While we buy a wide range of quality collectibles, there are certain items we simply don’t handle. We don’t purchase large or bulky items like furniture, floor lamps, appliances, sewing machines, grandfather clocks, etc. Our focus is on smaller, quality pieces that are easier to store, ship and handle.

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Books & Paper (We Don't Buy):

Playboy or Penthouse Magazines (post 1950's - However, we may be interested in 1800's - 1950's erotica if rare and unusual), Mass market paperbacks, romance novels, modern thrillers, and popular fiction by authors such as James Patterson, John Grisham, Dan Brown, Nora Roberts, Danielle Steel, and Nicholas Sparks. We also do not purchase Readers Digest books, National Geographic magazines post-1910s, Newsweek or similar magazines, modern generic cookbooks (unless rare or collectible), self-help books, old textbooks, encyclopedias, dictionaries, almanacs, law books, DIY manuals, travel guides, celebrity biographies, religious tracts or Bibles (unless antique, full series or highly decorative), book club editions, and damaged or heavily worn books.

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Toys, Games & Comics (We Don't Buy):

Modern comic books from the mid-1970s and newer (unless particularly rare or graded), common or generic board games, games with missing or broken pieces, Beanie Babies, stuffed animals from unknown brands, off-brand action figures, McDonalds or similar Happy Meal toys, mass-produced plush toys (unless Disney or similar and new with tags), non-collector Barbies, generic dolls, modern puzzles, newer trading cards (post-1970s sports or gaming cards), toy catalogs or promotional booklets, loose Legos or miscellaneous scattered toys, and large or heavily used toys that lack collector interest or display value.

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Collectibles & Pop Culture (We Don't Buy):

Disney VHS tapes, mass-produced souvenir items, overproduced Hallmark ornaments, modern or widely available Funko Pops, newer commemorative coins or collectors plates, Bradford Exchange items with high edition runs, common Elvis and Marilyn Monroe types of mass produced 'collectibles' (although some rare and authentic items may be very sought after), low-demand pop culture figures or memorabilia, celebrity magazines, generic promotional items, holiday figurines without collectible branding, and any pop culture items that were mass-distributed or have little collectors interest.

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Art & Media (We Don't Buy):

Mass-produced wall art, generic prints or posters (e.g., IKEA or Hobby Lobby decor), modern movie posters with no collectible significance, unlicensed fan art, unsigned or unremarkable reproductions, celebrity photo prints, common art prints sold in big box stores, most modern movie DVDs and Blu-rays (unless sealed, rare or collectible editions), common record albums in poor condition, cassette tapes, VHS tapes (except highly collectible titles like rare horror films), and art that lacks originality, provenance, or collector demand.

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Fashion & Personal Items (We Don't Buy):
Fast fashion brands (e.g., Shein, H&M, Forever 21), generic handbags and accessories, unbranded, costume jewelry, modern highly produced perfumes or colognes, used cosmetics or toiletries, shoes or clothing in worn condition, knock-offs, modern watches without collectible value, outdated electronics and other items without recognizable designer branding, rarity, or demand.​

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More About Items We Don't Buy:

We generally look for items in good+ to excellent, new or mint condition, but what qualifies as “good” can vary depending on the item’s age, rarity, and category. For example, a tattered Civil War-era document may still be highly desirable due to its historical significance and scarcity. In contrast, modern items usually need to be clean, complete, and well-preserved. We typically avoid pieces with heavy staining, mold or moisture damage, major tears, missing parts, or significant wear—unless the item is exceptionally rare or historically important. When in doubt, feel free to send a few photos—we’re happy to take a look.