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.

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    Carob Very clear guidance on how the process works and excellent communication throughout so I knew exactly what was going on.
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    Sue andrews Very impressed by the prompt and efficient service. We were kept notified at every stage and the communication hit just the right note of friendly informality. Delighted with the offer on our parcel and will certainly ...
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    Derek arthur Luke The ease with being able to be in contact with the assessors in regards to my goods professionally dealt with.Being kept in formed and notably their assessment of my goods a fair price in today's market.Hope to do ...

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