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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    John Hemp A very good service in every respect.
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    ANGELA PENMAN The whole process was extremely easy. From the welcome call through to receiving my offer I felt supported and in safe hands
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    MRS SUE M BAILEY Brilliant communication Very pleased with the offer
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    Geoff A very easy company to work with, they keep you updated all the way and put the money into your account as soon as you agree with their offer. Will definitely send more items to them. Well done guys.
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    Joyce Smith Very quick to say they had received my parcel,kept up to date on this and a good valuation,was very pleased with the offer,which I accepted was in my bank in 2 days.thank you very much.
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    customer The whole process, from requesting a pack to receiving the cash was quick & easy. Communication from Vintage Cash Cow was excellent - I was updated at every stage. I was happy with the offer made. I will use Vintage ...
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    Jill Wade Brilliant service and outcome
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    Elizabeth Inverarity excellent service
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    George Salmon Selling unwanted things was very easy quick and simple. Communication was very good as was the speed at which my box was assessed. Would happily use them again and recommend to anyone.
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    Jackie Allison Sent off my box and received an offer and payment within a week
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    Tracy Du Toit Very easy to use site, quick delivery of label, acknowledged receipt of parcel and within 24 hours got a offer. Will definitely be using them again and would recommend them to other people.
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    Edward Williams All good items were not used and in shed so good to know they be put to good use .thank you Edward.
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    Rosemary Stanley Superb experience from start to finish with a delicate Probate situation.
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    Lesley Craig Genuinely as easy as it appears. Sent the box Monday, they messaged to confirm receipt Tuesday, confirmed box being assessed Wednesday and offer received Thursday, money into account Friday - very impressed with the ...
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    Barbara Gooch Constant contact, very friendly and would recommend.
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    Gill Jones An easy experience from start to finish, swift responses and payment. Have already recommended to friends. It's really worth looking through your cupboards and drawers! I guess the price is fair, probably not great, ...

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