Pop-Up FAQs
Here you can find answers to our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
Please contact us if you have any other queries.
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About Pop-Up Bookshop
Does Pop-Up Bookshop have premises I can visit?
We don’t have a ‘brick-and-mortar’ store, preferring the freedom of operating as a mobile retailer and trading from a variety of locations, as well as online through our e-commerce site.
Is Pop-Up Bookshop a charity?
No. Pop-Up Bookshop is a profit-sharing, small independent business, owned and managed by Vanessa Marsh.
How does the £1 donation per book work?
For every book Pop-Up Bookshop sells at RRP (Recommended Retail Price), £1 is donated from our profit to a Community Book Fund. These funds are allocated for schools and nurseries to spend on books supplied by Pop-Up Bookshop (book credit). For books we sell at a discounted price or give away as a prize, no amount is donated to the Community Book Fund unless otherwise stated. The more books we sell at RRP, the more schools and nurseries benefit from the Community Book Fund providing extra books.
Why is your business model to profit-share?
In a nutshell, because it makes us feel good! Vanessa has a keen interest in social entreprenuership and aligns to the idea of running a purposeful business where profits are shared to make a positive community impact.
Can anyone donate to the Community Book Fund?
Yes. Businesses and individuals can donate to our Community Book Fund. 100% donations benefit local education with extra books. Pop-Up Bookshop absorbs all other associated business costs, including relevant taxes.
What happens to the Community Book Fund?
Each academic term, our Community Book Fund is divided between the schools we work with; these additional funds supplement money raised through Pop-Up Bookshop literacy fundraising events. Community Book Fund periods are typically calculated based on sales and donations generated around the academic terms: Spring: December – March; Summer: April – July; Autumn: August – November.
Can a school work with Pop-Up Bookshop every academic term?
Yes. We have schools who work with Pop-Up Bookshop on a termly basis and schools who work with us on an annual basis.
Our school is not local to Dorset, can we work with Pop-Up Bookshop?
For school supply, we can work with any UK school or nursery and offer a 20% discount as standard. Thanks to the wonders of technology, we can facilitate remote reading challenges and virtual book fairs. Our Community Book Fund is an initiative designed to make an impact in our local Dorset and Hampshire educational community so these funds will always be designatd locally.
Which payment methods do you accept?
For physical purchases cash, card, and mobile payments are all accepted, plus National Book Tokens. For online purchases we accept all debit / credit cards plus PayPal. If you would prefer to pay by bank transfer or invoice (schools only) please contact us. We manage all payments so schools don’t have to, alleviating pressure from school staff and cashless school limitations.
About our website and buying books online
For more detailed information please see our T&C’s and Returns Policy.
Can I order a book not listed in the online shop?
Yes. We will happily order any title not listed in our shop (including books for adults!) Simply contact us stating the book title plus author or ISBN number. We’ll check price and availability then confirm details with you. Bespoke orders (excluding school orders) are subject to payment in advance – by remote card payment link, or transfer to our business PayPal or bank account.
Can I get free shipping?
We offer free delivery to all addresses within a BH postcode area. A flat postage rate of £3.50 is applied further afield.
How long does delivery take?
If products are held in stock or readily available with our wholesaler, we aim to deliver within 5 days. For bespoke and school orders, delivery may take a couple of weeks depending on where the books are being sourced and publisher distribution terms. We aim to be transparent with our customers and will communicate expected delivery times as the order progresses.
Do you sell audiobooks and/or ebooks?
Not as standard but we may be able to source – please contact us to discuss your individual requirements.
Do schools earn a commission on website sales?
Yes. Schools earn £1 per book purchased at RRP every time a customer allocates the school in checkout.
Do you ship internationally?
Not as standard but we are happy to obtain a quote for shipping internationally via our wholesaler for orders exceeding £50.
Does popupbookshop.net share customer info with affiliates?
No. Pop-Up Bookshop will never share customer data with third parties.
About our events
How many books will you bring?
Pop-Up Bookshop creates an exciting bookstore experience at your school or workplace, supplying around 500 titles including fiction, non-fiction and activity books. We can cleverly scale-up or scale-down our bookshop to match your available space!
How long does it take Pop-Up Bookshop to set up?
60 – 90 minutes is preferable, 45 minutes as a minimum.
Do school staff have to run the event?
We provide staff to facilitate every aspect of the event. For larger events, we may ask to borrow a supplementary team member or volunteer helper to assist during peak times.
Do you supply any publicity to promote Pop-Up Bookshop events?
Yes, we supply customised letters and leaflets to communicate with your school community or workforce at no additional cost, plus social media promotion if desired. We also supply free bookmarks… plus every book is sold with a huge smile :)
Are there any cheap books available?
We stock high-quality, premium books sold at publishers’ RRP to support industry authors and illustrators plus our business model of donating £1 per book sold to education. As a cost-effective alternative, we may be able to source high-quality preloved books for vulnerable families; where discretionary monetary donations are received in exchange for preloved stock, 100% donations benefit education.
Can schools spend book credit on the day of the event?
Absolutely! Our custom digital bookselling software enables us to provide event fundraising results in real-time. We encourage schools to browse our extensive collection of award-winning titles and redeem book credit for stock items at events.
Does the school earn a commission on sales?
We are transparent with our sales commission. Schools earn £1 per book sold at RRP, plus £1 per book purchased at RRP online. Dorset / Hampshire schools will also receive a share of our termly Community Book Fund; a variable amount depending on general sales and number of settings we work with each term.
How do your Virtual Book Fairs work?
Our Virtual Book Fair add-on enables online sales through our e-commerce bookshop boasting over 3,000 titles to choose from, promoting full inclusivity and maximising book fundraising alongside a physical event or virtual author event. We determine a set time period to promote the virtual book fair and offer free delivery to customers via school.
Can you arrange author visits in schools?
Yes. We constantly grow our network of publishers, authors and illustrators and will be happy to chat through your requirements. Schools will be liable to pay individual author fees directly.
We have an author booked - can you still support book sales?
Yes. If you have already booked an author visit please check whether they will be bringing their own supply of books for purchase, or whether we can help support with book sales.