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.

  • TP stars
    Peter Davies I was able to dispose of unwanted items without any hassle and I was content with the offer for the items sent.
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    Dee Very quick response and reasonable offer.
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    S D Great experience easy to follow and use prompt valuation and payment.
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    Shke I have a horrid feeling I've sold something that was more valuable than I realised. I wish there was a way of knowing, before selling, which item was valued at whatever price. Other than that, it was an easy process, ...
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    Debbie Great service, so helpful, explain everything thoroughly, no jargon, knowledgable and courteous. Fabulous. Keep up the great work.
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    Chris Liked the fast turnaround and extremely pleased with the outcome £££
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    Jan Coleman Very quick response from Vintage Cash Cow from my very first contact with them. Kept me informed at every stage of the process. Once I accepted the offer the money was in my account very quickly. Free postage when ...
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    Cecil Robert Holmes The value you gave was reasonable, but certainly not generous. I expected a bit more given the quality and precious metal content of many of the items. The person I spoke to about the valuation was very helpful with ...
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    Beverley Mackay Process from start to finish was efficient no issues whatsoever. Would be interesting to receive a breakdown of money allocated to each item.
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    Mrs Virginia Spring Cant fault experience. Happy with customer service and offer. Money was in account within 2 days.
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    pet trade person a fast and fair response i would reccommend them
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    Kate Wright It's so simple and easy and just having stuff sitting around when we could have the money and enjoy life it just makes sense.
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    Mrs A Wiggin Boxed items & sent off easily - picked up swiftly from local PO & received within 48 hrs. Had email offer quite quickly which we felt was good so accepted . Monies arrived promptly in a/c. A sscond box sent & accepted ...
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    Mrs Patricia Probert Was very impressed by the way you kept me informed and the speed in which you did it sent the package on Friday got text on Saturday to say it had arrived another message on Sunday to say my items had been logged ...
  • TP stars
    Claire Lawford Quick and easy, sent off a box of random things. After being referred by a friend. Received my quote a few days later, which I was thrilled with. And had the money in my bank account the next day. Will be using again.
  • TP stars
    Maria Excellent service, good communication, reasonable evaluation of goods, payment within a couple of days.

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