What JF Bastok buys in Waterloo
Petit Vingtième, Cassandre, Le Soir, Le Soir Jeunesse from 1940 to 1947, Spirou magazine from 1938 to 1941, Tintin magazine from 1946 to 1950, Pays Réel and, more broadly, all newspapers published between 1790 and 1945.
What determines the value
An old newspaper gains value according to its title, date, the event it covers and its condition. First issues, special issues, youth supplements and papers tied to major dates in Belgian history are the most sought after.
Home appraisal in Waterloo
JF Bastok is based in Waterloo, on the drève de l’Infante: an appointment is quickly arranged, whether you live in the centre, Mont-Saint-Jean, Joli-Bois, Chenois or the Faubourg. He also travels to neighbouring towns such as Braine-l’Alleud, Lasne, Rhode-Saint-Genèse and La Hulpe.
Before the appointment
Don’t cut out articles and don’t separate supplements from the paper. Keep issues flat and dry, and leave bound volumes as they are.
How it works
Call +32 499 08 03 84 or send a few photos by WhatsApp. An appointment is set at your home in Waterloo. The appraisal is free and without obligation; if the offer suits you, payment is made in cash, on the spot.
Full details on the Old papers and newspapers page.
Frequently asked questions
Do you make home visits in Waterloo?
Yes. JF Bastok visits by appointment in every part of Waterloo. Travel and appraisal are free and without obligation.
Do you buy Second World War newspapers?
Yes, newspapers from 1940 to 1945 are among what JF Bastok is looking for.
Is a single issue worth a visit?
It depends on the title and date. Send a photo of the front page by WhatsApp for a first opinion.