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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    Miss Marian Elger Great communication and a good offer and everything was easy to deal with and would use again.
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    Susan Couves Easy to send items, good communication,kept informed throughout the whole procedure and once offer is accepted, fast payment into your bank account
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    Adrienne S It was so fast and easy. I'd certainly do it again. I only wish I'd done it earlier.
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    Jane Thornalley Very good service.Quick and easy
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    Cheryl Rogers Easy to contact and send items off. Quick offer and payment
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    Anca Everything was so fast and forward. Definitely recommend to all my friends.
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    Sylvia Clay Instructions were clear and easy to follow. Found it all hassle free.
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    Lesley Glover Took a while but finally got an answer not as much as I thought I would get but ok
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    Hilda Malcolm From initial call to getting an offer was seamless. Have recommended two friends who have boxed items and accepted offers as well. An added bonus was a £20 voucher
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    Caroline Robinson Vintage Cash Cow was so easy to use. I boxed my stuff up and ended up using the collection service which was great too. There were lots of updates, where my box was, being valued and then the valuation offer was sent ...
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    DHAVARD-jones Extremely helpful very nice to be able to talk on the phone, answered straight away. Explained everything in detail. I received my payment quickly have no hesitation in using this company again
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    MRS. LINDA POWERS I was pleasantly surprised, from when I sent for label pack, to filling box and sending off, it was so easy and it was nice that I was kept updated and informed throughout the process, and it was dealt with so swiftly. ...
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    Sarah Great communication, efficient and quick payment. Very impressed.
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    SHEENA I put in the box what I thought would be useful and was very happy with the outcome. I liked how vintage cash cow kept me updated with every stage the box went through. Also it was a easy no hassle sending the box, ...

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