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AwesomeBooks has a rating of 2.2 stars from 54 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers dissatisfied with AwesomeBooks most frequently mention customer service and good condition. AwesomeBooks ranks 23rd among Used Books sites.
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I ordered a £30 book over a year ago. Failed to deliver. Ignored all communications. Failed to respond or resolve. Totally disgusting service and absolute Con Men
I ordered two batches of books from them, and all of them arrived in very solid condition, a few even seemed brand new. Even managed to find hardcover gems for 3.5 euros. Also, their customer service always promptly emails back, always being of help.
I have made 2 orders, 9 books in total, all in good condition and prompt delivery - really pleased with this company! I recommend them to all my book loving friends & family!
The book which I bought from AwesomeBooks through AbeBooks was described thus:
"This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far."
This was the actual condition of the book: 1) Book is bent and spine is twisted 2) Bottom corners bumped and coloured with foreign matter. Adjacent fore edge of block also coloured with foreign matter. 3) Binding torn at rear hinge with endpaper poking through. 4) Rear endpaper torn.
I got a refund for the cost of the book, but not for return postage.
Steer well clear of this book seller.
Two of them came from Spain the rest from the UK in various shipping receptacles. All arrived in a speedy manor with about 4/5 on average being in solid condition even if they're a little old, with the other 1/5 being more beat up than I'd like or sometimes a few highlighted sections lol.
Buuuut with the price range I'm usually spending (2.50-7$ cad) for used books I can't really complain.
I ordered 4 books a month ago which never arrived. Their policy says it takes 5-10 days. I asked repeatedly for a refund and they completely ignore me. They have terrible customer service and they are not reliable.
Back in 2020 when I first ordered from them, I got sent some horribly ruined books, then only offered a 50% refund of the price and ca 20% of the shipping cost.
However, more recent experiences have been better: most books have come in decent to excellent condition, and when complaints were necessary, they have been dealt with promptly.
The most common remaining problem seems to be the odd book missing from an order that contains several items - in such cases they have given full refunds with no fuss.
In 2020 when I first ordered from them, I got sent some horribly ruined books, one with completely torn hard cover, another soaked then dried and torn pages halfway through, a third with full-page dedication scribbled on the title page... then only offered a 50% refund of the price and ca 20% of the shipping cost.
However, more recent experiences have been better: most books have come in decent to very good condition, and when complaints were necessary, they have been dealt with promptly.
Ordered through Amazon. 3 different orders. Despatched by not arrived through Whistl delivery. No reply,
My wife bought a book from awesome books through Amazon. The book arrived with thirty pages having been torn out of the middle despite The seller describing the bookas intact. My wife but the book aside for a few weeks before noticing. Now the seller won't help because we did not spot it within one month. They lied in their ad but we are out the cost of the book as we have to buy another one. We will never buy from them again. Check your orders thoroughly on receipt as you cannot trust this seller.
I get used books in excellent condition and it's sustainability at its best... Just cannot wait till they have their website running smoothly
I've ordered over 6 times in the past year, from the US for UK delivery. Each order has been promptly delivered, with great quality books, and at excellent prices, I wholeheartedly recommend them
I ordered 32 books a month ago, and they all came in early and in great condition. I was overall very pleased with the service and website. I highly recommend
I have an order from Amazon.com and didn't receive no tracking number from them. I am continuing ask
Over the years I've been buying from them hundreds of books. Books are generally inexpensive or cheaper (new and second hand books).
Book condition varies, but hardcovers are generally in great condition. I've had several in an appalling state but, in the past, they refunded me in full. This is why I'm not too sure why they have such horrible reviews here...
Customer service is quick to respond and generally in your favour. I've had one bad experience with their customer service, but have contacted them so many times I've lost count.
Due to brexit I won't be buying from them as much as I'd like, though. Which is a shame.
BEWARE! They sell books through Abe Books, They describe books as being in "very good" condition. In reality you might receive a book that is not even "acceptable". The book I received is dirty, bent, has pen marks on it, is water-damaged (or is it urine?), is yellow spotted, and smelly.
Don't deal with them, they are not trustworthy. I can't understand why Amazon have their "shopfront" the verified purchases don't have very good things to say about awesomebooks.
Best site for used books. Great prices and inexpensive shipping to Canada. Books arrive exactly as described. Great communication with company... I had made an error with my order and sent a quick email. They were so happy to help and replied immediately. Highly recommend
I've had 5 orders I think, all used books, one order some books had some water damage the customer service was awesome has the name indicates. Sent pictures of the damage and immediately got the money back on my account. Never had any problems. The only thing I can say is inconvenient is the packages aren't tracked. I would pay a little more for that. Other than that I think they are exactly what they say AWESOME!
Despite my respecting a public notice on Abe Books (Awesome Books' sales platform) advising delays in delivery due to Covid-19, my book never arrived. So-called 'Awesome Books' ignored their own public notice and refused to refund my purchase.
I discovered this website long ago and I made till now 3 orders. They all arrive in the estimated time in Portugal. The books came in very good conditions for the prices, some of them completely new and some with few damages but for 3 euros max and some of them in hardcover I think nobody can be angry at that.
I got 2 or 3 books from libraries or with dedicatories which for me did nothing but add story to the book.
I recommend truly this website
Answer: Apart from good prices, they also charge a flat shipping cost per shipment rather than per item, making them good value for ordering several books at once.
Answer: Hi. It's legit I've ordered many times. I'm in Portugal and have had no problems.
Answer: Never had any problems with them but if you have experienced any problems access you account and contact them. They are also on Facebook. Customer service usually replies in 24h and they are really professional.
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