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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    LINDA it was safe and the price for my items was worth it
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    GillyT The site was clear and simple to use/set up account. Once the parcel was received I was kept fully informed of progress and, after accepting the offer, the funds were transferred immediately.
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    Mr Mike Campbell-Morgan First class communication throughout, with regular updates and fair pricing. Great concept and wonderful people. Will recommend when opportunity arises. Well done all.
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    Mr Robert Rimmer Thought that the overall amount for the items was slightly low.
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    Mrs Jacqueline Debenham Finding somewhere for jewelery that is not worn or wanted is a good idea. I was kept updated for the time it took for the offer to be made and I was happy wth the offer I received.
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    Jeanette Bielby Excellent experience, quick easy and great communication.
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    Garry Whitworth Only problem was that it took a little longer to get the valuation than I think we both would have preferred. The outcome was good though and I was pl asked with the result and would recommend.
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    Mr Nicholas Copsey Very clear instructions. Easy to do. Took longer than expected to receive a price but as soon as I accepted the price offered, the monies were transferred to my bank account. I will definitely use Vintage Cash Cow ...
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    Rosie Vintage Cash Cow made things simple and straightforward. They kept me updated throughout. The process took a little longer than normal due to the high volume of boxes they had to process. They gave me a very fair ...
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    Frederick Sutton Kept me informed as to progress of my box at all times
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    Cathy Macmillan I was delighted with the service I received. I was kept informed each step of the way, and I was happy with the payment.
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    Tony Pegg iow I am satisfied with the offer I received,however,I would have been interested to see a breakdown of the valuations, not to query these, but just to make me aware of what has value and what does not
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    Kelly Copp Always kept in contact with me reassuring me that they would be in touch soon easy to post to them also the amount I was offered was such a lovely surprise was not expecting that much as soon as I accepted the offer ...
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    Liz Burslem You kept me informed of progress being made. I was so delighted with amount I was given. The items had belonged to my husband who died last November, he would have been so pleased for me! I It was tough for me selling ...
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    Angela Patricia Great customer service. Always kept in the loop. Very fair. Have already recommend this company.
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    Keith Patrick Fuller It was a very good experience, from start to finish every thing was explained and the service was brilliant.

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