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Biblio.com Website Review & Ratings + Biblio Coupons

Biblio.com was established in 2003 to help independent booksellers compete with giant bookstore chains such as Amazon.com and Barnes&Noble. When they first started, they had 14 independent booksellers. Since then, their bookseller client base has grown to over 5,600. These booksellers sell books to millions of people worldwide.

The types of books they sell include:

Aspiring book collectors can learn the trade terminology by visiting Biblio’s Glossary page. They can also read informative articles on how to care for and repair their collectible books. Customers who own an independent bookstore (or would like to start one) can apply to become a bookseller on Biblio.com. Students can also sell their used textbooks on this site.

Once a bookseller establishes his account and uploads his inventory, he can feature his books on any sites or programs that Biblio offers. Once a book is sold, Biblio takes a commission based on the billing option that the bookseller has chosen.
Customers may shop for books directly on the Biblio.com site, enjoying free shipping and exclusive specials on select books. They may also buy gift certificates for their friends and family. Biblio.com also offers a 30-day guarantee, as well as the ability to track orders.

Biblio: What makes it different?
  • K-12 and Institutional Purchasing: Schools, libraries, and institutions can save more than 90% off older editions of textbooks. They can also buy used copies of current editions for a discount. By signing up for Biblio.com’s free newsletter, they can save even more with coupons. To take advantage of this feature, teachers must request approval for a PO. Once the approval is granted, they can select and order their books.
  • International Edition Textbooks: Students can save up to 95% when they buy the International Edition textbooks. These textbooks may not have the supplementary materials, such as accompanying CD ROMs. They may also have soft covers and contain black and white illustrations instead of color.
  • Make An Offer: Customers can get a great deal on collectible books that have the Make An Offer button. Once the customer submits the offer form, the bookseller has the option of accepting, declining, or making a counter offer.       
Biblio vs. primary competitors (sites similar to Biblio)

Amazon.com relies on independent merchants to sell used books and textbooks to its customers. Customers give the merchants a star rating between one and five. These ratings are then averaged into a percentage grade. Merchants must post the condition of their books so that the customer will know what they are buying. Customers may sign up for the Merchant Program to sell a variety of products, including books and textbooks.

Biblio.com does not offer the merchant rating feature. Descriptions of the books’ conditions are inconsistent. Some sellers will post descriptions of creases, stains, or highlights. Others will post a vague description such as “Very Good.” Unlike Amazon, Biblio customers can filter their searches to include a variety of attributes, conditions, and locations.

AbeBooks.com has specialized in helping customers find used, out-of-print, signed, and antiquary books since 1995. They also sell college textbooks. AbeBooks also has a merchant rating feature. Customers may filter their searches by condition, binding, collectible attributes, free shipping, and location. Free shipping is available for many books at AbeBooks.com. Book collectors can ask questions in the Community Forum. AbeBooks also has a BookSleuth, GiftSleuth, and Bookseller forum.

Biblio.com also offers free shipping for many of their books, including college textbooks. Their book search feature is comparable to AbeBooks.com's. They offer one forum, where customers can discuss a variety of topics concerning books.

Half.com sells textbooks, along with new, used, and bargain books. Customers can rent textbooks and books for up to 125 days. Half.com also has a merchant rating feature. When a customer clicks on a book title, he is given a list of merchants, categorized by the book’s condition. The customer sees the price, the merchant’s rating, a description of the book or the merchant’s advertisement (ex. Free shipping), and the merchant’s location.

Biblio.com does not offer the book renting feature. If customers want to see the condition of a book before they buy it, they will have to click on the Read More link at the bottom of the Book Description section of the listing.     

Biblio: Pricing & packages

Prices vary between these booksellers. It depends on the book and the experience of the independent bookseller. The competitive price breakdown is for the hardcover edition of Principles of Biochemistry by Michael M. Cox, Albert L. Lehninger, and David L. Nelson (2008, Hardcover).

Biblio
Buy Used - $73.85 (from cheapest vendor)

Amazon.com
Buy Used - $73.99 (from cheapest vendor)
Buy New - $129.42

AbeBooks.com
Buy Used - $75.85 (from cheapest vendor)

Half.com
Buy Used - $69.99 (from cheapest vendor)
Rent - $58.51

Biblio.com offers the cheapest prices by 0.14¢ for the biochemistry textbook. For the Adobe CS5 Classroom in a Book, they are tied with Half.com for the highest prices.

Biblio
Buy Used - $28.74 (from cheapest vendor)

Amazon.com
Buy Used - $21.45 (from cheapest vendor)
Buy New - $25.99

AbeBooks.com
Buy Used - $20.90 (from cheapest vendor)

Half.com
Buy Used - $28.35 (from cheapest vendor)
Rent - $14.96           

Biblio: Product images & screenshots
Biblio Coupons
Get Bibliophiles Club Members 10% Off On All Purchases @ Biblio (expires 4 days)
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Biblio: Customer reviews & comments

Biblio.com received a 6 out of 10 score on ResellerRatings.com. Customers who had a good experience reported that Biblio was a great resource for locating hard to find books. They also appreciated the good quality in which their orders were shipped. Customers who had a bad experience reported delayed shipments or no shipments.

thompte
"Ordered book from this company for a delivery to my address in Canada. Item was received promptly and in excellent condition. Packaging was very well done and I was very pleased with the overall service provided from this seller. I would definetly continue to do business with them in the future. This company was 5 stars all the way. Thank you Biblio.com.

debbie
Riverview, Canada"
http://www.resellerratings.com/store/biblio


leanncg
"Waited 3 weeks for a college textbook (holidays & such, so I gave it time), finally emailed seller and they said it was out of stock. Nice notification, NOT!! Highly unimpressed!"
http://www.resellerratings.com/store/view/biblio/page/3


angelcita
"I absolutely love biblio.com. I have been ording for years and have never been disappointed. Books are in great condition and the price certainly can not be beaten. I recommend biblio.com to all of my friends and family. It is truely the only way to shop for books.
Thank you biblio.com for making reading more affordable and purchasing so much easier."
http://www.resellerratings.com/store/view/biblio/page/4

TopTenREVIEWS ranked Biblio.com at #6 out of 11 in their side-by-side comparison of textbooks online.

Biblio has found its niche with book buyers and sellers across the globe by bringing its hometown roots into the worldwide marketplace. You’ll have a rewarding experience when buying your textbooks online, because Biblio’s closely-knit staff provides friendly service and a massive inventory.
http://textbooks-online-review.toptenreviews.com/biblio.com-review-pg2.html

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