There are a few things we want to make clear before someone sends in a Bible:

  1. We want to thank you very much for considering us and taking the time to peruse our site!

  2. It will take ABOUT 4-6 weeks to complete an order (Not including shipping time).

    • Depending on the volume of orders we are currently working on, your Bible may be done as quickly as 3 weeks or in rare cases, more than 6. This is not a guaranteed time.

    • We can expedite the process and guarantee that it is done in 2 weeks for a %20 expediting fee (not including shipping time).

  3. We will not be re-using your old cover. We will be replacing it.

    • We don't do little quick fixes. To properly fix and rebind a Bible, we need to take off the old cover, take down much, if not all, of the old mass-produced glues and inferior binding materials.

    • We fix whatever tares, loose pages or sections your Bible may have be by hand before using superior quality binding materials such as a full fabric suede rebind that is of far greater tensile strength and covers the entire surface area of the Bible.

    • This is all to give your Bible's binding a much longer life than something you buy off the shelf.

    • After all of that, your old cover will not fit back on, so you will get a beautiful top grain leather of your choosing custom cut and directly adhered as the cover for your Bible.

    • We preform this binding service even on new Bibles so they don't just fall apart in a few years.

    • If you want the old cover back, just let us know and we can send it back with your newly rebound / recovered Bible.

    • There may be other companies out there who will do a 'patch job' or re-use your old cover. If that is what you are looking for - please feel free to contact them.

  4. We want you to understand the cost and have some sort of an estimate before you send your Bible to us.

    • The average Bible costs about $175-$200 to rebind/recover.

    • Each Bible is different and unique and so will be the price.

    • Your actual cost will depend upon the size, condition and options you choose for your Bible.

    • The order form (link found below) is designed to give you an idea of how much it will cost to rebind/recover your Bible to your specifications.

 

HOW TO ORDER:

  1. Please click on the "Order Form" link at the bottom of this page, print it and fill it out.

    • Include it with your Bible along with a $125 deposit check made to "Preserve The Word". 

      • If you would rather pay your deposit by Venmo or Zelle, let us know on the order form, send in your Bible and we will get you the link for that.

    • Please DO NOT staple your check to your order form. Paper clip or loose is ok - thank you!

    • If you are sending multiple Bibles, please fill out an order form for EACH Bible. The deposit can be all on one check.

  2. When packing up your Bible, please go through your Bible and take out ALL of the bookmarks, receipts, notes, photos, etc. that you would like to keep.

    • We are not responsible for lost notes, mementos, etc. 

  3. Please pack your Bible SECURELY so that it won't get further damaged in shipping.

    • We have received many Bibles that are simply placed loose in a box where they can bounce around the inside all the way to us. This will further damage your Bible and may end up costing you more to fix it.

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The Bibles on the left were not packed securely and so they jostled around during the shipping process. They arrived more damaged than when they left the owner's care. Please fill all voids in the box you are using to ship. It doesn't have to be bubble wrap or styrofoam peanuts. You can use free things like plastic grocery sacks or some type of packing paper.
As long as the Bible(s) can't shift or move, use whatever packing material you like.

  • Once we receive your Bible, we will call you, go over the options you have chosen, give you a good estimate and then proceed with the work.

  • Once we are finished, we will text you with the balance which you can pay by Zelle, Venmo or Apple Pay.

    • IF you don’t have one of these, don’t worry, we can take credit cards at a 3.5% fee

  • Please ship your Bible and order form by your preferred method - FedEx, UPS or USPS.

Preserve The Word

10521 N. Michigan Ave

Kansas City, MO

64155

Please include your name, address, and phone number on the order form with the Bible so we know who it belongs to and how to reach you. Without this information, we won't be able to identify the owner and will have to wait until you contact us.

To access the order form, simply download it to your computer by clicking on the link below.

Preserve the Word: custom leather bible repair, rebinding and recovering service