Alibris shipping credits to increase on May 9th

[amy]

Dear Alibris seller,

After careful consideration, we have decided to increase the current shipping credits for items sold on Alibris. The following changes will take effect on May 9:

Seller per-item shipping credit


TODAY


May 9, 2007

US seller; US customer; direct; Standard shipping


$ 2.30


$ 2.65 *

US seller; US customer; direct; Expedited shipping


$ 5.05


$ 5.65 **

US seller; Canadian customer; direct; all shipping


$ 6.35


$ 8.35 ***

*Additional items per order will be reimbursed at $1.20.
**Additional items per order will be reimbursed at $2.70.
***Additional items per order will be reimbursed at $4.75.

Our US sellers will continue to ship all international orders through our distribution center using our prepaid MRS labels.

We recognize that shipping credits are an important issue for our sellers.  Based upon our analysis of cost changes and internal economics, these changes will enable us to stay competitive in the marketplace while addressing and understanding the needs of our sellers and business partners.

Alibris will continue to grow our distribution channels, seek other sales partnerships, and deliver tools and innovations that benefit our sellers. We believe Alibris delivers great value; we hope you believe the same.