Understanding Shipping Costs and Additional Charges for Ebooks and Physical Books
When purchasing books or study materials, it’s important to understand how shipping costs and additional charges are applied. Below is a detailed explanation to help clarify these policies.
Shipping Costs for Ebooks vs. Physical Books
Ebooks: If you select an ebook, you will not incur any shipping costs. Ebooks are delivered digitally, so no physical shipping is required.
Physical Books: Shipping fees apply to physical books. This includes any standalone physical book purchases or bundles that include physical items.
Additional Charges During Checkout
During checkout, you may notice additional charges depending on the items in your cart:
Included Ebooks: Some courses, such as CPMA registration, include an ebook as part of the course materials. However, additional charges may appear if you choose to add physical books or other resources that are not part of the included ebook. For example, physical reference books like ICD-10-CM, AMA CPT Professional, and HCPCS Level II are billed separately.
Bundles with Physical and Digital Items: If your order includes both physical books and ebooks, shipping costs will apply to the physical items in the bundle.
Common Scenarios
Ebook-Only Purchase: No shipping costs will be charged.
Physical Book Purchase: Shipping fees will be added to your total.
Mixed Bundle: If your bundle includes both ebooks and physical books, shipping costs will apply to the physical items.
Additional Resources: If you add optional physical books to your cart, these will incur additional charges, including shipping fees.
FAQs
Q: Why am I being charged shipping when I selected an ebook? A: Shipping is charged if your order includes physical items, even if ebooks are part of the bundle. Q: Are there any hidden charges for ebooks? A: No, ebooks themselves do not have hidden charges. However, additional charges may apply if you add physical books or other resources to your order. By understanding these policies, you can make informed decisions when purchasing study materials and avoid unexpected charges.