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.

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    Lauren Withers Was kept informed all through my journey with cash cow and a very good offer for things I wouldnt really know what else to do with as some of it broken.
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    Bal I posted items & the company responded quickly with a value. I agreed to the amount which was settled quickly & in my bank next day.
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    MRE JENNY CLEARY Each step made very easy Good communication keeping me up to date with progress Great service, thank you
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    Ms. Sylvia Monday Your firm was in touch with me to tell me what's going on each step of the way, thank you, I got a decent price on the items that I sent, I won't be hesitant about sending my items, picked them up by van, van driver was ...
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    Alyson Hicks The final outcome was very good. I was offered a very good amount of money for my goods. They were things that I no longer need/use as I am downsizing and moving home. The only reason I gave the four star rating was the ...

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