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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    Julie Eddleston Very pleased with my offer and accepted very prompt payment already got a second box ready to go
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    Victoria Very quick with everything you do and very efficient
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    MRS ROWENA MOORE Quick and efficient service. I will be using them again
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    Lesley Sharp Excellent service and communication with a fair price for the goods submitted.
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    Phil Lynch Impressed by how quickly the process was from sending the items to receiving the cash.
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    jo Rocke Efficiency and in contact to provide a better service
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    Moya Law Really useful info came with the label to attach to the box of stuff I sent. I was kept informed of the progress once they had the box and they made me an offer that I was really happy with. Once I accepted the offer ...
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    Fiona Jones A no hassle free service and very good offer ! Very happy customer
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    Sam Was good. Good communication etc
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    Mr WEM The process from start to finish was really easy with regular updates provided throughout. The subsequent offer being fair with funds being credited within one working day. I would be happy to use this service again and ...
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    June Gallagher This is the second time we have used Vintage, very good service, keep you informed all the way. Lovely surprise with the cash amount. Will use again, thoroughly recommend. Thankyou.
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    Glynis Lane Very easy to use and completely satisfied with my offer.
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    Patricia Hayes Easy to understand what I can send. Communication excellent. Easy to send and quick response with the offer and payment.
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    Stephen Tremlett Great service, very polite, and such a quick turnaround especially with the money aswell very much appreciated thank you
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    Pauline Straightforward good price for goods and once I accepted money was in my account within a couple of hours would recommend 👌
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    Paul wilson Excellent service

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