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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    Mrs Janet Rose Prompt transaction when the value was decided. Took 2 weeks to get to that point
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    Jacqueline Wilson Very impressed by this service and would recommend, easy process, great communication and no hassle transaction. Very pleased with their help and their offer.
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    verity I was worried at first sending my items to vintage cash cow but I found the whole process simple to use they kept me informed at all stages of the process. It took longer than I expected but I was happy with the ...
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    Jennifer Ashton Every thing went well with my second deal with cash cow and will look into doing it when I have another sort out thank you for the service
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    SheilaPoole Just a really good service and promt payment
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    Mags Ewing I would of just disposed of the things if I hadn’t discovered vintage cash cow they are very quick throughout the whole process from sending the label to getting a quote and receive the money for your unwanted items
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    Jackie a Hard to believe that all I had to do was find a suitable size box to pack all my unwanted bits and pieces. Great company, providing all the information needed. What they accept is very clear, instructions very clear, ...
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    Suzanne O'brien I had very good communication and valuation
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    Rosemary Grimshaw Easy to use, fast processing, great offer.
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    Deepa Hirji Excellent very friendly and efficient
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    Ivor Bufton reliable company
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    Jean Hobbins Great communication fast payment
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    customer Very happy with ease of sending small items and payment etc but length of time to process initial quote was quite long.
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    Mr E Simple process. Kept informed of progress. Happy with the offer. (I could have easily stuck the stuff in the loft and just forgotten about it).
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    Ms Annelise Goodsir Such a great experience, really easy process throughout and I was delighted with my offer. Highly recommended, brilliant service and a wonderful way to clear out pieces that you know still have value but aren’t quite ...
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    Sarah D Well organised, easy to send the box off and I was happy with the quote. After I had accepted the offer, the money was deposited in my bank account promptly.

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