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I am looking into buying some books from Thriftbooks but have read several negative reviews. Has anyone ordered from there with success?

I am looking into buying some books from Thriftbooks but have read several negative reviews. Has anyone ordered from there with success?

Teran #get the book

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Melissa

Yeah, I have ordered from there with no problems. Not in a while, but no problems in the past. My sister-in-law also sends us books from there without any problems.

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TeranQuestion author

Great! They had several books I’ve been looking for but was really turned off by some of the reviews.

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Amber

I’ve ordered from there and had zero problems.

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TeranQuestion author

Thank you! Good to know.

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Tina

I’ve ordered from there several times never had problems.

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TeranQuestion author

Good to know!

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Kylie

Never had a problem. They even sent a second copy when the first one seemed to have gone missing in the post. The second one eventually arrived and they let me keep both with no extra charge. My daughter was most happy.

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Nya

I’ve had absolutely no problem with them. And every 50$ you spend there you get like a 15% coupon or a 5$ discount, I’m not sure

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Trisha

Just make sure you do like new! The good just depends on the sellers interpretation of good!

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Rhonda

No problems ever

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Corinna

I’ve ordered from there and never had a problem with them

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Meghann

I’ve gotten books through them before with no issues.

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Jessica

I’ve never really had any issues, you just have to be careful about what you buy. When you buy “acceptable,” you will be getting a book that looks used and well loved. However, you can find some good deals on there, too. I’ve bought “good” and “very good” books from there and they look like they’ve been read once, if that.
I’ve never had an issue with the company itself.

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Nya

My favorite is also going to the thrift deals page and that’s another way of saving a bunch of money cuz I think one time I bought like 8 books that had the thrift deals tag and spent no more than 22$ even with tax.

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Nya

Oh and I think after 10$ worth of books you get free shipping? Lol, I absolutely love that site so I’m raving about it, sorry

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TeranQuestion author

Don’t be sorry! I love all the information. It’s good to have actual people let me know that the site is just fine. Hard to believe some reviews are accurate. The negative reviews could have been from people who are expecting brand new books…

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TeranQuestion author

Another question. I ordered some when I got the good news haha and it hasn’t sent me an confirmation email, nor does it show a pending order under the account tab. Does it take a while to process?

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Nya

@Teran I’m not sure tbh, I don’t think I’ve ever had an issue with it not showing under the account tab. Don’t believe they send confirmation emails, I checked my mailbox and couldn’t find a single one

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Krista

All from there I order all my books from there. I never use less than very good

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TeranQuestion author

I love Joanne Fluke! Have you read Diana Mott Davidson? She writes the same kind of books!

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Kassandra

Where did you find darker told by Christian grey e.l. james on thriftbooks

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Krista

I didn’t my husband say there was a sale on Amazon prime and ordered it himself for me.. S

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Krista

It was a picture of what he got me for Christmas or Part of it but the rest is from there

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Kassandra

Oh okay lol I was gonna say I didn’t see it on thriftbooks I told the book grey by christian Grey is on there is it any good

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Krista

I own them all and yes they are all great but darker is my favorite of them all. It made me cry a few times. I have never in my life given a book review but I did on darker twice

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Krista

I pray I am not waiting another 2 years for frees his pov that’s exactly how long between grey and darker his pov is Lol

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Kassandra

Awe

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Kassandra

I’m super excited to read it I have to read fifty shades freed the last book and grey christians pov

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Krista

Read freed first so you have the end because I am super cranky I want him his end pov and I am reading again her side Lol

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Kassandra

Awe lol.I ordered the first book of fifty shades since I lost mine and i ordered grey I have not ordered darker yey

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Krista

I own them on kindle but I can’t use ereader anymore

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Kassandra

Oh whys that

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Krista

I have fibromyalgia and osteoporosis but fibro comes with a few things added. Every fibro point in my neck is pressed and i have a migraine everyday low grade but it seems I use kindle no matter what screen settings I use I end up in bed for three days from a migraine I end up getting a shot to kick it

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Kassandra

That really stinks

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Krista

Yeah it does

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Nya

I’ve actually never had a problem with going for “acceptable” books but maybe that’s just me ?‍♀️

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Krista

I do those sometimes if it is hard back only not paper

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Sydney

Thriftbooks is the best!

