© 1999-2009 Shopping.com, Inc. This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/webs-Web_Services-All-Merchants-Half_com Recent reviews written about Half.com en-us 80 80 http://www.epinions.com/webs-Web_Services-All-Merchants-Half_com http://img.epinions.com/images/opti/73/73/websWeb_ServicesAllMerchantsHalf_com1-resized80.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_487332548228?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author georgepeanut - Cheap books but awful with customer service. I got ripped off- never got the book- and have waited almost 2 months now for my refund. I ordered a book, got charged for it and after not receiving it discovered that the seller had done this to 4-5 others... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~487332548228 Sat, 10 Oct 2009 16:40:30 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_487332548228?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_485078830724?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author ajilli - Half.com is part of Ebay and as such they should be ashamed of the abhorrent customer service provided.Being a buyer was always easy. I just became a seller and it's a nightmare. In short, their site is incapable of registering my "Seller Payment... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~485078830724 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:52:23 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_485078830724?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_484345482884?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author lokifireson - At Half.com, I was able to purchase the book I wanted easily enough, and the funds were withdrawn from my account right away. Yet, after the "4-8 days" I was told, I receive an e-mail saying that my book will come in a full 21 days later.For a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~484345482884 Wed, 9 Sep 2009 12:09:37 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_484345482884?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_483063860868?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author ljryan - I placed one order in June for four books from four different sellers.  Three came through as described and in a timely manner.  I never saw the fourth book, and am still struggling through the eBay bureaucracy trying to recover the $68 that... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~483063860868 Sat, 29 Aug 2009 15:54:52 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_483063860868?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_478467821188?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author hatekills - I have loved half.com for years but now I find myself having a problem registering a new checkcard and I cannot get any customer service thru their email system whatsoever after a week of repeated requests for help.I finally found a phone number... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~478467821188 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 11:28:28 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_478467821188?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_475177193092?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author moto82mike - The name half.com is an understatement when referring to their customer service.  These people are crooks.  Since when do you operate an online company without even posting your customer service number.  They owe me money and they keep... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~475177193092 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:45:49 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_475177193092?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_461672058500?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cardiacshopper - I have been ordering from Half.com for just a little over six months and have ordered 42 books (from 40 different sellers) for my daughter.  Each seller is responsible for shipping your order and communicating with you about shipment etc.  So... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~461672058500 Sat, 21 Feb 2009 21:28:39 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_461672058500?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_453374611076?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author vnarayanan99 - I had an issue with half.com for a claim I filed. I filed a claim for a book not received and waited for more than three weeks. No response from Half.com. They don't even send an email stating that you have filed a claim. Finally thanks to the previous... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~453374611076 Mon, 1 Dec 2008 16:06:16 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_453374611076?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_452340846212?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author fallingfan - Half.com, like eBay.com is a great online shopping site.My experience:Half features most of the books, movies, and cds that I have ever searched for, and all of them at pretty reasonable prices.My... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~452340846212 Sat, 22 Nov 2008 19:42:57 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_452340846212?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_452171566724?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author mhrcaroll - Do not buy from this web site unless you have a long time to waste waiting for your order.  If you have a problem with an order, there is no quick way to get a resolution.  I ordered 2 textbooks and paid extra for expedited delivery. ... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~452171566724 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:28:20 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_452171566724?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_436367953540?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author truthcrusader - I have been shopping and selling on half.com for 9 years. If there was some viable alternative, I'd go elsewhere. When I first started w/half.com, the name meant something. You could figure prices would be just what they said half, or less. If... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~436367953540 Mon, 7 Jul 2008 14:56:12 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_436367953540?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_434891099780?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author meghcallie - I am both a seller and a buyer at half.com and I am VERY pleased with my experience. I heard about half.com while I was at college and started using it to purchase books for my classes. You can save A LOT of money this way! Don't ever buy books at a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~434891099780 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 19:54:43 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_434891099780?