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The Avid Reader April 2006
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Dear ,
Thank you to all booksellers who ordered promotional material for our 10th anniversary campaign! We've put together some distribution tips for you this month. Also in this issue, the launch of "Refine by New", a reminder about Order Expiry, and a tip on requesting extra charges.

Sue, Shaun & Jordan
Your Sales & Account Management Team

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Highlights:

  • "Refine by New" Launches
  • Order Expiry
  • Customer Support Tip
  • 10th Anniversary Promotions
  • Special Offers
  • Marketing & Events
  • "Refine By New" Launches to Buyers
    We’ve used your comments to improve the refinement, and it will be launching in the search results and the New Books Room for buyers next week. Make sure to add “new” or “brand new” to your Condition field so that your new books are searchable using the refinement! [Read More]

    Update to "Item Not Arrived" Returns Process
    We’re updating the “Item Did Not Arrive” returns process to encourage more contact between you and your buyers before returns for this reason complete. [Read More]

    Order Expiry
    Did you know that orders are cancelled after 4 days if you don’t process them online? Expired orders represent thousands of dollars of lost sales every day. If you can’t process your orders for a few days, make sure to set your account to vacation status. [Review the order processing instructions.]

    Tips

    Customer Support Tip:
    Requesting Extra Charges

    By Beth
    Abebooks allows you to set your shipping rates and speeds with our adjustable matrix; however, you may still need to ask for extra charges when a book is heavy or requires insurance, or if you need to charge taxes... [Read More]

    10 Years

    10th Anniversary Promotions
    Watch this space in the Digest for updates, promotional opportunities, and other information about our 10th anniversary campaign this summer.

    Promotional Materials - Distribution Tips
    Thank you to all booksellers who ordered bookmarks, posters and stickers for the anniversary campaign! Your promotional packages will be arriving the week of May 15. [Tips on how to distribute materials]

    Visit 10 Booksellers in 10 Cities
    We're pleased to announce the names of the booksellers who will be participating in our 10th anniversary "Win a Trip Around the World" contest! [View the List]

    Are You on the Abebooks Map?
    Join the hundreds of booksellers already listed in our online interactive map - add yourself today! [Add Your Bookstore]


    Special Offers

    Exclusive Offers & Discounts From Brodart
    Our friends at Brodart are offering Abebooks booksellers exclusive discounts on all book care products. [Learn More]

    Book Standard - FREE Offer
    The Book Standard, a one-stop online information center, is offering Abebooks booksellers free subscriptions to its weekly Retail Report e-newsletter. [Subscribe Now]

    LA Times Festival of Books This Weekend
    If you are planning to attend this event at the UCLA campus, please stop by our booth (653) to say hello to Lisa, Chris, Jordan, and Janice!

    Upcoming Events
    Book Expo America (May 19-21, Washington, DC) - Come by our booth (#1515) on Saturday, May 20 at 5 pm for refreshments and celebrate our 10 year anniversary! Plus, we are hosting a Bookseller Product Seminar on Sunday, May 21. E-mail us to RSVP or find out more.

    Book Expo Canada (June 11-12, Toronto, ON) - Visit us at booth #130.

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    Tip of the Month
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