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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    MARY CROFT I had my box picked up on monday. You received it tuesday. I had my offer Thursday and the money was in my account by friday. And all the way through I was kept up to date with texts. Amazing company to do business ...
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    Maria Wootton Quick and easy, Posted Friday received money the following Wednesday. Help and advice always on hand. Kept update on the stages my package was at All in all brilliant service from start to finish
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    Claire Bristol Good experience very straightforward and happy with offer . Would benefit from less chasing emails after contact but that is the only negative.
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    Caron Everything was so easy and fast
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    Susan The staff are all very responsive. One is kept well informed by Vintage. I really cannot fault them,
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    Roy Harvey You just got to trust them brilliant 👍
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    Sarah Perfect. Thank you
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    LINDA COLLIER Have already submitted a positive review so no need for another one.
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    MRS MOIRA TUCKER Very quick service.
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    Quinney As I have said before . It is easy to use and good value.
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    Guest Quick response and satisfactory offer. Great to have free postage too
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    Sandra Morton Quick response money quickly put into account
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    Francine Teasdale Sent my box on the saturday received an offer on the Thursday money in account on the Friday very quick and easy. The offer was good not sure how much I could've got if sold separately though but the overall experience ...
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    PETE PRATT Easy to deal with and money paid very quickly very happy
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    Mrs Sally Bresnahan Easy to use service. Very helpful and friendly staff. A great way to recycle unwanted items.
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    Lynda Allan Fantastic service and so quick. I really was surprised at how much I received. The communication was exceptional, they kept me up-to-date at every step of the way. I would highly recommend the. First-class customer ...

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