As a teacher, Thriftbooks has been a real budget saver for me! I used to buy most of my books at full price when I first started teaching until a colleague recommended ThriftBooks. I love it! It has b... See more
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I purchased Mark Todd’s Citadel by Clarence Buddington Kelland. This book was read to me by my sixth grade teacher, as he had read it to my mom years previously. I’ll be taking this book on vacation... See more
My order is still arriving. I've received several of the books though. I am thoroughly impressed with my purchases so far. I never expected the books to look like new, yet several do. Furthermore, I w... See more
I had some trouble with my recent order. There were two incorrect items sent and two missing items. Fortunately, all was resolved by calling customer service (instead of sending an email, their phon... See more
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ThriftBooks Global LLC is the world’s largest independent online seller of used and new books, having sold more than 300 million used and new books since its inception. Founded in 2003, ThriftBooks.com strives to provide a best-in-class e-commerce shopping experience, as evidenced by its 2025 Best Online Shops recognition, its 2025 Best Customer Service award seven years in a row, and its 5-star "Excellent" Trustpilot score with more than 2.1 million customer reviews. Customers who shop at ThriftBooks.com enjoy everyday low prices shopping from over 19 million used and new books, the largest selection of any independent online bookseller. ThriftBooks provides a personalized recommendation engine for all customers with an account, where they can discover books recommended just for them. Customers earn free book rewards through the company’s much-loved loyalty program, ReadingRewards, where they earn points for purchases and redeem those points for free book awards. Customers can also earn free books through the company's Tell-a-Friend program, called ShareBookLove. ThriftBooks also offers a program for educators, called ThriftBooks 4 Teachers. Educators, librarians, and homeschoolers can join the program for free after verifying their status online. ThriftBooks 4 Teachers provides an everyday benefit of "Every 5th book free" plus an elevated status in the ReadingRewards program. For full circular economy impact, ThriftBooks provides a buyback program, called ThriftBooks BuyBack, where customers can sell back selected books for cash or store credit.
ThriftBooks - Read more. Spend less.
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- Millions of Books under $5
- ThriftBooks was created with the goal of bringing the joy and benefit of reading to as many people possible. With millions of books under $5, ThriftBooks makes it possible to Read More. Spend Less.
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All ThriftBooks Pass Our Quality Control Test
The ThriftBooks difference is not just low prices on used books; it’s a Quality Guarantee. At least four ThriftBooks staff members verify the condition of each and every book you buy. Like you, our team has very high standards. You should know exactly what to expect when your purchase arrives.
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18300 Cascade Ave S, Ste 150, 98188, Tukwila, United States
- 253-275-2251
- reviews@thriftbooks.com
- www.thriftbooks.com
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Always a pleasure dealing with Thrift…
Always a pleasure dealing with Thrift Books--great selection of title, range of price options, swift follow-through on delivery.
7 August 2026
My books arrive quickly
My books arrive quickly. I appreciate that.
Very good is always great!
31 July 2026
Books arrived quickly in great…
Books arrived quickly in great condition and the price was reasonable.
5 August 2026
Excellent condition of the book and…
Excellent condition of the book and swift order to final delivery time.
8 August 2026
Pluses when you buy from Thriftbooks!
The book is in very good condition and it arrived fairly promptly. I am totally satisfied with Thriftbooks and will keep,ordering.
7 August 2026
Huge catalog of the school books…
Huge catalog of the school books needed! Fast and secure shipping is fantastic.
7 August 2026
My first experience dealing directly…
My first experience dealing directly with you. First I am happy you had the book. Delivery was right on time. I appreciated your emails between the time I ordered and the time I received the book. I will keep you in mind for future orders.
7 August 2026
Easy to order
Easy to order. Quick delivery.
Applying buy back dollars to order is a bit confusing, however.
7 August 2026
Excellent service.
Easy to order, quick delivery, books in condition as stated on site. Price comparable to other sites. What more can be expected. Excellent service. I will be ordering from them again. Jan Rogers
7 August 2026
Quick easy to find what I wanted
Quick easy to find what I wanted. It was easy to order and when I received the book it was in great condition, and just as described. It arrived sooner than I expected.
31 July 2026
What a great company
What a great company! They have an incredible selection of books at really reasonable prices. I just ordered I think three books from them two have come already and I’m looking forward to reading them.
6 August 2026
ordering is very easy
ordering is very easy. the condition of the books is described correctly and the price is always good. the response is immediate and ongoing as it is being shipped. always arrives promptly and the book is in excellent condition when it arrives.
7 August 2026
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