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

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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    Janet Thimas Happy with the monies that I have received for my artefacts
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    No name available Very good service happy with value
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    Mary Sekyere Is amazing how the old Jewellerys was turned into cash l encourages everyone to bring out their old jewellers and broken ones for cash .
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    Christian Harris Easy and straightforward. I would definitely use this service again. The only downside is that you are encouraged to send your box back as soon as possible only to find the evaluations team overwhelmed by the amount of ...
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    Sue Harris Once box sent i received regular communication from the company keeping me informed of the process. I was happy with offer I received and once I accepted the money was promptly put into my bank.
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    Graham Well I thought it took a bit to long and was expecting more than I received but overall a good service well done
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    monica macleod From start to finish, the process was smooth..whats not to like??....staff couldnt have been more helpful.. payment was exceptionally prompt.
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    Nigel Booth Very happy with money received. Communication was excellent.
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    .BTwigg Vintage Cashcow are brilliant they are very efficient quick to value your items and always there if you have any questions. I give them 10 out of 10.
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    Jenny Excellent, so easy
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    customer Took slightly longer than advertised but kept updated with the delay. Worth the wait
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    B Hughes I was surprised and delighted with my offer which I happily accepted. Plus it was a pleasure to deal with such nice people and experience excellent customer service. I was kept informed from start to finish of where ...
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    Carol Usher It's so easy to do , Vintage Cash Cow do all the hard work . Just sit back and watch the money roll in ...... kerching !! Fantastic
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    Diane Lester Lots of communication and a good offer for my treasured items. Took a little longer than advertised but worth it in the end.
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    Victoria Marshall Absolutely hassle free transaction, was kept in the loop and happy with the offer.
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    Mrs Shirley MacKay The whole experience was very professionally handled from start to finish and I was kept informed throughout. Will not hesitate to use again

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