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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    Marilyn Shepherd Easy to follow instructions, my label arrived very quickly, I had my box picked up on a day which was best for me. I was text to be told my box was on its way and when it arrived with them. Within 2 days they informed ...
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    Phoebe Cheng I had a number of things I didn’t need anymore, so I just contacted Vintage Cash Cow. I got their label soon and put all my things in a box and posted it free with their label. All along they updated me about the stage ...
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    .christine crick Very easy process from start to finish
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    P Kallend Very happy with the service. Exchange price is reasonable and package is paid by vintage
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    Susan Smith Collected my box and kept me informed all the way through the process. Good offer and money was in my bank exactly a week after collection
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    Rosie Such an easy & straightforward process, kept up to date every step of the way. Very efficient service.
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    Cornelius Gallacher very friendly efficient and helpful staff, the transaction was smooth the offer was fair and the payment was quick thank you
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    Heather Everything was clear and straightforward, and really fast. And the valuation was higher than expected, and I received the payment quickly. Excellent service.
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    Pat Donovan No problems everything went smoothly and quickly
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    Heather Forde With stuff i send to you, i was surprised to receive that mount of money. You were very quick on checking the stuff and sending me the money. I would inform other people about vintage.
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    Rita Owen Very quick once I had sent my box. Very fair with the funds I received. Kept me updated all the way through.
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    Mrs Carol Christofi Kept constantly in touch. Easy to contact. Gave me an acceptable price and received speedily.
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    Sieffette Fab service - got offered a lot more than I was expecting. Quick and easy service.
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    Ian Good price offered for costume jewellery and paid quickly when I accepted. Thanks!
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    Kevin Pearce I was kept fully informed from the minute I dropped the box off at the Post Office to the money going into my account. Thank You
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    MrspammelaPULLMAN An excellent company. Very easy to use .speedy delivery of postal sticker. Speedy outcome and very speedy payout. Highly recommended.

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