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

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    Marie Great service. I’m happy i sold my stuff with Vintage cash cow. would highly recommend it.
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    Caroline Minchin Service was quick and offer made within a week, very pleased
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    Mr John Mellowes Very efficient, friendly service, would highly recommend. Will be using again. Thank you, Linda
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    Julie Quick offer a nd payment.
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    Anne Gresty This is the third time I have used you. The process is so easy and convenient and the offers have all been good. I will be using you again in the near future and have recomende you to a family member.
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    Mr Garry North Prompt transaction with an agreeable value
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    Simon Gasiorowski Excellent service and very quick
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    Lloyd The difficult part was filling the box and how difficult is that, you did all the work absolutely delighted with our easy it was and the outcome.Now I’m on a mission to find some more stuff.
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    Anne Clarkson This was such an easy process, I just packed the items I had that were acceptable to vintage cash cow, sent them off and accepted the offer. The items I sent were things I didn't know how to get rid of otherwise. I ...
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    Miss Marian Elger Great communication and a good offer and everything was easy to deal with and would use again.

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