donation and trade policies
Donation Policy
Donations are accepted providing they are void of all signs of life. This includes bugs, pest droppings, mold, etc.. At this time we are not registered as a 501(c) and cannot provide any tax documentation for donated goods.
Please limit donations to three (3) bags/boxes per day unless arranged in advance with the owners.
Trade Credit
Trade credit may be given in exchange for decent-quality literature and audiobooks. While normal wear and tear is expected, books should be free of excessive marking/highlights, breakage, and water damage. Please be sure you understand how trade credit applies to your future purchases if you decide to bring things in.
Please limit trades to three (3) bags/boxes per day unless arranged in advance with the owners.
how trade credit works
Trade credit can be used on 50% of your total purchase, the remaining 50% must be paid with cash, or a credit/debit card. Trade cannot be used toward the purchase of consignment items, gift cards, or glass case inventory. We appreciate your understanding as this helps us ensure we can pay our rent each month.
Trade credit does not expire except in cases of no account activity in over one year.
As we have recently downsized and are inundated with an excess of inventory, we are currently offering trade credit at the following rates: UPDATED RATES EFFECTIVE 5/1/2025
Genre/Type | Quality | Credit Given |
Non-Fiction:
Mythology, Cryptic, Philosophy, Psychology & Other Sciences, & History
Textbooks are DONATION ONLY | Good & Like New | $1.00-3.00/per |
Fiction:
Horror, Scifi/Fantasy, Romantasy, LGBTQ | Good & Like New | $2.00-5.00/per |
Fiction:
Horror, Scifi/Fantasy, Romantasy, LGBTQ | Acceptable | $0.50-1.00/per |
Children's & Young Adult Books | Good & Like New | $1.00-4.00/per |
Comics | Good & Like New | $1.00/per |
Graphic Novels, Manga & Gaming Books/Manuals | Good & Like New | $2.00-3.00/per |
Dungeons & Dragons Game Books/Manuals | Good & Like New | $8.00 trade credit/per
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$4.00 cash/per |
Libros en Español | Calidad Decente | $1.50/per |
All Other Genres/Topics | Good & Like New | $0.50/per |
All Other Genres/Topics | Poor Quality | Not Accepted |
Encyclopedias | Any | Not Accepted |
Audio Books (CD Only) | Playable, complete & with case | $2.00-5.00/per |
CD's/Vinyl - Instrumental, or DVDs/VHS | Good Condition & with case | $0.25/per |
CD's/Vinyl - All Other Genres | Good Condition & with case | $1.00/per |
TV/Movie Box Sets & Blue-ray's | Playable, complete & with case | $1.00/per |
Puzzles | Good & Like New (Complete) | $0.25/per |
Video Games
Sports Games are DONATION ONLY | Good & Like New with case | $1.00-3.00/per |
Board Games | Good & Like New | $0.50-2.00/per |
Higher rates / Cash Purchases for Books
At this time we are overloaded with inventory from the downsize and "underloaded" on funds from the move. Cash purchases are limited. If you'd like us to consider something for either cash purchase or a higher rate of trade credit, please reach out via email with relevant details VillageBooksofSouthernOregon@gmail.com. You are welcome to include a picture of the item and make us an offer, we will get back to you when we've had a chance to review.