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Krista

I compared books and prices at the half price real store. I got 4 for 28 and the entire store Christmas special 25% off and I bout all these for under 25 and no shipping. I will stick with my thrifrbooks app

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Brittany

I love it!!!

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Allyson

I got an order today of a book that was listed as “good condition” ($3.79) but it arrived in like new condition and it was signed by the author!

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Trisha

You lucked! Good depends on what the seller says is good! I ordered “it” it came with stickers in it and a ripped page but others I’ve gotten and have been in excellent condition

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Carol

I’ve never had a bad experience and I buy all the time. The only thing that is annoying is the sticker on the spine sometimes takes part of the book off so you need to use this goo gone stuff or people have said using a hair dryer works well too

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Nya

I’ve heard that using an eraser helps too but I’m not sure since I’ve never tried it for myself

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Kylie

Acetone free nail polish remover.

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Michelle

I order my book club books there every month! I don’t reread so i don’t mind used books and I usually pass them on

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Mel

I haven’t had any issues. The prices are good, too.

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Greg

I order from them all the time, never had any issues.

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Tracy

Ordered quite a bit from them and never had trouble.

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ShaLee

They are the best of all best! It’s not perfection, but for decently priced USED books it’s amazing! I buy from them at least once a month. I have a discount code if it’s your first time buying from them! Let me know!

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Bethany

Code? ?

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ShaLee

@Bethany https://www.thriftbooks.com/share/?code=ipC8JE4bLq2ackzPiK3JWw%253d%253d

It’s good for 15% off your first purchase! ??

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Carly

I’ve been sent ARCs before which is my only negative review. I haven’t bought from them since then. I don’t know if they’ve changed.

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Debra

Never have received an arc from them. I buy new books from them too.

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Carly

I’ve gotten two arcs before. I’m scared to buy from them again in case I get another ARC. I just wanted the published copy 🙁

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Debra

@Carly I just bought 3 brand new books from them and the rest are used and in great shape. I never buy from amazon anymore

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Amy

I’ve been sent a few ARCS and so I wrote to them about it and they sent me out a copy of the actual book, or if not in stock they refunded me and I got to keep the ARC.

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Debra

Love it too just received 12 books, all our in great shape and the mail person put them right at the front door. I use them all the time. Free shipping and money off codes!

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TeranQuestion author

Another question. I ordered some when I got the good news (yay!) and it hasn’t sent me a confirmation email, nor does it show a pending order under the account tab. Does it take a while to process?

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Debra

Yes then you can get emails/texts from the post office as to where they are.

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TeranQuestion author

So should it have sent me a confirmation email once I purchased?

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Debra

@Teran yes and I know the order went through because I get a text from my bank card. You can check on the drop down for orders. I have never had problems with them. Their customer service people are great!

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TeranQuestion author

I’m guessing that, though I went through all the steps, there must have been a glitch. I’ll reorder. Thanks!

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TeranQuestion author

This is all that shows up even though I tried purchasing 7 books. Guess I’ll go for it again!

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Debra

@Teran get with their customer service first

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Amanda

I don’t remember getting a confirmation email, but I do remember getting shipping notifications. Maybe give it a couple hours and check again later? Or log out and back in again and then check your account tab again. If all else fails you can email them and ask, they’re usually pretty quick with their replies.

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TeranQuestion author

Okay thank you both! I’ll try messaging their customer service!

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TeranQuestion author

I don’t want to order twice if it actually went through…

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Amanda

The only “problem” I’ve ever had is purchasing a book and receiving an ARC version of it. It has happened 3 out of the dozen-ish times I’ve ordered through them but when I emailed customer service about it they quickly sent me a new copy in the mail free of charge and let me keep both copies. Once they didn’t have the book in stock to send me so they just refunded my money. Overall they’re a great place to buy from!

