Can anyone order from this website?

The Parnell College Online Bookstore Online is intended for the use of the Parnell College Community. If you are not from Parnell College, and wish to purchase any of the books, or Booksellers Book Tokens listed on this website, go to the Abacus Educational Books website at www.abacusbooks.co.nz, where you will be able to search and find all the same titles, then register and login there.

When can I order and expect delivery of my Parnell College Textooks?

Stocks of the required textbooks for 2010 are currently arriving in the Abacus warehouse. Because of a few delays from Publishers, some titles are not due to arrive until later in December, or early January. So, while you are encouraged to place your order now, shipping of some titles may be delayed. Any titles unavailable at the time of your order will be placed on back order and reported as ‘to follow’ on your invoice. Full payment will be taken from the credit card provided at the time of the initial shipment. However, freight and packaging charges will only apply to an initial shipment.

With the Christmas break, no orders will be processed between 24th December and 5th January.

It is anticipated that all orders will be completed and delivered before the start of Term 1 2010.

How do you make an order?

Step 1

If you are from the Parnell College Community: To log into your account, go to the in the LOGIN area, enter your email address, then 4 digit password as advised by Parnell College. Select 'Login'.

Step 2

To begin ordering, select the Year of the Pupil involved, and amend the quantity of the desired title or item you wish to purchase by clicking on the '+' or '-' sign. You can always type the quantity in the square box if preferred.

Step 3

Your selections will begin to build in the Cart.

Step 4

Once you have completed your ordering, select 'Check out'. 'Review your order' screen will appear. Here you are able to amend quantities. Click on 'Confirm Shipping' to continue.

Step 5

Review your billing and shipping address and click on 'Confirm Order'.

Step 6

Finally, enter your credit card details and click 'Complete Order'.

I'm having problems with the ordering process, what can I do?

You could phone Abacus Books (09) 415 0630, and we will talk you through the ordering process. Or, we could accept your order by phone or email.

What methods of payment can I use?

With Credit Card payments we are only able to accept Visa and MasterCard. If you wish to use another method of payment, please contact Abacus Books (contact details listed above)

Why is the school only selling books online?

The College is constantly looking for ways to improve service to parents and to keep administration costs to a minimum. Selling books online assists to reduce the price of the books, and for many parents saves them the time making trips to the school to purchase books. Also, some parents and students prefer to obtain textbooks well in advance of the term starting. Parnell College Bookstore Online will be accessible 24/7 throughout the year.

I am able to purchase the same title elsewhere – do I have to buy from the website?

Parents are free to purchase books from any reseller. However, we do advise parents to be careful to purchase the same edition, as some page numbering and editing may be different, and this has implications for group use in the classroom situation.

Can buy other books through Abacus?

Certainly. Visit the Abacus online bookstore at www.abacusbooks.co.nz