Frequently Asked Questions
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BOOK
INFORMATION
Do
you purchase all kinds of books?
Yes we purchase most
kinds of books, please see books we buy more of for a better idea of
what we are looking for, however we do NOT purchase the following
kinds of books:
-
International, economy or
low cost editions (mainly textbooks) marked with wording similar to
these statements "not for sale in the US or North America", "for use
outside the US", may not be re-exported" or similar.
- Books marked
“FREE”, “Not for Sale”,
“Review or Examination Copy” or “Not for
Re-Sale” or similar.
- No advanced reading copies,
uncorrected proofs, promotional or “screener”
copies. The ISBN that is listed is for the general release of the book
and NOT for the advanced reading copy,
uncorrected proofs, promotional or “screener” copy.
- NO PORNOGRAPHY or books with
PROFANE words in the title or on the cover.
- Condensed or
“Reader’s Digest” books
- "Fill in the blank/answer"
books that have the answers/blanks/etc. completed including circled or
checked answers.
- Non-ISBN books
- Calendars
- Books with more than 25%
blank pages (journals, diaries, etc)
What
does “good” condition mean?
For a book to be considered
in good sell able condition it may NOT have any of the following:
-
Has gotten wet/moist from
any liquid (water, coffee, tea, etc.). Pages are
wavy, crinkled, stuck together, stained or have mold/mildew,
etc).
- Missing pages (either part
or all of a page or pages).
- Stained pages/(minor stains-0D
are OK but a deduction will be taken, see below).
- Chewed on by dog, cat, etc.
- Strong odor from smoke,
perfume, musty, etc).
- Loose/broken/damaged
binding, spine or has loose pages even if included.
- More than 6 pages having a
rip or tear. Books with 1 - 5 pages with a rip or tear will be
purchased but a deduction will be taken, see below.
- Excessive
highlighting/underlining no more than 30% of the pages may have
highlighting or underlining on them*. Books with between
10% and 30% are acceptable but a deduction will be taken, see
below.
- Excessive writing, including
margin notes, no more than 10% of the pages may have writing or notes
on them*.
- Any book with vulgar,
profane or inappropriate handwriting.
- Any book that has random
markings or drawings, etc.
- Any book with excessive
writing or markings on the page edges
- Partial sets (IE Sending
volume 1 of a 2 volume set, unless you entered the ISBN for just that
particular volume.)
- Any book that has "Property
of" or similar stamped, labeled or written on the exterior
of the front or rear cover.
- Any book that has been
re-bar-coded, re-labeled or taped up to conceal the true identity of
the book (international textbook re-bar-coded with US edition ISBN,
Instructors'/teachers' edition taped up to make it appear as a student
edition, etc.).
- Books that have been poorly
repaired.
- Unbound or partially bound
books.
- Books that are cut or have
hole(s) drilled in them (ie. a portion of the book has been cut off
whether it be part of the cover and/or pages a hole or holes drilled
through the book.
- Any item missing the cover
(front or back) or having any portion of the cover missing.
- Excessive wear or
abuse.
- Tears/rips or bends in
hardcover book covers
- Pages stuck together, from
moisture, gum or other substance
* If a book has 500 pages
and 50 pages have just one word highlighted on each of those 50 pages
that represents 10% of the pages being marked.
The
following books WILL be purchased but, DISCOUNTED at the following
percentages:
Special
Notes for higher education books:
Books that originally came
with CD’(s)/ DVD’(s)
Textbooks should include the
ORIGINAL working CD(s) and/or DVD(s), etc.. Books arriving without
these items will have a 75% deduction taken. This deduction will be
taken even if our site does not indicate "required materials" but the
book originally came with CD(s) and/or DVD(s), etc. (Access codes are
NOT required when selling a book that came with an access code).
Access Codes
Occasionally we buy JUST
the access code (sold under a separate ISBN from the book) these
include Infotrac, Blackboard, My____Lab, etc., these MUST
be sealed from the manufacturer and have never been opened or used.
