Rare Collections formed as a celebration of passion. A passion for the printed word, for history, for rare finds and new discoveries. We specializes in collectible items with a focus on rare books and prints. We have a particularly strong range of modern first editions; signed books; speculative fiction and Livre d?Artiste books, as well as original prints and maps.
PLEASE NOTE: Our Abebooks profile is listed via my Australian Business. However the book store is not based in Melbourne. **We are based in Cape Town, South Africa.** This is due to payment issues on Abebooks side for South African banks. This was a solution Abebooks and we came up with together to bypass the Payment gateway issue for right now. All our other selling platforms correctly displays our place of origin as Cape Town, South Africa.
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The Rare Cork
Level 5 North Tower, 485 La Trobe Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Sale & Shipping Terms
Terms of Sale
At Rare Collections, we are committed to providing exceptional service and transparency in all transactions. Please review the following terms carefully.
General Terms
- We welcome all inquiries, requests, and specific item searches. Feel free to contact us.
- Additional images or detailed descriptions of any item are available upon request. All items are guaranteed as described.
- Ownership of all items remains with Rare Collections until full payment has been received.
- Shipping and delivery dates are e...
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Shipping Terms
PLEASE NOTE WE ARE BASED IN CAPE TOWN:
Our Abebooks profile is listed via my Australian Business. However the book store is not based in Melbourne. We are based in Cape Town, South Africa. This is due to payment issues on Abebooks side for South African banks. This was a solution Abebooks and we came up with together to bypass the Payment gateway issue for right now. All our other selling platforms correctly displays our place of origin as Cape Town, South Africa. Shipment takes place from Cape Town South Africa.
Physical Address Requirement
- We use tracked courier services to ensure the security and reliability of deliveries.
- A physical address is required; we cannot ship to P.O. Boxes.
Expedited Shipping
- Delivery is typically 4–10 days, depending on the destination.
- We exclusively use tracked couriers for all shipments.
Shipping Insurance
- Insurance is not automatically included but can be added at 1% of the shipment value.
Shipping Weight & Costs
- Our standard shipping rates apply to books weighing up to 1kg (2.2lbs).
- Larger or heavier items may incur additional shipping fees, which will be communicated prior to dispatch.
Economy Shipping (USA Only)
- Only valid for orders under $800
- We offer a consolidated tracked shipping service to reduce costs.
- Shipments are picked up every Tuesday and fly out the following week. Due to this schedule, delivery times can be up to 20 days.
Packaging & Protection
We take great care to ensure that your items arrive in perfect condition. Our packaging process includes:
- Colompac boxes imported from Europe for international shipments.
- Books are placed in ziplock bags for additional protection. This is particularly useful in regions where parcels may be left exposed to rain or snow.
- All books are bubble-wrapped before being secured in Colompac boxes for added protection.
If you have any specific packaging requests, please let us know, and we will do our best to accommodate them.
NB Shipping and delivery dates are estimates and cannot be guaranteed. Rare Collections is not responsible for delays beyond our control.
