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.

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    Barry Owen Excellent service Good offer no problems Offer accepted and money transferred within 24 hrs Thank you
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    Patricia Received a reasonable over with time stated money transferred as promised would consider doing it again
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    Denise Savage Very easy to use literally put odds and bits in a box and within a week had cash in my bank. Could be easier
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    paul scott Rearly quick delivery of label Quick dission on payment Would recomend
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    Susan Brady Quick and easy to do. Getting a price took a little longer than l thought it would do and was a little less than anticipated. Would l use them again probably not.
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    Atomic Bee Ltd Quick, easy and payment came through quickly - I would use the service again if I had some more items to sell.
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    Marty Wright It won’t make me a millionaire but shelves & drawers much tidier as a result of sending ‘stuff’ to Vintage Cash Cow.
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    John Farmborough Very easy and reasonable. Saves time taking items around various dealers.
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    Pauline Russell Easy to use and kept in touch with me throughout the experience.
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    Kathryn Bowman Very good communication throughout the whole process. Sent mostly jewellery and watches, and from having worked many years in the watch and jewellery industry I knew what to expect from pre owned items which was ...
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    Louise Arthur Very prompt, regular updates regarding my parcel. Price was agreed and paid into my account very quickly. Professional and courteous.

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