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Overview

Moonbokers has a rating of 1.05 stars from 65 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about Moonbokers most frequently mention free shipping, physical book, and customer service problems. Moonbokers ranks 159th among Books Other sites.

  • Service
    30
  • Value
    29
  • Shipping
    22
  • Returns
    31
  • Quality
    24
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Top Positive Review

“Thumbs up for Moonbokers”

Sara G.
1/4/23

I've got something very positive to say! I bought a book and of course should have been more careful and suspicious about the very cheap price. Only afterwards did I learn it was a pdf copy and not the real book. But now I own a pdf copy! I can read the book easily on my laptop or phone. And best, I can send the pdf copy by email to a few family members with whom I want to share the book. I'm very pleased! I will look for more books from Moonbokers. Important: in your confirmation email, look carefully to see where to click to download the pdf. It should be more clearly explained.

Top Critical Review

“Disappointed”

R. B.
2/4/24

I purchased what I thought was a physical book and found out that it's only a download of a book. I didn't feel that was clear in the description and of course also overlooked the "no refunds" too. And now I can't even download it 3 weeks after payment (when I finally bought an iPad to download it to). My experience with Moonbokers has been a complete ripoff. Buyer beware: only downloaded books here. Yours truly, Reneé

Reviews (65)

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Thumbnail of user qqqqq2
1 review
1 helpful vote
April 1st, 2024

I bought what I thought was a regular book on their site but it was an EBook. There was basically no information about the book and NO details at all. I did NOT want an EBook! I emailed them about the order and ask them to cancel it if in fact it was not a regular book. They refused to and said that they don't give refunds! They should list their books as either a book or an EBook, why not?

Tip for consumers:
Buy from another seller! This one has no returns and no information listed with their books.

Products used:
None, nothing at all unfortunately!

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Thumbnail of user loriginalverb
1 review
1 helpful vote
April 1st, 2024

It's a scam site.
They list 'hardbound' books, never specify thst the book that they are selling is an e-book.

The site lists 'free delivery' in the check put after they DEMAND gift delivery address and gift recipients name.

The only tip off that it isn't an actual book, only digital, after the purchase is complete, the link for the 'e-book' is sent.

They then refuse to refund from their offshore location, citing a 'no refund policy' and implying that I should have known that it was an electronic book before because there was a link sent.
'ebook' is sent,

Tip for consumers:
Moonbokers literally lists the books that they sell as hard bound.
They demand to know the 'delivery address' for the book, too, before purchase.
Moonbokers actively makes the purchaser belueve that they are purchasing a hard bound book.
You aren't purchasing a hard bound book.

Products used:
Bought hardbound book from Amazon after moonbokers yanked me around and refused to correct ANYTHING.

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Thumbnail of user r.b16
1 review
1 helpful vote
February 4th, 2024

I purchased what I thought was a physical book and found out that it's only a download of a book. I didn't feel that was clear in the description and of course also overlooked the "no refunds" too. And now I can't even download it 3 weeks after payment (when I finally bought an iPad to download it to). My experience with Moonbokers has been a complete ripoff. Buyer beware: only downloaded books here.
Yours truly,
Reneé

Thumbnail of user madelynr3
4 reviews
7 helpful votes
March 5th, 2021

The company took out money from my CC and never sent me a confirmation nor the book. The phone has a recording of a person, not a company. The Mailbox is always full. After emailing them, they did respond. When I told them I ordered a book, not a digital, they eventually refunded my money.

Thumbnail of user sarag737
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
January 4th, 2023
Verified purchase

I've got something very positive to say! I bought a book and of course should have been more careful and suspicious about the very cheap price. Only afterwards did I learn it was a pdf copy and not the real book. But now I own a pdf copy! I can read the book easily on my laptop or phone. And best, I can send the pdf copy by email to a few family members with whom I want to share the book. I'm very pleased! I will look for more books from Moonbokers.
Important: in your confirmation email, look carefully to see where to click to download the pdf.
It should be more clearly explained.

Thumbnail of user capriced4
1 review
1 helpful vote
December 14th, 2023

It isn't clear when you order a book that it will not be a physical book. I ordered a book to give as a gift for xmas and got an email with a link to a pdf. Because of the low price, i was suspicious. So i double and triple checked that it wasn't an ebook. I wish i'd taken screenshots. I also wish i'd googled the company. DO NOT ORDER A BOOK FROM THESE GUYS IF YOU WANT A PHYSICAL COPY. There is no way to be sure you will not get an ebook.

