How We Operate:
What sets Imperial Books apart  from the competition is that a qualified partner  handles every aspect of the business including personally giving each item a thorough inspection before it is approved for sale and  making sure that the items is described accurately and priced fairly.  

Each item is handled carefully and preserved in optimal climate controlled  conditions at our own Warehouse space.  

Upon receipt of an order, Imperial Books will fill it promptly and properly utilizing packaging needed to assure that it arrives in the same condition as sent.  And because we control the entire posting  process and physical  inventory, it is very rare that an item is not available for shipment when ordered.  However, because we sell across multiple on-line outlets, it is possible that an item is sold on one platform before it is removed it from the others.  In that case, the second buyer is notified immediately and any monies paid are promptly refunded. 

Payments
We have an easy payment and checkout process.

Payment can be made using a credit card, debit card, check or PayPal funds.


To checkout and have your order and payment processed, click on "Add to Shopping Cart" and "Proceed to Checkout" . After you have clicked to "Calculate Delivery Fees" you will be asked for your Zip code, and if you want media mail,  Priority mail, insurance, etc. After responding to that, you will be shown the total cost of the item with the shipping cost.

Next, you will need to give your shipping address and e-mail. When finished, click to "Place Order".

When asked to select payment method, click on "PayPal",  or check. 
On the next screen (on Paypal.com), you will be given the choice  either to
 "Pay with my PayPal account" (sign in and pay with Paypal)
After the transaction is complete, you will receive an order confirmation e-mail.

Packaging:

All books are protected from moisture with a bag or bubble wrap and sent in a cardboard mailer, box or bubble mailer and cardboard.   Generally, we do not recommend shipping by International Priority mail because it does not, from our experience, usually hasten the arrival.

Shipping:
Our objective is to ship all orders within two business days of receiving notice that payment has been cleared.

United States Shipping is $4.5 for Media Mail, and $12.50 for Priority Mail unless it is an oversized book. For shipments within the U.S. of books, magazines and periodicals we ship by Media Mall unless otherwise instructed by purchaser. It is the least expensive method of shipping these items domestically but also the slowest. Generally, it takes from 3 to 7 days for the package to arrive but can take, on occasion, up to two weeks.  

If the purchaser pays to have these items shipped by priority mail, we will proceed as instructed. Priority mail is more expensive but it generally takes only two to three business days  from the date of mailing for the shipment to be delivered.

Imperial Books does not charge tax for books mailed to locations out of the State of Wisconsin.  However, Imperial Books will assess a 5% sales tax on all items delivered within the State of Wisconsin.

The buyer assumes all risks once package has been mailed.  Unless buyer elects to insure the package, Imperial Books will not issue a refund for non-delivery.  

Local Pickup: Local pickup available at our Milwaukee, WI warehouse. Just indicate the choice Local pickup instead of Media Mail/ Priority mail when you check out. No charge for shipping in the case of local pick up. Please pay online, and then we will contact you when the book is ready for pick up. (usually the next day) Pickup hours are weekday mornings by appointment.


Tracking is included for all items, and you will be sent the tracking number by email after the book has been sent through the USPS.