General    Do you have a store front? At this time all of our business is conducted online.    How do I find a book? You can search our inventory of books by using our new and improved search engine, located at the top of every page of our website. Just type in an ISBN, a Title or Author, or even a topic like Romance, History, or Children’s books. We’ll quickly chug through our inventory of 4 million used books and tell you what we have in stock.    How do I place an order? Purchasing books on our website is fast, easy and secure. First, locate the book you wish to purchase using the search bar located at the top of every page of our website. Once you have decided on the copy you want, click on the green “add to cart” button. After you have added all the books you wish to purchase to your shopping cart, you can see the contents by clicking on the “items” link in the green Shopping Cart box at the upper right hand corner of your screen. From here you can view your items, select a shipping method, add or delete items, or save your entire order to a Wish List. When you are ready to check out, simply click on the “checkout” button in the lower right corner of the shopping cart and follow the prompts. Remember that you will need to be signed in to your account to complete the order.    What condition are your used books in? Each book is individually rated by a Thrift Books staff member. Below are the different condition ratings and definitions: New: Just like it sounds. A brand-new, unused, unread copy in perfect condition. Like New: An apparently unread copy in perfect condition. Dust cover is intact; pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. Very Good: A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Good: A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting. Acceptable: A readable copy. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact (the dust cover may be missing). Pages can include considerable notes--in pen or highlighter--but the notes cannot obscure the text.    What is an ISBN? ISBN is an acronym for International Standard Book Number. An ISBN is a ten- or thirteen-digit code used to identify a book. You can find the ISBN on the back of a book near the barcode or on the copyright page. Each book has its own unique ISBN.    How does the Wish List work? The Wish List allows you to create a list of items that we do not currently have in stock. It is also designed to allow you to save items that you are interested in purchasing for another day. If you add an out-of-stock item to your Wish List, you will receive an automated email notifying you once that item is re-stocked and available for sale. The Wish List can be found by clicking on the “Wishlist” link in the green Shopping Cart box at the top of every page of our website.    Do you offer gift cards? Yes! You can email a gift card instantly, or you can print out a copy to give to the lucky recipient in person. To place an order for a gift card in any amount, click here. For complete terms and conditions, click here.    I ordered a gift card for someone but they never got the email. You can find all the information regarding a gift card by clicking on the “My Account” tab located at the top of your screen. You can also make sure the email address is correct and resend the email from this page.    How do I redeem my gift card? After choosing the items you wish to purchase, proceed with your order normally. When you reach the Confirm Information portion of the ordering process, scroll down to the Payment Method box where you would normally enter your credit card information. At the top of this section you will see “Got a gift card?” and a link to redeem your card. Click here and enter the code in the boxes provided, and be sure to click the orange “Submit” button. Then click on the “Continue” button, and you should see the gift card applied to your balance. Any remaining gift card balance can be seen by clicking on the “My Account” tab at the top of your screen. If you don’t have enough credit left on your gift card for your entire order, you can enter your payment information to cover the remaining balance.