FAQ's
Q1: How do I contact BeatChapter?
You can use the message portal at the bottom right of your screen or the email/phone number displayed in our logo.
You can use the message portal at the bottom right of your screen or the email/phone number displayed in our logo.
Q2: How do I pay?
We accept payments via PayPal and Stripe through our shopping cart.
We accept payments via PayPal and Stripe through our shopping cart.
You can also pay via Bank Transfer (BACS):
- Sort Code: 09-06-66
- Account Number: 43298001
- SWIFT: ABBYGB2L
- IBAN: GB98ABBY09066643298001
- Name: J Limbert T/A Electric Banana
We do not recommend sending cash. If selling to us, we can pay via Bank Transfer or PayPal.
Q3: Can you send items to a friend or family member?
PayPal protection only applies to the address used in the PayPal payment. Sending to another address may void protection. Make sure your PayPal delivery address is correct at checkout.
PayPal protection only applies to the address used in the PayPal payment. Sending to another address may void protection. Make sure your PayPal delivery address is correct at checkout.
Q4: How much is overseas shipping?
Shipping is calculated at checkout based on Royal Mail or DHL rates. Standard packaging is included.
Shipping is calculated at checkout based on Royal Mail or DHL rates. Standard packaging is included.
Note: Some large newspaper-format magazines (e.g., Andy Warhol Interview, International Times, Ink, Frendz, NME, Sounds, Melody Maker) do not fit in a large letter envelope unless folded. Tell us if you want these sent unfolded.
Q5: When will I receive my order?
Orders are dispatched within 1–5 days. Estimated delivery times:
Orders are dispatched within 1–5 days. Estimated delivery times:
- UK: 1–4 working days
- Europe: 5–9 working days
- USA/Japan: 7–14 working days
- Australia/NZ: 7–18 working days
Tracking numbers confirm dispatch and delivery but do not provide live updates.
Q6: Do you have a shop?
No. We sell online via eBay (beatchapter-com, beatchapter-outlet, the-beatchapter) and Discogs (beatchapter) with 100% positive feedback.
No. We sell online via eBay (beatchapter-com, beatchapter-outlet, the-beatchapter) and Discogs (beatchapter) with 100% positive feedback.
Q7: What do you sell?
We buy and sell:
We buy and sell:
- 1960s–1980s music magazines
- Sunday supplements
- Underground press & fanzines
- Music press articles, clippings, and adverts
- Concert memorabilia, posters, and more
Only about 20% of our stock is listed online.
Q8: Why do some products appear twice?
Each magazine is unique. Prices vary depending on condition. The image shown is usually the item you receive. All magazines are fully legible unless stated. Any wear will be described.
Each magazine is unique. Prices vary depending on condition. The image shown is usually the item you receive. All magazines are fully legible unless stated. Any wear will be described.
Q9: Do you give discounts for multiple items?
Yes. We are happy to negotiate fair discounts for multiple purchases of magazines, clippings, articles, or posters.
Yes. We are happy to negotiate fair discounts for multiple purchases of magazines, clippings, articles, or posters.
Q10: Where are you based?
London, UK.
London, UK.
Q11: Who do you sell to?
We sell to private collectors, researchers, journalists, celebrities, museums, current music magazines, TV stations, and documentary filmmakers.
We sell to private collectors, researchers, journalists, celebrities, museums, current music magazines, TV stations, and documentary filmmakers.
Q12: Can I sell a large collection to BeatChapter?
Yes. We buy vintage magazines, posters, memorabilia, and vinyl collections. Contact us via phone/WhatsApp/text: 07951 234862, or email photos/lists for a free quote.
Yes. We buy vintage magazines, posters, memorabilia, and vinyl collections. Contact us via phone/WhatsApp/text: 07951 234862, or email photos/lists for a free quote.
We buy back issues, 70s fanzines, rock/art posters, underground press, music books, sheet music (1960s–1970s), and records. All questions are answered within a few minutes to a few hours during working hours. Check our Wanted Items page.