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

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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    startsJacky Pickford I was given a very fair and honest appraisal of my items and I trusted the valuation they gave me. Very happy with the outcome.
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    customer I was very please with your offer for my goods, and how quick you paid the money into my bank.
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    Claire Werry Very easy to contact Vintage cash cow. The whole experience ran very smoothly and I was contacted promptly by email to let me know my offer on my items. The money went into my account a couple of days later.
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    customer Excellent very prompt with offer and payment even over the Christmas period
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    patricia warwick Easy to deal with, they kept in touch all the way. Decided to use Vintage Cash Cow after seeing TV advert. I boxed up my items and parcel was picked up with a prepaid label. Within days I had a very reasonable offer ...
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    susan moss Absolutely spot on. Fast efficient, and when did to speak to them. Karl was very helpful and friendly. Many thanks wonderful experience
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    customer Sent in now several boxes of goods no longer used but far too good to throw away and get paid so a win win situation -have a go if you have not already
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    Mrs Jl Terry Overall good.
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    MARGARET BURTON People at Vintage are always polite, cheerful and helpful. They waste no time in getting back to you either by text or telephone
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    Richard The offer exceeded my expectations. Despite the holiday period the process was very smooth and I was delighted with the q uick payment once I had approved the offer.
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    Susan Lennon Very happy with vintage sold 2boxs with them good offer 👍 box number 3 almost ready to go
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    John Price Prompt and fair valuation of items sent. Offer was accepted and payment made same day. Impressive!
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    Ian C Great service and very reasonable offers made for ones goods
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    Caroline The VCC was great , my label arrived and I packed off my box of goodies , communications were clear and prompt and I was kept up to date with the process . I was very happy with the amount that I was offered , and the ...
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    Tracey Royston Instructions very easy to follow,quickly sorted my offer and payed very quickly.
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    elisemvt Straight forward.

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