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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    Roy Coombes Easy way to make you make yourself a few pounds from old stuff pack it send it accept the offer money in the bank simples and so very easy.
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    Anne-Marie First time using this company and it worked very easily. A quick call answered any questions and I was pleasantly surprised by the offer. The money arrived the next day.
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    Mr David Chisholm All was straight forward
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    Jill Reid Great service apart from waiting agood few weeks on my label! More than one label would be good too. Cant fault it apart from that. My box was dealt with pretty quckly. I was kept informed and onceI accepted the offer ...
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    Nancy McGowan Excellent speedy service
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    Isla princess Easy to use!
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    Kenneth Ratcliff Very helpfull kept informed from start to finish
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    Leonard Allison The service was first class
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    Misty Service very good and staff very patient and helpful. Quick payment fair price.
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    Liz Wilson Clear, helpful guidelines, fair prices and quick payment. Perfect.
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    Deborah Richards I was blown away at how much I got from Vintage Cash Cow I can’t wait for my next shipping label so that I can send my second box
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    Carol Gruchlik Brilliant fast service with a fair offer for my items.
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    Tanya Howat It was amazing. Lovely responses to my items. Would definitely use this company again.
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    Robert Pratt I was shocked with the amount I was offered And, as the saying goes-"One Man's Junk is Another Man's Treasure" The Service was superb. The Price was above expectation. And the Staff were so helpful.
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    Madeleine King Was a pleasure to deal with really nice people, everything was explained clearly and l was happy with the money l received for my things
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    GailRothwell Prompt service and very happy with offer I got.

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