Study Guides/Workbooks/Lab
Manuals/Solutions Manuals, Handbooks or other "fill in the
blank/answer" type books.
May have limited
highlighting and underlining but NO writing, including circled or check
answers and NO missing or loose pages.
Packaged Books
Must contain all items
included in the original packaging, even if our site does not indicate
"required materials". (except for access codes)
We reserve the right to
determine your books condition upon receipt. If a book or books are
rejected or discounted, we will inform you by email as to why
GENERAL
Are
there any fees or costs to use this web site or sell books?
NO! Use of the web site is
FREE. Shipping is FREE as long as you use our prepaid shipping label.
How
do I sell my new and used books?
Selling your unwanted books
is easy and profitable. Just follow the steps below and receive your
payment quickly by PayPal or check.
- Get
a price quotm for your books.
Enter the ISBN’s (the 10 or
13 digit number that uniquely identifies each book) of all the books
you would like to sell and then click “GET OFFERS”.
We’ll let you know which books we are currently buying and
how much we will offer. Each price quote is good for orders shipped
within 7 days. Please note there is a minimum sell order of $10.00 to
be able to use our free shipping label.
After you receive our offer and you
are ready to sell your books, just click the CHECKOUT button. If you
are a returning customer, simply enter your e-mail address and
password. New customers can easily set up a free account with minimal
information.
Check your address, phone, e-mail,
shipping method and payment method. Then click FINALIZE THE ORDER.
Review your information and if
everything is correct, click the PLACE ORDER button. You will receive
an e-mail with your order number and the books you are selling.
- Print
your Packing Slip(s) and postage label(s).
Print a packing slip to ship with
your books and one for your records. Then print the prepaid postage
labels. (Postage is FREE to you, we pay all shipping costs!)
- Pack
your books carefully and drop them off at the Post Office.
Pack your books and take them to the
Post Office. You’ll need to take them inside and drop them
off at the counter, Do not place any packages in the blue curbside mail
boxes. There is no postage due – we pay the postage. Make
sure to mail your order with 5 days of selling the books.
- Watch
your PayPal account for payment or check your the mail for a check.
It’s that simple! You can Log into your account
at any time to see the status of your order. We’ll also let
you know via e-mail as soon as your order has been processed and paid.
Will
you accept books in any condition?
No. We can only accept books
that are in good or better condition.
Is
my privacy protected?
YES, please click here
to see our full privacy statement and terms of use.
What
about personal information that I wrote in or left in my books like my
name, credit card receipts or test papers, etc.?
It is your responsibility to
remove all personally identifiable information, whether it be your
name, social security number, address or phone number. NEATLY mark out
any of the above with a black marker. You may also want to check for
and remove credit card receipts or other personally identifiable papers
left in your books.
Can
I use my cell phone or PDA to price check books?
Yes, as long as you have an
Internet capable PDA or cell phone. Our mobile look-up page should work
with most cell phones and PDA's. The address for our mobile look up
page is www.sellyourbooks4cash.com/mobile. Please check with your
carrier for Internet usage charges.
What
if I don’t have a PayPal account?
Setting up a PayPal account
is quick, easy and free. Just log on to www.paypal.com
and follow the simple instructions. Once your account is established,
you can receive funds from our company.
How
do you determine what price you will pay for my books?
The price quotes we give are
based on the nationwide demand for a particular book and the current
stock availability. However, the buy back price quoted at checkout is
guaranteed only if the books are shipped within 5 days.
What
are the most popular types/genres of books that you buy?
Please see books we buy more of.
ISBN
QUESTIONS
What
is an ISBN?
ISBN stands for
International Standard Book Number. It is a 10-digit or 13-digit code
used to uniquely identify individual book titles and editions. Some
10-digit ISBN’s may end with an "X" instead of a digit. The
ISBN is found: (click here for examples)
What
if my book doesn't have an ISBN?
At this time we cannot buy
books without an ISBN. Almost all books published after 1970 have an
ISBN. Please check on the back cover of the book or on the copyright
page (back of the title page) for the ISBN.
