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ThriftBooks review
Online used bookstore that grades every book's condition and ships from its own warehouses.
By the Comredix review desk · Updated November 13, 2026
- Quality (40%)
- 7.9
- Experience (25%)
- 8.6
- Value (35%)
- 8.3
ThriftBooks ranks seventh because it covers only books, DVDs and Blu-rays, but within that range it is the easiest secondhand store on this list. You can search 19 million titles by title, author or ISBN, or scan a barcode in the app, and ThriftBooks says it personally assesses every book's quality before listing it. Standard shipping is free on US orders over $15, so a few used paperbacks usually clear the bar. The free ReadingRewards program pays back regular buyers: at the base Reader tier, used books earn 8 points per $1 and every 500 points becomes a $6 free book, while the Bookworm, Literati and Literati Elite tiers start at $75, $150 and $250 of yearly spending and raise used-book earnings to as much as 14 points per $1. Rare and out-of-print titles sit in a separate collectibles section. We compared documented features and published prices, not hands-on orders.
Who it is for
readers buying used books in bulk
Price
Free standard shipping on US orders over $15.
free standard shipping on US orders over $15
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.
Key features
- Search across 19 million titles by title, author or ISBN
- ThriftBooks says it personally assesses every book's quality
- ReadingRewards: every 500 points is a free book worth $6 at the free Reader tier
- Reader tier earns 8 points per $1 on used books
- Barcode scanning in the app and a Collectible Books section
Strengths and weaknesses
- Strength: Free standard shipping on US orders over $15
- Strength: Free ReadingRewards program with higher tiers from $75 a year in spending
- Strength: Rare and out-of-print titles alongside everyday used books
- Weakness: Books, DVDs and Blu-rays only
- Weakness: Free shipping needs an order over $15
- Weakness: Higher reward tiers need $75, $150 or $250 in yearly spending
Key facts
- Titles: 19 million
- Free shipping: US orders over $15
- Reward: 500 points = $6 free book (Reader)
- Used book points: 8 to 14 per $1 by tier
- Condition: Every book assessed
Where it ranks
ThriftBooks is No. 7 in our Best Online Thrift Stores verdict.
Alternatives we scored
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