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.

  • TP stars
    Alison Newman Very easy process from sending my box to receiving funds. Would use again.
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    Willow gill Great service and a good way to recycle unwanted items the only issue was trying to find a box. The whole process of having it collected was very easy and I was kept informed all the way through from collection to ...
  • TP stars
    Louise Davies They were very professional and clear through every step of the way. After evaluating the items in my box they gave me a really good price and I’m thrilled to bits with there service.
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    Mr Norman Robertson Got email from the company with an offer which I rejected as told them I expected more than that, was put on hold and they came back with a much better offer which I accepted and was very happy with the outcome. All in ...
  • TP stars
    Brian Excellent service, just popped everything into my box as per their advertising, and got a quote which we accepted. Would i use Vintage again, yes brilliant service 👏
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    Dionne Waiting time was a little longer than expected for items to be reviewed, but clear communication throughout given, explaining this. Overall a good service to help clear out various items.
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    J Harris Quick turnover
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    Peter John Veale Generally very good but time estimate to get an offer was inaccurate.
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    Bernard P A very good service although it took almost three weeks to get the offer back to me. I was happy with the amount offered and it has all gone through successfully now. Thankyou.
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    Tony Mildinhall excellevery good service will be using againnt service
  • TP stars
    MR DAVID WRIGHT Very simple and efficient process. Was offered a good price which was easy to accept.
  • TP stars
    Yvonne Parnell Kept me informed how my box was being processed. Offer was made and when accepted in my account the next day.
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    cheshiresteve Good communication, simple process.
  • TP stars
    Julie Sheridan-Richards Easy to use. Kept informed throughout. Fair price paid. Money paid in a timely manner
  • TP stars
    Gillian Leach Excellent service and once figure was agreed quick payment
  • TP stars
    Joy Sheehan Easy to find out what they do & don’t accept. Easy to pack, label & post. Good communication. The wait time was longer than anticipated, however they kept us informed of the delay. Very reasonable valuation, & quick ...

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