
Local Author Love
Erudite Encounters is proud to provide an opportunity for local BIPOC authors to have their books made available for purchase through our online store and during large-scale pop-up events.
Consignment Policy
Qualified Books Standards include (but not limited to):
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Printed and bound spine displaying the title and author name (no spiral binding).
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Paperback, hardcover, board, or equivalent cover displaying the title and author name.
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13-digit International Standard Book Number (ISBN) on the front or back cover.
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Erudite Encounters reserves the right to reject a book for any reason.
Inventory
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The Consignor will provide Erudite Encounters no more than three copies of their book(s).
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The book(s) must be delivered and received in-person.
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The book(s) remain the property of the Consignor until sold.
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Erudite Encounters will display at least one copy of the book(s) on a “Local Authors” shelf.
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If all copies of the book(s) are sold, Erudite Encounters may request additional copies.
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Erudite Encounters is not responsible for damaged, stolen, or lost merchandise.
Consignment
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Book(s) will be displayed for a period of six months (the Consignment Period).
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Based on shelf space, Erudite Encounters determines when the book will be displayed (beginning of Consignment Period).
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Erudite Encounters will not market or provide special advertising under this agreement.
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At the end of the six months, Erudite Encounters will determine whether to extend the Consignment Period for another six months.
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Upon the sale of the book(s), the Consignor will receive 60% of the retail value of the book per copy sold.
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Erudite Encounters will send a check every 60 days when the amount due is $25 or more.
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If total sales do not exceed $25 at the end of the consignment period, the Consignor will receive payment when picking up the remaining book(s).
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If the Consignor does not pick up the remaining book(s) within 60 days of the end of the Consignment Period, the book(s) will be donated to a charitable organization of our choosing.
Contact
If you agree to information above and would like us to stock your book as a consignment, please click below to complete a brief questionaire and submit it with a non-returnable copy of your book. We will contact you when we have reviewed the book.