CONSIGNMENT POLICY

Qualified Books Standards include (but not limited to):

• Printed and bound spine displaying the title and author name (no spiral binding).

• Paperback, hardcover, board, or equivalent cover displaying the title and author name.

• 13-digit International Standard Book Number (ISBN) on the front or back cover.

• Erudite Encounters reserves the right to reject a book for any reason.

Inventory

• The Consignor will provide Erudite Encounters no more than three copies of their book(s).

• The book(s) must be delivered and received in-person.

• The book(s) remain the property of the Consignor until sold.

• Erudite Encounters will display at least one copy of the book(s) on a “Local Authors” shelf.

• If all copies of the book(s) are sold, Erudite Encounters may request additional copies.

• Erudite Encounters is not responsible for damaged, stolen, or lost merchandise.

Consignment

• Book(s) will be displayed for a period of six months (the Consignment Period).

• Based on shelf space, Erudite Encounters determines when the book will be displayed (beginning of Consignment Period).

• Erudite Encounters will not market or provide special advertising under this agreement.

• At the end of the six months, Erudite Encounters will determine whether to extend the Consignment Period for another six months.

• Upon the sale of the book(s), the Consignor will receive 60% of the retail value of the book per copy sold.

• Erudite Encounters will send a check every 60 days when the amount due is $25 or more.

• 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).

• 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.