1. Introduction to BookBay Shipping Policy
At BookBay, we ensure that all our customers, regardless of the type of book purchased—whether novels, entrepreneurial books, recipe books, self-help books, fiction, or non-fiction—enjoy a seamless and reliable delivery experience. This policy covers all our available genres, including valuable South African books to read.
2. e-Books/Online Versions
Once payment is confirmed, e-Books will be available for immediate download. Please note that each customer is entitled to one download per purchase. Multiple downloads are not permitted.
3. Hard Cover Books Delivery
- In Stock: Hardcover books that are in stock will be shipped immediately. Customers within South Africa can expect to receive their orders within 2-3 working days (excluding public holidays). Johannesburg and Pretoria residents may receive their deliveries as early as the next day, while outlying areas may require 2-3 working days. Orders can be tracked via our website for full transparency.
- East London Customers: Please note that due to adverse weather, some shipments to East London may experience flight cancellations.
- Redline Zones: For customers in redline zones, where courier deliveries are unavailable, we offer delivery to the nearest PEP store within 2-3 days.
- Outside South Africa: For international customers, delivery time depends on the ability to pay customs duties. We aim to have your shipment in your country within 2-3 days, but flight disruptions (e.g., volcanoes, severe weather) may affect timing. Additional customs duties, interest, penalties, and storage fees are the customer’s responsibility. You can also use your preferred courier by emailing us at sales@bookbay.co.za.
- Bulk Orders: For orders exceeding 10 books, delivery may take up to 25 days due to the printing process. This includes valuable South African books to read like Conquering Your Years in Tertiary by Ntokozo Mthethwa and The Layers of Holistic Healing by Palesa Morake.
4. Out-of-Stock Items
If a hardcover book is out of stock, we will notify you that it may take an additional 2-3 days before shipping. Once received, shipping will proceed according to the in-stock book process, meaning a total delivery time of about 6 days.
5. Terms and Conditions
This shipping policy forms part of the terms and conditions of doing business with BookBay and the terms of using our website. BookBay reserves the right to cancel any delivery if credible information from a bank or financial institution indicates that the credit or debit card used in the transaction has been reported stolen or the transaction is deemed fraudulent.