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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    Carol Kirkby The whole experience was good. Just boxed unused bits up . Put lable on box take to post office then sit and wait for offer .. I was very happy with the offer. Brilliant. You made if so easy 👌
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    mandy - upchurch Great communications kept me updated with the progress... I wasn't in any hurry so the slight delay wasn't an issue. Lovely surprise when the offer arrived and funds arrived quickly as promised. Would thoroughly ...
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    Mrs Lesley Love Hassle free and kept up to date
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    William What a fantastic company the service is brilliant. And the customer care team are very easy to take to and caring. I am so pleased that I went with them. And was very happy with the price they offered me.
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    Richard Kilsby Vintage Cash Cow does everything it says on its adverts - and does it well. Efficient, informative and fair with its pricing of the box that I mailed them. I will be using them again and recommending them to others.
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    John Waldron Postage system works very well & overall a good service. Thankyou
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    Maureen West Packed up parcel it was picked up it was so easy and i got a offer which i was pleased with
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    Michele Newell Efficient Friendly staff, kept updated at all times and once I’d accepted my offer, which was very fair, payment was made seamlessly. Would definitely use this service again and would recommend to others. Thank you
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    MRS DEBBIE HASTINGS Excellent service, really clear information and they kept me updated as to what was happening with my box Highly recommended
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    Malcolm Judson Excellent service even though it took a little longer due to excessive work load but I was kept up to date by e-mail, this wasn't a problem I totally understand. I will be using again and I have ...
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    J A Shields Very easy company to deal with. Reasonable price offered, good communication and quick service and payment.
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    Mrs Sharon Cree I was kept well informed from receiving my box found it took longer than was expected was very pleased with the offer have sent another box for apprasil
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    BELINDA MATARAZZO This was great. I sent my old jewellery and a few watches off thought I would probably get £5 but to my surprise £350 which was great as my TV broke so that helped replace it. I will definitely be doing this again ...
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    Julie It was so easy
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    Mr David France Very quick and easy
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    MISSSHONAHARRISON Excellent communication throughout.

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