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We’ve made the whole process simple and stress-free. Just pop your items in a box, use our free insured postage label, and we’ll handle the rest.
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Step-by-Step Journey
Pack up your box & send it to us
We’ll cover the cost — and the insurance.
Use our free postage pack to safely send your items. Or if it’s easier, we can arrange a home collection at no extra charge.
Every parcel is fully tracked and insured from door to door.
Appraisal & Offer
We understand how frustrating it can be to get a proper valuation — that’s why our team of experts reviews every item carefully and sends you a clear, fair offer within 5 days. No guesswork, no ghosting.
Preparing your items for their next chapter
Before anything leaves our hands, each item is carefully reviewed, cleaned, and professionally photographed. We treat your pieces with the respect they deserve—then prepare them safely and beautifully, ready for their next home.
Where your items go next
Once we’ve bought your antiques, their story continues. Whether they’re passed on to collectors, carefully repaired, or shared with future generations, each piece is given a meaningful new purpose.
Your items are matched with buyers through trusted marketplaces, private collectors, or curated bundles at auction.
If something is damaged or worn, we either restore it or use its parts to breathe life into similar treasures.
Select pieces are donated or loaned to schools,museums, and heritage projects—ensuring they live on as cultural or educational artifacts.
Unacceptable Categories
At Antique Buying Collective, we aim to make the appraisal and buying process smooth, transparent, and fair for everyone. However, there are certain types of items we’re unable to accept or appraise — these are known as Restricted Categories
These restrictions exist to ensure the safety of our team, the integrity of our valuation process, and compliance with legal and ethical standards.
Items We Cannot Accept or Appraise
We are unable to appraise or purchase items in the following categories:
Easily Breakable Items
This includes, but is not limited to, crockery, china, crystal, glass, porcelain, ceramics, onyx, slate, marble, and other fragile materials that may be damaged during transit.
Clothing
We do not accept general clothing. Exceptions apply for collectable pieces such as sunglasses, Masonic regalia, and military memorabilia (including uniforms, caps, sashes, and gloves).
Furniture
Due to size and shipping constraints, we cannot accept any type of furniture for appraisal.
Printed Media
Books, comics, magazines, and other printed materials are outside the scope of our appraisal service.
Animal-Derived Materials
We do not handle fur, faux fur, taxidermy, or any item made using materials from endangered species or associated with inhumane treatment of animals.
Weapons & Hazardous Items
Firearms, guns, munitions, knives, or any other dangerous or restricted objects cannot be accepted.
Biros & Plastic Pens
Everyday writing implements, including modern pens and biros, are not suitable for appraisal.
Media Formats
Records, tapes, CDs, DVDs, and VHS tapes are not items we value or purchase.
Stamps & First Day Covers
We do not provide valuations for philatelic items.
Coins (Under 5kg & Sent Alone)
Individual coin collections weighing under 5kg and sent without other items are excluded from appraisal.
Buttons
Buttons and similar small accessories are not accepted.
What Happens If You Send Restricted Items
If we receive any items that fall within these categories, the following will apply:
No Valuation Provided
Items within Restricted Categories will not be appraised or valued.
Return or Disposal:
Delay in Processing
Including restricted items in your submission may delay the overall appraisal process for your other items.
How to Avoid Issues
Before sending your items, please carefully review this list and remove any restricted pieces.
If you’re unsure whether an item qualifies for appraisal, you can contact our team first — we’re happy to help confirm before you ship.
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Order your free postage pack today and take the first step in giving your antiques a new story.
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