This has to be the first online shopping experience I've had that recognized and admitted me on my email address alone. While I should probably be horrified at the possibilities for invasion of privacy, it was so incredibly easy to shop! And I like the Alibris didn't suggest any payment method and as far as I'm concerned, recognizing my email address gave me an easier way to complete my order. As a cognitively disabled adult, it was particularly welcome, and thank you. Reason I chose this business: ALibris had the best price on a book I need.Excellent! I was able to purchase two books I wanted to read in used editions. I try to buy used clothing and always try to buy used books. Thanks for making them readily available. The books, I mean. Reason I chose this business: You had the best price in the editions shown by google /shopping loadjsReady({ event: 'app', checker: function() { return typeof app === "undefined" || typeof app.setConfig === "undefined" || typeof app.review === "undefined"; }, callback: function() { app.setConfig({isAjax: false});app.review(); } }) (function(w) { function go() { (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); } document.querySelector("body").addEventListener("gadsLoaded", go, false); }(window)); document.querySelector("body").addEventListener("freestarLoaded", () => { freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "sitejabber_incontent_1", slotId: "sitejabber_incontent_1" }); }); loadjsReady({ event: 'app', checker: function() { return typeof app === "undefined" || typeof app.profilePicture === "undefined"; }, callback: function() { app.profilePicture('undefined', 'undefined'); } }) Erin J. 1 review 1 helpful vote Follow Erin J. Send Message loadjsReady({ event: "app", checker: function() { return typeof app === "undefined"; }, callback: function() { // } }); Share Review “Excellent but placing items into wish cart after on...” November 4th, 2022 Verified purchase Excellent but placing items into wish cart after on the check out cart is confusing. Just deleted them instead. The other confusion is as you place items into cart, it is notated how much more you need until free shipping is applied. It never seems that you reach that limit. The other issue is when I tried to utilize my $5 coupon for signing up, it the page was not accessible. You are still my favorite store!Well organized site, works fine for most searches. A wide range of book editions, prices, and conditions to choose from. Most sellers provide good descriptions of conditions--which is very appreciated--but some don't. I do wish there was a consistency among the descriptions--may with required information--rather than a stock description, such as 'may be an ex-library book, may have writing', etc. Reason I chose this business: The particular books/editions I had been looking for were available (and the promo code discount this weekend was a good prod).A wide range of conditions vs prices are available from the different book sellers. The security of purchases being backed by Alibris in the the event the book was entirely misrepresented. Reason I chose this business: The book I was looking for was available at what I thought was a fair price. I have been looking for for some time, and this copy was a blend of the price I could afford and a condition that I could be happy with. “Very simple order and payment process” January 13th, 2021 Verified purchase • Previous review Very simple order and payment process. Very substantial selection with a range of conditions and prices. Reason I chose this business: I was looking for an out of print landscaping book, and multiple copies in different conditions were available. loadjsReady({ event: 'app', checker: function() { return typeof app === "undefined" || typeof app.profilePicture === "undefined"; }, callback: function() { app.profilePicture('undefined', 'undefined'); } }) Gudrun S. 1 review 1 helpful vote Follow Gudrun S. Send Message loadjsReady({ event: "app", checker: function() { return typeof app === "undefined"; }, callback: function() { // } }); Share Review “1” April 25th, 2022 Verified purchase 1. Made me give credit card info 3 or more times, without explanation, which signifies there is none. 2. Got email yesterday saying $20 bonus, but there was no bonus for my purchase, so misleading. 3. Jumps between screens with no explanation. 4. When shipping address first appears, it can't be editied, and no message as to how to do that later. So it was confusing. Reason I chose this business: Hadn't purchased from Alibris for a while. * Alibris attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respondSellers always ship quickly. Only complaint I ever have is when specifically choose good condition hardcover books and they are just shipped in plastic bags so corners all banged up, so I don't bother with choosing more expensive very good/excellent condition books anymore. As they cost more money, sellers sabotaging themselves. If shipped media mail, could put in boxes for less shipping costs, who cares if takes a little longer. Should be an option to preserve the condition of books in good shape. Other than that, always good experience with Alibris sellers.Significant defacing of the book with ownership