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

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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    David marcucci Swift and easy
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    Mrs Brackenbury Took longer than usual but it wasn’t really a problem as got my valuation in the end and the money was transferred to me immediately
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    Carl Hutchinson All good for first time
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    Gillian Shuttleworth A very efficient and organised service. Kept in the loop. Always someone at end of phone to answer any queries. Once valuation of boxed items accepted, money transferred the same day. A very simple and easy process. I ...
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    Lorraine Sheldon Excellent service
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    Janet Emmett Quick and easy.
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    Dawn Kept updated at all times, process is easy would do it again xx
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    Susan Sedgley Really easy transaction with excellent communication and brilliant outcome
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    Ronnie Cunningham Waited a few weeks before getting confirmation that box received ok but thereafter offer and payment were quickly made.
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    Lynne skinner Great service from start to finish good offer very pleased and received the money in 2 days would recommend.
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    Daphne Rowbotham Easy to deal with, no hidden extras, I got more back than expected, staff always pleasant when I called, always answered promptly by a human. GREAT
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    Fiona Martin So easy to do and I was surprised by how much I made on a few trinkets that were really just clutter. Thank you.
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    Caroline Atkinson Very straightforward process. Kept well informed and updated from the receipt of the items to the valuation.
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    Jeanette Ellis I was advised that they are a great company and it turned out they are fantatastic. So easy to deal with. Very satisfied
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    Peter Wade Simples easy peasy…..
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    Christine Whittaker From the time I sent for my posting pack to when I received my excellent valuation, I was kept in the loop. I would advise anyone who has stuff doing nothing in their loft etc, to use VCC & make some money for yourself. ...

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