Some FAQs you might want to know
BillingtonPix was set up during the first UK lockdown in 2020 in order to release a long pent up burst of energy, colour and pattern that had been developing deep inside Matthew's imaginative head. Matthew began, initially with photography, but then with retro style patterns, designingfrom his small office in London. He worked into the small hours of the endless lockdown days and nights to release all the designs he had developed over the last few years. It's a labour of love to exhibit these vintage designs on BillingtonPix.com. The name BillingtonPix comes from the first street his ancestors lived on when they came over from Ireland to Manchester in 1850.
You can find out more on our About Us page.
How We Make Things
All our products are made to order by printing our designs on the item you have purchased. Depending on the product, fulfillment will usually occur almost immediately and can take a couple of days to complete. The location of where you would like your product delivered will normally decidewhere exactly the item is produced. For the most part, we use premises in Latvia to cover most of Europe, including the UK. For USA it is likely that your product would be fulfilled in North Carolina. From there it is shipped directly to you, which can take on average 2-7 business days depending on your exact whereabouts.
In certain cases, for example, where a fulfillment centre becomes out of stock, we will use the next nearest location to you for completion of your order as quickly as we can.
Where possible, the products we choose to sell are ethically made and fulfilled as near as possible to you. For example, our greeting cards are produced using water-based inks and on paper recommended by the Forestry Commission. You can find out more on our Ethical and Environmental policy.
Fabric Care
We always recommend that our fabric products are washed in cool water using a mild detergent. Due to the nature of the printing process it is possible that the ink might fade over time.
Online Ordering
Currently we only sell online, which allows us to keep our prices as low as possible. We deliver all our products internationally.
International Shipping
Becausewe fulfill your order relatively local to you, we are able to offer free international shipping to most destinations. Sometimes, however, due to extreme postal charges, this might not always be possible. Please verify during checkout to ensure you are aware of any additional charges. This depends on a combination of the size of the item to be delivered plus the destination. For the EU and UK we are happy to maintain free delivery. For USA 75% of our products can be delivered for free. For all other places, please do check.
Please note, we are aware that some countries will apply an import duty and / or extra delivery charge on some items. Please ensure you have investigated what impact this might have for your order. BillingtonPix is not responsible for any additional charges other than those taken during the checkout process, or any abandoned packages.
Missing Orders
In the unfortunate scenario where your order does not arrive, please contact us after 30 days. We do not set this limit ourselves, but rather it is required by our fulfillment partners. We will request a replacement on your behalf.
Refunds and Returns
Because of the nature of the product being created to order we are unfortunately not able to return unwanted products. However if you are unhappy with your purchase please do email us via our online contact formor any of the other means of communication stated on that page.
Damaged Goods
If your order arrives damaged, or incorrectly processed, please get in touch, including clear photographs to show us what the issue is exactly. We will always work our hardest to rectify any problem that might occur.
Covid-19
Thankfully, for the most part, Covid19 is becoming a bit more controllable. However delays do still occur sometimes. Please check our Covid-19 update page for more information and for links for real-time delivery statuses.
Be happy, be retro
We want you to enjoy the vintage aesthetic of our products and designs as much as we do. Please let us know via the feedback forms on each product page, or just email us. We are always delighted to hear from our wonderful customers!
FAQs
While the metaverse refers to the creation of a 'new world', web3 is focused on the decentralized infrastructure with which users will be able to create and manage their digital assets, even in the metaverse itself. Another difference is that while web3 eliminates intermediaries, the metaverse does not.
What is the Web 3.0 metaverse? ›
Web 3.0 is a concept for a decentralized version of the world wide web. The "metaverse" refers to virtual worlds that enable online social interaction using digital avatars. As each one develops, we are likely to see more metaverse environments incorporate web3 technology.
What is web3 explained simply? ›
What Is Web 3.0? The third generation of the World Wide Web (WWW), referred to as Web 3.0 or Web3, emphasizes instantaneous immersion in the digital world. This version of the internet emphasizes personal data ownership and the use of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies.
Is web3 real? ›
Web3 is a term used to describe the next iteration of the internet, one that is built on blockchain technology and is communally controlled by its users.
What is an example of a Web3? ›
With web 3.0 examples, we can create a more open, equitable, and secure internet for everyone. Brave, Orion, and Beaker Browser are all Web3 browsers that are designed to protect user privacy and give users more control over their data.
What is higher than metaverse? ›
The omniverse includes all metaverses and multiverses, whether they are interoperable or not. "There is only one omniverse, and it includes everything," Collins said. Nvidia's Omniverse is trying to include everything through a novel approach to interoperability.
How to make money from Web3? ›
Earn Money on Web3 with NFTs
You can create and sell NFTs on different marketplaces such as Opensea, Rarible, and more, for a set price. Auctions are also a good option to make use of NFTs. By putting your NFT up for auction, you allow buyers to bid on it, and you get the highest possible price for your NFT.
Is Web3 good or bad? ›
Web3 will potentially provide incredible benefits for users, including greater financial and career opportunities for users, allowing users increased ownership over their own data, but also offers huge risks, including furthering our addiction to the internet and social media, the use of blockchain to facilitate ...
Why would people use Web3? ›
Chaffer and Justin Goldston in 2022, have described Web3 as a possible solution to concerns about the over-centralization of the web in a few "Big Tech" companies. Some have expressed the notion that Web3 could improve data security, scalability, and privacy beyond what is currently possible with Web 2.0 platforms.
How will Web3 change the world? ›
Empowerment of Individuals
Web3 technologies can empower individuals by giving them more control over their data and assets, and by enabling them to participate in decentralized networks and platforms. This can lead to greater economic and social empowerment.
Web3 failed to deliver anything but more similar ensh*ttification in the form of cryptocurrencies, NFTs and ultimately a market-fuelled distraction cobbled together on top of blockchains which is hardly the new internet that venture capitalists are determined to push as the correct rhetoric — one that is self-serving ...
Is Web 3.0 already exist? ›
Much of Web 3.0 is already here, since blockchain and its applications are increasingly becoming a reality. Still, it took over 10 years to transition from Web 1.0 to Web 2.0, and most observers expect it to take just as long, if not longer, to fully implement and reshape the web into Web 3.0.
What is the new term for metaverse? ›
Roblox, Epic, Genies, and Zepeto use the term metaverse, while Facebook uses Live Maps, and Magic Leap prefers the Magicverse. Kevin Kelley called it the Mirrorworld in Wired, and Nvidia uses the term Omniverse. Others prefer the term AR Cloud, Spatial Internet, or Spatial Web.
What is the difference between web 3.0 and web3? ›
Web3 uses blockchain technology, while in web 3.0, certain data interchange technologies like RDF, SPARQL, OWL, and SKOS are used. Data in web3 is difficult to modify or delete since it is scattered across multiple nodes; however, data in web3. 0 can be changed effortlessly.
What is the difference between the metaverse and the internet? ›
While the internet is used primarily for browsing, the metaverse offers a more immersive experience where people can "live" to a degree in virtual spaces.
What does metaverse mean? ›
The metaverse is a loosely defined term referring to virtual worlds in which users represented by avatars interact, usually in 3D and focused on social and economic connection. Avatars socialising in the virtual world Second Life.
