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.

Read our incredible reviews

We may be the experts, but please don't just take our word for it. Uncover our extraordinary reviews by amazing customers just like you.

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    Julie Doubleday It was very easy and straightforward. It was a great way to clear out some things that I would never use again and raise a bit of cash in the process!
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    mw barrett Quick and friendly personal people. Made offer of £147, which I accepted, but the amount silver would thought the offer was on low side, but I didn’t quibble as everything was so so easy
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    Lorraine Very quick with pick up and did not take long to come back with an amount they were offering
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    MRS FARRANT Very quick service. Easy to use. No fuss. Very straight forward
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    Catherine Fleetwood-Walker It was straightforward to send my jewellery and Vintage kept me updated regularly. I was pleasantly surprised at my payment offer.
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    Jane Wright Very efficient service, kept up to date.
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    Laura woodward I spoke to a very nice gentleman who explained everything to me after Cash Cow made me the offer which I accepted. He took my details , maintaining confidentiality and I was pleased with the offer. They are so easy to ...
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    Dianne Sands Very reliable company. Guidance at every step of the transaction. Payment was prompt and overall would recommend to others.
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    BARBARA ALSFORD Easy way to pass on unwanted items. The whole process was easy and after despatch of items, the assessment, offer and payment were all very efficient. I suspect I may have made more money selling them myself but this ...

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