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alibris.com
Founded in 1998
Berkeley, CA, United States
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Alibris Reviews Summary

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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Illinois
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Worked fine on computer, but on Android I couldn't change the delivery address (for a gift). It got stuck on MY address as "default" and wouldn't change.

Date of experience: December 19, 2025
California
1 review
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You allowed me a purchase a book that was not actually available. Now my Christmas gift will arrive days later than my initial order! You should at least have compensated me with free expedited shipping on the new order!

And then the coupon code I used on the first order was no longer available on the second order because "you used that code too many times". Are you kidding? I used it once on an order that YOU cancelled on me. I should be able to use the same coupon code again.

Overall, as my first order with a new company goes, this has been really $#*!ty. But the good news is that there's so many OTHER places I can buy books.

Date of experience: December 19, 2025
Missouri
1 review
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The nightmare before Christmas
December 29, 2025

My package arrived 4 days late and when it arrived the edges of the spine of my book were damaged from it not being in a box only in plastic wrap

Date of experience: December 12, 2025
New York
1 review
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Good site
December 29, 2025
Updated review

Good site. Not a complete as it use to be. Certain books seem to be untenable. Like most corporates, afraid and self-censor, which for a book seller is sad, but the progressive are nasty.

Date of experience: December 19, 2025

Easy to use and you quickly find what you need with...
March 26, 2025
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Easy to use and you quickly find what you need with good booksellers.

Date of experience: March 16, 2025
New York
1 review
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I think that when a person has multiple books in their cart that somehow the computer should try to group as many books as possible from the same seller that way it saves the customer money on shipping and save on packaging, which is better for the environment.

Date of experience: December 19, 2025
Tennessee
1 review
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Pretty great experience
December 28, 2025

1 book was a little dirty and 1 had a slight imprint. But over all out of the 18 books I bought they were in wonderful condition and shipped in a reasonable time.

Date of experience: December 18, 2025
New Hampshire
1 review
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Date of experience: December 18, 2025
Illinois
3 reviews
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In Gathering Moss, the advice that Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer receives from the Cheyenne elder links gaze with desire, suggesting that the gods of desire may not enjoy direct eye contact. What possibilities lie in the indirect gaze? What portals open when we look away from what we desire? How does your body respond to the idea of losing focus? Are you ready to avert your gaze?

Date of experience: December 18, 2025
Colorado
2 reviews
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Excellent service, and a great selection of books!
December 28, 2025
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Excellent service, and a great selection of books! In trying to find a great selection of books, it isn't always easy. Alibris, is a fantastic store to find lower priced, great books! Well Done Alibris.

Date of experience: December 18, 2025

When looking for rare and hard to find books, Alibris...
April 27, 2025
Previous review

When looking for rare and hard to find books, Alibris is where I go! Great products and great service. Well done.

Date of experience: April 17, 2025
California
1 review
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On my phone when I want more information on a seller's copy of the book the new page did not have more information clearly. In fact I had to find the place where I had to click again for book description. Alibris is not the best site for phone search.

Date of experience: December 18, 2025
Illinois
1 review
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I put my phone in to receive texts
December 28, 2025

I put my phone in to receive texts.
I was sent a $5 off coupon.
Unfortunately, I was unable to get back to the screen where I could enter the coupon code. I guess it will have to be used on a future visit.

I really like your site. Thanks for all the details.

Date of experience: December 18, 2025
Georgia
1 review
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Very user friendly shopping experience
December 28, 2025

Very user friendly shopping experience. I like that you offer alternative savings suggestions at the end. Whoever designed this did a good job. 😊

Date of experience: December 18, 2025
New York
1 review
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Always pleased with the ease of searching for titles and authors, and easy check out. And most of all, for the range of titles that you have available, especially translations of great Italian literature to English, and classic, highly-regarded works from French authors and historians. Thank you, Alibris!

Date of experience: December 18, 2025
Montana
1 review
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Several options for shipping enabled me to get the...
December 27, 2025
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Several options for shipping enabled me to get the book before Christmas! This was my husband's most memorable movie from his teen years and it is a gift for him.

Date of experience: December 17, 2025

Alibris Is My First Choice for Books
November 24, 2025
Previous review

I always have an excellent experience with Alibris.

Date of experience: November 14, 2025
Washington
1 review
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Having received 2 cancellation notices in the past 2 days, it's frustrating and time consuming as the notices don't include the order number or the recipient. It's difficult to track what exactly has been cancelled when multiple items have been ordered and even more so when there are orders for multiple parties… Please fix this. Thank you!

Date of experience: December 17, 2025
Pennsylvania
1 review
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So easy that it is the best way to get out of print books. Other sources are not as accredited and do not have as wide a resource selection

Date of experience: December 17, 2025
New Jersey
1 review
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Shrinklets is or should be required reading for everyone who considers themselves literate. My copy is lost among the thousand or more books in the living room but I needed two copies for friends. I ordered them and the condition was excellent as advertised. Gifts were happily received. One recipient already had a copy... in her library of several thousand books but her daughter had not read it so she immediately sat with a cup of tea and read several classics. The other recipient decided 2 books at a time would make the pleasure last longer.

Date of experience: December 17, 2025
Tennessee
1 review
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Quick and easy to find authors and titles
December 27, 2025
Updated review

Quick and easy to find authors and titles. Condition of used books are described. New books are available. Price range varies to suit anyone's budget.

Date of experience: December 17, 2025

Easy website to navigate
August 3, 2025
Previous review

Easy website to navigate. Many titles available both new and used. A great place to shop.

Date of experience: July 24, 2025
Illinois
1 review
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The process to purchase a book was easy and straight...
December 27, 2025
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The process to purchase a book was easy and straight forward. I didn't have to go through many links to purchase my book. I recommend this link to anyone.

Date of experience: December 17, 2025

The steps taken to purchase the book was easy and intuitive
October 28, 2025
Previous review

The steps taken to purchase the book was easy and intuitive. Great job!

Date of experience: October 18, 2025
North Carolina
1 review
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Too many questions
December 27, 2025

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Date of experience: December 17, 2025