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

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    Jennifer Mallett Cah Cow advisers were very help full
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    Keith Thake Easy to accomplish a brilliant payment
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    GILLIAN BUTTERILL Vintage cash cow was very easy to use, and the staff were most helpful.I found the process easy and there was no doubt in my mind that this works, the range of acceptable items was good and the communication was ...
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    ROGER SIMMONS Very happy with offer. Process took a lot longer than advertised
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    J.S Experience was first class Didn't expect the amount I received couldn't be more happier Will recommend gladly
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    Gillian Gillies Whole process was straight forward and easy to navigate. Got regular updates by text and email and although it took slightly longer due to VCC being busy once offer received and expected the money was paid on the same ...
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    Gillian Bayer Very easy process from getting the label, packing your box and taking it to the Post Office with free postage. To getting your offer a little while later.
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    Mrs Edna Todd Very efficient service it was a pleasure doing business with you
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    customer Not going to retire on the funds but happy with the offer
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    Fiona Jones Really easy to use from start to finish. Very happy with the offer. The only small thing I didn't like was the automated call. I was hoping to speak to a real person and not a bot.
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    Claire Soper Excellent service from start to finish. Good communication throughout. I was very happy with the offer, which did exceed my expectations.
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    Iain Clark Its a good straight forward service i done as the youtube video said put my stuff in a box and sent it in a week later I got an offer which I was pleased to accept the only thing I would of liked would of been an ...
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    Maxine Forskitt Sent my package with the prepaid postage. Great communication from the team and very happy with the quote. Recommended to a friend
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    Angela Cronin Whole process went smoothly from sending the label , Royal Mail collection then payment offer and the actual payment. Only slight hiccup was not knowing if parcel had been received after a week. Easy to contact and then ...
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    Customer Brilliant experience from start to finish ! This is the second time I used this company and please use them with confidence. Offers were a just reflection of my items and always more than I hoped so I am very satisfied. ...
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    Helena Kept me informed of the process. Instructions clear and easy to follow I would recommend Helena Shipston

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