Don't Sit On It

Don't Sit On It, British buyer of gold, antiques and collectables

Don't Sit On It is a UK company specialising in buying used, old or unwanted items. Its proposition is built around a free, insured service: the customer requests a prepaid postage pack, places the items they wish to sell inside and drops it off at any post office or requests a free home collection. The company states that after 24 hours it contacts the customer with a cash offer and that, if the customer accepts, payment is made by bank transfer in under 30 minutes. If the offer is not accepted, the items are returned free of charge.

The firm presents itself as a trusted buyer in the UK and notes that its service has been featured on television and radio. Among its guarantees, it states that postage is fully insured, confidential, and that both postage and returns are at its own expense.

What Don't Sit On It buys

The range of items the company purchases is broad and covers pieces of very diverse nature, age and condition. The company states that it buys items in any condition, even damaged or broken, and that it values both individual pieces and complete lots.

• Precious metals and jewellery: gold in various carats (9, 10, 14, 15, 18 and 22 ct), silver, platinum and palladium. Fine and costume jewellery, engagement rings, wedding bands, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, cufflinks, brooches, pendants and loose gemstones.
• Watches: wristwatches and pocket watches, vintage and modern, mechanical and automatic, from brands such as Rolex, Omega, Longines, Tissot, Tag Heuer, Bulgari, Gucci, Armani, Fossil, Swatch, Citizen, Seiko, Rotary, Sekonda, Skagen, Storm, Raymond Weil, Frank Muller, Bulova, Ingersoll, Delbana, Accurist, DKNY, Guess, Michael Kors, Boss, Hermès, Tiffany, Links of London, Ben Sherman, Lorus, Orla Kiely, Void, Zeitner, Burgmeister, Must de Cartier and Nike, among others.
• Antiques and collectables: porcelain from makers such as Royal Doulton, Spode, Lowestoft, Chelsea and Limehouse; embroidery and pieces by Borders and Beswicks; antique snuff boxes; brass tea caddy spoons; mantel clocks from the 1920s to 1940s; porcelain dolls; teddy bears; miniature cars by Corgi and Hotwheels; Thomas the Tank Engine trains; comics; trading cards; cigarette cards; commemorative, military and masonic medals; badges; Royal Mint items; royal memorabilia; and Second World War items.
• Silverware and tableware: silver and silver-plated cutlery, coasters, napkin rings, thimbles, photo frames, pewter tankards, pewter bottle stoppers and perfume atomisers, and glass and porcelain pieces.
• Writing instruments: fountain pens and ballpoint pens from brands such as Montblanc, Parker, Cross, Daniel Hecter and Waterman, among other vintage pieces.
• Cameras and photographic equipment: film and digital cameras from makers such as Canon, Nikon, Sony, Olympus, Panasonic, Fujifilm, Kodak, Minolta, Praktica, Yashica, Zenit, Agfa, Halina, Lumix and Polaroid, as well as lenses and accessories.
• Mobile phones and technology: phones of all generations and conditions, including damaged or broken models, from brands such as iPhone, Samsung, Nokia, Motorola, Huawei, LG, Sony Ericsson, Google Pixel and Oppo; tablets, music players, Nintendo DS consoles, drones, laptops and vinyl and cassette converters.
• Designer fashion and accessories: clothing and accessories from brands such as Chanel, Hermès, Prada, Mulberry, Michael Kors, Radley, Ted Baker, Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, Hugo Boss, Barbour, Joules, Charles Jourdan, Daisylayla, DKNY, Emporio Armani, Gucci, Bulgari, Ray-Ban, Osprey and LVMeyer Optik, including handbags, wallets, sunglasses, prescription glasses, belts and footwear.
• Coins, banknotes and numismatics: British and foreign coins and banknotes, pre-1947 pieces, florins, shillings, silver halfpennies, commemorative coins, euros, francs, German marks and banknotes from various countries.
• Other items: binoculars, lighters from brands Zippo, Cartier, DuPont and Ronson, tobacco pipes, vintage penknives and knives, old razors, pocket warmers, vintage tins and boxes, opera glasses, Egyptian objects, silver-covered Bibles, jewellery boxes and small furniture.

How the selling process works

The procedure described by the company consists of three steps. First, the customer requests a free postage pack and places the items in any cardboard box or in the provided postage bag. Then, they drop the package off at any post office or request a free home collection; postage is tracked and insured. Finally, the company contacts the customer with a cash offer within 24 hours. If the customer accepts, they receive payment by bank transfer in under 30 minutes; if not, the items are returned free of charge.

The company stresses that the entire process is free, secure and confidential, and that there is no risk for the seller, as they can decline the offer and get their items back at no cost.

Frequently asked questions and customer service

The website includes a frequently asked questions section and a list of recently purchased items, which is updated with specific pieces. Customer service is provided by a UK-based team, reachable by freephone and email. The company also offers the possibility of asking direct questions before sending any items.

Location and contact

Phone: 0800 151 2841 · Email: help@dontsitonit.co.uk