Notes: Throughout the help notes, Sheppard's Confidential & Sheppard's World are referred to as 'SC' and 'SW'. If you need further help, please write to help@sheppardsconfidential.com
CONTENTS
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| 1 | TO REGISTER AND CREATE AN ENTRY If you wish to register as a dealer (of books, ephemera, maps, or prints) then on the Home Page of SC, select the icon 'NEW DEALERS REGISTER HERE', then 'New Dealer Entry'. NB: Please read our Terms and Conditions at this point. There are three screens to complete: Business Details, Stock Subjects, and Password selection. Complete as many of the fields as you can - the more there is the better for everyone using the website. Business Details First, select 'Directory' at the top of the screen. The list is based on the historical areas covered by our printed directories and if new editions are generated in print your entry will appear within that directory you have selected. You can register as just a dealer in books, ephemera, maps or prints - or, if you also major in second category, then you will need to create a second entry. The stock speciality list for ephemera, maps, and prints differs from book subjects. After you have selected the level of stock - you are asked to nominate the subjects of which you have substantial stocks. After you have added any notes, at the foot, select 'Next' by clicking on the image. This takes you to a large list of Stock Subjects. Stock Subjects Select Stock Subjects by placing your cursor in the little box adjacent to the text and click. If you select one in error, simply click again when your cursor is over the little box. - Remember to duplicate the 'Major Subjects' as 'Subjects Stocked' on this screen. Password On this screen - add your contact name, and either accept the default password or you can select your own alpha-numeric password. Make a note of the LoginID number as this coupled with your password form your access details. You will need these to see pages on SC. When completed - click 'Save'. The site then shows you on the screen all the data that you have created. We suggest you look through the details you have entered. You spot an error, quit the page and sign on again (Free Dealer Entry), using the LogonID and Password. The site also e-mails you the complete form for safe keeping - this happens after every complete sequence of looking through the three screens. You have now completed your entry. |
| 2 | AMENDING YOUR ENTRY To amend your Entry - select the icon 'NEW DEALERS REGISTER HERE', then enter your LoginID and Password'. The next screen is the Entry form - complete or amend the fields on the three screens - Business Details, Stock Subjects, and Password selection. NB: Please read our Terms and Conditions at this point. There are three screens to complete: Business Details, Stock Subjects, and Password selection. Complete as many of the fields as you can - the more there is the better for everyone using the website. When you have finished amending your entry - on the third screen, click on 'Save'. Job done. The site then shows you on the screen all the data that you have created. We suggest you look through the details you have entered. You spot an error, quit the page and sign on again (Free Dealer Entry), using the LogonID and Password. The site also e-mails you the complete form for safe keeping - this happens after every complete sequence of looking through the three screens. |
| 3 | FORGOTTEN PASSWORD or LOGINID If, at any time after registering, you forget your password, click here but remember, the password is sent to the e-mail address entered in your entry. If you have forgotten both your password and LoginID, then please e-mail our webmaster and ask for them. Please ensure your provide your trading name, or name under which you registered. |
Note: Our website allows organisers to create their own entries - and to make last minute changes as they occur. You may find it helpful to browse existing entries first to see what information others have included. (see Viewing Fairs)
To create an entry for or a book, ephemera, print, map and virtual fair, first go to the Home Page of Sheppard's Confidential (www.sheppardsconfidential.com). These notes also apply to anyone creating an entry for an auction or festival.
