ThriftBooks: New & Used Books

Theometic Collier

1 year ago

I"be always had great experiences from thrift books for many years, and have recommend your company to everyone I know that have shown an interest in getting books 😄 Keep up the good work. My only concern is when sometimes you show a price on a book, and when you go to buy the book, it shows a higher price, than what is advertised. Other than that, you guys are the best! 🙂❤️💯‼️💥

Michele Davis

3 years ago

I discovered thrift books recently while trying to find a book I've been wanting. I could find digital copies, but I wanted a copy of an actual book. Call me old fashioned, but I prefer holding books and turning pages, not reading from a screen. The selection is insane! I found exactly what I wanted, plus several others, as well as titles in that genre I never knew about! I just put in my first order but I'm already planning my next.

Syrinity James

5 years ago

I wish they displayed an image of the product you're getting. So far I've bought 3 books in "good" quality. They have arrived with the cover insanely bent, stickers on them, and more. I had one with a elementary school sticker on it and unremovable plastic covering it. It was also covered in marker and the cover itself was split in half. Another issue is that the sticker they put on it sometimes damages the books when you try to take it off. Other than this I'm very happy to get books so cheap.

Matt T

4 years ago

I've purchased quite a few books and they all but one arrived in the condition i asked for and quickly too! I got one textbook which upon every turn the pages sort of broke loose from its binding, its not much of a nuisance to me even though i did ask for a very good condition textbook. Overall i just love the convenience and deals they offer and the ease of finding a genre you'd like to explore. I'll definitely be back for more books! Thanks

Max F.

3 years ago

I really love thriftbooks but I wish both the website and app were more user friendly. I like browsing for books. The app has an issue where books are blurry and stretched. The books are hard to browse and lead you back to the main page The website is better but both need a major update so it is easier to browse and navigate through pages. I like the selection and quality of books though.

R Adkins

1 year ago

I really like Thriftbooks as a company, but this app is not very good. The Search function sometimes doesn't work and I have to close the app entirely and restart it in order to get a Search that populates results. I also would like to be able to browse inventory with more Filters, and I would like to be able to add items to my cart from the search results rather that having to navigate to the specific item's page.

Carrie A. Roberts

3 years ago

Most impressive! The prices are amazing! Free Shipping with orders over $10.00! That is unheard of! The books I have ordered have always been in good shape. I recommend this app to all of my friends. The app is easy to use and it keeps track of my wish list even when it's been a year in between orders. I have lost many books over the years and I have been able to replace most of them with ease using this app. I've replaced books that we're written in the '70's and '80's! I love ThriftBooks! : )

Cesar M.

2 years ago

It's essentially a used book store. The books are obviously used but there are options to choose from, some have the options of like new, very good, good, acceptable and new. Some have the options of getting them in hardcover, paperback, mass market paperback and even leather bound (haven't seen a lot, but mostly for collectables). Over all if you don't mind buying used books then you'll love this, but be advised some books may be in better conditions than others they are used after all.

Diana D

2 years ago

I like using the app especially since it allows you to create multiple wishlist, is simple to use, and can get free shipping. I've been ordering from Thriftbooks for years for their prices but over the last few months, they have gone downhill. Too many times I've received books not in the condition they were listed as, however customer service has been great in assisting with those issues. On top of that, the cost of some of the used books is now almost just as much as buying the book new.

Matt Stewart

3 years ago

The app works fine. I've only ordered books from this site once. Books came pretty quickly, but they were completely wrong. Not even close. I got picture books when I ordered specific short stories. I contacted customer service immediately, and still have not heard back after several days. I am VERY hesitant to order more books. I'll probably just support another book store. Good thing I paid with a service where I can request my money back. Can't even get the genera right.

Kim Bell

3 years ago

Great for searching & buying books. Needs a few improvements. I'd like to set my preferred filters (paperbacks & mass market pbs in Very Good or Good condition) & not have to set it for each search - at least keep the filters options open until I've selected all of my choices! It closes each time you select one! And I can't search if I'm in my Cart. It just jumps down to the promo code box and won't do the search,just a little glitch. Otherwise I enjoy the app and tge rewards program too!

A Google user

6 years ago

I give the service of thriftbooks 5/5- Some of my books did not arrive and their team was quick to resolve my issue! The app can be a little wiggy, do some basic troubleshooting and it'll work just fine though. Excellent selection and functionality. It's a book lovers dream. Do expect to wait a week or two for your books, unless you pay for expedited shipping. That's a tad pricey though. Thriftbooks helped me find a lot of works that have been eluding me though. Love it!

Bear

1 year ago

The app itself is lovely, the deals are great and there are tons of books and lots of options for pricing as well. The only downside has been the time it takes to get an order once it's been placed. It takes DAYS for the order to process and get shipped, from payment to doorstep it takes a week or more. Pretty ridiculous when you're paying for shipping and other sites can get you your items within a day or two from point of purchase. So there's room for improvement, but overall I love this app.

MrBill

1 year ago

I was looking for a 3 book trilogy that I read in the mid '80s. Turns out, it's now a 10 book series. I needed all 10 but they're out of print and hard to find. ThriftBooks found 9/10 for me. Placed one order and they came from different locations all over the country in only 7 days. Made it super easy. The only "complaint" I have is the condition rating on some. I ordered good or very good for each, but 3 came in fairly poor condition. Easy to order, good prices, fast shipping. Will use again.

Lauren Hamers

1 year ago

The deals are good most of the time, but occasionally, you'll get a book that's in less than even "acceptable" condition when you selected "very good." So far, Thriftbooks has refunded the orders when this problem crops up. The app itself is very clunky and outdated. It took 3 tries to place an order because the text boxes wouldn't allow text input. The search function often transports you to the bottom of the current page instead of searching when you press enter. It's unpleasant to use.

Mrs Superman

1 year ago

I'd recommend to anyone needing any type of books at an affordable price. They have at times been bad quality or missing a book in a set, but they refund you without hesitation. It' just annoying that you get a refund instead of having the book that was missing instead. To get free shipping you have to buy more. I thinking shipping for free is 14 dollars worth of books. So now that I have a refund I have to buy more.Thats the only issues & some books aren't available and some are overpriced.

BecBec00

1 year ago

A wonderful app to buy used books from. Only downside is you can't always trust the information or the cover shown for the book is what you are going to get. I've had plenty of occasions where I got a completely different cover than i expected and a few times I bought books that were said to be printed in english yet I received a book in an entirely different language. These things should be checked more often. Otherwise, great place to get good books for cheap.