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Shipping, Processing, and Lifetime Guarantee
The Great Courses Lifetime Guarantee
One of the hallmarks of The Great Courses since we first opened our doors for business in 1990 is our Lifetime Satisfaction Guarantee. If a course is ever less than completely satisfying, for any reason, you may exchange it for another course or have your money promptly refunded. And if a disc ever breaks, warps, or gets damaged, we’ll replace it as long as the course is in print. Absolutely free.

Most publishers don’t guarantee your satisfaction with their books or recordings. We do. Why? We want you to be with us for a lifetime of learning. Not only are we protecting your investment in learning, we’re also compelling ourselves to produce only great courses—and nothing less.

Shipping, Processing, & Guarantee (U.S. Orders)
(Non-U.S. customers, read about international orders here.)
Merchandise Total
Shipping & Handling
$0.00 - $69.99
$70.00 - $99.99
$100.00 - $149.00
$150.00 - $199.99
$200.00 and above
$10.00
$15.00
$20.00
$25.00
$30.00
When you order either by phone or online, we fulfill your order immediately. Digital purchases are available to begin streaming instantly, and 99% of all CD or DVD orders placed by 2pm ET go out the same day. Shipments are via Priority Mail, FedEx, or UPS. Allow 5-7 days for delivery to the eastern U.S., and 7-10 business days to the west coast, Alaska, Hawaii, or Puerto Rico. Expedited shipping is available for an additional charge.

We charge a flat shipping, processing, and guarantee fee based on your total order. (That means when courses are on sale, you get more than twice as much material for the same rate!)

We do not make a profit on this fee. We charge only what’s necessary to cover the processing of credit cards and checks, shipping your courses via Priority Mail or FedEx Smartpost, and direct labor, supplies, and warehousing costs. Back to Top
Returns, Exchanges and Replacements
Returns and Exchanges
For your convenience, every shipment includes a return form on the back of your invoice. If you do not have your invoice, you may print the form here. Please send this form back with your purchase including all original discs, boxes, and guide books. We will issue an exchange, a refund check, or a refund to your credit card within 5 business days of receiving your return.

For exchanges, you many choose any course of equal or lower value. Please write the course number of the new course you are requesting on the form, or in a separate note in the box if the form is not available. When estimating the value of your exchange, please remember to include shipping and processing and original coupon value, if used.

Please return courses to:
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Replacements
If a disc ever breaks, warps, or gets damaged, The Great Courses will replace it as long as the course is in print, absolutely free. We do not require you to return broken, warped, or damaged discs.

You may call or e-mail our customer service team and let an agent know what you need replaced. Back to Top
Coupon and Priority Codes
Some advertised prices require a 5-digit priority code or coupon code to receive the advertised price. These codes can be entered when you are ready to checkout at the shopping cart page.
  • On a Great Courses catalog, the code is on the back of your catalog, near your address
  • On a Great Courses email offer, the code can be found at the bottom of the email
  • On an advertisement, the code is near the advertised price of the product
What if the price doesn’t match the advertisement?
If the advertised offer has not expired, simply add the course(s) to your cart, and enter your priority code or coupon code in the provided spaces. This will activate the prices you saw in the associated advertisement or catalog.

How do I use multiple coupons?
Coupon offers are limited to one per customer and cannot be combined. Back to Top
Downloads and Streaming
If you purchased a digital version of The Great Courses, there's no need to wait for your courses to arrive in the mail. You can start discovering new insights in just minutes on your personal computer, laptop, smart phone, or iPad.

Streaming is the easiest way to view or listen to your courses. All you need is a computer, laptop or mobile device with a high speed internet connection. Just visit My Digital Library, choose the lecture you want to enjoy next, and it will start playing.

When you are on the go and won’t have access to a high speed internet connection, your Digital Library gives you the option to Download lectures to your favorite device for listening later. Downloading is easiest and fastest for audio courses. Video files are large and take up a lot of storage space on your device, so we recommend downloading no more than a few video lectures at a time.

If you have trouble accessing your digital library, check out our Frequently Asked Questions for downloads or streaming. Back to Top
Copying and Sharing of Course Materials
All course content from The Great Courses, including audio and video content, guide books, transcripts, and companion materials are the intellectual property of The Teaching Company and are sold for private, noncommercial use only. Any copying or public presentation of any components of The Great Courses (including but not limited to placing course materials on other websites) is a violation of federal law and subject to criminal prosecution.

If you or your organization wants to exhibit a Great Courses lecture(s) publicly, please send a request for permission for such use to the attention of The Great Courses Product Development. Include details of how you intend to use the lecture(s) and the estimated number of people to whom the lecture(s) would be exhibited. Back to Top
Order by mail
Inside of our catalogs you will find a mail order form. If you are unable to locate the mail order form, you may write your order on any piece of paper or print the order form here. Please print legibly so we may process your order without undue delay.

Please include:
  • Your Name, address, phone number (and/or) your Customer ID number
  • The shipping address
  • The priority code from your offer
  • The course(s) you would like to order and the advertised price
  • Your Shipping, Processing and Lifetime Guarantee fee
  • Any coupon codes you may have
  • Method of payment (Include a check or write down your Credit Card number, with the expiration date for your Credit Card)
Send the order to:
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International Orders
For those customers who reside in the United Kingdom or Australia, please use the following websites when placing your orders with The Great Courses:
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  • Australia Website
How Do You Ship International Orders?
In general, orders to residences outside of the United Kingdom and Australia are shipped via UPS International. In most cases, orders being shipped to the United Kingdom and Australia will be sent via DHL international and delivered to a second courier for final delivery. Orders being shipped to residences in Canada will be delivered by FedEx international.
Please note that orders sent to residences in countries other than Canada, Australia, or the United Kingdom generally incur the duties and taxes as dictated by the governing state and will be paid by the courier at the border. The courier may charge a service fee for covering this transaction
International P.O. Boxes
For orders going to Australia, DHL will initiate the delivery and hand off to a second courier to finalize the shipment to the P.O. Box.