TRADE FAIRS - (CREATE or AMEND AN ENTRY)
| 1 | To create an entry (for a book, ephemera, print, map and virtual fair) - go to the SC Home Page - and select Fairs (or Auctions) |
| 2 | Then on the pull-down menu, select 'Add or Edit a Fair'. |
| 3 | Enter your LogonID and Password (If you have forgotten your Password) |
| 4 | Select 'Add New' - and complete entry. Be sure to select type of 'Event' from pull down menu. Fields to be entered are self-explanatory. |
| 5 | At foot there are two options for
saving your entry. -- If only one entry is required then click on 'Save'. -- If you have more than one event at the venue, then click on 'Save and Continue' Note: click this if you have another entry where some or most of the information will be the same (e.g. Fair organizer, location, times etc). Once clicked - the entry is saved and the details entered remain - you only have to change those that are required for the next entry. Make what changes are needed, and either 'Save' if it the last entry you wish to make - or 'Save and Continue' if there is another fair you wish to have shown on the Calendar. Repeat as required - and use 'Save' on the last entry. These will not automatically show - and will be screened by the webmaster before being uploaded. This is because, as we have staff who occasionally add fairs, there may be duplicates awaiting display. When this occurs, we will always show your entry as it will contain more information. Please allow up to 48 hours for fairs to appear. |
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TO AMEND AN ENTRY (for a book, ephemera, print, map or virtual, fair) |
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| 6 | To amend an entry first go to the SC Home Page - and select Fairs (or Auctions) |
| 7 | Then on the pull-down menu, select 'Add or Edit a Fair'. |
| 8 | A complete list of all your entries will then appear. Select the one you wish to amend by clicking on 'Edit'. |
| 9 | Make the changes you require and click 'Save'. Job done. |
| 10 | To delete an event: select the one you
wish to amend by clicking on 'Edit'. Then scroll down to
'Delete Event' - and click on box to add a tick. The click
on 'Save'. Repeat as required. Job done. |
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| 1 | Select Auctions from the main navigation bar on www.sheppardsconfidential.com. |
| 2 | Select 'Add your Event'. |
| 3 | Enter your LogonID and Password |
| 4 | Select Add New - and complete entry. Be sure to select Auction in the 'Event' field from pull down menu. |
| 5 | At foot there are two options for
saving your entry. -- Save: Click this only if the entry you have entered is the only one. -- Save and Continue: Click this if you have another entry where some or most of the information will be the same (eg Auction organizer, location, times etc). Once clicked - you have all the details for ANOTHER auction. Make what changes are needed, and either 'Save' if it the last entry you wish to make - Save and Continue if there is another auction you wish to have shown on the Calendar. Repeat as required - and use 'Save' on the last entry. These will not automatically show - and will be screened by the webmaster before being uploaded. This is because, as we have staff who occasionally add auctions, there may be duplicates awaiting display. When this occurs, we will always show your entry as it will contain more information. Please allow up to 48 hours for fairs to appear. |
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AUCTIONS (Amending your entry) |
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| Go to the Home Page of Sheppard's Confidential. | |
| 1 | Select Auctions from the main navigation bar. |
| 2 | Select 'Add Your Event'. |
| 3 | Enter your LogonID and Password and Logon |
| 4 | A complete list of all your entries will then appear. Select the one you wish to amend by clicking on 'Edit'. (Note: if you also create entries for fairs, these will also appear in your list.) |
| 5 | Make the changes you require and click 'Save'. Job done. |
| 6 | To delete an event: select the one you wish to amend by clicking on 'Edit'. Then scroll down to 'Delete Event' - and click on box to add a tick. The click on 'Save'. Repeat as required. Job done. |
| Go to the Home Page of Sheppard's Confidential (www.sheppardsconfidential.com). You may find it helpful to browse existing entries first to see what information others have included. | |
| 1 | Select 'Festivals' from the main navigation bar. |
| 2 | Select 'Add your Event'. |
| 3 | Enter your LogonID and Password |
| 4 | Select Add New - and complete entry. Be sure to select Festival in the 'Event' field from pull down menu. |
| 5 | At foot there are two options for saving your entry. -- Save: Click this only if the entry you have entered is the only one. -- Save and Continue: Click this if you have another entry where some or most of the information will be the same (eg Festival organizer, location, times etc). Once clicked - you have all the details for ANOTHER festival. Make what changes are needed, and either 'Save' if it the last entry you wish to make - Save and Continue if there is another festival you wish to have shown on the Calendar. Repeat as required - and use 'Save' on the last entry. These will not automatically show - and will be screened by the webmaster before being uploaded. This is because, as one of our staff occasionally adds auctions, there may be duplicates awaiting display. When this occurs, we will always show your entry as it will contain more information. Please allow up to 48 hours for fairs to appear. |
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Festivals (Amending your entry) |
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| Go to the Home Page of Sheppard's Confidential. | |
| 1 | Select Festivals from the main navigation bar. |
| 2 | Select 'Add Your Event'. |
| 3 | Enter your LogonID and Password and Logon. |
| 4 | A complete list of all your entries will then appear. Select the one you wish to amend by clicking on 'Edit'. Note: if you also create entries for trade fairs or auctions, these will also appear. |
| 5 | Make the changes you require and click 'Save'. Job done. |
| 6 | To delete an event: select the one you wish to amend by clicking on 'Edit'. Then scroll down to 'Delete Event' - and click on box to add a tick. The click on 'Save'. Repeat as required. Job done. |
As part of our service to the trade, we offer the opportunity to have you your catalogues uploaded to our website. These can be seen by any visitor to Sheppard's Confidential without having to sign in.