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Carly

Same thing happened to me only I didn’t email them about it. I wish I had now :/

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Bethany

What does “ARC” mean?

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Melissa

Advanced Reader Copies. They are not supposed to be sold, so whoever sold them was doing a not cool thing.

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Amanda

If it happens again Carly I would definitely email them!

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Melinda

Thrift books is my go to I have never had an issue yet! Just make sure it says new or like new that’s what I always do. If it’s a book I really want and those options aren’t available I settle for the next condition available however they always almost come like new

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Will

I love thrift books. I’ve ordered a number of times and never had any priblems

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Mary

I order from there all the time. The only disappointment I had was not with Thriftbooks but with the damage the U.S. postal service did to one of my packages with no apology.

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Jennifer

Never gotten a bad book from them, I’ve ordered probably 7 times.

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Luda

I’ve had no problems with them. The best books I’ve gotten were former library books that were in excellent shape because of their plastic covers (which I removed).

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TeranQuestion author

Thanks for all the replies! I just placed an order for 7 books through there…can’t wait to receive them!

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Amber

I love Thriftbooks!

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Krista

I ordered mine on the 28th you can track it as well it won’t take long I got mine today and there was not mail on the first

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Trude

I’ve never had a problem

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Amanda

I only had a problem once when a book came dirty. I emailed them and they told me to keep the book and refunded me the same day.

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Ashley

I love thriftbooks

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Julie

Never knew about thrift books but I’ve ordered a ton of used books from Amazon… It was my Christmas present to myself one year did it before Amazon prime was a thing and paid a fortune in shipping but it was still cheaper than buying them new and several were out of print.

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Elena

I love thrift books I’d just recommend selecting good or like new conditions. I ordered a book in acceptable and it came totally trashed. When I emailed them about sending it back they gave me a refund and said I could donate it. They are really nice and for the prices I don’t mind gambling with the acceptable conditions ☺️?

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Robert

I love Thrift Books. I’ve ordered tons of books from them and have only been unhappy with one. But it was still readable and I’ve already read it to my satisfaction.

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Krista

The times I have heard book was not good it was fixed ASAP for the person. Thats also great. I have not had that issue ever but I know if I do they will fix it

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Stephanie

I love Thrift books.

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Darlene

I wanted to order Lost Boy the true story of Captain Hook but once at checkout it said it didn’t ship here

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Kylie

Where are you from? Some book places don’t ship to Australia.

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Darlene

No I am in Canada

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Kylie

I thought for sure if they delivered here they’d deliver to Canada. We seem to be the bottom of the world. Lol.

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Darlene

No they deliver in Canada just not that one book. The rest of the books were fine

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Kylie

Ahh ok.

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Amber

I haven’t had a bad experience.

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Ashley

I absolutely love thrift books. For better books I recommend good, very good, or like new conditions. I’ve never had a problem with them.

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Madison

I’ve used thriftbooks and I was very disappointed. I ordered all of mine in very good condition and they came to me torn and bent with unknown stuff on the front. I was expecting a little better quality.

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Muzette

I’ve been using Thriftbooks for years. You can choose the condition of the books you order, they customer service is responsive and helpful if you have an issue, and they have great variety.

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Ashley

I love thrift. Over ten dollars shipping is free. Every 50 spent you get 5 back

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Lindsey

i have had great success. The “acceptable” option is usually perfect with hardback and ok with paperback. The acceptable paperbacks I’ve received have been bent/faded but still readable which is the important bit.

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Fallon

Thrift books is the only place i order online. No negative experience here. I love it so much more than book outlet

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Savannah

I just made my first ThriftBooks purchase and was very happy! I needed the last 3 Harry Potter books so I bought them there, all hardcover in nice condition and for $12.

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Kim

I have. No problems. When they say they are used, they are used. The Scarlet Letter that I purchased had some writing in it which o don’t mind at all. One book had a bent cover and still I don’t mind. You can get the books pretty cheap.

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Noreen

I have ordered a lot from them and never have a problem.

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Ilyse

I order from them all the time with no problems. They can take a little long to arrive, but with free shipping over $10 I can’t really complain.

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