book sellers. In your search engine there is a difference between "500" and "Five Hundred", for example. It would be nice if it were a bit smarter about this.
Searching for books from individual sellers seems to be ineffective. For example, after ordering a book by John Graves, I went to the same seller and searched John Graves to no avail. Additionally, I ordered a couple of books from same seller, hoping this would help with shipping. It did not. Great bargains, but shipping gets high quickly.
Tried changing my payment type because I didn't know the billing address. Kept getting an error that the zip code wasn't right. Couldn't get it to change. Spent 3 days on it. Finally got the billing address for the first card and got the item ordered. They sent me an email on how to make the change but it didn't match what I was getting on my screen.
I've been buying books through Alibris for years, and only had one questionable experience. Pretty good record, I'd say!
I love the ease and accessibility of shopping on this site
I found what I want in a really good price, easy checkout
My items' default address on this site did not work. Instead my order today reflected that it is being sent to the wrong address. So I am scrambling contacting the sellers to try and get this rectified. Your list of ordered items should include the address where the order was sent. This makes it tough to correct mistakes or to catch them.
Great to do such a quick business with you, including giving suggestions of related items to a first book selection! Thank you
Love Alibris! I can always find what I'm looking for!
Love the vast selection and options. Also nice to learn about the businesses providing the orders.
Love the vast selection and options. Also nice to learn about the businesses providing the orders.
I love this store! It's always nice to be able to buy used instead of new, and I love not giving my money to buy corporations. I've never had a problem with any orders, and love using alibris for gifts as well!
I love Alibis using local booksellers and organizing the shopping experience with hardcover vs. paperback. My first stop with book shopping... THX!
I did not know this on line bookstore. But it is fantastic!
Answer: Let's just say, they advertise falsely. They misrepresent what they are selling. Buyer beware.
Answer: Hi Dennis, That depends on where the seller is located and where your deliver address is as well. Generally, shipments within the States are delivered within a week or so, though holiday shipping might slow down a bit. If you send us the details with your order number in an email to info@alibris.com we can look into the specifics for you. Thank you for writing. Michael B. Alibris Customer Service
Answer: Hi Valerie, If you have had a problem with your Visa or PayPal transactions on our site, please let us know the details at info@ailbris.com so that we can investigate for you. Thank you for your question. Michael B. Alibris Customer Service
Answer: HI Zoila, Delivery timeframes within the States are usually between 3 and 8 days, but it depends on where the seller is that is shipping the item to you. If you have already placed an order, please contact us at info@alibris.com with your order details and we can investigate for you. Thank you for writing. Michael B. Alibris Customer Service
Answer: Really Michael, contact you directly? Why should we have to. There is a bad trend here. Seems MANY of us contact you and you DONT respond
Answer: I saw the fake stellar reviews and did not dig deeper. I til... I had an issue. Initially, I wanted to give a small seller some business after COVID and the site looked really good. What a big mistake that was! Shame on this outfit.