Thumbnail of user lc500
1 review
2 helpful votes
November 26th, 2023

I mistakenly thought I was buying a hardback book (as opposed to a download), there was nothing on the site to indicate otherwise and the photo was of a hardback book. I ordered 3 copies as gifts. When I discovered my mistake a mere 15 minutes later, I emailed (phone number provided did not connect to a human) and waited a couple of hours for a response, which turned out to be a canned generic computer-generated email telling me how to download the purchase. After I emailed again, I was told by return email brusquely No Refunds." Why on earth would I knowingly order 3 downloads?
BUYER BEWARE here—this company doesn't care about fairness or humans—only you money. I highly recommend steering clear and shopping elsewhere!

Thumbnail of user mikeo1041
1 review
2 helpful votes
January 14th, 2024

Thought I was purchasing a physical book only to discover it was an e-book. Wrote to the company asking for a refund and received a rejected response.

DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH THIS COMPANY THEY ARE SCAMMING CUSTOMERS!

Thumbnail of user svandekamp1987
1 review
2 helpful votes
April 13th, 2023

This site is not legitimate and is a scam! It States you are getting a book and nowhere does it state t is in ebook but the books you are sent are ebooks. I have attached proof of their description of the book which does not state It is in the book. If you reach out to their customer service they are quick to respond but they ask you for the order number and then they tell you sorry it was already sent to you as an ebook we can't refund it. Luckily I was able to go through my bank and dispute but stay far away!

Products used:
None. Purchased a book and was sent am ebook

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Thumbnail of user callief30
1 review
1 helpful vote
July 7th, 2023
Verified purchase

My 1st ever purchase from Moonbokers was "The Body Keeps The Score." I received a link to download it but it was bad/expired. After asking for a new link several times, I asked for a refund. They said no refunds for ebooks. I asked for yet another link that actually worked and every link that was sent was "expired."
I never got my book nor the money back that I spent on it. DO NOT RECOMMEND!

Tip for consumers:
Scam - Do Not Purchase

Products used:
Electronic book

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Thumbnail of user juliag476
1 review
5 helpful votes
July 21st, 2022
Verified purchase

While this site has processing and shipping time for paperback & hard back books listed & they say on their "About Us" web page that you can find best selling hardcover paperback and e-books -- NONE OF THIS IS TRUE!
If you make a purchase you will be told to read the last line of the "Shipping Policy" that states that by ordering you are accepting their shipping policy.
Kiss your money good-bye & consider it the cost of not checking out a website before ordering.

Products used:
Ordered on Amazon

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Thumbnail of user laurac2401
1 review
4 helpful votes
May 26th, 2022
Verified purchase

The link from Google shopping said "Hardcover, Free shipping". Nowhere does the site say its a digital book, so I presumed Google shopping was accurate. NOPE! I got a downloadable book. Not what I wanted. I asked for a refund since it was their fault. Reached out 3x, offering more and more specificity, including screenshots of the discrepancy. Only form emails back, denying my refund

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Thumbnail of user dbham52
1 review
1 helpful vote
November 3rd, 2023

This book site makes it look like you are ordering a book but then the quick switch to online happens and then next thing you know they send you an online book you never wanted.

Tip for consumers:
This company are real $#*!s as other reviews all say the same thing!

Products used:
Used nothing, online book was sent when I ordered a real book. Nothing on website signals that this is all online books.

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Thumbnail of user daler221
1 review
11 helpful votes
June 16th, 2021
Verified purchase

I was trying to order a paperback book. If their site mentions ebooks, that's a big "if", I missed it. When I completed the order process and didn't see any shipping information, I knew something was wrong and immediately checked the order confirm email. It showed the download link. I never downloaded the book and asked for refund, but, of course, they refused and referred me to their Terms and Conditions. Such a scam.

Tip for consumers:
This is an EBOOK site. No refund so don't try ordering a physical book.

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Thumbnail of user mica.queenb
1 review
1 helpful vote
May 16th, 2023
Verified purchase

I ordered a cookbook over 2 months ago and still have not received it. I called only to get a mailbox. I want my cookbook or a full refund. This is sad. Bad business.

Tip for consumers:
This cookbook was advertised on a daytime network. I thought for sure I'd have no problems.

Products used:
Cookbook

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Thumbnail of user carleyr10
1 review
9 helpful votes
August 21st, 2021
Verified purchase

Horrible costumer service. If I could choose 0 stars I would. Doesn't even clearly state the books are PDFs. Just happened to stumble upon their website looking for a cheaper option for a paper/hardback book. After my purchase they sent me an email with a pdf attachment and only then is when I realized I made an awful mistake. $8 for a pdf?! That's ridiculous, can't even read it the fonts so small. What a waste. Never again.

