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

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    L Cavanagh Efficient convenient service
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    julie poultney Communication was excellent. Lots of updates on progress. Cash paid within 2 days. Pair price offered.
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    Adolfo Calixterio Good service
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    Tom Stannett I was happy with outcome !
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    Sandra Gambell Friendly people, advice, kept up to date with progress. Will certainly use again
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    Christine Cullington Very easy to send your parcel, and quick to get a price for your things.
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    Sue Croydon It was easy to deal with Vintage Cash Cow. Free postage, available to talk by phone in case of any queries. They kept in touch all the way through the transaction. I was pleased with the offer they made to me, items ...
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    JDS - North Somerset Completely happy with your service. We had to wait a bit longer than first promised but as it was Easter time we understood. You also kept sending emails updating where our package was. First class offer, too. ...
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    Maureen Fabulous from the time I posted my box. Continuous update communications on where my box was and never left wondering how was my box doing. Amazingly easy and simple and an acceptable re numeration outcome £326 paid ...
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    Joyce j A good price for items … only downside I had to wait over two weeks .. but got there in the end 😊
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    karen Brilliant service payment comes day or two after you have excepted their offer. You don’t have to pay postage and they will give you a call back if you want to speak to someone . The service is all free. I spoke to a ...
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    Alex Everything was straight forward and once we accepted the offer the money was in our account
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    Heather Black We had seen the TV adverts and decided to try Vintage Cash Cow - we were not disappointed. We usually give most things to charity but it was really lovely to actually receive some cash for a change. The whole process ...
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    Jennifer Quick and efficient
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    Amanda Kept in contact constantly while waiting for updates. Payment made promptly

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