Questions and Answers


  • Who are you, what is "The Beast"?

    •         The Beast UK Ltd. (hereafter referred to as "The Beast") is a United Kingdom Limited Company - Company Number         6615606, located in the South East of England, UK.

  • I live outside of the United Kingdom - how can I purchase from you?

    •         Yes, international buyers are welcomed, with both payment, and postage options listed below.

  • Do you modify machines for other people / can I send you my 606 / 303?

    •         The Beast no longer accepts client supplied TR-606s / TB-303s for modification, however, other machines will still be taken
            for modification and/or servicing.

  • What payment methods are accepted? Do you accept PayPal?

    •         The Beast accepts cheques within the United Kingdom, made to "The Beast UK Ltd.", and BACS transfers (any
            amount) / Google Checkout (smaller purchases only) from anywhere in the world.

            BACS payments must have the transfer fees pre-paid, and a 1.5% charge will be levied against card payments made through         Google Checkout, in line with UK Trading regulations.

            The Beast UK Ltd. neither currently accepts, nor has any intention of ever accepting, PayPal.

  • What postal methods do you use?

    •         All UK deliveries are made with Royal Mail's Special Delivery Service, affording full insurance, and track&trace.

            Cheaper international deliveries are made using Royal Mail's Airsure Service, affording full insurance, and track&trace.

            Due to the increasing cost and difficulty of arranging adequate insurance for the international transport of high value items,
            customers will be advised to make their own pick-up arrangements for some specific items, using one of the usual international
            couriers (FedEx, UPS, etc). The Beast is happy to assist with such arrangements.

            All prices given are exclusive of postal costs.

  • What is the Google Checkout procedure?

    •         For smaller purchases, an invoice can be generated, and emailed to you by Google Checkout. You can then pay with any of
            the usual cards. The card will be charged upon verification, the goods shipped, and a tracking number forwarded on by
            Checkout.

  • What are the IBAN / SWIFT codes needed?

    •         The necessary banking details will be supplied for relevant transactions upon request.

  • What is the purchase procedure?

    •         Customer places order request by email, stating country of delivery.
            Postage and payment options returned by The Beast.
            Payment completed by customer and verified.
            Goods (with paper invoice) shipped by The Beast, and tracking information forwarded to customer.

  • Do stated prices include VAT (sales tax) / will I be liable for import duties?

    •         Customers within the EU have all relevant taxes pre-paid by The Beast (ie stated prices are inclusive - there are no additional
            taxes to pay)
            Goods exported outside of the EU may be liable for import taxes, levied by external governments, for which the customer may
            be liable.