Tip for consumers:
All the books are PDFs and the font is tiny. Do not buy.

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None

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Thumbnail of user mindyao
1 review
4 helpful votes
August 2nd, 2023
Verified purchase

I wish I would have looked into this site more before placing an order. I did a Google search for the book I wanted to see where I could purchase it from. The sponsored Google link I clicked on stated "Hard Cover" for $8.50 with "free shipping until 8/10". Clicked the link, read the site's description which doesn't say anything about being hard cover, paperback, or e-book, so I went back to original link to confirm it said Hard Cover in the description, which it did...BUT IT ISN'T. It's not a physical copy at all, It's an e-book. They don't even tell you it's an e-book at ANY time in the ordering process. It's complete garbage and should be addressed.

Tip for consumers:
Companies who do this type of thing should be shut down. And those of us subjected to their misleading and deceptive business practices should at the VERY least be able to get our money back, whether or not they themselves have a refund policy in place.

Products used:
Paid for what was advertised as a hard cover book, but received an e-book instead.

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Thumbnail of user brayster7
1 review
1 helpful vote
April 5th, 2023

Deception to items with complete false information. No one picks up the phone and once they get your credit card number they run up charges.

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Thumbnail of user susanneo39
1 review
1 helpful vote
May 30th, 2023

It would have been good to be informed that this was an ebook. What is the deal with advertising free shipping for an e-book? Fake marketing. I can use it on the ipad though, but it is not what I wanted.

Tip for consumers:
Be aware... the books are ebooks and not paper books.

Products used:
book

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Thumbnail of user whitney.rogers22
1 review
1 helpful vote
March 29th, 2023

This company is very misleading. I thought I was purchasing a physical copy of a book. It even said the shipping would be free. No where in the description did it say I was buying an online/ e book. I was then sent a link to the e book and I asked if I could receive a refund because I want a physical book. I was informed I could not receive a refund. Such a scam!

Tip for consumers:
Do not purchase anything from this website. It’s a total scam.

Products used:
I did not use this product because I wanted a physical book not an online copy.

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Thumbnail of user emame
1 review
6 helpful votes
January 31st, 2022

They are thefts, no where in their website they mention that the books are digital copies, they even ask for your shipping address for God's sake. And when you reach out to them they say this is our policy, we would not refund you. I am going to process my dispute through my credit card.

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Thumbnail of user hueobenhein
1 review
1 helpful vote
April 27th, 2023

This is a scam, don't buy from them. It cost me more than $6.53 for a digital version that can't even read, alk the letters messed up. Contacted their customer service with the same answer it is a downloaded digital with non refundable, very poor quality and customer service.

Tip for consumers:
Don't buy, it is a scam!

Products used:
Digital download with unreadable letters.

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Thumbnail of user natalieh717
1 review
1 helpful vote
September 5th, 2023

I wanted to order a REAL ACTUAL BOOK! They never indicated that this was a DOWNLOAD.

Requested a refund and this is the response I received:

Hello,

Please note that you order eBook (digital book)
The Download link was sent instant after purchase with ''New Order'' email.

Please note that this sale is final, no refund is available for digital download.

Download link is in new order email if you can't find it, please check your email spam or trash folders.
If you still can't find a download link, please send an email with full E-book name and I will resend it manually.

To read our eBooks you just need anu pdf reader with your device.

We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this has caused you.

Kind regards

Tip for consumers:
This is a HORRIBLE SITE -- STAY FAR AWAY!!!!! Very misleading and customers have no recourse. SCAM!!!!

Products used:
Scammed into a downloadable book instead of a REAL ACTUAL BOOK.

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Thumbnail of user marcusc309
1 review
2 helpful votes
December 2nd, 2022
Verified purchase

I clicked on an ad link for a book that lead me directly to the website of Moonbokers and purchased a book. No where in the description did it say digital or ebook anywhere. Immediately after purchase I received an email and had to email back to find out that it was a digital copy so I immediately sent an email asking for a full refund since the book is suppose to be a Christmas present for my 11 year old son and I have no use for a digital copy of the book. Their position: No refund all sales are final.

Tip for consumers:
APPARENTLY ALL THE BOOKS THEY SELL ARE JUST DIGITAL

Products used:
Book

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Thumbnail of user cecel8
1 review
2 helpful votes
August 11th, 2023

The website was not explicit that it was an Ebook. I wanted to buy a book to spend less time on my phone only to find out it was an ebook I could have got for free off an illegal book website. Such a scam.

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