You can create the entry and upload your files to our website directly. The ideal format is a PDF file with all contact details and terms of business listed at the start. We can also accept Word files - again with all contact details etc at the start. Both file types can be uploaded via our website. Or, you can attach the file(s) to an e-mail but see notes shown below.
Catalogues listed also receive a mention in our weekly newsletter.
Additional publicity can be achieved by the inclusion of a cover image in our weekly newsletter, but write for more details and current advertising rates.
To create your own catalogue (catalog) entry and upload files directly. |
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| First, go to www.sheppardsconfidential.com and select view Catalogues. Select 'Upload your catalogue'. | |
| 1 | Enter your LogonID and Password. If, at any time after registering, you forget your password, click here but remember, the password is sent to the e-mail address entered in your entry. |
| 2 | Complete the short form - select date for publication (ie apply an embargo until your regular customers have received theirs first and had time to buy. Select a 'Display Until' date. |
| 3 | Select files to upload. Note: Catalogues with numerous colour images can be quite large - and the larger the file, the longer it will take for users to view. We can reduce the file size if required but please advise. |
Alternatively, send the file and information
| Please send the file(s) attached to an e-mail (not as an integral part of an e-mail text) and send to catalogues@sheppardsconfidential.com. Please ensure the following information is included in your e-mail: | |
| 1 | The date from which the file can be displayed on our website. |
| 2 | The date it can be displayed until - when maybe you will send in your next catalogue |
| 3 | The main subjects (up to five can be shown in our newsletter) but a more expansive list can be entered for the database. Remember users search by word or phrase. |
| 4 | Please attach to an e-mail and state the number of entries (if known). |
Option One:
| 1 | On the main menu bar - select 'Sheppard's World' - then on 'Subscribe' |
| 2 | On the Sheppard's World site, select 'Online Subscriptions' |
| 3 | Enter your LogonID and Password |
| 4 | Next screen shows Terms and Conditions - please read and if acceptable select 'I accept'. |
| 5 | Then follow the screens through to the PayPal payment screen - complete as required. |
| 6 | Please allow for 48 hours for clearance
to use the site. In most cases, the authorization will take much
less time. If you need clearance as a matter or urgency - please
e-mail a notification to: office@sheppardsconfidential.com We will advise you by e-mail when this has been done. You will receive, in due course, a paper based receipt for your accounts. |
Option Two:
| 1 | On the main menu bar, select 'Book Wants', then 'View Book Wants'. |
| 2 | Select 'Subscribe to Sheppard's. |
| 3 | Enter your LogonID and Password. |
| 4 | Read the Terms and Conditions - if acceptable, click 'I accept'. |
| 5 | Then follow the screens through to the PayPal payment screen - complete as required. |
| 6 | Please allow for 48 hours for clearance
to use the site. In most cases, the authorization will take much
less time. If you need clearance as a matter or urgency - please
e-mail a notification to:
office@sheppardsconfidential.com We will advise you by e-mail when this has been done. You will receive, in due course, a paper based receipt for your accounts. |
Although the Most Recent 50 Book Wants can be seen by the public, the facility of posting titles to the site is part of the 'paid-for' subscription service. See How to Subscribe before attempting to post a 'book wanted'. Assuming you have done so, follow these steps:
| 1 | Go to Book Wants on the Home Page (www.sheppardsconfidential.com) - select Add or edit my Book Wants. |
| 2 | Enter your Password and LogonID |
| 3 | Select Add new or Edit Book Wants |
| 4 | Enter information that is available and
click 'save'. On the form there are three fields - all limited to 248 characters (inc.
spaces): Book Title and Details - add title and details. Author and details - add author and details Publisher and Details - add publisher's name and details Repeat as required. |
| 5 | To delete a title - go to listing (as above) and tick box to delete - then click 'save'. |
| 6 | Each entry will appear as a list on your screen |
VIEWING BOOK WANTS:
Entries published in our weekly newsletter do not show all the data supplied by the dealer seeking the title.
