This was our policy for books brought in before February 2009.  It will still apply to those books, just not to any brought in after that. (Please note: If you brought your books in for credit under the old policy, you have the right to change that to the check option -- but please understand two things: (1)  Only the owner can write checks, and (2) we are not exactly "rolling in the dough" -- if you want to receive a check instead of credit, you will have to notify Catherine via email (cmmjaime@alum.mit.edu), and it may take up to 90 days for the check to be issued.)

By leaving books or other materials at CLC, the Consignor is agreeing to the terms below: 

What % of selling price does the Consignor receive?

After items have sold, Consignor receives 60 or 70% of selling price as in-store credit, or 40 or 50% of selling price in the form of a check (see above for more details).

How and when can items be dropped off?

...If the Owner is unavailable, you may leave your items, or take them with you and make an appointment to come back at a later time.  Items dropped off when the Owner is not available 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, and we do not have space to hold on to things that are rejected.

  
How are pick ups handled?

Unsold Items may be picked up at any point, within 12 months, by Consignors, if desired. If Consignors choose to pick up unsold items, it is their responsiblility to find them; the staff at CLC will not pull books off the shelf.   All unsold items become the property of CLC after 12 months, to dispose of as they see fit. (Most end up in the Free box, or are sent to the nearby Thrift Store.)  Reminders will not be sent out; it is the responsibility of the Consignor to remember to pick up any remaining items before the 12 month period is up, if they so desire.

Liability?

We go to great lengths to take care of the books and other items left in our care.  But, if something happens in spite our best efforts, CLC assumes no liability for the loss of, or damage to, items consigned.

None of these requirements or restrictions are meant to be difficult...We try our best to make the consignment process a win-win for all involved...Almost 700 families have consigned thousands of books with us in the last 5 1/2 years, and we want this to work well for everyone!