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

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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    Debbie Gamage Excellent service, quick and very helpful
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    customer Easy access easy instructions quick offer
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    Mrs C Easy, fuss free service to use.
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    Susan smith First time I’ve done this but planning the next one. Really pleased with the service. Absolutely first class
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    Erika Kootz Very friendly staff. Goid price for my goods.
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    Cheryl From start to finish very quick and professional. Acceptance and money in bank the next day excellent.
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    J Parker First class service. Informed of box’s arrival, the contents of which were swiftly appraised and an offer made. Once accepted, the money was received within 2 days. The downside of the service is the home collection. ...
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    Carolyn Redshaw Quick easy and painless to do always speedy with information an excellent service.
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    Joseph All completed within given timescales
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    Friend of Ted Very easy to send items, all prepaid by Vintage Cash Cow / just arrange pick up or take to post office. Fair offer received within a couple of days of receipt by Vintage Cash Cow, fair offer made and accepted and ...
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    Mr Lapworth Easy and quick process
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    Customer Mr Roy White First time user found it so easy to use just pack your box arrange a collection from your home and then sit back and wait for the money regular updates
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    Yvonne Stirling I had items lying about, I ordered the pack it came I filled a box they kept in touch all the way through process and I received the offer when I spoke to the lovely Esma who went through the items let me know my cash ...
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    Anthony Disappointed. How a price of £67 for two Canon cameras with lenses and a JVC recorder in really good condition beats me. Not sure I would make the effort to send anything again. Return packaging was good.
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    Lee Riley Easy to do but never understood how you never had our transaction from the last times we did business
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    Kathleen Calvert Wasn't sure what to expect really but the procedure was quite simple. I was especially impressed that I could and did request a home pick up as my box was quite heavy. I had no idea what the items were worth but they ...

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