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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    Malcolm Edwards They did every thing right
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    Mrs Jill Miles Very easy and happy with valuation. Certainly better than taking some of my items to the tip
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    Wendy Holst Excellent service, prompt reply when I had a query. Pleased wit the valuation.
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    Patricia Pennington It was an easy process and I was kept informed all the way. Once a price was received and accepted, it was in my bank account immediately.
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    Seeri Fully informed, from start to finish. No pressure at any time to make a decision. Good friendly service
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    Michele Isaac Good price although they took rather a long time to assess what I sent, but regularly kept me updated that they were very busy. Have now ordered a second label pack.
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    Sharon Morris Extremely helpful on the telephone and emails Kept me informed at every step Very pleased with the offer which was accepted Free postage a bonus Would definitely recommend others to use them Thank you 5 stars ...
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    Sue Collins Easy and courteous to deal with. Happy with experience
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    Juliec Ease of getting the pack, support if needed, really good timely communication and efficient and effective process from start finish
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    Philip Harrison Kept in contact well and apologised for a delay in getting back to us. Paid well and quickly.
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    Amanda Barker Had trouble getting them to send the postage stickers initially and in the end was inundated with them! However once I got my postage sticker the whole process was really easy and I was very happy with the amount they ...
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    darrel Whole process was straight forward and prompt
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    ANNE CRICK Staff on the phone helpful and supportive
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    Kelly Very happy, so easy to do and my money was paid straight into my account the same day
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    Janet canton Kept informed, with whats happening , efficient, friendly staff , great experience , will use again and recommend.
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    S Tuckley Information at every step of the process.

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