Payment
You can pay with your credit or debit card, using Google Checkout, or PayPal.
To pay by check/money order, select "Direct Order" when checking out.
(All checks must clear before shipment, payment by personal check may delay shipping of your order.)
Privacy/Security Statement
GB‡V also has it's inventory available in eBay auction listings. Click on the link and take a look - you might have a chance to purchase some of my books for less than the listed prices.Trade Value: The value of higher priced books will fluctuate with trade deals.
Shipping
Shipping : USA
Books under $25 and up to 4 lbs * will be shipped via USPS Media Mail for a flat rate of $3.00 per item.
Books $25-$50 and up to 4 lbs * will be shipped via USPS Media Mail for a flat rate of $4.00 per item.
Books $50-$100 will be shipped via USPS Priority Mail for the cost of a 1) flat rate envelope or 2) flat rate box.
* Oversized book sets are excluded from Media Mail. Shipping charges for large sets or oversized volumes will be calculated based on size and weight, and will be sent via USPS Priority Mail.
Books over $100 will be shipped via USPS Priority Mail for the cost of a 1) flat rate envelope or 2) flat rate box, with Delivery Confirmation, Insured.
Books over $1000 will be shipped via USPS Priority Mail Insured, or UPS Ground Insured.
Shipping : International Shipments
Shipping prices will vary depending on your location, please Submit an Inquiry and include your shipping address, and the list of the books you wish to purchase, and GB‡V will contact you ASAP with the exact amount for shipping.
Please Note : It is YOUR responsibility to know the customs regulations in your country and possible customs fees that might occur in your country. GB‡V is not responsible for shipments that are held in customs, and will not cover customs charges.
Insurance is figured into the shipping costs for all shipments over $100, no exceptions.
Books under $25 and up to 4 lbs * will be shipped via USPS Media Mail for a flat rate of $3.00 per item.
Books $25-$50 and up to 4 lbs * will be shipped via USPS Media Mail for a flat rate of $4.00 per item.
Books $50-$100 will be shipped via USPS Priority Mail for the cost of a 1) flat rate envelope or 2) flat rate box.
* Oversized book sets are excluded from Media Mail. Shipping charges for large sets or oversized volumes will be calculated based on size and weight, and will be sent via USPS Priority Mail.
Books over $100 will be shipped via USPS Priority Mail for the cost of a 1) flat rate envelope or 2) flat rate box, with Delivery Confirmation, Insured.
Books over $1000 will be shipped via USPS Priority Mail Insured, or UPS Ground Insured.
Shipping : International Shipments
Shipping prices will vary depending on your location, please Submit an Inquiry and include your shipping address, and the list of the books you wish to purchase, and GB‡V will contact you ASAP with the exact amount for shipping.
Please Note : It is YOUR responsibility to know the customs regulations in your country and possible customs fees that might occur in your country. GB‡V is not responsible for shipments that are held in customs, and will not cover customs charges.
Insurance is figured into the shipping costs for all shipments over $100, no exceptions.
Book Condition Ratings
Fine : As New, no marks or signs of wear, Dust Jacket (if issued) is crisp with no tears or markings, all internal pages are clean with no markings
Very Good : Few signs of wear, no structural damage, internal pages are mostly clean, some corner bumping may be present, binding remains firm, Dust Jacket (if issued) may have marks or blemishes, book plate or previous owners signature may be present in front or back of book
Good : Signs of wear, no major structural damage, internal pages may have underlining, writing, other markings, some corner bumping may be present, binding remains firm, Dust Jacket (if issued) may have marks or blemishes, book plate or previous owners signature may be present in front of back of book, ex library stamps, etc.
Fair : Worn, cloth or leather deterioration, or other blemishes, may have minor structural damage (leaning spine, small page tears), Dust Jacket (if issued) may have marks or blemishes, internal pages may have underlining or some other markings, heavy corner bumping may be present, binding may be loose and covers may be pulling away (but not detached), book plate or previous owners signature may be present in front of back of book, ex library stamps, etc.
Damaged : Will include specific details in book description
Very Good : Few signs of wear, no structural damage, internal pages are mostly clean, some corner bumping may be present, binding remains firm, Dust Jacket (if issued) may have marks or blemishes, book plate or previous owners signature may be present in front or back of book
Good : Signs of wear, no major structural damage, internal pages may have underlining, writing, other markings, some corner bumping may be present, binding remains firm, Dust Jacket (if issued) may have marks or blemishes, book plate or previous owners signature may be present in front of back of book, ex library stamps, etc.
Fair : Worn, cloth or leather deterioration, or other blemishes, may have minor structural damage (leaning spine, small page tears), Dust Jacket (if issued) may have marks or blemishes, internal pages may have underlining or some other markings, heavy corner bumping may be present, binding may be loose and covers may be pulling away (but not detached), book plate or previous owners signature may be present in front of back of book, ex library stamps, etc.
Damaged : Will include specific details in book description
Return Policy
Bookshelf : NO RETURNS. Please ask any questions you have before you initiate a purchase. More photos of the books are available upon request (photos taken from multiple angles, and usually a few text shots from each book, photos of any imperfections or blemishes the book might have) The GB‡V Bookshelf is owned by a private collector, and is not a large volume store. All sales final.
Exception : in the unlikely event that the book you receive is not described correctly, or is obviously not what you paid for, returns will be honored, refunded for the total + shipping.
eStore : Returns Accepted. Books purchased through the eStore shopping cart are purchased through the use of your Amazon.com account. Any transactions completed using the eStore are subject to the policies of Amazon. GB‡V is an Amazon affiliate, but does not handle these transactions directly.
Exception : in the unlikely event that the book you receive is not described correctly, or is obviously not what you paid for, returns will be honored, refunded for the total + shipping.
eStore : Returns Accepted. Books purchased through the eStore shopping cart are purchased through the use of your Amazon.com account. Any transactions completed using the eStore are subject to the policies of Amazon. GB‡V is an Amazon affiliate, but does not handle these transactions directly.