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.

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    Carol Blackburn Kept me up to date with everything. Everyone was friendly and the offer I got was accepted. The money was in my bank account within 48 hours. Just a great service from beginning to end. I would definitely use them ...
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    Lin The service was well organised apart from not getting the arranged introductory phone call . All went smoothly but in future I would not be sending anything of much value as I think the offer was very poor . Previously ...
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    customer So easy to do, and a good offer too! And got rid of some clutter! Will definitely do it again!
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    Carol Simple process from start to finish. I received my postage labels promptly and was guided through each step so I felt confident, the hardest part for me was finding a suitable box. Communication was excellent, each step ...

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