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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1. 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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2. 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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3. 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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4. 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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    Anne Nesbitt I sent off a few items which I’d kept in drawers, and hadn’t been using. I sent for the labels, which arrived promptly. It was so easy to box them up , and send them off. There was very good communication all the way. I ...
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    customer A very quick response and fair offer.. the money went into my account very quickly after I accepted it.
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    Alison Clear instructions, prompt reply, all completed in a week.
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    A. W. I needed to declutter and it was so easy and quick to load a box with an assortment of items and post it.
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    Janet Clowes Clear process and guidelines. Useful on-line advice from experts. A very reasonable offer.
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    Maria Roberts From day one the communication was great. I had all the info and it was very straightforward. Had a few items hidden in cupboards from family members which my kids will never want or use. Wasn't expecting much at all ...
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    Jean Robinson It was a very easy process, fast and efficient. I was kept informed by email at each stage and within a few days I had an offer which I was very pleased with and accepted. The money was in my account within two hours of ...
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    Ann Law It was so easy to do , l didn’t even have to take the parcel to post.l was kept informed what was happening at all times
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    Heather P Easy! Never done this before … but will do again for sure!
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    Janice Duffy Very easy to do
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    Lynn Easy process to do.Kept informed throughout the stages.Very easy to do.Fantastic will use again.
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    Jill Knowles Collection of stuff I never knew wot to do with & didn’t want to throw out. Well done 👍🏼
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    Jude Bagley Easy to use and a fair price given
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    AnnF so simple to use, kept informed all the way and good prices given
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    Ym Curtin Very good Experience First time to use Vintage Cash Cow and it will not be the last. Impressed with communication. All my questions were answered clearly . Helpful tips . Great experience from start to finish. ££££ ...
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    Sheila Hamilton Quick and easy

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