paraphernalia found on the dust jacket back edge, both sides of the front endpaper, the title page, stamps on the front, top and bottom edges, etc. I suppose the Texas State Technical Institute library must have anticipated this would be a highly desirable item given the steps they took to help identify their ownership. However, in this was the case, why did they ever give it up? Reason I chose this business: I've used them many times over the years. Value Shipping QualityI'd gone to Goodreads, as is my usual practice, and linked to you for the book "The Economics of Discrimination," by Gary S. Becker. I was asked to sign in but wasn't returned to the book page and the message said there were no available copies. However, when I went back to Goodreads and linked in again there was the page I'd first seen with the list of this book. I hope that it is actually available and will arrive! :O Reason I chose this business: You have the best price on a book I wanted and I consider you a trustworthy seller.Reason I chose this business: Great prices on used books “Quick and easy!” January 11th, 2022 Verified purchase • Previous review Reason I chose this business: Great deals compared to other bookstores! loadjsReady({ event: 'app', checker: function() { return typeof app === "undefined" || typeof app.profilePicture === "undefined"; }, callback: function() { app.profilePicture('undefined', 'undefined'); } }) Valerie M. 1 review 0 helpful votes Follow Valerie M. Send Message loadjsReady({ event: "app", checker: function() { return typeof app === "undefined"; }, callback: function() { // } }); Share Review “I am happy with Alibris” September 17th, 2023 Verified purchase • Updated review I am happy with Alibris. I appreiate the effort of the consolidated shipping based on cost, however, one of my primary criteria for choosing a book store is its location even if it costs a bit more. Your insistence that I agree to have this posted on a social media site is unfortunate and the ONLY reason I am agreeing is so that you will see this comment. In the future I will not provide my opinion which I thought was for your purposes not advertising. Reason I chose this business: Because I have had good experiences with Alibris.So far today? So far as long as I have been buying from alibris? As far as today, I don't know until I receive my purchase. But I have buying books from alibris for years and I keep choosing it over other ways of buying books. Reason I chose this business: Same reasons I always do. loadjsReady({ event: 'app', checker: function() { return typeof app === "undefined" || typeof app.profilePicture === "undefined"; }, callback: function() { app.profilePicture('undefined', 'undefined'); } }) Joanne B. 2 reviews 0 helpful votes Follow Joanne B. Send Message loadjsReady({ event: "app", checker: function() { return typeof app === "undefined"; }, callback: function() { // } }); Share Review “I've found some great books through Alibris over the...” March 4th, 2022 Verified purchase I've found some great books through Alibris over the years - glad to see Amazon hasn't obliterated this store. If I had anything I'd say was disappointing, its the fact your PayPal portal will only accept transactions in US dollars. I've done innumerable transactions using PayPal, and cannot recall the last time I wasn't able to transact in Canadian dollars. Please update this. Thanks again for still being there... J.It took me an inordinate amount of time to place this simple order for one book that I could have done much more quickly with Amazon for essentially the same price. Initially, the system would not accept my "I am not a robot" answers, then it would not accept my new address, among other issues. I preferred to support your store rather than Amazon, but now think my choice was not worth the extra effort and time. Reason I chose this business: Please see the above note. * Alibris attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respondAlibris is the only used book website where I order books. Since I rarely buy new books, that means a lot of books for a given year. I have a library of about 2,000 books and have only been disappointed once in the past many years. I began ordering from Alibris after half.com discontinued service. The communication from sellers is very satisfactory and the way Alibris keeps me informed when books are shipped is pleasing. I'm a satisfied customer who looks forward to continued satisfaction. Reason I chose this business: Alibris was the service I chose after half.com ceased service. The description of available books, the opportunity to have a wish list and the pricing and choice of reliable book sellers is good. Value Shipping QualityI have a long Wish List which I check on a regular basis. Then, when I see books on my list that I'm ready to buy, away I go. What a wonderful experience! Reason I chose this business: Alibris is the only online book store from which I buy books. Thank you for being such a good source of good reading. “I love this website and the books and service you give” February 13th, 2022 Verified purchase • Previous review I love this website and the books and service you give. Thank you. Reason I chose this business: It's the only