Upstart Crow Books
Des Moines, IA, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since January 13, 2010
About Upstart Crow Books
Although we have a diverse inventory, we have particularly strong holdings in philosophy, literature, history and the arts. We began selling through catalogues and at book fairs, opened a brick-and-mortar store in 1994, and began listing online in 1999. Ninety-percent of our holdings are out-of-print books. While most of our customers are in the U.S. and Canada, we do a goodly business overseas.
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About Upstart Crow Books
1054 57th St
Des Moines, IA U.S.A. 50311
Although we have a diverse inventory, we have particularly strong holdings in philosophy, literature, history and the arts. We began selling through catalogues and at book fairs, opened a brick-and-mortar store in 1994, and began listing online in 1999. Ninety-percent of our holdings are out-of-print books. While most of our customers are in the U.S. and Canada, we do a goodly business overseas.
Specialty:Literature/Language, History/Biography, Poetry, Art Books and Musical Scores, Philosophy, Psychology/Social Sciences, Adventure/Exploration, Theology/Religion, Science
Seller's business information
Upstart Crow Books
IA, U.S.A.
Seller policies
Terms of sale
I, David Thuente, dba Upstart Crow Books, follow the AbeBooks terms of sale.
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 Upstart Crow Books, same, Iowa, 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
Orders usually ship within 2 business days. Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 lb., or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required.
For our customers inside the U.S., economy shipping is $3.85 per book with an additional $2 if the title is two volumes or if a second title is ordered. Domestic priority rate is $7 for a single book and $10 for a two-volume title. For our customers outside the U.S., shipping rates vary, but are often quite modest. Global air to the UK and to most European countries is $14. Please inquire! We will quote shipping costs on multi-volume sets and large, heavy books.