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What is the best way to place an order?
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The best way to place an order is by emailing us. Click on the
Contact Us tab at the top of the website or click
here to fill out an order form. An Account Manager will gladly reply
within 1-2 business days to get you started on placing your first order.
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Can I select specific books in my order?
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Unfortunately, we only offer 6 book categories at this time. You can read up on
the different categories available by clicking click
here. The minimum purchase requirement for the wholesale book program is
a gaylord of books. If you are interested in purchasing specific titles or authors
please visit our retail website at www.thriftbooks.com
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Can I purchase different categories of books and place them in the same order?
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Yes. When you fill out the order form on our website you can choose the quantity
for each category. Once you officially place an order with an Account Manager, our
warehouse staff will put together an order according to your specifications. Please
note, that we cannot mix book categories into the same gaylord.
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How many duplicate titles will I get in each gaylord?
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Because each gaylord is unique it is impossible to say for sure. We can assure you,
however, that you will get a rich variety of titles in each gaylord that you purchase.
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How much does a gaylord of books weight?
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It varies depending on the category of books but generally 850 lbs. to 1,000 lbs.
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How many gaylords can I fit in a container?
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- A 20 ft container can hold 18 gaylords
- A 40 ft container can hold 40 gaylords
- A 45 ft high cube container can hold 44 gaylords
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How much does it cost to ship the books?
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Shipping costs are calculated by factoring in the size of your order, the total
weight and the final destination. Please note that we do not ship the books ourselves
– we use a third party logistics company for all of our freight needs. You are more
than welcome to use your own freight company. Please coordinate this with your Account
Manager.
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Can I pick up a wholesale book order from one of your warehouses?
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Yes. As a matter of fact, this will greatly reduce your shipping expenses. Please
be aware that a gaylord can weigh anywhere from 850 lbs – 1,000 lbs and cannot be
moved without a forklift. You will need to either transport the books from the gaylord
into smaller boxes or bring a box truck or full size pickup truck.
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Can I place an order on your retail website and then have you include those books
in my wholesale order?
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Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate this request. Our retail and wholesale business
operate independent of one another.
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Can I get a bigger discount if I purchase from you on a consistent basis?
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We review each buyer on a case-by-case basis. After you have established buying
history with us, your Account Manager can review your account (order volume & frequency)
to determine if any additional discount can be applied.
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What are my payment options?
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We currently accept wire transfers, irrevocable letters of credit, and checks. As
soon as your funds clear our bank we can ship your order.
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