Why
do some books have two ISBN's on the back cover?
There are generally three
reasons for this:
-
The book came with a supplement
(CD(s), DVD(s), etc.). The top ISBN is for the book only. The bottom
ISBN is for the book and its supplements.
- It is part of a series or
set. Generally/the top ISBN is for that single book or volume and the
bottom ISBN is for the complete set or series.
- It is an
“Instructor's Edition", “review copy” or
marked “Complementary”, “Free”
or “Not for sale” in some way. Generally one ISBN
is for one of the above and the other is for the student edition.
Please be sure to use the
correct ISBN for what you actually have. Incorrectly identifying your
book and/or its supplements may result in a reduced price or no payment
at all. Please note that the
original ISBN printed by the publisher on the back cover takes
precedence over the ISBN on the copyright page or labels printed with
and ISBN and/or bar code on the back cover.
PRICING
RELATED QUESTIONS
Why
do prices fluctuate?
Prices fluctuate due to
several factors including: current and future demand, quantities
already purchased and availability. Please
note, prices for some books can change hourly while others may not
change for weeks at a time.
I
checked the price of a book recently and you were buying it. I just
checked again and you are no longer purchasing the book, why not?
This is due to three main
factors: we have purchased as many of that book as we need, we feel
that we can no longer offer a competitive price, or there is no longer
a demand for this book.
What
does
“Sorry
we are not able to locate the book or verify the ISBN, please try
again.” mean?
Verify that you have entered
the ISBN correctly, if you have, then the publisher printed the ISBN
incorrectly or the bookstore printed the wrong label for that book. We
then suggest you look on the copyright page (back of the title page)
for the ISBN.
Why
are your buyback prices different from the college bookstore?
If the college bookstore is
purchasing your book, they will pay you roughly 50% of the current
price because they will be selling that book for the next semester. We
buy your books at wholesale rates which are generally less.
How
does SellYourBooks4Cash decide the value of my books?
The price quotes we give are
based on the nationwide demand for a particular book and the current
stock availability. However, the buy back price quoted at checkout is
guaranteed only if the books are shipped within 5 days.
SELLING
RELATED QUESTIONS
Why
do you have a $10 minimum sell order?
There are two main reasons
for the $10 minimum sell order, the top reason being the continued
increases in shipping costs (getting the books from you to us) and
secondly cost of labor, as it takes about the same amount of time to
process a small order as it does a larger order.
Can
I sell my books if I have less than the $10 minimum sell order?
Yes, you may sell to us if
you order is less than $10, however you will be responsible for the
shipping costs and NONE of the shipping will be reimbursed to you and
may not use our free shipping label. If you send your order
via COD or use our free shipping label the postage will be deducted
from your order total.
Can
I sell my books to you if I live in Canada or another country?
Yes! However, our prepaid
shipping label only works within the United States. Therefore, you will
have to pay your own shipping and insurance charges. During the
checkout process you should select “Self ship from Canada or
other Country”. You will be reimbursed for shipping based on Media Mail rates for USA.
Please remember that transit times from your country to our warehouse
will be longer and we can ONLY offer payment through Paypal for foreign
customers.
Are
access codes (Infotrac, etc) required for textbooks?
NO.
What
if I am missing the CD or other supplements that came with the book?
If the price quote indicates
“materials required” than the book comes with a CD,
DVD or other supplement(s), those items are required for you to receive
full payment. CD’s and DVD’s are acceptable even if
they have been opened and used but MUST be the original (no back up
copies, etc.) and in working condition. You
may still send in the book without the required materials but you will
only receive 40% of the quoted price.
The above also applies for
other materials such as: DVD’s, workbooks, videos, etc. Note
that some books have multiple CD’s, DVD’s, etc. All
copies MUST be included for full payment. Access codes such as Infotrac
are NOT required.
What
does it mean when the book has a message under it that says REQUIRED
MATERIALS?
