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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    Sandra Efficient service and I was satisfied with the value offered. Payment made quickly into my bank account too.
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    Michelle Grant It was okay but was expecting more than the offer, I accepted it anyway just a bit disappointed. The first box I sent I received over £100.
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    Susan Smith It was first time using and there were clear instructions for content and delivery. I would use again
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    Mark Smith Very happy and appreciated being informed from receiving my box to making me an offer very quick service would highly recommend
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    Paul Happy with process, but even though I accepted the offer. It was a bit low.
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    Julie Thomas Very easy process, parcel collected from the house. Regular updates and when the call came through with the offer it was much more than I had anticipated. Payment - I was told would be in my account within 2 days. It ...
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    Tone Doing business with Vintage was very simple. Vintage does everything for you. They made me an offer on the stuff I sent them, I accepted the offer, and they paid me that same day. I would highly recommend Vintage to ...
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    Lesley Rees Constant communication made me feel at ease. Thank you so much.
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    Elizabeth Webb They kept in touch with me at every step.
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    Colin Tovey Relatively simple process
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    customer Excellent service. The team kept me informed on the progress of my box throughout the process.
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    Sharon Waterson Very easy to deal with. Amount offered was more than I expected and money goes straight into your account.
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    Rosalynne Francis First time I had used Vintage Cash Cow. Very impressed.
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    Anon Thank you kindly, for all of your wonderful help, you have all been so helpful & kind. I am studying an Adult Art part time course and the money will help towards the educational costs, sketching paper etc. Thank you, ...
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    D.Hargraves Good service. Great communication by several means. Service and conclusion was slow due to high volume of 'boxes' being received. Valuation acceptable and fair. Prompt payment received.
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    marilyn It took longer than they said but they stayed in touch the entire time, 1 was very pleased with the amount of money I received it was what I expected

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