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Scruples | Judith Krantz

Ok, so here is my beef with #thriftbooks. I actually stopped ordering from them in February of this year because I wasn‘t impressed with the spine stickers and overall quality of the books. I decided after a recent order though to give them another chance, as I wanted quite a few books for the upcoming challenges that I couldn‘t find for a reasonable price. I placed a large order last Friday and got the first package of my shipment today—⬇️⬇️

mjdowens 😡 6y

Reviewsbylola I went through all the editions available of the books I wanted, taking a lot of time to choose the covers I wanted. The particular cover I chose of Scruples was listed as “acceptable” and cost $3.79. First off, this was NOT the cover depicted. Secondly, I wouldn‘t even call this acceptable. Certainly not worth almost $4. It is in horrible condition. The spine and cover is painful to look at. ⬇️⬇️ 6y

Reviewsbylola I realize everyone has different views on what “acceptable” is, but this should have been donated. No way would I even pay 50 cents for it at a library book sale. I wrote to their CS but honestly, I‘m rethinking purchasing from them in the future. It‘s not worth the gamble. Thoughts? 6y

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LeahBergen I don‘t order from them anymore after receiving a few in truly disgusting condition. 6y

Rachel.Rencher I've had great luck with Thrift Books before, but I would never order their acceptable books. I learned the hard way that it usually means pages are loose and the cover is damaged. It Is also a gamble as to what edition of the book youll get. I'm sorry you had a bad experience! 😔 6y

swishandflick I've never ordered from them personally. Sounds like "acceptable" to them means "it has all of the pages, what more do you want?" 6y

Reviewsbylola I learned my lesson for sure! I usually don‘t go with “acceptable” but after going through all the editions for this particular book, it was the one I wanted. Obviously my opinion on condition varies from theirs. 🤣🤣 @LeahBergen @Rachel.Rencher 6y

Reviewsbylola Apparently. 😂😂 I guess I should be happy about that. @swishandflick 6y

AmandaL I had the same trouble ordering from them. When I emailed, they immediately refunded my money, but I don't plan on ordering much from them in the future. 6y

robinb Good to hear this as I‘m researching who to order from! 6y

DivineDiana Sorry about your experience, and thank you for alerting us. 6y

tournevis I've used Thrift books before and not have issues, but you are not the first I've heard about with problems with them. It's good to alert them. 6y

BarbaraBB Its condition is way below ‘acceptable‘. In fact it is unacceptable that you should pay for it at all. I would be sooo angry when I would receive a copy like this 🤬😀 (edited) 6y

Mdargusch Nope. Not worth it. That really frustrating. 6y

quietjenn My experience has been similar. Even when I've opted to pay a little more for books in better condition, I've gotten ones that are a long way from acceptable and often not the edition I wanted. They're always been responsive, but I'm frustrated that they don't just pay attention and do things right. 6y

drokka Not sure if they're comparable, but I get used books from BetterWorldBooks. Delivery is free if you buy from their stock (they also have some international sellers - I think@mostly in library books). Their descriptions are always bang on, and I reckon I've never seen anything considered less than 'good'. Also, they give tips on how to gets stickers off books if you ask. (Blow dryer is first step). Also, they're on Litsy @BetterWorldBooks (edited) 6y

Reviewsbylola I always forget about them. Thanks for reminding me. I will def try them out next time! @drokka 6y

jfalkens I used to order from Thriftbooks but the stickers on the spine that are impossible to get off without hurting the book is what made me look into Book Outlet. Book Outlet doesn't have as many older books but the condition is awesome and no super sticky stickers on the books. 6y

Reviewsbylola Book Outlet is my weakness. I order pretty much exclusively from them. Their prices are so reasonable and I‘ve never had an issue with the condition of their books. The only reason I went with Thrift Books this time is because I needed specific books for challenges that I couldn‘t find on Book Outlet. Book Outlet has completely spoiled me. @jfalkens 6y

jfalkens @Reviewsbylola I love them too! I was so sad I couldn't splurge at their last sale 😢 #BookBansAreTheWorst I order exclusively from Book Outlet and Amazon. I get my in person books from Meijer/Wal-mart, Goodwill, Library's twice a year book sale, or a local bookstore 30 mins from me(that I've unfortunately only been to once). 6y

emilyhaldi I have avoided thriftbooks ever since I made my first order and was BEYOND annoyed with the stickers. Seriously, everyone else manages without permanent / damaging stickers, why can't they?! And then i accidentally ordered another book from them through amazon and the condition of the book sucked. Never again 🙅🏻‍♀️ 6y

emilyhaldi Ps. I would feel bad even leaving this book in a LFL 😂😂 6y

Reviewsbylola I KNOW!! It‘s so bad!! It‘s just sitting on my kitchen counter taunting me. @emilyhaldi 6y

Reviewsbylola So CS emailed me back and it refunding me the cost of the book. The rep, Beth, made it a point to tell me though that they go strictly by ISB number though because different editions and covers can share the same ISB number. If that‘s the case, why tf do they list all the different editions and covers in their drop down menu?? 🙄 @mjdowens @LeahBergen @Rachel.Rencher @swishandflick @amandal @robinb @DivineDiana @tournevis @BarbaraBB @quietjen 6y

Reviewsbylola ⬆️⬆️ @Mdargusch @drokka @jfalkens @emilyhaldi 6y

tournevis @Reviewsbylola Good question. 6y

minkyb This makes me sad because they often have what I am looking for but it is definitely always a risk. Beyond frustrating. 6y

mjdowens I️ don‘t order as much from them@as I️ used to. Their quality seems@to have gone down. 6y

jfalkens @Reviewsbylola that's a very good question. 6y

Amanda.T That‘s so frustrating! I bought a used book online that was listed as “good” condition. It had someone else‘s notes, highlights, and dog-eared pages throughout! 😤 6y

Christyco125 I have only used them once for the Christmas swap and made sure to pick like new and very good. 3 of the 4 turned out well but the 4th looked like someone spilled coffee all over it before it shipped. 6y

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @tournevis @Reviewsbylola I love Thriftbooks! Sometimes the stickers are annoying though! I have emailed them and they offered to refund me for all of the books I bought in which the sticker caused damage. I just asked for credit and they happily did that. I agree with the others tho and only choose “very good” or “like new.” 6y

tournevis @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 👍 6y

Cinfhen I‘ve NEVER ordered from them and don‘t think I will...BookOutlet has definitely spoiled me too! 6y

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