When a book quote comes back
with REQUIRED MATERIALS, then there are additional materials
(accompaniments) that must be returned with the book for the price
quoted. Simply click on the required materials, and we will show you
what must be returned with the book in order to receive the full quoted
price. We will still buy books without the REQUIRED MATERIALS but at a
40% discount off the quoted price.
What
if I send a book or books that you reject due to not meeting your
buying guidelines (condition requirements)?
We will notify you of the
reason for not buying the book(s) and we will gladly send back the
rejected books. For information on how to do this see: How do I get rejected or damaged
books back?
What
if I send a book or books NOT on the packing slip?
We will determine the
current value, and if possible buy the book(s) on the day your order
arrives. Please note that some books may have no value. In either case
we will NOT return any extra books. Please remember to verify the books
you send against what appears on the packing slip.
What
if I send a greater quantity of a book or books than what appears on my
packing slip?
We will determine a value
and if possible buy the EXTRA book(s) though the price offered may be
lower than the one on the packing slip. If we are no longer buying the
book or the price has dropped to zero, we will notify you. In either
case we will NOT return any extra books. Please remember to verify the
quantities of each book you send against what appears on the packing
slip.
Will
you buy more than one copy of the same book?
Yes, but we do impose a
maximum, generally of 5 per ISBN. View your seller cart to see the
maximum quantity allowed for each book. If you have more than five of
any one book, please email us
with quantities and ISBN’s, and we will promptly send you a
quote.
How do I get rejected or damaged in
transit books back?
If you want rejected or
damaged in transit books returned there is a shipping charge of $7.50
per BOOK. We will only accept a MONEY ORDER or Paypal.com (use
tim@sellyourbooks4cash.com as the email . Upon receipt of proper
payment we will ship your book(s) . Please send payment along with the
email about the rejected/damaged book(s) to: SellyourBooks4Cash.com, PO
Box 95, Dublin, TX 76446-0095. Books will be discarded if payment is
not received within 7 days.
Can
I get my books back if I changed my mind?
We want you to be satisfied!
If you absolutely need your book(s) back and we have NOT started
processing your order, you must notify us
BEFORE we receive your book(s). We will then hold your book(s) until we
have received your money order. There is a $10.00 fee PER book to
cover, shipping, labor, packing materials, etc. and this must be paid
via a money order before we will ship your books back. Please send
payment to: Sellyourbooks4cash.com, PO Box 95 Dublin, TX 76446. If
payment has not been received within 7 days those books will be
discarded and NOT paid for!
What
if I send fewer books then what is on my order?
We will contact you and let
you know about the books that are missing. Payment will be issued only
for the books that we received.
What
if a book or books are missing from the shipment?
We will notify you of the
missing books and issue payment ONLY for the books that arrived.
Should
I create a separate order if I am going to have more than one 40 pound
box of books to sell?
NO, just print multiple
packing slips and postage labels. Place a packing slip in each box and
after sealing the box neatly tape on the postage label.
How
do I know the status of my order?
Log into your account,
and your last 5 orders will show. Then click on "details" next to the
order you want to view. We will also send you updates via e-mail to
notify you of the status of your order.
Why
is there a place for a coupon code on the check out page?
Occasionally we will be
doing promotions to attract new customers and reward existing
customers. The coupon codes will be good for a limited time and will
offer a percentage bonus for selling us your books. If you have a
coupon code, please feel free to use it, though it is only good for one
use per account and must be used at the time of sale.
What
if I have larger quantities of books?
Large quantities of books
are welcome as long as you do not have more than 5 copies of any one
title/ISBN. If you have more than 5 copies of the same book, please contact us
for authorization. Please include the ISBN and quantity for each book.
SHIPPING
RELATED QUESTIONS
How much will I be reimbursed for
shipping if I do not use the prepaid shipping label, whether I am
shipping from the USA or another country?
