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Store description

We have 5000+ books in stock at present. Most are listed here, but we are constantly acquiring new stock that may not be listed as yet. If you are looking for a specific author or title please feel free to call or e-mail. Want lists are welcome. We are also open by appointment. Feel free to call for an appointment and peruse our shelves. The coffee is always on! Our stock is predominantly ( but not limited to) modern fiction and mystery titles. We have large selections of Canadian literature, historical fiction and bibliomystery titles. …

Specialty

First editions. Modern literature, fiction and mystery titles. Canadian literature, BIBLIOMYSTERIES.

Association member

Members of these associations are committed to maintaining the highest standards. They vouch for the authenticity of all items offered for sale. They provide expert and detailed descriptions, disclose all significant defects and/or restorations, provide clear and accurate pricing, and operate with fairness and honesty during the purchase experience.

Seller's business information

THE USUAL SUSPECTS

ON, Canada

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Terms of sale

Cheque or money order in U.S. funds preferred but we accept credit cards through Paypal. Payment with order unless you are a regular customer.Purchased items will be shipped USPS , Canada Post or Fed Ex. We mail from the USA once a week; from Canada , as needed. Shipping and insurance will be billed at cost.Items may be returned within 10 days of receipt.Reciprocal terms to the trade.Open by appointment. Only 55% of our stock is currently listed on abebooks. This ratio will be adjusted over time. If you have specific inquiries please feel free to e-mail requests.Our first catalogue BIBLIOMYSTERIES will be available April 15/05 and will be mailed free of charge to our regular customers. If you are not a regular customer and would like a copy for reference please contact us be e-mail. The catalogue,with colour illustrations of many of the over 300 listings, will cost $5 Can for post and handling. Regular customers will receive occasional lists and new catalogues free of charge as they become available. THE USUAL SUSPECTS is operated by Jeff Coopman , 2 Barbican Gate, St. Catharines, ON Canada, L2T 3Z9 Ph. 905-227-4897

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 THE USUAL SUSPECTS, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada, 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

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.

Ariadne's Children

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