The Bark of the Beech Tree
Depoe Bay, OR, USA
AbeBooks seller since June 13, 2011
About The Bark of the Beech Tree
The Bark of the Beech Tree is an Internet bookseller only and I list almost exclusively on Abebooks. I list interesting and attractive books in all categories, although mostly modern fiction and children's books. I specialize in listing books that are uncommon. Many of my books will be found in searches that reveal less than 10 other copies of that book available. I am happy to accept direct orders (i.e. outside of Abebooks) and you can pay for your book via PayPal, credit card, check or money order. Just email me for instructions. I happen not to be partial to those ubiquitous dust jacket protectors (Brodart and the like). To me, they tend to leave the book feeling rather too much like a library book, and I don't like library books! My dust jackets are protected with a loose-fitting acid-free acetate film which prevents damage without affecting too much the feel of the book. I take great pains in accurately describing my books - both edition and condition. I DO NOT fall into the common error of less experienced book people who assume that a book is a first edition if the only date in it is the copyright date! I'm not at all sure that I go along with all this "first edition, second printing" business. To me, if the book is a second printing, or third or fourth or whatever, then it's a reprint and therefore not a first edition. So if I list a book as a "First Edition" you can rest assured that it is NOT a reprint! And I don't understand how some dealers can just shove an unprotected book into a flimsy padded envelope and call it "packed" and expect it to survive the trials and tribulations of a journey through the postal system without bumping its corners or spine ends. My books will arrive carefully packed in bubble-wrap, cardboard and brown paper and proudly carrying the Bark of the Beech Tree red stamp. Finally, a word about international shipping. And the word is: "expensive"! I apologize for the steep shipping fees but that's what it costs. International rates have skyrocketed in recent years. And bear in mind that Abebooks charges 8% commission on the total sale (book plus shipping), and the credit card company charges a 5.5% fee on that total also. So I have to build that into the price I charge for shipping. Take a $20 book that, when packed up well enough to withstand the rigors of its journey, weighs a little over 2lbs and is being shipped to Europe. The actual cost of First Class International shipping would be $39.00 (much more for Priority). If I just charged the $39, that would make the total $59 and I would lose $4.72 in commission and $3.25 in credit card fees. So, my total income for selling that "$20" book would be just $12.03. That's like giving a 40% discount on the book! I have to charge about $45 just to break even on the shipping and leave me with an income of $17.30 on that $20 book. Anyway, feel free to make use of the [Ask Bookseller a Question] button if you have questions, comments, or observations. Thank you.
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About The Bark of the Beech Tree
Tel: +1 925-768-0634
Specialty:Modern First Editions, Anything attractive and interesting!, Children's Books
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Terms of sale
All orders will be shipped within 3 business days of confirmation of order. Books are returnable within 14 days. Please email me first to advise.
Personally, I don't like my books to look and feel like a library book, so I don't use those adjustable jacket protectors like Brodart, Gaylord, etc. Where appropriate, books are supplied with their jackets protected by a thin, clear, archival quality acetate film which is loosely fitted with no tape or adhesive but which provides protection without detracting too much from the essential "feel" of a paper dust jacket.
All major credit cards are accepted through PayPal or ABE.com. U.S. personal or corporate checks accepted, and overseas checks or money orders in U.S. dollars. Direct orders are welcome. Visa and Mastercard accepted.
I welcome your email questions or comments, and assure you of attentive service at all times.Information regarding the right of cancellation
If you are a consumer you can cancel 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 CANCELLATION
Statutory Right to cancel
You have the right to cancel this contract within 14 days without giving any reason.
The cancellation 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 the last good or the last lot or piece.
To exercise the right to cancel, you must inform us, The Bark of the Beech Tree, 814 Milsom Place, 95492, Windsor, California, U.S.A., +1 925-768-0634, of your decision to cancel this contract by a clear statement (e.g. a letter sent by post, fax or e-mail). You may use the attached model cancellation form, but it is not obligatory. You can also electronically fill in and submit a clear statement on our website, under "My Purchases" in "My Account". If you use this option, we will communicate to you an acknowledgement of receipt of such a cancellation on a durable medium (e.g. by e-mail) without delay.
To meet the cancellation deadline, it is sufficient for you to send your communication concerning your exercise of the right to cancel before the cancellation period has expired.
Effects of cancellation
If you cancel 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 cancel with 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 us or The Bark of the Beech Tree, 814 Milsom Place, 94592, Windsor, California, U.S.A., +1 925-768-0634, without undue delay and in any event not later than 14 days from the day on which you communicate your cancellation 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 cancellation
The right of cancellation does not apply to:
- the delivery of newspapers, journals or magazines with the exception of subscription contracts; and
- the supply of digital content (including ebooks) 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 cancel it once delivery had started.
Model withdrawal form
(complete and return this form only if you wish to withdraw from the contract)
To: (The Bark of the Beech Tree, 814 Milsom Place, 95492, Windsor, California, U.S.A., +1 925-768-0634)
I/We (*) hereby give notice that I/We (*) withdraw from my/our (*) contract of sale of the following goods (*)/for the provision of the following goods (*)/for the provision of the following service (*),
Ordered on (*)/received on (*)
Name of consumer(s)
Address of consumer(s)
Signature of consumer(s) (only if this form is notified on paper)
Date
* Delete as appropriate.
Shipping terms
Orders usually ship within 3 business days. Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If the book ordered is heavy or over-sized, I may contact you to let you know an extra shipping fee is required. Books are carefully packed in bubble-warp, cardboard, and brown paper. Look for the red Bark of the Beech Tree stamp on the package to know that your books will be properly prepared for shipping.