You MUST select one of the
two “Self Ship” methods at check out and NOT use
the prepaid shipping label. The shipping reimbursement is as follows:
You will receive $2.38 for the 1st pound and 39¢ for each
additional pound. Take the (weight of the books X .39) - .39 + 2.38 =
reimbursement amount. For example, if you shipped a 25 pound box of
books you would receive $11.74. (25 x .35) - .35 + 2.23 = $11.74. If
you include books NOT on the packing slip or not in “good
sell able” condition, their weight will be deducted from the
calculation.
How
do I pack and ship my books?
For orders containing 1 or 2
books, you may use a padded mailer available at most office supply
stores or at the post office. If your order contains 3 or more books,
pack them tightly in a shipping type box (copy paper boxes work fine).
If necessary, cut and fold the box to size, so that your books are held
securely within the box and won’t slip around or shift within
the box. It is best to lay the books flat in the box with the spine of
the book facing outward. Do not stand books upright. Secure all
remaining open areas of the box, including the top, with packing
material such as bubble wrap. Avoid using packing peanuts. Place the
packing slip in the top of each box and seal well with packing tape. Do
not use “Scotch” tape or masking tape. It is best
to tape the box lengthwise and widthwise with continuous pieces of
tape, wrapping the box each way several times. For heavier boxes use
more tape. DO NOT use the “Priority Mail”
boxes/mailers.
After the books have been
packed, affix our prepaid mailing label with clear packing tape. Drop
the box(es) off at the inside counter of any post office. We recommend
that you purchase insurance and/or delivery confirmation for your
package. We do not pay for books that do not arrive or are received
damaged.
PLEASE REMEMBER -- It is
your responsibility to properly pack your books in a heavy box with the
necessary packing material and seal completely with packing tape.
What
do I need to include with my packed books?
Please include the packing
slip.
What
if I do not have a printer?
No problem. You can do one
of two things to complete your sale.
-
After you have finalized your order,
go to a neighbor, roommate or the library and log onto your account.
Find your order and print the packing slip and postage label and
complete your order as normal.
- If option one is not
feasible, on the check out page select self ship from US or Canada (if
shipping from Canada) and finalize the order. Your order is now stored
on our computer. On a piece of paper write the date, time, order
number, number of books, total $ of the order, your name, address,
phone # and email address and put this in with your shipment. Pack the
box per our packing instructions. Address the box to
Sellyourbooks4cash.com, PO Box 95, Dublin, TX 76446. Take the box to
the post office and tell them you want to send it via media mail. You
will have to pay the postage which we will reimburse to you. If you
want to add insurance or delivery confirmation, you may do so, but we
do not reimburse for these services.
What
if I don't enclose a packing slip?
We will most definitely
issue payment, but it could delay payment by a week or more.
After
I've completed my order, can I come back at a later time and print your
free shipping label?
Yes! Simply log into your account
find your order number, click on it and then click on print postage
label.
What
if I want to ship via UPS (United Parcel Service), FedEx or another
shipping company?
Using
sellyourbooks4cash.com's prepaid postal mailing label helps keep our
costs down, so we can pay you the highest possible prices. If for any
reason you choose to pay the shipping charges yourself and/or use a
different shipping method, please make sure your name and address are
clearly written on your parcel and addressed to :
Sellyourbooks4cash.com, 4240 CR 351, Dublin, TX 76446. If you choose to
pay your own shipping for the books you send us, make sure you select
“Self ship from US” BEFORE finalizing your order.
By doing this, we will reimburse you the full USPS MEDIA Mail rate
for your order.
What
if my order arrives damaged?
Unless you purchased
insurance from the post office, we will only buy those books which meet
our buying guidelines. We will contact you and let you know what
book(s) were damaged and are not buy-able. We will give you the
opportunity to get the damaged books back. Please see: How do I get rejected or damaged
books back?
What
if my order does not arrive or is lost in the mail?
The vast majority of orders
arrive just fine. However in very rare cases the USPS will lose a
shipment. If you have purchased postal insurance, you may file a claim
with the USPS. Otherwise you may contact the USPS for further
assistance. Remember, we only pay for items that arrive at our
warehouse!
Do
you provide insurance or a tracking number (delivery confirmation)?
