CrazyAboutMagazines Reviews 44

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

After studying their website I had high hopes they would at least ask some pertinent questions about my collection of "Nova" magazines starting from the 1st issue in March 1965. Sadly they weren't int... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Many thanks indeed for the 22 vintage Bella Magazines that arrived safely today. I am delighted with my purchases are they are in like-new condition. Thanks also for sending so quickly and very well w... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is my second purchase from CAM and once again, very impressed with the prompt shipping and proper packaging and care for the magazines I ordered. You can tell this team pays attention to ensuri... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordered a copy of a magazine from the '70's and couldn't be more happy - both with the superb condition of the magazine (although great care had been given to describe any faults with the copy due to... See more

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  1. Magazine Store
  2. Book Store

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Our vintage magazine store sells thousands of back issue magazines including fashion, celebrity, music, supplements and many more.


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4.6

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Abba Jackie Magazine


Posted quickly, excellent condition, great Abba collectors item going back to 1977.
Will definitely order from CrazyAboutMagazines again.

May 31, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

There is a lot to say about this…

There is a lot to say about this company compared to others. I gave it 5 stars out of 5 because the product was impeccable and was extremely well packed for shipping! My item had to come al the way from the UK and had a long way to go. with every action I received an email with details on the actions of shipping at that current moment and where it was and time...I was really surprised about the quality of everything! Shipping war really fast. This is an amazing company and for me the first time working with them and I started checking for more!! Forget ebay, Amazon....CrazyAboutMagazine is the place to be!! Thanks a million to all who worked on this!!!

May 27, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing site!

Excellent site! Item as described. Totally recommended. I'm really happy with this magazine, I'm surely back soon. Thanks for everything. TOP A+++++ :D

P.s. Please! Do not close the site again... I have waited so many years to complete this purchase.

May 3, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Was very impressed by the prompt…

Was very impressed by the prompt delivery and the time and effort Crazy About Magazines put into the individual packaging of each magazine. I have ordered from CAM before and will continue to do so in the future. I am also very impressed by CAM's vast and varied inventory of all magazines specifically fashion magazines. My only regret is that I did not check CM's website sooner when they had closed for renovations.

April 20, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Communicative seller, quick dispatch, excellent packaging, magazines in great condition

My one experience with CrazyAboutMagazines (late March-early April 2024) was pleasant and hassle-free: A purchase order for three magazines, which were quickly dispatched and arrived in great condition. The packaging was excellent, using ColomPac sturdy cardboard envelopes, with the magazines inside also enclosed in protective plastic, to mitigate against the risk of possible rain damage in transit. CrazyAboutMagazines was reassuringly communicative throughout the process — confirming the initial order, acknowledging my accompanying note about packaging, and providing helpful updates regarding the dispatch and estimated arrival time. Very happy with my purchase and, at least based on this single transaction for three magazines, would recommend the services of the business.

April 3, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/10

amazing company! Only business that had the vogue issue I was looking for a the customer service was second to none! I requested for a note to be sent with the magazine saying happy birthday and the lovely lady purchased a birthday card for me and put it in the parcel! So rare nowadays to interact with a business who does these small touches and it goes such a long way. Would 100% recommend, will go out of my way to use this company!

January 29, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Superb Outfit... But Pricey.

Fabulous service from a very organised and professional outfit. I was impressed by their willingness to negotiate on price (bear that in mind if you visit the website). The magazine I purchased was in superb condition (it is almost 45 years old!) and packed to perfection, ensuring it arrived with me in tip-top condition.

My one major gripe about the team is that their item pricing is on the ridiculously high side PLUS they add top-rate postage on top. Even after the discount I was given for my item it still cost me just over £12.00 with shipping. I was happy to pay it - this time - as the magazine I bought completed my collection, but I would caution against trying to build a collection unless you have a lot of money to spend doing so.

So why have I given CrazyAboutMagazines 5-Stars? Simply because, in spite of my gripes, they are VERY good at what they do and, really, that's all you can ask for :-)

January 26, 2024
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Reply from CrazyAboutMagazines

Hi there. Many thanks for your lovely feedback. Pleased you were happy with the item. Obviously, many of these rare magazines are scarce, hence our pricing structure. We decided to no longer use Tracked 48 postal service (due to issues with delivery) and now use only Tracked 24. In fact, the postage price of £4.25 that we charge a customer is actually cheaper than what Royal Mail charge us for the postage on our business account! (hence we make a small loss). Buying one very lightweight magazine can sometimes work out a little costly for postage. The £4.25 rate does actually cover you up to 2kg in parcel weight; just unfortunate if you select a very light-weight magazine as the postage price would work out exactly the same.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Crazy about Crazyaboutmagazines

Magazine is in great shape and arrived to the US super quickly. Thank you for a pleasant buying experience! I look forward to doing business with you again!

