TextbookX Reviews 490

TrustScore 2 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

SCAMMERS DO NOT RENT FROM THEM. They will give you the same return label for your books and then claim you never sent one of the books so they can charge you extra. They are thieves preying on broke... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I ordered a textbook through my schools website (using this company). They were suppose to email me a digital code to use the book through canvas... they never sent it, only a receipt for purchase..... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Thank you so much! It's nice to know that you have such a good Customer Service department--and it's really hard on students and faculty, and especially your online bookstore. This season has been... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ordered multiple books and two of them have already been canceled. One I received a confirmation email that the order had been fulfilled. Have ordered from many different book companies over 12 years... See more

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TextbookX is an e-commerce site dedicated to finding students the lowest price for their books. We mix our own inventory with that of third-party sellers (in many cases, the same sellers as on Amazon and similar sites) in order to provide one of the largest inventories of new, used, digital, and rental books.


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TrustScore 2 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Experience

I had a great experience using the online bookstore. It was quick and easy. I did not have to waste any time trying to find my textbooks.

18 December 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

cheap,Quick and easy!!!

Originally, I was a bit skeptical to use this site. The book shipped out quickly, but there was a delay with USPS. It was expected though due to Covid and issues with delivery and so I made sure to order my book for the Spring Semester much earlier. I received the book yesterday and it was in excellent condition. The price for the book was remarkable and the quality of the book is pristine. I will definitely use this site in the future to purchase books as the price is super cheap.

17 December 2020
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Scam

It has been almost one month since my textbook was returned and they will not refund my money. Do not purchase books from this company!

11 October 2020
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Reply from TextbookX

Amanda, thanks for writing this review.

We were actually able to uncover a bug in our system last Friday, where received returns weren't getting marked properly by our code, so refunds didn't issue.

We wouldn't have found this bug without reports like yours. Your refund for your order ending in 488 will be issued by end of day today.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I don't know yet but will see(not looking good)

I don't know yet but will see, only place I found this book was here. Didn't say anything about hard cover or paperback. Beef and cattle science part 1, 7th edition. Please be paperback and send invoice with shipment.
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Seller canceled my order next day. If it's NOT THERE THEN DONT SHOW !!
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the shipping address is why it was canceled, why not just a text to ask? Went back to re-order book and now instead of $67.94, it's bumped up to over $100. STILL NOT RIGHT!

21 September 2020
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Reply from TextbookX

Hi Cherlyn,

Sorry your order was cancelled, we noted the shipping destination and that it was coming from an individual, which is typically not permitted for your shipping address.

If you believe this would be ok, please re-place the order and we will let it go through!

We just didn't want you to buy a book that would be rejected by the destination.

Thanks,
TextbookX

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Worse book seller ever, they should be suit for dishonesty!

Worse book seller ever, I ordered a book from them...it took 3 weeks for the book to be delivered and they delivered the book without the course codes which were suppose to be bundle with the book. Stay away from this book sellers, its a ripoff!

16 September 2020
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Reply from TextbookX

Hello,

This is definitely not ok! Occasionally we get shipments missing components directly from the publisher. I see you recently reached out and we're in the process of getting you a replacement code. Please keep in mind, we will make you whole and are working hard to get your code sent to you.

TextbookX

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I order the textbook on 8/24/20 and…

I order the textbook on 8/24/20 and right now is 9/12/20. I still didn't receive the textbook and my class was need the textbook for the homework. Bad seller ever and don't buy or rent from them, worst store I ever seen.

12 September 2020
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Reply from TextbookX

Hey Angela,

I show your book was delivered. It seems like it might have been stolen after delivery. One of our Customer Experience agents is reaching out to you and we will get you a refund or replacement, at your preference.

textbookx.com/help

Thanks,
TextbookX

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Still waiting on my package

Still waiting on my package , status confirmed on the website but no updates on if it has been shipped and I contacted the seller no reply , I even paid extra for it to get here from Sept 1 - sept 8 , and yet it’s sept 4 and still no book. If it’s not here by sept. 8 id like my refund . Highly disappointed, you buy a book from what looks like a legit textbook website and get scammed ?!!! Unbelievable ! Order number : 3613271 no tracking available . $8.99 I paid extra for shipping yet the book is still late. What makes matters worse is it’s shipping from the same state , or should’ve been here in 1-2 days!