place I buy books. “The only place I shop for books, always happy” November 3rd, 2021 Verified purchase • Previous review “Every order I make with Alibris I receive prompt service” October 18th, 2021 Verified purchase • Previous review Reason I chose this business: The only place I go to buy used books. “I love shopping with Alibris” September 27th, 2021 Verified purchase • Previous review I love shopping with Alibris. I can always count on a good experience. Reason I chose this business: My used book site of choice. “I've been buying books from Alibris ever since half.com...” April 30th, 2021 Verified purchase • Previous review I've been buying books from Alibris ever since half.com "went away." Without fail, I've been satisfied and I'm happy to continue as a customer. Reason I chose this business: Alibris is my only supplier of used books. Thank you. 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Send Message loadjsReady({ event: "app", checker: function() { return typeof app === "undefined"; }, callback: function() { // } }); Share Review “The shipping is to high on these books when the shipping...” October 22nd, 2022 Verified purchase The shipping is to high on these books when the shipping is the same cost as the books themselves it can be frustrating and sometimes the free shipping doesn't register for books once you place them in the cart. So that's a pain as well. Overall i will continue to use the site because for some of the books i have found they were defiantly cheaper on here than other places and with the shipping still a bit cheaper Reason I chose this business: Cheap books * Alibris attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respondVery impressed w/ orderly arrangement of products for sale, e.g., music, books, movie, etc. Makes sense! Also, the choice of sellers is easy to understand & navigate--I contacted one book seller Solr by email to find out if the used book they were selling was highly dusty (allergies) & they emailed back w/ details & evident concern. Alibris is now my "go-to" source for great prices, selection & quality of sale. Thanks for doing a great job! Reason I chose this business: Needed a book that is somewhat hard-to-find for a book writing project.I love shopping at Alibris Books--supporting local and independent book sellers means a lot to me. When possible, I try to get second-hand reads into my hands, first. It feels better than new. It is one little way to accomplish keeping informed and minimize cutting more trees for paper. Alibris is my first go to--on line.Shopping for books through alibris is a pleasure! I have found so many books on this site that were not available in my local library. Sellers provide excellent detailed descriptions of their used copies, so prospective buyers know the exact condition of a book before making a purchase. Alibris is the best online marketplace for new and used books. Reason I chose this business: I need a book for a class I am facilitating.There is a very big choice of books and I am, as an avid book moore, can't bypass this online shops. I adore reading fiction and there's a great collection of fiction books. Plus, I ordered a couple of ones for my children and they were quite delighted receiving these books. So far I am reading my second one from here, and i like that I didn't pay much for them and at the same time delivery was strictly on time. Such a level of service is enviable for many companies, props!I love Alibris as I can almost always find the book I am looking for in good condition. Over the years, I have made some very exciting finds! I don't know how Thriftbooks does it, but I can often get free shipping at their website which is an incentive to buy through them. Could Alibris possibly do the same thing? If so, I would purchase only from you.I love Alibris! I have found so many books over the years that are hard to find in good condition or new books at a good price that Alibris is always the first place I shop. Reason I chose this business: I love Alibris! I have found so many books over the years that are hard to find in good condition or new books at a good price that Alibris is always the first place I shop. “I love Alibris!” February 2nd, 2023 Verified purchase • Previous review I love Alibris! I have found so many out of print books on Alibris that were priced well and in great condition. I seldom buy a book on Amazon because I can get just as good a quality at a much lower price. Reason I chose this business: I could find the books I wanted in excellent condition at a much lower price. loadjsReady({ event: 'app', checker: function() { return typeof app === "undefined" || typeof app.profilePicture === "undefined"; }, callback: function() { app.profilePicture('undefined', 'undefined'); } }) Diane C. 1 review 2 helpful votes Follow Diane C. Send Message loadjsReady({ event: "app", checker: function() { return typeof app === "undefined"; }, callback: function() { // } }); Share Review “Alibris has been great” January 9th, 2021 Verified purchase Alibris has been great. I really enjoy the idea of supporting small Bookshops over amazon. I'll always support my local family owned bookshop first but they don't have everything. And with alibris I always find