Tips to help you have the best Christmas shopping experience on AbeBooks.co.uk:

1. To make sure you're finding the perfect gift, ask the bookseller a question. We encourage you to ask questions before you buy with the [Ask Bookseller a Question] link at the bottom of the book description.

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2. Ensure you receive notification: When you order a book, please take a moment to add the bookseller's e-mail to your e-mail "safe list", and always allow messages about your purchase to reach your Inbox.

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3. Shop with confidence - our booksellers guarantee the condition of every book as it is described on our Web site. If you are dissatisfied with your purchase for any reason, you are eligible for a refund within 30 days of purchase. [More]

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4. Ship directly to the recipient. Simply enter the recipient's address instead of your own when checking out. (You will need to click [Please enter your shipping address] on the Shipping Address screen.) You may want to enter your own telephone number, however, in case the bookseller needs to get in touch with you regarding your order.

If you are paying by credit card, you must also include your Billing Address with the order. Use the "Special Instructions" box in the checkout to enter your billing address, along with a note indicating that it is a gift purchase.

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4. Get advice from experts: Don’t know what to buy Aunt Jane this year? Try our GiftSleuth and get helpful, expert advice from book lovers and sellers around the world.

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5. We can help you find the exact book you're looking for. When you are viewing a list of book search results, you can narrow your results from available choices on the right hand side of the page. You can choose to see New Books Only, First Editions, Hard or Soft Cover books, Books with Free Postage, and more.

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6. Save money on postage with these simple tips:

  • Order early: You can choose a slower, less-expensive postage method.

  • Double up: Most booksellers offer a postage discount on orders of multiple books. (Check bookseller's terms and conditions.) How to Search a Bookseller's Inventory
  • Buy local: Choose books from a bookseller in your area for overall lower postage costs. How to Search by Location

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7. If you need to get in touch with us (in case a bookseller can't answer your question, or if you need any help with your purchases), please feel free to contact our Customer Support department.

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