At this time we do not
provide insurance or tracking. We do not require you to purchase
insurance or a delivery confirmation, though it is recommended. You may
purchase either one or both at the post office for a nominal fee to
protect your investment. Please remember if your order is lost or
damaged in transit we are not responsible.
Can
two or more orders be combined in one box?
Yes, as long as the box
contains packing slips for each order.
You may use anyone of the postage labels from the orders in the box.
What
if I need to pack my books in more than one box?
No problem. Make sure each
box has a packing slip. Please remember that it is not uncommon for
multiple boxes shipped on the same day to arrive on different days.
(Payment will be made as each box arrives.)
The
post office said they could not insure the shipment because I was using
a “Merchandise Return Label”.
Per US Postal Regulations
they must allow you to purchase insurance. Have the clerk check: DMM
Section 507 10.5.2 Insurance Added by Sender. If the permit holder
(sellyourbooks4cash.com) has not indicated insured mail service on the
MRS label (Merchandise Return Label), then the sender (you) has the
option of adding insurance and paying the applicable insured fee. If
insurance is paid by the sender, then only the sender may file a claim
(609). The permit holder pays postage upon receipt, but does not pay
the insured fee when insurance is added by the sender.
How
much time do I have to send the books?
We ask that you package and
ship your books as soon as possible, but no later than 5 days from the
order date. The faster you get them to the post office, the faster you
get paid. We only guarantee your price quote if you mail the books
within 5 calendar days of your quote. If we do not receive the books
within 30 days from when the order date, we cannot guarantee the quoted
price. If we receive your order after the 30th day but before the 45th
day, we may still be able to buy the books, but they will priced at
what the website says on the day they arrive, which may be lower, zero
or in some cases higher. We will not return orders received after 30
days. Orders recieved after the 45th day will be rejected and
NOT paid for.
What
happens if I use a USPS Priority or Express Mail envelopes, boxes, tape
or stickers with your Media Mail shipping label?
If you use a USPS Priority
Mail or Express Mail envelope or box, the Post Office will
automatically charge us Priority Mail or Express mail rate, which is
MUCH higher than media mail rate, even if our media mail label is
attached. Please DO NOT use Priority or Express mail envelopes, boxes,
tape or stickers. We do not pay for Priority or Express Mail Rates. If
you do use any of the afore mentioned items, it will probably delay
your payment, and we will deduct the total amount USPS has charged us
for that package from your payment. If you desire to use Priority or
Express Mail to speed up the process of us receiving your books, please
feel free to do so as long as you pay for the shipping of your books
and select “Self Ship from USA” at check out. You
will be reimbursed the Media
Mail rate based on the weight of
your books.
How
does shipping work?
We will provide you with a
free shipping label, which will allow you to mail your books to us for
FREE. Simply tape the label onto your package(s) with clear packing
tape and mail it at your local Post Office. Do not drop your package(s)
in the blue containers on the street. Insurance is optional, but
strongly advised (insurance must be paid at your expense). If you
choose to not use our prepaid label for Media Mail, we will weigh your
package on arrival and credit you the Media Mail rate.
Do
I have to pay for shipping?
No! We pay for the shipping
as long as your total orders is more than $10, by providing
you with a prepaid shipping label through the U.S. Post Office at the
time of checkout. Be sure to print the prepaid label and attach it to
the package with your books enclosed. If you choose not use the prepaid
mailing label, you may ship your books by any method you choose (UPS,
Fed-Ex, etc.), however you will only be reimbursed (included in your
payment) for shipping based on the current USPS Media Mail rate.
PAYMENT
RELATED QUESTIONS
How
fast do I get paid?
We will process your payment
after we receive your books, generally NO more than 10 business days.
Paper checks will arrive in about 3-5 business days
from mailing.
Will
you issue separate payments for orders received on the same day from
the same seller?
Generally we will combine
payments to help keep costs down.
How
long will it take for my payment to arrive? (How long does the whole
process take?)
What
methods do you use to pay for my books?
