Effective January 1, 2010 Standard Publishing will require Return Authorizations! In an effort to simplify and expedite the accurate processing of your returns and to ensure you receive credit due in a timely manner, Standard Publishing now requires a Return Authorization (RA) reference number be assigned on all products prior to the return of the products to Standard Publishing for credit. What is a Return Authorization? An RA reference number is an authorized number provided by Standard Publishing that links directly to your account to ensure credit is issued to your account as quickly as possible. By obtaining this RA reference number, your return is “pre-approved” for credit before we receive the product. This reference number is linked to your account and is set up to include the discounts at which the product was most recently purchased and confirm product is returnable. By having the return “pre-approved” the process of issuing credit to your account is faster, more efficient and accurate. How do I get a Return Authorization (RA)? There are several ways to obtain an RA reference number. You need to know item numbers or ISBN numbers and quantities to be returned. Please take a few moments to gather this information prior to requesting your RA reference number. • • • • •
Please use our new Return Authorization Form for all returns and submit to us electronically. The form can be found at http://www.standardpub.com/returnauthorization.aspx. Use our form or your own and fax in your request to 877-867-5751 Email your request to CustomerService@standardpub.com Contact Customer Service directly at 800-543-1353 — (If your RA request consists of more than 20 items, we ask you to use our on-line form.) Once you have requested your RA, you will receive a follow up call with the assigned RA reference number. (Important: To prevent delay, please do not request the same RA multiple times or through various channels.)
I have my RA...now what? • • • • • •
All products must be returned in clean, saleable condition. Reasonable level of shop-worn damage (e.g. faded or curled cover) will be accepted. Damaged product that is returned will not be credited and may be returned to customers, at their expense, if requested. Products may be returned after 90 days from the invoice date and within one year of purchase. Certain dated products may have limits on returnability. (Any exceptions to our Standard returns policy are outlined on our website at www.standardpub.com) The product must be in print and listed on our current Complete Order Form found on our website. Out-of-print titles are returnable for up to six months after being declared out of print. However, after six months, they are not returnable. (Please refer to www.standardpub.com for our out of print titles.) Product must be purchased directly from Standard Publishing. If you purchased additional product from other suppliers, such as a distributor, that product must be returned directly to that supplier under their guidelines. Some products, such as VBS costumes, are sold as non-returnable.
How do I return my product? • • • • •
Please ensure product does not have sticker or sticker residue, marks or scuffs. Pack items in a sturdy box using packing materials to keep the product secure. Remove or black out any old shipping labels, including the original shipping barcode, from the outside of the shipping container. Product must be returned within a box. Please do not put shipping labels directly on the product to be returned. Include a packing slip if possible.