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.

  • TP stars
    Jude Being paid for things I would have thrown away has got to be a plus! Very easy, straightforward transaction.
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    Helen O'Sullivan Easy packing and posting Labels only valid for 3 weeks and I wasn’t ready so emailed them when I was and they sent new labels .. no fuss . Good communication via WhatsApp and email throughout letting me know box ...
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    Mrs LINDA MCTURK Communication was excellent. They informed me when they received my box and when I could expect my valuation. Was I happy with what I was offered ? Well yes - more would have been lovely . I was never going to make ...
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    C Jenkins Couldn't fault the system. Received label posted package and received an e-mails from Vintage advising that it was received. It only took 5 days and received a price which I was happy with which was in my account the ...
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    Romi Burgess Lots of information, easy to post stuff and easy to get in touch . Very pleased
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    Kevin Tilley Being kept informed of every stage and very prompted payment when I accepted
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    Sharon Starr Excellent service, very quick and a fair offer for my goods. Money was transferred to my account within a day of my accepting the offer.
  • TP stars
    Tony Harvey very good service kept me informed all the way. good price paid tome and very quick
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    Patricia The messages kept me in the loop all the way
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    Julie Very easy to use. I was regularly kept informed where my stuff was, and at the end got a fair price
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    customer Good and quick
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    kelly W Absolutely shocked at the money I got for my box, to me it was all old and no use so was going in bin or charity shop. I’m already on the lookout for more things to create another box
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    Lucille Inglis Extremely easy my box was collected from home and I was informed when the box was on its way, when it arrived. I was kept informed of every step of the process. I was then informed of the offer which I accepted and the ...
  • TP stars
    Mrs Carol Smith Brilliant communication from receipt of box and every it was in the process. Once offer was made and accepted paid out quickly!
  • TP stars
    Amanda Roberts Very pleasant and helpfull conversation
  • TP stars
    Marie Reed Easy to use. Free pack for delivery. Regular communication

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