Items we're unable to accept

While we buy thousands of valuables daily, we can't accept these modern, electrical, fragile or offensive items. 

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Items we don't buy

Our experts love all vintage items in any condition, however, there are a few things we cannot accept. Scroll to learn more; if you can't spy your item on our list, please get in touch.

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We destroy all contraband and offensive items unless we can pass them to museums or schools for educational purposes. This includes…
- Demeaning items
- Racist items
- Anti-Semitic items
- Homophobic items
- Confederate memorabilia
- Discriminatory items
- Any gollywog items
- Ivory and big cat skins (subject to exemptions)
- Tiger claws
- Uncertified firearms
- Reproduction Nazi memorabilia

Please note, as per our Terms & Conditions we cannot be held liable for any missing or damaged Item that falls under a Restricted Category (including easily breakable items such as crockery, glass, porcelain, ceramics and similar) or any missing or damaged Item which is sent to us in a Box which also contains any Item which falls under a Restricted Category. 

How it works

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Order your free postage pack
This includes your free postage labels and a handy guide to help you maximise your box value.
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Pack your items into a box
Pack a box with all your unwanted valuables, even broken and tangled items are accepted.
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Send your box for free!
Using your free postage labels, drop your box at the post office or book a home collection.
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Sit back and relax
Receive your offer within 7 working days. Either accept and get paid the same day or have your items returned for free.

Read our incredible reviews

We may be the experts, but please don't just take our word for it. Uncover our extraordinary reviews by amazing customers just like you.

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    Janet Swindells Got more than expected. Thank you
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    Sharon Dixon You where very good and kept me updated and all in all a good service.
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    MRS MARY E RUDKIN Kept in touch all the way through the process. I thought the offer was fair and very prompt payment.
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    Edith Owen Easy to contact vintage cow. Easy to send belongings and had offer which I excepted very quickly and money was in my account the following day.
  • TP stars
    Emma Hollis excellent, swift, courteous and communication was very professional - would recommend highly
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    Heather Mary Atkinson I was kept up to date during the whole process, and , was very pleased with the cash offer made.
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    Diane Hewitt Was kept updated every step. Very quick with decision. Also very quick with settlement. Very efficient
  • TP stars
    Karen Hughes Great customer support and quickness. From picking up the parcel to receiving my only took about 4 days and this is with a weekend in the middle.
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    Mr Arrowsmith Posted box on Monday got acknowledgement of receipt on Tuesday, got offer on Thursday, money in my bank on Friday. Can't fault the service.Excellent !
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    Sandra Hawkins The service is very good and I’m not sure about the prisce they gave u as I can’t compare it to anyone else and the payments are always payed on time
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    Michelle Boult Fast efficient service from beginning to end. Great communication too.
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    Karen Great customer service and very helpful and friendly people
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    Emma Druce Very quick service
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    Ian Great service and so easy to use. I packed a few items and sent off using pre-paid Royal Mail label. I had a decent offer (more than I expected) within a week. Funds were in my account two days later - highly recomended.
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    hugh Symonds good communication from emails and a follow up call

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