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We sell tens of thousands of used homeschool books, good literature,

and other good books.

Contact us to see if we have what you are looking for:  

256-325-3305 or cmmjaime@alum.mit.edu.

Or stop by and see for yourself...We have customers who come

from over 100 miles to shop with us. 

(But be sure to check our hours before you come -- we're generally

only open 3 days a week!)

 

Please call (256-325-3305) or email (cmmjaime@alum.mit.edu)

before you bring Used Books in to Consign to be sure that Cathy will be in.

Used Book Sales

We like to hold Used Book Sales once a month during the spring and summer to allow people to sell their books themselves. The cost to rent a space or a table is $5, payable the night of the sale.  Be sure to call or email to reserve a space as soon as you decide, since we tend to run out of room at the summer ones. I've tentitively set the dates for the upcoming sales, so you may mark your calanders, but please check back the month before to make sure nothing has come up to make us change the dates:

Evening Sales: Thursday, May 16, 2013 and Thursday, June 27, 2013. (We do plan to have sales in July and August, just don't have dates yet for those.)

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CPSIA Legislation

Effective February 10, 2009 the laws for selling and reselling Children's Products changed drastically in our country.   My book on our fight against CPSIA is available as a free download at www.CurrClick.com now.  


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Buying Used Books

We have a very extensive inventory of books and materials available on consignment:  countless Bob Jones, A Beka, Alpha Omega, and Christian Liberty Press titles.  We also get Saxon Math in on a fairly regular basis (and Sonlight occasionally!) And we have thousands of good reading books.  If you are looking for something in particular, feel free to email or call, and we will check on it for you.  (If you call and no one is available, please do not leave a message...It is best to call back so we can check while you are on the phone.)

 


We try to screen the used books that we allow to be consigned, but please understand that it is ultimately your responsibility to make sure the materials you purchase from us (both new and used) will work for your family, and that they do not contain any material your family would find objectionable. 

  

Bringing Books to Consign

 

Please call to make an appointment before you bring books into consign (contact Cathy at 256-325-3305 or cmmjaime@alum.mit.edu).

 

Consignment Policies at CLC:

Please carefully read through these policies before consigning items at CLC.

What may be consigned?

We accept most teachers’ manuals, student books with little or no writing in them, literature, etc. The Owner has the final say, based on what she deems saleable. (Due to the new “safety” restrictions of CPSIA, we are currently not able to carry much more than books: CDs, DVDs, manipulatives, etc. are not allowed if they are clearly intended for children 12 and under.)

 

Are checks and credit still an option?

No, from this point forward, materials will only be accepted for in-store credit.  (This does not apply to items that were consigned before the change.)  We do not have the cash flow right now to be writing checks.

 

What % of selling price does the Consignor receive?

After items have sold, Consignor receives 50% of the selling price as in-store credit.  (Again, this change does not apply to items that have already been consigned.)

 

Who prices items?

Our objective is to find the prices that will best meet the needs of the Consignor, the Customer, and CLC.   The Owner prefers to price all materials herself; items that are under $2 are only priced by the Owner.  If the Consignor prices items, it is understood that the Owner may adjust the prices up or down as she sees fit. 

 

How and when can items be dropped off?

We take consignments only when the owner is available.  During the school year, she is only available on Thursdays and by appointments.  During the summer, she is generally available every day that the store is open.  BUT, it is still a good idea to call or email before you head over to make sure Catherine will be in:  256-325-3305 or cmmjaime@alum.mit.edu.   

Items dropped off when the Owner is not present or available to go through them are left at the risk of the Consignor – prices may be adjusted and any items deemed unacceptable will be donated to the Thrift Store, or put in our Free Box.  Please understand that the Owner does not have time to call people after books are dropped off. 

 

How are items under $2 handled versus items $2 or more?

Items under $2 are not numbered. Once they have been priced by the Owner, 40% in in-store credit is instantly given to the Consignor. 

  

How are pick ups handled?

Consignors will be responsible for pulling all items they choose to pick up.  CLC will not pull books off the shelf.   All unsold items become the property of CLC after 12 months.  Reminders will not be sent out; it is the responsibility of the Consignor to pick up any remaining items before the 12 month period is up, if desired.

 

Liability

CLC assumes no liability for the loss of, or damage to, items consigned.

   

Thank you.

Catherine Jaime

Owner, Creative Learning Connection