| 1 | From Home Page: Click on Most Recent 50 Book Wants. This will enable you to browse through the most recent books posted to the site. |
| If you find a book that you have for sale - use the e-mail link to contact the buyer. Using the 'Send E-mail' button on the right of the entry which will, when clicked, show you a field to into which you add your e-mail address. Please only enter your e-mail address - no additional text is necessary as the website automatically sends your e-mail address to the buyer along with the title you have selected. | |
| Please allow the buyer time to reply - up to 48 hours - as the person you are contacting may be anywhere in the world. |
Just as in the past you might have bought a printed directory for trade information about dealers, so searching our database is part of the 'paid-for' subscription service. See How to Subscribe before attempting to 'Find a Dealer'. Assuming you have done so, follow these steps:
| 1 | First go to the website Home Page at www.sheppardsconfidential.com |
| 2 | Select Sheppard's World, then on the pull down menu 'Find a Dealer'. |
| 3 | Enter your LogonID and Password. Then you will see a screen
with 4 options: - Search by 'Book Stock Classifcation' - Search for 'Print & Map Sellers' only - Search for 'Ephemera Dealers' only - Search book dealers by Geographical Location |
| 4 | To search for dealer's businesses by 'Book Stock
Classification' click icon - Then select specific subject. Note only book dealers are shown in any search. Click 'Next'. |
| 5 | Then select country & click 'Next'. |
| 6 | The select county & click 'Next'. |
| 7 | Then select town or ALL & click 'Next'. A summary list
of all dealers is shown. There are then two options: (1) Click on 'Details' for all data about the dealer. (2) Or, you can send an e-mail message the dealer selected. Note: You will not see the recipients' e-mail address either in the 'Details' or when you create an e-mail message. We extend this protection to all dealers registered on our database. It is possible to send e-mails to more than one dealer (e.g. when seeking a title or offering a title to specialist dealers.) To do so, first prepare your message in any word processing software - and when complete, highlight the whole text and select 'copy'. Go to each dealer at this stage and 'paste' text into the 'Message Field' - when done, click on 'send'. Only when you receive a reply will you learn the recipient's e-mail address. (Suggestion: - send one to yourself as a copy.) |
| 8 | To search for dealers selling 'Prints
& Maps' or 'Ephemera'- follow steps 1
to 3 above then click on icon of your choice. Then select 'Country' and click 'Next' click in icon. Select stock classification - and click 'Next'. Then select 'Country' and click 'Next'. Select Post Code area & click 'Next' Then select town or ALL & click 'Next'. A summary list of all dealers is shown. There are then two options: (1) Click on 'Details' for all data about the dealer. (2) Or, you can send an e-mail message the dealer selected. Note: You will not see the recipients' e-mail address either in the 'Details' or when you create an e-mail message. We extend this protection to all dealers registered on our database. It is possible to send e-mails to more than one dealer (e.g. when seeking a title or offering a title to specialist dealers.) To do so, first prepare your message in any word processing software - and when complete, highlight the whole text and select 'copy'. Go to each dealer at this stage and 'paste' text into the 'Message Field' - when done, click on 'send'. Only when you receive a reply will you learn the recipient's e-mail address. (Suggestion: - send one to yourself as a copy or save the draft word processing file.) |
| 9 | To search for dealers by
'Geographic Location' - follow steps 1 to 3 above then
click on the icon of your choice. The select 'Country' and click 'Next'. Then select state, region or county + click on 'Next'. Then select town or city - or click on 'ALL'. A summary list of all dealers is shown. There are then two options: (1) Click on 'Details' for all data about the dealer. (2) Or, you can send an e-mail message the dealer selected. Note: You will not see the recipients' e-mail address either in the 'Details' or when you create an e-mail message. We extend this protection to all dealers registered on our database. It is possible to send e-mails to more than one dealer (e.g. when seeking a title or offering a title to specialist dealers.) To do so, first prepare your message in any word processing software - and when complete, highlight the whole text and select 'copy'. Go to each dealer at this stage and 'paste' text into the 'Message Field' - when done, click on 'send'. Only when you receive a reply will you learn the recipient's e-mail address. (Suggestion: - send one to yourself as a copy or save the draft word processing file.) |
If you do not find an answer to your query, please e-mail your request to: help@sheppardsconfidential.com