We're located at 509 E. 4th Ave, in downtown Olympia, WA, between Jefferson and Cherry Streets.


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Store Policies

Payment

We accept MasterCard, Visa, Discover and American Express.

Returns

If you would like to return a book purchased in our brick-and-mortar store in Olympia, WA, bring the book in along with your receipt.  New books in new condition can be returned for two weeks after purchase, and used books can be returned for store credit for 30 days after purchase.

We have a 30-day return policy on all books purchased on our website--that means you have 30 days from the time you place the order to contact us if you need to make a return. If the return is the result of an error we have made, then we will gladly cover the cost of return shipping.  If you need to submit a return, please email us at onlineorders@orcabooks.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or call 360-352-0123. Unauthorized returns will be sent back unopened.

Used books may only be returned for store credit. All other items will be refunded in the type of tender used for the original sale.



Store credit, discounts, and coupons

Store credit obtained by selling books in our store may not be used on our website.

Discounts and sales are determined by where you pay for your purchase. Items paid for in our store only qualify for certain in-store discounts. Items paid for on the website are only eligible for website discounts.

Coupon codes are only good for online purchases. Actual paper coupons may only be applied to items purchased at our store.


Book Buying

Click here to view our book buying policy.


Book Condition

The following grading scale for used books is taken from the website of the Independent Online Booksellers Association. It reflects Orca's own standards for the condition of used books listed on our site.

AS NEW; FINE; MINT: Without faults or defects.

NEAR FINE: a book approaching FINE (or AS NEW or MINT) but with a couple of very minor defects or faults, which must be noted.

[NOTE: From here on, there may be "+ (Plus)" or "- (Minus)" in a grade, which will mean that it is above the grade noted but not quite to the next higher grade for "+", and that it is below the grade noted but not quite to the next lower grade for "-", i.e., Very Good + (or Plus)/Very Good - (or Minus). Which means the book is better than Very Good and the dust jacket grade is less than Very Good.]

VERY GOOD: A book showing some signs of wear. Any defects or faults must be noted.

GOOD: The average used book that is totally complete (as issued) and intact. Any defects must be noted.

FAIR: A worn book that has complete text pages (including those with maps or plates) but may lack endpapers, half-title page, etc. Any defects or faults must be noted.

POOR or READING COPY: A book that is sufficiently worn that its only merit is the complete text, which must be legible. Any missing maps or plates must be noted. May be soiled, scuffed, stained, or spotted, and may have loose joints, hinges, pages, etc.

EX-LIBRARY: Must always be designated as such no matter what the condition of the book.

BOOK CLUB: Must always be noted as such no matter what the condition of the book.

BINDING COPY: A book in which the text block, including illustrations, is complete but the binding is lacking, or in such poor condition it is beyond realistic restoration efforts.

REMAINDER MARKS, BOOKPLATES, PREVIOUS OWNER'S NAME: These are faults and must always be noted, if they apply.