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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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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    PHILIPPA Easy process to follow. Pickup worked well and the quote came quickly. Happy with the valuation. An easy way to recycle old silver items.
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    Keith It was very simple to use
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    john waters Very helpful on what is sellable good communication through out. Excellent service and money in the bank within a day. No pressure ti except the offer and all done over the sms no hard sell or phone calls. Price very ...
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    Steve Thomas I’ve already sent my answers the other day and it’s the first time that I’ve used vintage cash cow and I was very impressed and will use it again I had to ring your company to day and they were great on the phone so I ...
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    Tony Price Done exactly as it said
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    Maggie Smith From start to finish this has been a very positive experience. It was very easy to send all my treasures. I was astounded by how much my quote was and how it all worked out so well. I would definitely like to do it ...
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    Karen Jeffries Can’t believe I’ve made money from old jewellery that was just sitting in my cupboards. Sent the box Monday and by Thursday I got my offer and the money in my bank by Friday !! Already referred a friend I’m that ...
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    margaret belcher Very easy to send and a quick decision. Very pleased with the offer.
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    Julian Barr* Absolutely brilliant service . So simple and the staff I spoke too were so helpful and knowledgeable . No pressure and as a new customer. I will be recommending my family and friends try it .
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    Diane Stevenson I’ve used this company twice and have been very happy with the amounts offered.i believe the estimates to be very fair. I like the fact my boxes could be collected from my home. It’s a very simple transaction and ...
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    Bel Appleby Very professional at every stage, and adhered to promised timescales for quotations and subsequent payment on acceptance of offer.
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    Ve The whole process was very quick
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    Angela Wilson The whole experience was smooth, prompt, and easy to do. I was kept well informed, every step of the way. Excellent service.
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    April Spann Really quick service, everything explained. Easy to post. Good value for money. Will use again and highly recommend, will be telling family and friends to use. Many thanks.
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    Christine Carr Very efficient and pleased with the cash they gave me. Everything was sorted very quickly. Would recommend to people.
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    Teresa Gould The process was so easy, send off for the label and a handy booklet , arrange a quick chat with them, then pack your items in a suitable box and post it, no charge! Wait for the offer and then it’s up to you if you ...

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