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_426604138116?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gracielor - EBay's Half.com is an incredible asset to bargain text book shoppers! It's the only true rival to Amazon.com. As a college student, I am always trying to find my expensive text books for cheaper than the school bookstore. Unfortunately, I only found... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~426604138116 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 23:38:41 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_426604138116?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_42828140164?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author lennybear - Half.com is a wonderful resource for those of us looking for a specific title or item at a fraction of the price. Maybe you want to sell some items that you just don't need, but are a little fearful to list on eBay or another auction site. Half.com has... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~42828140164 Mon, 3 Mar 2008 02:21:25 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_42828140164?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_420604448388?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dhmason - Great selection, I love being able to compare the prices and see what a great deal I'm getting, reasonable... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~420604448388 Sun, 2 Mar 2008 22:46:02 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_420604448388?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_417787973252?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author imm476 - This e-bay owned company is a great place to buy new and used books. With great customer service and seller ratings you can buy with confidence from this site. I have purchase several books from this site, and I always go to this site first for by book... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~417787973252 Sun, 10 Feb 2008 03:36:55 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_417787973252?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_413327789700?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mckabe27 - Half.com has been super. I know alot of students who have gotten great deals on textbooks. I have also found some excellent deals on books. At one time, I was helping decorate a baby's room and wanted to find Anne Geddes prints to frame. All of... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~413327789700 Sat, 5 Jan 2008 00:43:38 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_413327789700?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_409280220804?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author artemis8 - Half.com is a great place to find tons of different items. I've been using it to buy and sell college textbooks for quite some time and for the most part I've been very pleased with my experiences. I am not sure when I first started using... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~409280220804 Mon, 3 Dec 2007 15:25:49 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_409280220804?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_408724147844?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Chad9976 - I consider myself a thrifty shopper when it comes to buying entertainment items like books, movies, music and video games. The prices of these items are set by their publishers, not the retailers, which means any given CD, DVD or book will cost more or... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~408724147844 Wed, 28 Nov 2007 02:04:48 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_408724147844?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_391032049284?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author salamanderpq - What is Half.com: Half.com is a discount buying site and part of the Ebay system; the two sites are now integrated in many ways. The advantages of Half.com are that unlike Ebay there is no bidding, and no waiting. If you see an item and like the price,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~391032049284 Sat, 14 Jul 2007 16:59:18 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_391032049284?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_351116103300?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author TLCforKids - LOVE this site for buying and selling books and music. I've used it for years and have never been disappointed. Even when sellers let you down, Half.com will quickly refund your money. Not like other sites such as VALORE BOOKS who takes your money... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~351116103300 Sat, 21 Apr 2007 00:47:22 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_351116103300?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_334371131012?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jeanettr - The web site was easy to navigate with no issues. My order was accurate and I received my product very quickly in a week. I was able to find what I was looking for. I would recommend shopping at Half.com... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~334371131012 Sat, 17 Mar 2007 04:08:28 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_334371131012?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_334326959748?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author vincentyu781 - Half.com is cheaper than buying at the bookstore. I think for a seller it is weird the way you collect money after a purchase. You have to wait like a month and then your total purchases get sent to your bank account or something. I don't really know... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~334326959748 Sat, 17 Mar 2007 01:16:08 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_334326959748?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_334131269252?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jsmorris - I’ve been an eBay member for ten years and a member of Half.com for about 5 years. Several years ago, Half.com was purchased by eBay and many things have changed – some for the better and some I wish had not been altered. Half.com is very similar to... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~334131269252 Fri, 16 Mar 2007 16:30:07 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_334131269252?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_331611737732?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Saxguy - Half.com is the sister site to Ebay. The listings are for used and new books and recordings. The site offers sellers a chance to sell their items at a fixed price set by them and the buyers a chance to buy items the same way. The fixed price is a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~331611737732 Sun, 11 Mar 2007 15:01:27 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_331611737732?linkin_id=8003929