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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    Sandra South To be honest i wasn't expecting much, i Just collected a few things put them in a box and sent them.I was pleasantly surprised to get £29 .A bonus ! The company kept me informed throughout as to the progress of my items ...
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    BEATRICE FOX Better than I expected
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    customer From start to finish the service was excellent kept me updated as they were having a busy time. Very pleased with my payout paid on the same day. This was just stuff I had in drawers doing nothing thank you Vintage Cash ...
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    Nicola Henderson Great service very easy to use. Would use again.
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    Nicola Sent some old broken jewellery in and a couple of Watches and got £193 back Great communication throughout the process. I would highly recommend. Much appreciated
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    Sharon Timbrell Pleased to receive my offer, but I did expect to receive a little more considering sending 2 real leather quality hand bags, ruby and diamond gold ring other bits of gold and silver charms and necklace. I appreciate ...
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    Lynn Howson Great experience
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    Jackie Titchen You kept in regular touch
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    Debbie Good communication, via email, throughout to let us know our parcel had arrived and what stage the valuation was at. Very happy with the call with the offer as there was a simple breakdown of what we had sent. Offer was ...
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    Jill Dantzic Very satisfied with all aspects of Vintage Cashcow. They kept me informed regularly and paid a fair price for items. Payment was very quick.
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    David Gush Valuation seems fair, and proceeds swiftly sent, though the suggestion of an offer reply within a week of receipt was over-optimistic
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    Ivor Bufton very helpful
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    Stephen Hughes We sent for a Label to send some old items for valuation and to be fair it arrived within a few days 👍, we boxed things up safely and sent them back in hope, I think we must have caught them at a very busy time as it ...
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    Chris An excellent swift customer experience.
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    Glenn Allen The process was well informed and simple. I sent two boxes and while one, I thought was a ridiculously low offer, the fairness of the other balanced off the two and I was happy.
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    Nicola Great communication at all stages.

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