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

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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    Mark Smith Very simple easy instructions to follow
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    Susie So impressed with this company & totally recommend using them. I sent mainly lots of costume, silver, & gold jewellery old holiday no longer in circulation money. Very professionally dealt with, I was sent a welcome ...
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    Jen I found the Company very professional and very quick in sending me an offer, once accepted the money was transferred into my account couldn’t have asked for better service.
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    Alison Wilds Good continued communication from when I posted my box. Replied in just a few days with an offer and gave me the chance to consider it before confirming my choice. Then received payment swiftly. Was a little ...
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    Judy Murray The whole experience was easy - the hardest part was parting with some family items but it was the best way for me to sell them Thank you for making it so easy
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    Douglas Seward Free postage of my items to them Rapid evaluation and offer Simple confirmation of sale and prompt payment. Worked as described
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    Donna Blackham Great service lovely staff very professional recommend service
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    Cube-ist Only used this company once so far and it was a positive experience.
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    Veronica It’s so easy to get remuneration from articles no longer used. The whole process is completely painless. Box up, post, get a quote, accept or reject and money in bank straight after. I’ve done 3 boxes already and earned ...
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    Emily Cahill Vintage Cash Cow kept in touch every step of the way. They provided very clear and regular updates throughout the whole process. I was very happy with the price.

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