Rootle

From photo to payment, in 5 simple steps

No paperwork, no haggling, no waiting weeks for a cheque. Here's exactly what happens from the moment you snap a photo to the moment the money lands in your account.

Rummaging through drawers of vintage jewellery, shoes and keepsakes

HOWROOTLEWORKS

Upload a photo and see what your belongings are worth in minutes. Fast, fair offers. Free, fully insured postage.

01

Snap

Snap your belongings and get an indicative offer in 60 minutes.

02

Accept

Happy with it? Send your stuff to us with a free, fully insured postage label.

03

Get Paid

We check everything over and confirm your offer. Payment often lands the same day.

How we work out what it's worth

AI-powered first pass

Your photo is checked against live market pricing data in seconds, so you get an indicative number almost immediately instead of waiting days for a callback.

Expert human review

Every valuation is double-checked by one of our specialists before it reaches you: coins, jewellery, cameras and phones each reviewed by someone who knows that category inside out.

No pressure, no obligation

You'll see what your items are worth before you send us a thing. Like our offer? Great. If not, no problem at all.

What to expect,
and when

A typical journey from upload to payment. Nothing here is a hard deadline. It's just what most sellers can expect.

Day 0

Photo uploaded, offer in your inbox

Submit your photo and get an indicative offer within the hour.

Day 2-3

Your fully insured postage label arrives

Pack up your items and drop them at any Post Office when you're ready.

Day 5

Items arrive, final check

We confirm everything matches your photo and lock in your final price.

Day 5

Payment lands

Happy with it? Payment can often be made the same day, straight to your bank.

Things worth a rootle

From old coins to phones, find out what your stuff's worth - then send it all in one box. If it's gathering dust, it's worth a rootle.

Things we don't buy

Counterfeit or replica itemsItems without proof of ownershipPerishable or hazardous goodsLarge furniture & white goods

Everything else you might want to know

Snap a photo of what you'd like to sell and tell us a little about yourself. We'll send an indicative offer within minutes, accept it, and we'll post you a free postage pack.

Let's get ready to

Rootle

Upload a photo of your belongings and get an instant, no-obligation valuation in under 60 minutes.