For Our Retailers
Become a Retailer
Interested in selling Standard Publishing products?
A fully completed dealer application is required before credit can be granted. The information provided will be kept confidential and is requested due to the need to establish standards for recognizing dealers and granting discounts. Simply download and print the appropriate document. Please complete, sign, and return by mail to the address below. To help the approval process move faster and more efficiently, please feel free to fax the application to 877-867-5751 and then proceed with mailing the application. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Credit Department at 800-543-1301 ext. 6310.
Standard Publishing
8805 Governor's Hill Dr
Suite 400
Cincinnati, OH 45249
New Dealer Application (PDF, 212KB)
International Trade Application for Dealership (PDF, 196KB)
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Order Forms
Complete Order Form (XLS, 385KB)
2008-2009 Standard Lesson Commentary Order Form (PDF, 76KB)
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Policies & Updates
Price Change List (Effective July 1, 2008)
Out of Print List (Updated April 18, 2008)
Merchandise Return Policy
(For Domestic Trade Accounts Only)
Returns authorization is NOT required for returns. Products returned in clean, saleable condition will be credited at 52% off the retail price. Volume discount customers will receive their established volume discounts off the retail price. Products may be returned after 90 days from the invoice date, as long as the item is in print and listed on our current Complete Order Form. Out-of-print titles are not returnable. Please contact our customer service department for further clarification.
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Sunday School Curriculum Policies
Volume discount levels are based on the (designated) initial order each quarter. The discount will remain at the qualifying level until the next quarter's initial order is placed. However, if the total net purchases for the quarter exceed the initial order, the dealer will receive all purchases for the quarter at the new qualifying discount. Volume discount levels are shown below.
| 20% |
$0 to $499 |
37% |
$14,500 to $16,499 |
| 25% |
$500 to $999 |
38% |
$16,500 to $18,499 |
| 28% |
$1,000 to $1,999 |
39% |
$18,500 to $20,499 |
| 30% |
$2,000 to $3,999 |
40% |
$20,500 to $22,499 |
| 32% |
$4,000 to $6,999 |
41% |
$22,500 to $24,499 |
| 33% |
$7,000 to $8,999 |
42% |
$24,500 to $26,499 |
| 34% |
$9,000 to $10,499 |
43% |
$26,500 to $28,499 |
| 35% |
$10,500 to $12,499 |
44% |
$28,500 to $30,499 |
| 36% |
$12,500 to $14,499 |
45% |
$30,500 |
Curriculum drop shipments will receive a 15% discount, regardless of volume.
Free Freight
Dealers in the 48 contiguous states with current accounts automatically receive free freight on their initial stock order each quarter. To qualify for free freight, orders must be received no later than the following dates:
| Fall Quarter (September, October, November) |
July 15 |
| Winter Quarter (December, January, February) |
October 15 |
| Spring Quarter (March, April, May) |
January 15 |
| Summer Quarter (June, July, August) |
April 15 |
Free freight applies to all products in the "Curriculum Materials" section on the curriculum order form, excluding shipments of The Lookout® and Christian Standard®.
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Returns Allowances
The returns allowance is limited to 15% of the net value of the eligible products on the initial stock order. Returns allowance is calculated separately for each store location. You must request returns credit on the Curriculum Returns Form. We must receive this form from you by the following dates:
| Fall Quarter (September, October, November) |
November 15 |
| Winter Quarter (December, January, February) |
February 15 |
| Spring Quarter (March, April, May) |
May 15 |
| Summer Quarter (June, July, August) |
August 15 |
Even though we give you returns credit, do not return the product itself. We suggest you use the leftover product to build sales. Distribute it as samples to promote Standard Publishing Sunday school curriculum to new accounts.
Quarterly Payment Due Dates
| Fall Quarter (September, October, November) |
September 15 |
| Winter Quarter (December, January, February) |
December 15 |
| Spring Quarter (March, April, May) |
March 15 |
| Summer Quarter (June, July, August) |
June 15 |
Promotion Assistance
To assist you in your promotion of Standard Publishing curriculum, lesson samples for all age levels are available. For more information contact your sales representative or Standard Publishing.
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Retailer Support
Faith Cafe
Tabloid-sized Poster (PDF, 1.1MB)
Letter-sized Poster (PDF, 752KB)
Promotional Flyer (PDF, 416KB)
Vacation Bible School
2009 VBS 4-page Flyer
2008 VBS Return Form (Revised 8/7/2008. PDF, 250 KB)
2008 VBS 4-page Flyer (PDF, 5.5MB)
2008 VBS Retail Promotional Order Form (PDF, 108KB)
2008 VBS Retailer Stock Order Form (PDF, 256KB)
2008 VBS Retailer Order Form for the Church (PDF, 148KB)
2008 VBS Retailer Craft Brochure (S & S Worldwide) (PDF, 2.4MB)
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Sunday School Curriculum
Summer (Jun, Jul, Aug) 2008 Quarter Sunday School
Catalog & Order Form (PDF, 4MB)
Dealer Worksheet (legal size)
Supplementary Dealer Worksheet (legal size)
Fall (Sep, Oct, Nov) 2008 Quarter Sunday School
Dealer Worksheet (PDF, 42KB)
Supplementary Dealer Worksheet (PDF, 40KB)
The Incredible Race Children's Ministry Outreach Event Kit
Introducing the New Incredible Race Children's Ministry Outreach Event Kit (PDF, 607KB)
The Incredible Race Children's Ministry Outreach Event Kit Components (PDF, 328KB)
Faith That Sticks
128-hook Sticker Planogram (PDF, 83KB)
Faith That Sticks Brochure (PDF, 1 MB)
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