Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about us, orders, delivery and our Brighton-made spores.

  • Brighton Spores is a one-seagull shop. Sometimes the dog joins me for a break and a stroll to the post office, but mostly it’s just me.

    Learn More

  • Anyone who has lived in or visited Brighton knows that, besides the beautiful pier, it’s known for its cheeky and brave seagulls. As a Brighton-based business, I figured what better mascot? After a few choice prompts, Steven Seagull was born.

  • To keep things simple and uncomplicated (the way I like it), bank transfer or crypto is preferred. You’ll be prompted for your preferred payment type during checkout. Follow the instructions, and there shouldn’t be a problem. If you have any questions, get in touch.

    Need an easy way to send a bank transfer? I’d recommend the Wise app, and it’s even easier with my referral link.

    Looking for a crypto recommendation? I’d recommend Coinbase.

  • Spores are completely legal to buy and sell in the UK, but I like to keep everything as discreet as possible. Packages are wrapped and sent in plain brown boxes – just like Amazon, without all the branding.

  • We aim to dispatch in 1–2 working days. You’ll get an email confirmation once it’s on its way.

  • Yes—UK shipping is available at checkout. Delivery times and costs are shown before you pay.

  • No, sorry. It’s UK-only.

  • Once an order ships, a confirmation email will be sent. If tracking is available for your service, it’ll be included in that email.

  • Item descriptionIf you’ve placed an order and haven’t paid, contact me ASAP, and we’ll work together to get it sorted.

    If you’ve placed an order and paid, contact me ASAP. As long as I haven’t posted your order, we can work together to get it sorted.

    If you’ve already received your order (which means you’ve paid and I have received your payment), I’m afraid nothing can be done. Given the nature of spores as a time-bound, perishable product, they cannot be resold. Please make sure to pick your spores carefully.

  • Spores provide a great opportunity for learning and the internet provides a lot of information that’s just a quick search away. You can also check out our corner squawk to learn about syringes, swabs, and prints.

  • Visit the Contact Us page to send a message—I’ll reply as soon as I can (usually within 1–2 working days).