Book Condition on Arrival

How we assess your books and when a replacement may apply.

Every book is carefully checked before leaving our warehouse. If your order arrives damaged or incorrect, we'll send a replacement free of charge.

What we look at

IssueTolerance (hardcover)
Visible dent or indent20 mm
Crushed corner or edge20 mm
Creased dust jacket20 mm
Dog-eared pagesMore than 1 page, over 20 mm
Off-centre sprayed edges5 mm or more
Cut or tear5 mm or more
Shifted jacket or cover artwork5 mm or more

Covered by replacement

  • Badly creased or misplaced dust jacket
  • Adhesive residue that won't come off
  • Missing pages or inserts
  • Puncture or hole through the cover
  • Water or moisture damage
  • Warped or wavy pages

Not covered

  • Surface-level scratches
  • Normal shelf wear or slight fading
  • Minor dust jacket wrinkling
  • Small colour flecks or spots
  • Slightly uneven sprayed edges
  • Foil stamping that has dulled slightly
  • Light scuff marks along edges
  • Slight bleed visible on sprayed edges

Production variations

Some details may differ slightly from one copy to another — this is normal and not considered a defect:

  • -Faint roller marks from the printing press
  • -Fine scratches on metallic-finish jackets
  • -Slight colour differences on sprayed edges
  • -Tip-in illustrations positioned marginally off-centre

How to report an issue

You have 14 days from delivery to let us know about any problem. Head to our contact page and attach a few photos of the damage. We'll get back to you within 2–3 working days.

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