Six Maples Books is devoted to finding, listing and selling unique and intriging books and other items. We operate with integrity and will represent ourselves and products honestly and respectfully.
Sale & Shipping Terms
Terms of Sale
- Six Maples Books will take every precaution to evaluate and represent items for sale with honest and accurate information.
- Listing informatiion will accurately represent the item being sold, i.e. condition, inscriptions, size/weight, etc...
- Additional information or images may be requested and received based on legal guidelines.
- Pricing is evaluated honestly and fairly. Direct contact with Six Maples Books is encouraged if there is need to discuss price, condition, shipping, photos, etc...
Right of withdrawal
If you are a consumer you can withdraw from the contract in accordance with the following. Consumer means any natural person who is acting for purposes which are outside his trade, business, craft or profession.
Information regarding the right of withdrawal
Statutory right to withdraw
You have the right to withdraw from this contract within 14 days without giving any reason.
The withdrawal period will expire after 14 days from the day on which you acquire, or a third party other than the carrier and indicated by you acquires, physical possession of the last good or the last lot or piece.
To exercise the right of withdrawal, electronically fill in and submit a clear statement on our website, under "My Purchases" in "My Account". We will communicate to you an acknowledgement of receipt of such a withdrawal on a durable medium (e.g. by e-mail) without delay.
To meet the withdrawal deadline, it is sufficient for you to send your communication concerning your exercise of the right of withdrawal before the withdrawal period has expired.
Effects of withdrawal
If you withdraw from this contract, we will reimburse to you all payments received from you, including the costs of delivery (except for the supplementary costs arising if you chose a type of delivery other than the least expensive type of standard delivery offered by us).
We may make a deduction from the reimbursement for loss in value of any goods supplied, if the loss is the result of unnecessary handling by you.
We will make the reimbursement without undue delay, and not later than 14 days after the day on which we are informed about your decision to withdraw from this contract.
We will make the reimbursement using the same means of payment as you used for the initial transaction, unless you have expressly agreed otherwise; in any event, you will not incur any fees as a result of such reimbursement.
We may withhold reimbursement until we have received the goods back, or you have supplied evidence of having sent back the goods, whichever is the earliest.
You shall send back the goods or hand them over to Six Maples Books, Martinsburg, West Virginia, U.S.A., without undue delay and in any event not later than 14 days from the day on which you communicate your withdrawal from this contract to us. The deadline is met if you send back the goods before the period of 14 days has expired. You will have to bear the direct cost of returning the goods. You are only liable for any diminished value of the goods resulting from the handling other than what is necessary to establish the nature, characteristics and functioning of the goods.
Exceptions to the right of withdrawal
The right of withdrawal does not apply to:
- The delivery of newspapers, journals or magazines with the exception of subscription contracts; and
- The supply of digital content which is not supplied on a tangible medium (e.g. on a CD or DVD) if you accepted when you placed your order that we could start to deliver it, and that you could not withdraw once delivery had started.
Shipping Terms
- Items ship within 2 days (48 hrs) from receipt of order.
- Packaging consists of protective wrapping paper, plastic wrap, bubble wrap and outer shipping barrier (box, envelop, heavy paper).
- Standard postage rates apply.
- Delivery within the timeframe quoted to Buyer and in the condition described online.
- Additional cost for insurance on item(s) to be shipped at Buyer expense unless negotiated otherwise.
6 Additional postage may be required based on size, weight.and configuration. - Shipment tracking detail provided on orders as requested.
- Six Maples Books will not use or disclose customer information for any purpose other than fulfilling an order.
Return Policy
Six Maples Books accepts returns as follows:
- Return is initiated within 30 days of the estimated delivery.
- Refund rates are based on the return reason:
Definitions of Return Reasons and Corresponding Reimbursement Amounts:
'Buyer Does Not Want Item'
Six Maples Books is not required to accept a return for this reason and may choose to cancel the return request.
The return is considered to be accepted unless cancelled by Six Maples Books within two business days.
Buyer is refunded the item price only.
'Item Did Not Arrive':
Buyer can initiate a refund for 'Item did not arrive' within 30 days after an order's estimated delivery date.
Six Maples Books is responsible for the item until it is received by the buyer. Signature delivery confirmation will protect Six Maples Books against claims of non-delivery.
Buyer is refunded the item price plus original shipping.
'Item Was Damaged':
Item was damaged in transit.
Buyer is refunded the item price, original shipping, plus return shipping equal to the original shipping or the equivalent to the standard shipping on free shipping orders.
'Item Not as Described':
Buyer claims the item they received does not match the description as stated.
Six Maples Books will accept all Item Not as Described returns.
If Six Maples Books disagrees, the buyer is refunded the item price, plus original shipping, but not return shipping.
If Six Maples Books agrees, the buyer is refunded the item price, original shipping, plus return shipping equal to the original shipping or the equivalent to the standard shipping on free shipping orders.
'Incorrect Item Delivered':
The item sent to the buyer was not the item the buyer ordered.
Buyer is refunded the item price, original shipping, plus return shipping equal to the original shipping or the equivalent to the standard shipping on free shipping orders.
'Order Accepted in Error':
After processing an order, Six Maples Books finds the order cannot be fulfilled, i.e. the item’s condition is not as described, or the item was previously sold.
Buyer is refunded the item price plus original shipping.
'Buyer Cancelled Before Shipping':
Buyer requests cancellation of the order after it has been processed but prior to shipping.
Buyer is refunded the item price plus original shipping.
'Partial Refund':
Buyer and Six Maples Books have agreed to a partial refund amount. Buyer is refunded only the amount specified.
Six Maples Books will not issue a partial refund that is greater than 75% of the total order value.
All returns, regardless of payment method, are subject to the return policies as outlined above.
All refunds must be issued via the same payment method originally used to pay for the order.
Six Maples Books will provide a refund in cases where an item is unclaimed, returned due to an incomplete address, returned to sender, or similar reason.
Return Dispute Resolution:
All return disputes are to be handled between Six Maples Books and buyer. Returns will be processed online once a resolution is reached.
- If the return reason cannot be deternined, the minimum required refund amount is equal to the item price
- Original shipping and return shipping costs will be evaluated based on each return reason
- There is no restocking charge on returned goods.
Shipping rates within U.S.A.
Shipping rates within U.S.A.
| Order quantity |
5 to 14 business days |
3 to 6 business days |
| First item |
£ 4.16 |
£ 11.34 |
Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.
