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

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

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    HM Great experience. Really happy with the outcome. Only dropped one star due to wait time.
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    Olga Kokkinis It was an easy process , although valuation took longer than I thought it would . However very efficient service.
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    David A Fair offer for my trinkets,interaction with staff friendly and helpful. Keep up good work another box on its way thank you.
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    cynthia wheeler So easy to use kept me informed every step of the way. Was very pleased with the amount of money I got. Will be sorting more stuff out
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    Tracy hudson Easy and efficient, great way to get some extra cash
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    Dawn Wright Efficient with text contact throughout althoughit took longer than 2 weeks to complete. As items around house sent, pleased that all were accepted and money put into my bank account. Sometimes u have to trust your ...
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    customer The experience was great easy no fuse and direct but on thing all the items I sent for valuation do you send out a statement regarding the items
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    Derek Blakey It does exactly what it says it does.
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    WILLIAM WHITFORD it is easy to use
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    Jane Cousins Great service, good communication and speedy payment once offer accepted.
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    Customer Denise Easy to select the items following the information in the brochure, packed a box with old items and costume jewellery.
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    pearl chapman Always helpful polite genuine thank you
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    Mr Peter Hesketh Very good company to deal with
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    Dana M Simple easy process. Prepaid label came through the post & I was happy with what was offered and payment came through quickly.
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    Vera Broadhurst It was quick and easy to follow. I was pleased with the out come. The money was paid in to my account quicker than i expected. You kept me informed all the time on how things were progressing.
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    Carol Kept you up to date with what was happening. Quoted me and I wasn’t expecting that much. Money in my account next day. Quick and easy

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