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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    Michele Newell Efficient Friendly staff, kept updated at all times and once I’d accepted my offer, which was very fair, payment was made seamlessly. Would definitely use this service again and would recommend to others. Thank you
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    MRS DEBBIE HASTINGS Excellent service, really clear information and they kept me updated as to what was happening with my box Highly recommended
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    Malcolm Judson Excellent service even though it took a little longer due to excessive work load but I was kept up to date by e-mail, this wasn't a problem I totally understand. I will be using again and I have ...
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    J A Shields Very easy company to deal with. Reasonable price offered, good communication and quick service and payment.
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    Mrs Sharon Cree I was kept well informed from receiving my box found it took longer than was expected was very pleased with the offer have sent another box for apprasil
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    BELINDA MATARAZZO This was great. I sent my old jewellery and a few watches off thought I would probably get £5 but to my surprise £350 which was great as my TV broke so that helped replace it. I will definitely be doing this again ...
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    Julie It was so easy
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    Mr David France Very quick and easy
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    MISSSHONAHARRISON Excellent communication throughout.
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    sandra Lloyd-Williams Everything was excellent from start to finish Would definitely use this service again and would recommend 100%
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    Chris As a 1st time customer, I wasn't sure what to expect. However, from the 1st contact to the last, the experience was fantastic. Vintage Cash Cow kept me informed every step of the way. My parcel was collected in a ...
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    Satisfied Peugeot owner I was unsure, having never sold things online, but the service provided by Vintage Cash Cow was excellent. Would recommend you try.
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    MrsPaulineCoomber All as advertised, except I waited 2 weeks for payment, not the 48 hours mentioned on the TV advert.
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    Rita Although there was a bit of a delay I was kept informed regularly of my parcel’s progress
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    Beryl Lavery You were good you keeps telling want was going one with all the box’s X
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    Julia Goudie Ease of contacting you and getting the parcel collected and happy with the offer.

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