© 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-abebooks_com Recent reviews written about abebooks.com en-us 80 80 http://www.epinions.com/webs-Web_Services-All-Merchants-abebooks_com http://img.epinions.com/images/opti/66/32/websWeb_ServicesAllMerchantsabebooks_com1-resized80.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_492484333188?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author remyluvu - I have had the worst book shopping experience ever. The site and Smith's Books are FRAUDS. They charge you for the book that never comes, then when you ask for a refund they request that you wait 8 days before requesting a refund. How crazy is that, they... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~492484333188 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:52:21 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_492484333188?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_489281130116?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author leeflang - What a terrible experience. never again. Abebooks is a master at false advertising, by changing s+h substantially post-sale!I bought a magazine with a German seller on Abebooks and paid the purchase price plus listed s+h to the USA by slowest... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~489281130116 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:01:53 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_489281130116?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_477913124484?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author oldtools - I found Abebooks through a Google search and thought I had found a great source for books. Despite being overwhelmed by the site's search results including some duplicate listings. I found the book I was looking for at a reasonable price and an... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~477913124484 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 21:40:24 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_477913124484?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_477514468996?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author cayemra - Abebooks.com sells you book for cheap but under the hood charges you out of the country transaction which incurs some more finance charge on your credit card. Beware. Compare the costs before buying from US seller and Abebooks.com (even if marketplace... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~477514468996 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 18:20:16 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_477514468996?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_461147115140?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author paultera - While I had no problems with this website itself I won't be ordering through them again due to one of the stores they sell for. I ordered several books a week ago. This morning I recieved an email telling me that one of the books is not available. I... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~461147115140 Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:06:40 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_461147115140?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_461133811332?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author afchad - Extemely dissatisfied!  I ordered a book described as a first edition yet when it arrived it wasn't.  They charged me $42 for a book I could have gootten down the street for $10, this was a scam in my opinion.  They said I could send it... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~461133811332 Mon, 16 Feb 2009 10:56:58 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_461133811332?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_458182004356?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author const451 - I ordered a book from them (Advanced Calculus) in the beginning of November 2008, they prompty charged my credit card the next day; I recieved an order confirmation only several days later saying their system was down that's why the late confirmation. I... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~458182004356 Sun, 18 Jan 2009 12:20:33 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_458182004356?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_457156955780?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author felice77 - I order from AbeBooks all the time and have mixed feelings. It is certainly the best site around for finding out-of-print titles and limited editions, but since you are buying from individual sellers the quality and shipping speed are not really... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~457156955780 Thu, 8 Jan 2009 18:32:57 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_457156955780?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_444819148420?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author onemoretimesf - If you ever run into any problems with your abebooks order, don't expect any kind of customer service. Other than an email form, there is no contact information posted on their website. There are long delays in even getting email answered, and then... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~444819148420 Mon, 15 Sep 2008 13:13:19 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_444819148420?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_416564153988?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author iamadj4u - By all rights I should start a readers anonymous meeting. The first step admitting that I read too much. I love Abebooks. It feeds my addiction for hard to find, out of print and antique books. When you bring up the web site this very eye catching... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~416564153988 Thu, 31 Jan 2008 05:58:54 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_416564153988?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_413476359812?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author eskualdun - Buying on Abebooks.com is convenient, simple, and quick. The site is very user-friendly. Books can be searched in many ways. By: Title Author Keyword ISBN There is even an advanced search feature that allows you to narrow down a search by... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~413476359812 Sun, 6 Jan 2008 01:58:31 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_413476359812?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_412394819204?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author toddo - I ordered about 10 different books through abebooks, with varying quality. About half the books were delivered on time, and as described. One book I received that was described as in "good condition" was an absolute piece of trash! It was ripped up,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~412394819204 Fri, 28 Dec 2007 20:24:53 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_412394819204?