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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    Shedwina It’s just as advertised! I sent in my box and received an email with an offer within 3 days. I accepted and the money was in my bank account a couple if days later.
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    Kathleen Donne So professional! Quick and easy. Great offer and speedy payment too! Thank you!
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    Tamz08 A fast, efficient experience from start to finish. Great communication, helpful, friendly. After receiving my quotation for the goods I was pleasantly surprised & the monies were in my account almost immediately. I ...
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    Ms. Denise Robinson Very easy to do. Not hassled by anyone. Quick response with good results.
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    VS Generally, a very smooth, efficient and speedy service. My booked Welcome telephone call didn’t materialise, but when I chased this up the staff member I spoke to was apologetic, friendly and answered all my questions. ...
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    mrs c faulkner People were very helpful. It was quick and easy, Happy with what was offered.
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    Polly Stewart My first time using Vintage Cashcow. So easy to follow the instructions. I took photos of all items as reading some reviews about things broken when returned. Took about 9 days to settle. I was offered £377 which I ...
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    Tyrone Very happy with the offer, very surprised to be honest. i will be happy to use you again.36
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    Michael Smith Very efficient and clear process. Very easy to use. I packaged various jewellery items, old watches and 'nice' pens from a house clearance. Payment was quick. Of course I have no idea how much I could have got for the ...
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    Bill Green Simple process. Prompt attention. Fair deal. Lovely. Painless.
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    Carol A very quick turn around from postage to cash. Communication is excellent. Great all round
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    Barbara Easy to use !
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    MrsNicolaDraycott Quick, easy service , what more could you want ? And the fact they let you know your parcel has arrived with them takes all the worry away …
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    Elaine Culham Very easy company to deal with quick postage and valuation, everything was so easy everything except the box is supplied all you have to do is put your label on and take your box to the post office.
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    Mrs Frances Wallace Easy to use no problems.
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    Debra Really easy process. Once I got my label, I sent off my box and had an offer within 2 days. The funds were in my bank the day after I accepted the offer. Great service and very quick. Would highly recommend.

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