Frequently Asked Questions

Lotta ins, lotta outs, lotta what-have-yous...

Once I have some time, I'll get this section filled out more properly. But here are some key points...

Shipping

Free media mail shipping is available (within the US) with purchases of $40 or more. If your total purchase is under $40, it's $5 for the first book, and $1 more for each additional book. **Please note: if your total purchase is under $40 and you have more than one book in your order, your final invoice will be adjusted to reflect the shipping rate above and may require a partial refund.

I take pride in making sure every order is packaged safely so that your books arrive unscathed and as described. Please allow for up to 7 business days for orders to be processed and shipped (I am, after all, just one Book Dude). Individual book orders may be packaged and shipped in a simple polyethylene (or similar) mailer, but I will do my best to make sure they are safe and sound in transit. 

Item descriptions and images

While most listings will describe a book as being 'in very good, gently used condition' (because the vast majority of books listed on this site are), those books that may have more or less conditional issues will be described as such. And every book listed features actual images of that specific book -- no stock photos will ever be used. What you see is what you get! Also: sorry for my really shitty photo inconsistency. It'll eventually improve, I'm sure of it!

Pricing

I price books according to their condition, general availability on similar e-commerce platforms, and how sought-after a particular title might be within the wider world of used books. My personal taste also plays a part, both in the books offered and their respective prices.

Can you find a cheaper copy on Amazon? Perhaps. Will Amazon always provide an actual image of the book you're trying to purchase and describe it accurately? In my experience, not often/no. Besides that, fuck Amazon. That said, if you can find a better/less expensive copy of the same book at your local independent used bookstore, by all means, buy it there!