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

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.

  • TP stars
    David Sturrock Very good communication, and a fair price for the items
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    Lorraine Reid Easy service, I would use again
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    Ms Mary Mcfadyen Even though the process took several weeks l was always kept up to date of its progress, and apologies for the wait, also l had a query which was dealt with by lsrael, a lovely person from customer service, who was a ...
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    jjewls Over many years we accumulated a quantity of jewelry which included items from grand parents and lots of dress items. With no idea of what was worth money or just rubbish we packed it up all and sent it in. We were kept ...
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    Mac Squires From applying for a label it took 3 weeks to complete the box and send to Vintag. They then made me an offer which I queried they reviewed my case and made me a further offer which I thought was good. All very ...
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    Sophie Augrandjean-Yiannakou (serpent blanc) Such an easy process, it helped me to not only unclutter parts of my house, without adding to landfills, and I got a good decent money offer. Absolutely brilliant.
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    Sarah Wallbridge The whole process was very easy and straightforward. Confirmation of receiving my box was sent and a few weeks later i was made an offer and accepted. Money was paid into my account couple of days later. All in all i ...
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    Margaret Ann Dale All went smoothly will use this company again .
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    Josephine Davey Good comunacation keeps you informed
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    Bridget Mattingly Easy , clear instructions, prompt payment. Sum offered a bit lower than expected.
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    Rosemary L I was pleased with the price offered
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    Heather Rusby I was a bit worried when I sent my items , wasn’t sure what I would here from you But you kept me informed It took a while but you are very busy I was very pleased with the amount I received Thank you very much
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    Sue Getting the return label and the information as to what could be sent made the process very easy. Constant updates as to where the parcel was and what was being done made one feel comfortable that everything about your ...
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    Pat Morrish This was my second time dealing with cash cow it’s not only really exciting waiting for there offer, but the service it’s amazing they explain if they are busy but then you get payment when they say, can’t wait to use ...
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    David Herring Everything went smoothly
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    Sue Windle Regular updates, great price and payment was prompt

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