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.

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    Nigel Simple way to get your unwanted items valued, with the cost of postage for the boxed items being covered, just stick the received pre paid sticker onto the box and give it to the Post office to deliver. It took just ...
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    Miss Yvonne Collins Was sceptical but thought I try it. Info. clear, concise & instructions easy to follow. Staff courteous, helpful & supportive &willing to resolve issues. Very happy with the value given for my items, money was paid into ...
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    Lynne Evans As a first time user the contact impressed me right from the beginning through to the end. It was all made so easy for us to do. We shall definitely be using the company again. The figure was more than we anticipated ...
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    kelsey Everything was so professional they keep you informed every step of the way great service no pressure the whole process went very smoothly
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    S Hines Easy to use process, regular progress updates and good price offered. Would definitely use again.
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    D McDougall Excellent service Was keep up to date throughout the process Swift payment Would definitely used this service again

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