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Within 30 days of receiving damaged proof or author copies, contact us about a refund. If it has been more than 30 days since the delivery estimate has passed, the shipment is no longer eligible for a refund.
Packaging feedback
We make every attempt to make sure your order is packaged securely and efficiently. Most Amazon orders are shipped in corrugated containers with air-filled packing pillows as needed for protection. We've also developed a software program that determines the "right-sized" packaging for any given item, based on that item's dimensions and weight.You can use our Packaging Feedback Program to let us know how we're doing:
