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

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    Christine Green Was pleasantly surprised with what I received from my items payment was quick and they kept me updated through the whole transaction would highly recommend and would use them again
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    S Mico Honestly it was so easy. All I did was box it up take it to the post office put on the returns label you sent me through the post,and you kept in contact with me throughout the experience I would recommend this company ...
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    Denise Once our box arrived we were kept informed through emails and eventually received an offer. After a bit of negotiation we accepted the offer and the money was paid in 2 working days.
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    Marilyn Austin Helpful people, keeping in contact with the latest timings. Picking up our box from home thank you
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    Adelle W Quick response and easy to use.
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    Anne Wood Good communication throughout the procces and prompt payment when valuation confirmed.
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    Marlene Brilliant so good to talk you through it all very good price offered
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    Anonymous The people on the other end of the phone are very very helpful the service was wonderful
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    Jane Kept informed and happy with the offers

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