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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    Judith Gemmell Lots of communication from the company to ensure you were supported through buying process and up to date with when offer would be made. I was happy with the offer and money in my account very promptly. Would highly ...
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    Lynne Cunningham Was very easy to use with lots of support and was pleased with their offer
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    Mr Kirkwood the whole process was smooth from start to finnish. and i got a surprise at the end.i will tell people how easy it is.so go and look for those items and enjoy the experience.would reccommend. mick kirkwood
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    Mrs B Burton A most efficient service. I will definitely use vintage cash cow again
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    SHARRON FOSTER Excellent service all round..! Friendly customer service from a lady called Sharon who arranged my collection for the next day. Very happy with the offer received for the items I sent
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    Tracy Hofton Very easy , calls were when they said they would call , very happy with the price we got wasn't expecting what we got
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    Marilyn You are kept in the loop all the time you are sending items to them and when a valuation is given and agreed , monies are placed in your account very efficiently
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    Gill Rich The whole process was so easy, will definitely use again.
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    Mrs Christine Elliott It is very easy to use and offers a great service
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    Gwen Beal Couldn't believe how quick it took to deal with my things will definitely use again
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    Jill Very prompt response
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    Guest Great service. Very simple to get label pack and information. You do need your own box but great we could get it collected from home. Swift service, fair offer and payment received on day of acceptance. Will ...
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    Helen Great service very happy
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    Jayne Rist Excellent communication Speedy service
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    Adrian Thanks for all your help my sister recently passed away and you have helped me. Thanks 👍
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    Mrs ANNE BAILEY Brilliant so quick

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