what I'm looking for and get to continue to support small bookshops. Shopping on alibris is quick and easy. All the info about sellers and book conditions is clearly posted as well as shipping times and costs. Reason I chose this business: My local bookshop did not have the book I was looking for and ordering it through then would have taken 2 weeks or more. I need the book sooner. An alibris is my go to spot for difficult to get books.I have used Alibris for many years to purchase collectible books and lesser quality books for reading. I love that I can select a rare book or a paperback... select the edition... the condition of a used book... often the price... and even select the ship-from location if there are several sellers. One thing I am very surprised at, is there is no t an APP for Alibris, unless I am overlooking it. Thank you for the great way to purchase books! Reason I chose this business: I ALWAYS find exactly what I want, in the condition I want whether used or collectible edition which I purchased today.The system made me update my CC billing address three times before it would accept it. That's annoying. Reason I chose this business: Because I like you and you usually have what I'm looking for. * Alibris attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respondIt took three shots to get the thing to accept the correct billing address. I've just moved, and haven't had time yet to change that with the CC companies. Annoys heck out of me when online forms don't work properly. * Alibris attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond “I love shopping with you guys” September 29th, 2021 Verified purchase • Previous review I love shopping with you guys. I nearly always find what I want, even when it's some weird nerdy thing that's been out of print forever. loadjsReady({ event: 'app', checker: function() { return typeof app === "undefined" || typeof app.profilePicture === "undefined"; }, callback: function() { app.profilePicture('undefined', 'undefined'); } }) D T. 1 review 1 helpful vote Follow D T. Send Message loadjsReady({ event: "app", checker: function() { return typeof app === "undefined"; }, callback: function() { // } }); Share Review “I repeatedly (8-10 attempts) tried to place this order,...” November 27th, 2021 Verified purchase I repeatedly (8-10 attempts) tried to place this order, and your website would not let me move beyond the log-on page. I only got it through when you emailed me that I had left something in my cart. Your website decided at that time to put it through. Very frustrating and time consuming. I attempted to reach customer service for help and was unsuccessful. You got 2 stars instead of 1 because you have done better on previous orders. * Alibris attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respondGrateful for the reprint of this hard to find memoir of my ancestor, Rebecca Crispin Hubbs, published 1853. I originally ordered 2 copies to check quality, was very pleased. Larger book, larger print, clear, easier to read than the original book. Ordered 4 additional books for family gifts and plan on ordering more to auction off during family reunions. Reason I chose this business: My last order was an excellent reprint. Ordered additional copies. I've ordered previous reprints from alibris with no problems, it was easy to choose Alibris again. One of the better reprint book offers.It's true -- I LOVE "online window shopping" at ALIBRIS! Incredibly efficient filtering options allow for ALL of my needs... NEW BOOKs (gift).USED BOOKs (for me). Etc. And seeing the booksellers' ratings does help steer my final purchase. I'll be back!Got a bit confused when the first entry of my MC payment did not go through, then realized, after review, that it wanted me to buy more. I've read all this author's other works, so I did not need an additional copy. It might help to put that note somewhere on the ordering page. Otherwise, excellent, thank you. JBL Reason I chose this business: Have used and enjoyed for years, was very broke and poor again until fairly recently, sometimes now able to buy wanted books again.#Reason I chose this business: Great experiences with previous purchases. “Easy to use, quick and simple--thanks for clarity and...” December 31st, 2021 Verified purchase • Previous review Easy to use, quick and simple--thanks for clarity and speed! Reason I chose this business: Have trusted many years. loadjsReady({ event: 'app', checker: function() { return typeof app === "undefined" || typeof app.profilePicture === "undefined"; }, callback: function() { app.profilePicture('undefined', 'undefined'); } }) Rebecca C. 1 review 0 helpful votes Follow Rebecca C. Send Message loadjsReady({ event: "app", checker: function() { return typeof app === "undefined"; }, callback: function() { // } }); Share Review “Incredibly reasonable prices” January 31st, 2024 Verified purchase • Updated review Incredibly reasonable prices. Extremely simple checkout for one who does not enjoy dealing with IT complexities. Excellent selection! And you wanted to follow up to see if I am satisfied with my order, besides offering this questionnaire! Conscientious customer service! Reason I chose this business: Because of all of the above.