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

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    J Belsey Easy to use. Good communication. good price for products
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    Jan Evans I was happy to accept the offer given, but was very disappointed by the long wait as your advert states offer within 48 hours which is totally misleading. I understand you were overwhelmed but why advertise for more ...
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    Anthony Goodwin Good information and updates. Letting me know what was happening. Little bit of delay in getting payment but sorted easily and helpfully. Happy with offer i received well above what I expected.
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    LoulaHB Initial enquiry was very easy. The process was explained and I accepted the offer of a phone call to discuss. I am very happy with my offer and I accepted it. I was paid in 2 working days. Brilliant service.
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    Julie Corker Easy to contact, postage label sent through quickly and I packaged my items and took it to the post office. As soon as it was scanned I received a text message confirming it from Vintage Cash Cow. Every step of the way ...
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    Catherine reilly Great service . So easy, quick , great communication. Would recommend 100%
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    Lorraine Reid Quick easy service
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    Pat Excellent service
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    A S Easy to send items. Good communication from Vintage Cash Cow re delays. Money transferred same day as I accepted the offer
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    Susan It was easy to do. Did take longer than 7 days but the contact was excellent. I would have liked my items to be itemised. So you knew what i got for each item. The offer was made and money put into bank in 2 days
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    Jane Bragger Good communication
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    Liv As a first time user, I found the updates great to start with, took a little longer to receive an offer with quite a few auto generated updates. This was the only reason for not giving 5 star rating. Once valued, offer ...
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    Harriet No problems. Packed the items in a box, put the label on it and took it to the Post Office. There was a delay in getting the quote because of the volume of parcels. I received messages keeping me informed of progress, ...
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    Phil Envelope turned up on time.Fill the box sent it by post 2 weeks later.Add moneys
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    MRS SUZANNE E WILLIAMSON Great service. Great price offered. Received payment prompted
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    Anthony The service was very good it took about two weeks and the result was wonderful, I received the money in two days and I was very pleased . Thankyou

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