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_410338233988?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gaelkm - I've been using AbeBooks for several years. When my Mom asked me once to try to find an obscure out-of-print book for her, I tried Amazon and some of the other typical bookseller websites without luck. I heard of this wonderful resource,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~410338233988 Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:07:18 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_410338233988?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_406312291972?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author jimvdn - I ordered a book from Abebooks on September 17, 2007 that as of October 24, has not been received. Repeated followups with Abebooks via email (they do not accept phone calls) have not been answered. Followup by phone with the Copperfield & Twist vendor... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~406312291972 Wed, 24 Oct 2007 13:31:13 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_406312291972?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_404704628356?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author ch0mper - i ordered a textbook from abebooks and never got it... so far its been 15 days... and i purchased 4-8 day shipping... my seller wont reply to any of my multiple emails and abebooks customer support wont answer my emails either... this is the worst buying... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~404704628356 Wed, 3 Oct 2007 12:19:03 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_404704628356?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_403995725444?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author sb2k99 - I ordered a book on July 23, 2007 and never received it. I contacted Abebooks and they "forwarded" the complaint to the bookseller. I called the bookseller and their voice mailbox is "full." They have not returned my call. I then called Abebooks:... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~403995725444 Mon, 24 Sep 2007 13:54:00 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_403995725444?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_403563581060?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author msterry - Due to the job I have, I need to buy books constantly. I always prefer to buy used ones, both to save money and recycle. I've been using Abebooks for years and have been extremely happy with their service. Abebooks doesn't sell books, per se, but acts... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~403563581060 Wed, 19 Sep 2007 01:07:58 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_403563581060?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_403277909636?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author rettaric - I have been extremely satisfied with Abebooks.com. Have ordered college textbooks from them twice. The most recent order was this week. Their website is easy to navigate and ordering was simple. I was pleasantly surprised to receive both orders within 3... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~403277909636 Sat, 15 Sep 2007 13:29:13 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_403277909636?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_402414014084?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author raza14503 - I ll not buy here again, paid expedited service but i didnot get anything in response. no books. I am a student now... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~402414014084 Wed, 5 Sep 2007 07:19:36 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_402414014084?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_393985953412?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author davidjjj - I was interested in buying a book through AbeBooks. Several sellers had it listed. I emailed two of them through the AbeBooks system to get some additional information. One of them sent me a canned response after a day having nothing to do with my... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~393985953412 Sat, 21 Jul 2007 15:12:07 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_393985953412?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_381974122116?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author imteddy - I have had 3 bad experiences with AbeBOOKS.com so far. Unfortunately, I only purchased books 3 times from them. So 100% dissatisfaction. First I ordered a book, its easy to order but there is no good communication. There is no good feedback system, no... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~381974122116 Tue, 26 Jun 2007 22:27:19 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_381974122116?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_366011453060?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author datep - Book was listed as available, but never existed. Still the order went through and it was listed as shipped when I checked. After waiting 2 weeks, I made repeated attempts to contact someone, and found out from the seller on the 3rd day of repeatedly... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~366011453060 Wed, 23 May 2007 17:52:48 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_366011453060?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_355681799812?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author crispyshell - AVOID the Bookseller "LowPriceBook4U" It has been 6 weeks on an item which was meant to arrive within 5 - 7 business days. It hasn't arrived, I don't think it ever will. They have no rating scheme for the booksellers affiliated with them. Service is... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~355681799812 Tue, 1 May 2007 02:01:41 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_355681799812?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_338154065540?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author carradee - Abebooks.com is not a strict vendor but a database for a multitude of booksellers to sell their books. That makes shopping experiences dependent on the individual sellers and not the site site itself. The vast majority of the sellers, like BookByte,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~338154065540 Sat, 24 Mar 2007 18:59:18 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_338154065540?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_309231193732?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author raulz1 - abebooks.com appears to be a book broker. I purchased 4 books on line in December of 2006. All but one book was not as advertised. I requested a refund and instructions to ship the book back to the sender. So far, 01/21/2007 there has been no reply... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~309231193732 Mon, 22 Jan 2007 15:54:44 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_309231193732?linkin_id=8003929