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CAI Press Discount Policy

CAI Press offers discounts to certain groups in recognition of their status as members, authors, chapter staff, wholesalers,​ and others. Unless otherwise noted, discounts may not be combined. Discounts may not be applied to titles with item numbers that begin with an alpha character.

CAI Member Discount

CAI members typically receive 40% off the nonmember price of all publications it sells. A membership number is required to activate this discount. Prices valid as marked.

CAI Chapter Discount

CAI chapters typically receive 20% off the member price, except for item numbers beginning with alpha characters, and chapter staff must conduct the transactions. Chapters may resell inventory at the member or nonmember price. Chapters do not receive a discount on digital books and may not resell digital book inventory.

Author Discount

CAI does not pay royalties to authors or editors; however, in recognition of their contributions to the Institute, CAI provides an additional 50 percent off the member price of the books upon which their names appear as author or editor. Please call CAI at (888) 224-4321 for more information. This discount is not offered online.

Bulk Discounts

Buyers who purchase 100 or more of the same title receive an additional 30 percent discount; subject to available inventory. Discount is applied to member or nonmember price depending on buyer's status.

Buyers who purchase 1,000 or more of the same title receive an additional 50 percent discount. Discount is applied to member or nonmember price depending on buyer's status.

Shipping rates for bulk purchases comprise the actual shipping cost plus a $10 handling fee.

​Bulk discounts are reflected at checkout for purchases made online.

NOTE: Bulk discounts apply to brochures, however, brochures are not returnable. Buyers are strongly encouraged to obtain a free copy of any brochure for review before purchasing in bulk. Free copies are available by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope (SASE) to CAI Press/Free Brochure, 6402 Arlington Blvd., Suite 500, Falls Church, VA 22042. Please note the brochure name or item number on your SASE.