We pay either Paypal.com
or check by mail.
Will
I always receive the amount shown?
Generally yes. The price
shown assumes that the book is shipped within 5 days and received in good or better condition
and with supplements, if required. All books are inspected upon
arrival, and if they are found to be in poor quality or missing
required supplements, the amount paid to you will be adjusted
accordingly. See condition requirements and discounts. We will notify
you if any of your books do not meet our standards and have to be
discounted or rejected.
MISCELLANEOUS
QUESTIONS
Do you
have customers that try to "scam" your company?
Yes. If
we believe that a customer has or is suspected of scamming our company,
staff or manipulating our website or programs. We will at our
discretion refuse and return those orders to the customer. Scamming
includes but is not limited to selling books to us that may be stolen
or obtained in an unethical/illegal manor, sending orders that do not
match the packing slip, sending books that have been modified, new ISBN
bar code, (generally a different ISBN given to a book that has the same
title and author as the one sold), selling large quantities of books in
different orders, etc.
What if I can not find the
answer to my question in the FAQ's?
Click here
to email us
Definitions
ISBN
– Stands for International Standard Book Number –
this is a unique 10 or 13 character unit that contains 0-9 and
occasionally X. ISBN’s are assigned to almost all
books published since 1970, it can generally be found on the back cover
of the book and on the Copyright page (back of the title page).
Title
Page – Generally
the first full page that contains the full title of the book as well as
other brief information including author(s), publisher and edition
number.
Copyright
Page – This page
is located on the back of the title page and contains detailed
publishing information, including publishers, publisher’s
locations, copyright information, author(s) name, copyright year, ISBN
number(s), Library of Congress number, Library of Congress publication
data, classification information, and credits.
Paperback
– Designates that the books cover/binding is made of a
flexible product, generally paper however it can be plastic or other
pliable material.
Softcover
– See Paperback.
Hardcover
– Designates the books cover/binding is made of an inflexible
material such as dense cardboard also know as hardboard.
Clothbound
– See Hardcover.
Hardbound
– See Hardcover.
Library
Binding – See
Hardcover.
Perfect
bound/binding –
See Paperback.
Spiral
bound - Are generally a
paperback book bound with a wire coil, the most common example is a
spiral notebook.
Comb
bound - Are generally a
paperback book bound with plastic comb.
Instructor’s
Edition – A book
published for the instructor, teacher or professor. It
contains the exact same information as the student book but with extra
notes and suggestions for teaching. In some cases it also
contains answers to the questions.
Annotated
Instructor’s Edition
– Similar to an Instructor’s edition however the
notes and teaching suggestions are placed in the margins and/or
highlighted or placed in the rear of the book and in most cased these
books contain answers to the questions.
Media
Mail –
Inexpensive shipping method offered by the USPS for books, movies,
video games and other media. This method generally takes 3-9
business days to arrive.
Spine
– Also known as the binding. This is the edge of
the book that holds all the pages in place. It is the left
edge of the book when the front cover of the book is in the standard
English reading position.
Page
edges – Sides of
the book that are not bound or hinged.
Cover
– the front and rear of the book that protect it, most books
have either a softcover or a hardcover.
Bar code
– Lines of varying width and spacing that in the case of
books contain the ISBN in a computer readable format. In the
case of books this is generally found on the lower portion of the back
cover.
Dust
Jacket –
Removable decorative and protective paper cover on a hardcover book
which is held in place by flaps.
Dust
Cover – See Dust
Jacket.
Ex-Library
- a book that was once the property of a library and then sold or
discarded. Usually there are noticeable marks and stamps on
the binding and/or in the text and they may have library card
pockets. These books generally show signs of considerable
wear and/or abuse.
List
of Abbreviations:
ISBN
– International Standard Book Number
IE
–International Edition or Instructor’s Edition.
AIE
– Annotated Instructor’s Edition
USPS
– United States Postal Service or Post Office
PB
– Paperback
SC
– Softcover
HC
– Hardcover
Updated
December 1, 2009
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