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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    Barbara Brown Extremely easy and helpful,such a smoothe process,the valuation was a happy surprise & the payment was fast,we are now off to Venice thankyou !!
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    roger Very quick easy and very good correspondence if you dont expect to much you will be happy with outcome
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    MRS CHRIS B Very easy to use, got an offer few days after parcel was received. Happy with the offer , Money was in my bank few days after accepting m.
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    jef I found the whole process so easy from the moment I ordered the purchase pack to the money paid in my bank
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    Carol Ahkang Hassle free experience. I posted my box on Friday afternoon and was given an offer on the following Thursday which was accepted and received funds into my account on the Monday. May have got a bit more by selling items ...
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    Jules I've used Vintage cash cow a few times and have found them very efficient. They take a good range of items and the payment is prompt.
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    Paco Rivera Excellent service. Goods were packed, posted; received email within 48 hours that goods were received. Cash was in my account within a few days after I agreed to amount offered. No complaints at all.
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    Ray Carter Everything is straight forward and easy
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    Lorna Dalliday It was very quick in given a price for items
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    Laura Easy postage. Regular update Trustworthy and very pleased with valuation
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    John Peoples Great system!
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    Louise Wilson Absolutely brilliant
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    Patricia McClurey Very speedy organised process
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    Anthony Springthorpe So easy to understand and follow instructions from start to finish.
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    Ian Austin An excellent experience and advised fully the process. Paid quickly 2 days. Would recommend and use again.

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