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What exactly is a premium newsletter?

At BookThink we work hard to make our free weekly newsletter, The BookThinker, as valuable as we can, but if you are a serious bookseller looking for profit-generating insider's information that often takes years of hard-won experience to acquire on your own, we also offer two premium resources - BookThink's Gold Edition and BookThink's Quarterly Market Report of Common, Profitable Books.

Why do you publish two premium newsletters? (How does BookThink's Gold Edition differ from BookThink's Quarterly Market Report?)

Our newsletters serve two distinct purposes. BookThink's Gold Edition focuses on three areas. One, niche markets. Collector interest in books is sometimes fickle, and what's hot one month may be cold the next. Even if interest in a given niche is consistently strong over time, you may not be taking full advantage of it or, for that matter, be aware of it. We'll look at both kinds of niches - the fleeting and not so fleeting - explain in depth why they attract collector interest, and suggest specific steps you can take to exploit them for profit. Two, lists of flashpoints. Nothing else will help you spot quality, salable books with a better rate of success than a strong knowledge of flashpoints. Lists of the very best flashpoints will appear regularly in the BookThink's Gold Edition. And three, tips. These will take the form of specific and timely advice on how to grow your bookselling business.

In addition to the BookThink's Gold Edition, BookThink also publishes a quarterly market report - BookThink's Quarterly Market Report of Common, Profitable Books. This newsletter lists and annotates in detail 100 books per issue that typically sell for $30 and up online and - here's the best part - includes only those books that surface with some regularity at sales and other viable venues for purchasing inventory. In other words, this is information you can actually use and profit significantly from often. To date, we have received 100s of thank you letters from subscribers who had been passing many common, high-dollar books by at sales for years until they saw them profiled in QMR.

What are flashpoints?

"Flashpoint" is a term coined by BookThink co-founder Craig Stark to describe readily spotted book features that point to significant resale value - a very useful concept for scouting. Click here for a more detailed discussion.

How often will I receive my newsletters?

BookThink's Gold Edition is published monthly, BookThink's Quarterly Market Report of Common, Profitable Books four times annually. Both are delivered via email.

After I subscribe, am I granted access to all back issues?

Individual back issues are available for separate purchase only. Since the information contained in them has significant value, we feel that it's important not to dilute our product unduly (which would lessen its value to all users), nor do we think it would be fair to grant free access to back issues when many long-time subscribers have paid for this information previously.

If I purchase back issues, how do I access them?

All back issues will be delivered to you as email attachments, usually within 48 hours. In the case of large orders, it may be necessary to deliver your order in groups.

Do you offer quantity discounts on back issues?

Yes, on a case by case basis. If you want 10 or more back issues, contact Editor Craig Stark at editor@bookthink.com for a discounted price.

Is there a discount for subscribing to both newsletters?

Yes, our current special is $59.99.

What forms of payment do you accept?

BookThink accepts instant payment by PayPal, checks issued from any US banks, and domestic or international money orders. Checks and money orders should be made payable to BookThink LLC and mailed to the following address:

BookThink LLC P.O. Box 600 Apopka, Florida 32704 USA

IMPORTANT: No matter which form of payment you choose, please include the email address you'd like the newsletter to be delivered to.

How do I change the address my newsletter gets sent to?

Contact Editor Craig Stark at editor@bookthink.com and be sure to include both the old and new addresses.

May I share the information in your newsletters with others?

In one emphatic word, no. This information is for your personal use period. We try to be generous to a fault at BookThink, offer as much help as possible in our free newsletter, our forum, and through email exchange, but, in the interest of protecting our paid subscribers, this is where we draw the line. By making a purchase of either a subscription or one or more back issues, you agree to follow the terms of the BookThink Subscriber Agreement. Click here to read it.

When I subscribe to a premium newsletter, do I also receive a subscription to the free BookThinker?

The BookThinker must be subscribed to separately.

Will I be notified when my subscription expires?

Yes, shortly after your subscription expires, you will receive an email notice for renewal. In some cases we will follow up with a reminder. If you do not wish to renew, simply ignore the request.

Is there a money-back guarantee?

Absolutely. We stand behind our products 100%. If you subscribe to one of our premium newsletters and are dissatisfied for any reason with the first issue, notify us and we will immediately issue a full refund - no questions asked. Refund requests must be received prior to delivery of the second issue. Also, this guarantee extends to the purchase of single back issues.