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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    Yvonne Keith I had not done anything like this before, but everything was made easy, there was no pressure one way or the other. I phoned to ask a question and was given the answer promptly and politely. I would use this company ...
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    Elaine Blewitt Used previously and really pleased with result. Didn’t know what to expect this time as what I sent was very nichè. However very pleased with the offer and accepted straight away. Quite took longer than advertised but ...
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    Anthony Proud Brilliant I disposed of old cameras binoculars some pewter tankards and my wife's broken gold chains, I was delighted with the offer, thank you
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    Jayne Took a while because they were busy but happy with the valuation. Payment was prompt too. Week definitely use again.
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    Kath First time l have sold with this company. Excellent service kept in touch along the way. Very pleased with the offer. Sorting my second box new
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    Samantha Moscrop Straightforward, kept me informed at every step of the process.
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    Wendy Hughes You kept me informed all the way to the offer
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    Karen Jones I was fully supported, everything was explained clearly, it was easy to put the box together and send it off, then kept informed about the process, once offered and excepted the money was in my bank within 25 hrs
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    Margaret Phillips I recived a very good service from start to finish
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    Nicki Everton Very informative and friendly and helpful, have recommended to quite a few friends who are already sorting out things to send to vintage cash cow, 5 stars
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    Miss susan argyle It was soo easy to send items. Quick valuation. Prompt payment
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    Angie Fairlamb Using Cash cow was great. Easy to use, from the free post label, packing up things into the box and posting. Keeping me updated with the process of it all. Payment offered and accepted and monies in the bank within 24 ...
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    syreeta wilson Very happy with service and gladly received the offer I didn’t expect to get as much as I did

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