January 30, 2024
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Many thanks for your kind feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very pleased with purchase.

Vintage Lookin magazine arrived on time and in great condition. Very pleased with purchase.

November 15, 2023
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Many thanks for your kind feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A fast and efficient service

I was so pleased to find a copy of an old newspaper magazine from 1971 that had an article about my late father in it. The website was easy to use and buy from. The magazine arrived well packaged and protected. The postal options are great and I paid for special delivery which arrived before 1pm the next day. I was so thrilled to get the magazine. Thank you for a great service.

August 29, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service, highly recommend

I wanted to leave a review to counter an earlier low review I saw that was from when the store was closed. My experience was seamless. I ordered two magazines and they arrived in perfect description, as described and were really well packaged. They were also dispatched within a few days. I'll definitely be ordering again

July 26, 2023
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Thank You!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service. Purchase was very straight forward, magazines arrived very quickly and safely due to the careful and thoughtfully packing. Both magazines I purchased were exactly as described. Delighted with my purchase and highly recommend this business.

July 14, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Found my 1986 magazine! Service spot on 😊

I was delighted to find the back issue of a magazine that I haven’t been able to find anywhere else. It was packaged carefully, posted out to me promptly, and the magazine was in excellent condition (it’s nearly 40 years old!). The seller was communicative and supportive. I would buy from here again! 😊

July 3, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lost Lookin in magazine now found …

Been searching for this Lookin magazine for so long I never thought I'd find it, the seller very kindly packed in polythene bag and sturdy packaging and I was stunned to find it was in Brand New condition from 1988 if you are a Magazine Collector I highly recommend you try this shop and the Seller they are as professional as it gets in magazine collecting

March 27, 2023
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

No order, no service

I have sent more than one mail requesting information about certain magazines, and I've requested price quotes on numerous occasions. The proprietor unfortunately refuses to give me a reply to my questions. However, should I place and order tonight as I've done several times in the past, she will not waste time with my payment or order confirmation. In short, if you know the title you want and the magazine is in stock, you'll probably have no problem. But should you pose a legitimate question, one that isn't frequently asked apparently, then she really can't be bothered to answer or assist you.

Update:

a) I know what it's like to care for a terminally ill parent, so I am therefore sorry for both you and your mother. But I also had to run a business and I never dared speak to any of our customers, like you're doing to me. After all, people are not psychic, you know?

b) You want to know what a clear message would be that you're closed? Take your site offline. And if you didn't want to be confronted with e-mails and requests from impatient and frustrated (ex-)customers, you could have placed the same message that you've now posted online into an auto-reply. Or you could have mentioned that you were not only closed for business, but that all e-mails from customers wouldn't be answered. I'm sorry, but who keeps a site online for 5 years, without doing any business?

c) You feel my comments are unfair? Then you should have removed the Trustpilot option from your website. You were still online, remember?

d) I think it's lovely that you're fond of nostalgia, and that you feel the need to mention that you once ran a successfull business. But hopefully you also understand, that most customers are only interested in here and now? After all, Great Britain was also a functioning, fully fledged democracy and EU member state once, that was run by smart career politicians. And now look at it! Yours is definitely an island mentality; only looking inward and oblivious to what's going on in the rest of the world. You can't even ship to the EU due to high costs and red tape. Strange thing is though, that colleagues of yours are shipping to "the continent" at (very) reasonable prices. But of course, you are special.

Good luck, Miss. You're going to need it!😃

June 17, 2020
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Reply from CrazyAboutMagazines

I ran my business very successfully from 2007 to 2017. In 2017, our website closed and I placed a message on our website indicating this. Since then I have been looking after my mother with terminal cancer for 5 years, hence why the business has been closed. Since 2017, no orders have been able to be placed. And yes, you are correct: if you placed an order between 2007 and 2017, you could place the order, pay and I would ship with confidence right away. 100% guaranteed customers. With a huge amount of stress, and a clear indication I was closed for business, I feel your comment is very unfair.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Service

Ordered a 1986 magazine, which was very well packaged and arrived promptly by Recorded Delivery. Magazine was in excellent condition, and I received regular emails confirming the status of my order. Very impressed and would certainly use again.

December 8, 2016
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Tv Times magazine

Extremely impressed at the quality of magazine I have received today and the service provided. I will definitely be coming back for more. Thank very much.

January 29, 2016
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