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.

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    Jackie Deeley First time of using. No problems, notified when package had arrived with them. Had a lovely courtesy call with a lady there who explains how it works, advice on what items they accept. Had an offer within a couple of ...
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    Yvonne Keenan The speed and efficiency, plus you communicated with me every step of the journey
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    julie wade Very simple process
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    gillian tofts Friendly, happy to help staff at all times. Many thanks
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    Steve I had seen the reviews and requested a brochure. We looked out a selection of goods and sent them away with an expectation of getting a reasonable offer, but no more than that. The goods were packed in a strong ...
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    Marguerite quick easy and efficient service - get paid if accept vintage cash cow immediately
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    Mrs Juliana Knowles excellent quick response to how much my box was worth and excellent in forwarding my cash
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    Collegeboy Very easy to deal with vintage . Would like a better appointment time other than just all day for collection
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    June Ballantine From requesting labels to money in the bank, service and communication was fast and efficient.
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    Pamela I thought you gave me a fair price for the things I sent you and the person I spoke to was very nice and friendly and I would recommend you to my friends
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    Missy Hazell Really easy to send out bits off Quick response and happy with the offer we received back Would definitely use again
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    Mrs B Good experience, collected from home and fast offer and payout once I expected
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    Carol From start to finish,Registration Easy. Pre paid label quickly received. Goods sent by post acknowledged received next day, following day offer received and accepted, cas in bank next day. Smooth faultless and a very ...
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    MRS ELEANOR PIRRIE It’s the first time I’ve used vintage Cow and I’m delighted with the experience. The things I sent had no real value at least not to me. I was amazed by the offer which was much higher than I expected.
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    Mrs Moira Ratcliffe Easy to do and offer was good.
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    Sarah from Poole First time using Vintage Cash Cow and somewhat apprehensive, but I needn’t have worried. The customer service team helped me through my questions, the process was easy to follow and I got a good offer within the seven ...

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