Bookstores, Educators & Organizations

B2B Return Policy & Order Issues

This policy applies to bookstores (for example, Barnes & Noble, Follett, and college and university stores), educators and schools, and other commercial accounts purchasing directly from DawnSignPress.

Returns are by approval only

DawnSignPress does not accept open or unsolicited returns. Returns are reviewed and approved on an as-needed basis only. To be considered, you must notify us of any issue with your order within 30 days of the invoice date. Requests submitted after this 30-day window will not be eligible for return or credit.

  1. Notify within 30 days. Contact DawnSignPress in writing within 30 days of the invoice date to report the issue and request a return.
  2. Wait for written authorization. No return may be shipped until DawnSignPress issues written approval and a Return Authorization (RA).
  3. Return only what was approved. Only the specific items, quantities, and titles listed on your RA are eligible for credit.
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Unauthorized returns. Returns shipped without a Return Authorization will be refused, a $50 penalty fee will be charged, and no credit will be issued. You have 5 business days to reclaim the books, which are shipped back to you at your expense. After 5 business days, DawnSignPress is no longer responsible for the property.

MINT condition standard

To qualify for credit, every returned item must meet our MINT condition standard. DawnSignPress is the sole judge of condition upon inspection.

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  • Unread, unmarked, and unused
  • No writing, highlighting, stickers, or stamps
  • Cover and spine free of creases, scuffs, or bends
  • No torn, dog-eared, or missing pages
  • Original shrink-wrap intact where applicable
  • Complete set with all included components

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  • Any writing, highlighting, or markings
  • Scratched, scuffed, faded, or water-damaged covers
  • Cracked, bent, or rolled spines
  • Torn, folded, or missing pages
  • Missing components, inserts, or access cards
  • Odors (smoke, etc.) or general wear

Non-returnable items

The following are final sale and are never eligible for return or credit, even with authorization:

  • Digital products and online resources
  • Access codes
  • Discounted or clearance materials
  • Discontinued titles

Fees & credit outcomes

When a return is authorized, the following applies based on the condition of the items received:

Condition / situationOutcome
Authorized return, MINT conditionCredit issued, less 20% restocking fee
Shopworn (scratches, bent spine, fading, etc.)Additional 20% deduction
Poor / non-saleable conditionNo credit issued
Damaged units, or units not part of the approved returnNo credit issued
Return sent without authorizationRejected. A $50 penalty fee will be charged and no credit will be issued. You have 5 business days to reclaim the books, which are shipped back to you at your expense. After 5 business days, DawnSignPress is no longer responsible for the property.

Credits & refunds

  • Approved returns receive a credit memo for the billed value of qualifying items, less applicable fees.
  • Credit is issued only after the items are received and verified at our warehouse.
  • Credits may be applied toward future DawnSignPress purchases.
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Order arrived damaged, incorrect, or incomplete? Report it within 30 days of the invoice date using the same support request above, and our team will review it and arrange a resolution.

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