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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    Shaun S Very friendly member of staff who guided me through the processes involved. Service was great Good payment. Thank you so much
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    Sandie Winter Great experience and offer
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    Carole Absolutely perfect from receiving my label to getting the money in my bank
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    Mrs Sue Howarth It was all so easy to send my box and I was kept up to date with what was going on throughout. Once I received my offer and accepted the money was in my bank account in couple of days. Very efficient
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    Bridgette Fitzpatrick Excellent service waited a bit longer for assessment but was kept in the loop so all in all good
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    AnnL Helpful staff on the phone.
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    Carl Bridge I can’t say it was quick service as it took quite a while and I had about 3 emails saying they had a bigger workload and it would take longer but on the whole it was a decent experience. I didn’t know how much the items ...
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    Mr Steven Langley Was kept updated ,from receiving my parcel to getting an offer ,once offer was excepted,money was in account same day
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    TERESA HIATT Fair offer and prompt payment
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    Zonke Hlatshwayo That was my easiest task to prepare for posting, simple and straight forward. I am waiting for more labels or seal tags, how do I get them please.
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    Glynis Kendall Totally great company always kept in touch to let me know how things were going. Easy to send will need to have another look round to collect more items well worth it
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    doreen cocks Perfect in every wY the young man explained ever thing thT would happen i Washibghly deleted and would recommend them to my family
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    Morag Mollon The reason I have given 4 stars is I seemed to wait a long time before I actually got a valuation…. Otherwise happy …. And would use them again.
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    Susan Good experience. Took a little longer than expected, but we're kept informed of delays. Would use again. Payment arrived within 5 days.

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