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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    Mrs Christine Vernon Their offer was not disappointing which I feared
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    Adrian My experience was very easy to do,and complete, with a timely quote, which I was extremely happy with. Will definitely use again
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    Jase All good, I just think the acknowledgment and turn round of the request for mailing paperwork could be a bit more slick tbh. But still a great service
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    Diane Huby Easy and straightforward
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    Isabel White Easy instructions to follow. Very pleasant telephonists. A very fair offer.
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    Elizabeth Frost Vintage cash cow are really organised and a really nice business to deal with, I packed up all the stuff and sent it off and they offered me a price within a few days and I got the money a few days later ,it was ...
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    Jenni Cross Very easy to use great communication and great offer. Will definitely use again and have recommended to friends
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    Angela Evans From start to finish it was so easy to do and they were very helpfull it was so easy and straight forward and I was very happy with my offer
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    Neil Markham I think brilliant ,I used to use a auchen but not now ,these people let you know in days what's been offered instead days and days waiting in auchen,then again waiting to be paid then after they take 25% off be same as ...
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    cjo Quick and easy to deal with, good offer and payment really simple
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    Neil Coull Prompt reply and acceptable offer
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    Lynda Campbell I sent my box on a Tuesday and had money in my account by Thursday. Absolutely brilliant service. Highly recommended!
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    Jennifer Gill Everything was made very easy and I was amazed at the quick reply when my parcel arrived the following day followed by a quick offer a few days later. The whole experience was really impressive, thank you.
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    Lynne Very simple and quick. Good offer made and money sent through straight away once I accepted.
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    Mr Shillito Easy to do. Easy to post Quick with a valuation Quick to pay Magic
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    Lois German - Marylebone Assoc Swift, professional and efficient.

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