4 September 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Access Code Invalid

I thought I had an invalid access code and got sent phone hopping in between two brands. Ben suggested one thing and my code started working! SO grateful for the customer service I received today!

3 September 2020
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I bought a math textbook with the lab…

I bought a math textbook with the lab code from them. Expecting to have received a hard covered book rather they send me a janky thing that goes into a binder. they flipped from the textbook manufacturer. It came about 3 weeks late and by the time I received it the class was starting and it said no refunds. On the Pearson website to get the same thing with the access code it would have been $125 but Textbookx sold it to me for $200 not specifying it wasn't going to be a hardcover/softcover book rather a bunch of loose-leaf that they were going to resell and ship late because they probably ordered it off the company website than sent it to me making a $75 profit. I will not further any business with them and I will ensure no one does business with this shady business. I will get the local colleges to stop using them.

The initial encounter was they cancelled my order because I guess they were selling the loose-leaf edition for cheaper and then they thought "oh.. Lets not honor this".

Do yourself a favor and just buy it directly from the textbook company. I highly don't recommend dealing with this. If I just bought it off pearson I would have definitely gotten it faster because they woulden't have been flipping textbooks and would have been cheaper.

21 July 2020
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Reply from TextbookX

Hi Jesse,

I'm sorry the book was not as you had expected. I do show the Loose-Leaf title you purchased is described as having a Ring-Bound binding on our site, and the title is marked as LL. We will work to make this more clear, if you have any suggestions on how we should, we are always open to feedback.

I'm also noticing this is a McGraw Hill title you purchased, listed on MGH site for $218, so a bit more than you paid to us. Perhaps you got switched up and landed on the wrong site when looking for pricing. Please know that we never would upcharge you as described. https://www.mhprofessional.com/9781259821981-usa-gen-combo-ll-college-algebra-connect-mhba-52w-access-card-college-algebra

I hope that this helps clarify the issues you had, and please know that if you have not opened the bundle, I will allow a late return. If you have opened the bundle, you are welcome to purchase one for the lower price you found, and return that one instead, as long as the ISBN matches. If you would like to go that route, I am sending you a direct private message so we can arrange a return.

Thanks,
TextbookX

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Superb

Ben was superb! So rare to encounter someone who truly understands customer service in this day and age!

28 February 2020
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I ordered and ebook and two others that…

I ordered an ebook and two others that are supposed to be shipped out and I haven't gotten them yet. When I tried to check my order it's telling me my order number isn't the correct one. Those books are required for this semester. The ebook is not even there in the library. I would like to have my book. If that's not possible I would like my refund back. I'm not getting financial aid refund to buy book. I buy my books out of pocket.

12 February 2020
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Reply from TextbookX

Hey Ariadne,

I was able to find your order, it looks like you're likely logging in to the wrong account, as the ebook has delivered. Your other two books are on the way, so no worries!

I'll reach out privately to get your info so we can get in touch and help you get your ebook :)

Thanks,
TextbookX

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

WHERE IS MY BOOK?!

One of my required textbooks that I NEED for a class still hasn't come in yet, what gives?! I ordered it more than THREE WEEKS ago, and at the time of ordering, it said back ordered, ships in 1 to 2 weeks, so why do I still have NOTHING, I ask you? NEVER buying a single book from here ever again, I should have went to Amazon or Barnes and Noble, heck, even ebay. I so wish I could give 0 stars, why is this not an option?

9 February 2020
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I had bought a textbook worth $100

I had bought a textbook worth $100. I had opened the package and I didnt even take the textbook out of its wrapper or used the acess code. I didnt need it no more so I had it return and they said they could refund me because it was open and considered used. So I call them and they said they couldn't do nothing and I ask if I would be getting the book back and they said no because it was discarded. So basically I get no refund nor the book back.

6 February 2020
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Reply from TextbookX

Hi Kathy,

Unfortunately the item you sent back had a scratched off and used code so we weren't able to accept it back.

Sorry for the inconvenience.

TextbookX

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This company is only the middle-man

This company is only the middle-man. They do not have books themselves, they only pass the order on to the actual book seller. This information is not readily seen on their home page. Both they and the actual seller are terrible. I would have given 0 stars if that was an option.

6 February 2020
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Reply from TextbookX

Hey Donna,

It sounds like you likely purchases from our Marketplace. I am not sure what the issues with your specific order are, so I'm going to reach out to you to send the details so we can review and correct what went wrong.

Thanks,
TextbookX

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