The Great Courses can ship to other international P.O. Boxes via USPS International only.
Please note that orders sent to international P.O. Boxes other than Australia generally incur the duties and taxes as dictated by the governing state and will be paid by the courier at the border. The courier may charge a service fee for covering this transaction
When will my order arrive?
Most international orders arrive within 14 business days from the time your order was placed. Please note, this is an estimate and we cannot guarantee an exact delivery date due to varying international customs policies. Please check with your local customs office for more information.

International Shipping, Processing, and Lifetime Guarantee
Please refer to the chart below to calculate these charges on international orders. These costs are standard rates and may not be applicable to all shipments.
Europe/Asia
Merchandise Total
Shipping & Handling
Up to $99.99
$100.00 - $299.99
$299.99 and up
$30.00
$45.00
$60.00
Canada/Mexico
Merchandise Total
Shipping & Handling
Up to $99.99
$100.00 - $299.99
$299.99 and up
$25.00
$35.00
$45.00
Others
Merchandise Total
Shipping & Handling
Up to $99.99
$100.00 - $299.99
$299.99 and up
$40.00
$60.00
$80.00
Europe/Asia includes: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Hong Kong, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Macau, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Vatican City
What Customs Fees and Taxes are associated with International Orders?
Delivery and customs fees vary by country. Please note that you are responsible for any custom fees that may be charged. Please refer to your local customs office for more information specific to your location.

For Orders Shipping to Canadian Residences: The Great Courses collects applicable GST, HST, PST, and QST at the time your order is placed and remits the proper amount to Revenue Canada. By placing your order, you authorize The Great Courses to use its FedEx customs broker to obtain customs clearance for your merchandise. The Great Courses are manufactured in the United States and are not assessed duty.

Are there Countries to which you do not ship?
We do not ship to China, Cuba, Columbia, Russia, Serbia, North Korea, or Iran. Back to Top
Online ordering tips
Do I have an online account?
If you have ever placed an order with the Great Courses and provided an email address to us, you have an online account and password. If you cannot locate your password, Click Here to recover it. If you’ve forgotten your e-mail address, please contact us with the information provided at the right and a customer service agent will assist you.

Why do I need an account?
Your account gives you access to many free benefits, including free online lectures, course starter materials, professor-recommended links, and the ability to stream select purchases to your computer or mobile device. You also have access to your order history, billing and shipping information for quick ordering. You can manage your account information by visiting My Account.

What are Cookies, and Why Should I Enable Them?
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Our website’s use of cookies does not pose any information security risks. We never store credit card information in a cookie. If you are concerned about potential security issues related to the use of cookies, you may enable cookies for specific sites (including ours).

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Libraries and Institutions
We accept purchase orders
The Great Courses accepts credit cards or purchase orders from public and community libraries, school districts and charter schools, colleges and universities within the US and Canada. Organizations and businesses not included in this list may order using a credit card, check, or money order in US funds.

Our Accounts Receivable Department requires the completion of a credit reference form on all new accounts, along with the purchase order. You can print your Credit Reference Form here.

We will bill institutions if a copy of a purchase order is mailed or faxed to us, after a credit reference form is completed and verified. In lieu of a purchase order, we will also accept a letter on your organization’s letterhead stating which courses you would like to purchase along with their prices. Once received, please allow 3 to 5 business days for the processing of your Purchase Order. Institutions have 30 days to submit payment for the purchase order or return the items.

Satisfaction Guarantee for Libraries and Institutions
If a course is ever less than completely satisfying, library and institution customers may exchange it for another or request a refund within the first 30 days of purchasing. If a disc ever breaks, warps, or gets damaged, we’ll replace it as long as the course is in print at no charge. Call a Library Service Representative at 1-800-858-3224 for further details.

Can I show lectures publicly?
If you or your organization wants to exhibit a Great Courses lecture(s) publicly, please send a request for permission for such use to the attention of The Great Courses Product Development. Include details of how you intend to use the lecture(s) and the estimated number of people to whom the lecture(s) would be exhibited.

Terms & Conditions
Tax Exempt Institutions: Institutions from certain states and provinces may be subject to taxes when placing an order. If your institution claims a tax exemption status, tax exempt documentation must be received and processed with our company prior to an account being marked as such. Please contact a Customer Care Representative at 1-800-858-3224 for further information on tax exempt accounts.

Download Formats: Purchase of digital download content is available to private individuals only. Institutions are eligible for the CD, DVD, and transcript formats of our courses.

Electronic Payments/Direct Deposit: Purchase Orders may be paid by Credit Card, check, or money order in US funds. Electronic Payments and/or Direct Deposit are not accepted.

Payment Terms: Purchase Order payment terms for The Great Courses are Net 30.

Contact Information for Institutions:

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Every Great Course is the intellectual property of The Teaching Company and is sold for private, noncommercial use only. All copying and all public performance of the Great Courses is a violation of federal law.

If you or your organization wants to exhibit a Great Courses lecture (or lectures) publicly, please send a request for permission for such use to the attention of The Great Courses Product Development. Include details of how you intend to use the lecture (or lectures) and the estimated number of people to whom the lecture (or lectures) would be exhibited.

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