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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    Josephine Johnston The whole process was very easy from beginning to end & the staff were helpful & service was very good. The offer was excellent & was in my bank account the next day.
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    Basoula Pavlou We received feedback almost immediately after sending our box. We received a very fair price and were happy to accept the offer made. The agreed amount was in my account almost the next day. Cannot believe how quick and ...
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    denis Quick efficient and very rewarding, highly recommended.
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    Iveta I had an excellent experience with this company. They provide the full service and stay in contact with the client throughout the whole process.
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    Gillian Reliable, speedy and fair! Thanks again!
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    Peter Hodgkinson The agent was very attentive on the phone, I was happy with the valuation and the payment was prompt
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    Mrs. R. P. - Lancashire Would have given 5 stars, but the prepaid took over a week to arrive - but that could have been our postal system.
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    Paulene Doyle I was told about this by a couple of friends and decided to give it a go. I posted a lot of things that have just been taking up space, a couple of old phones and an old iPad. I was pleased with the offer they sent. It ...
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    Kim Davies Quick and efficient
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    Linda Gill Good service and communication great
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    mrs hopper Easy process from start to finish with lots of updates and I was very happy with my offer.
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    Sue Megginson Very easy to send things swift response and money sent very quickly once accepted offer
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    Lorraine Very fast service easy to do will definitely use again
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    Mrs Taylor I had loads of bits and bobs lying around and heard about Vintage Cash Cow. So I got in touch with them and within a week they sent me all the information with labels enclosed. I found a box, separated my jewellery into ...

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