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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    Anonymous Very easy process. Vintage cash cow kept the customer with regular updates. User friendly and good price got for my box and will use them again.
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    Eileen Furey Very pleased with the amount offered but not with having to ring them myself, unlike previous times
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    Jacqueline Kerr the service took less time than i thought
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    Alan Great communication keeps you well informed Great price for my goods
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    tracy I’ve used this service before and it was excellent This time it was ok but very slow to get an offer nearly three weeks ! Payment prompt and I do find it easy so would use again hopefully quicker next time if I do use ...
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    Victoria Jones So easy quick response and keeps you updated My offer was great
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    KATHLEEN Everything was made straightforward. I collected several broken pieces of jewellery and some that had huge sentimental value ( teenage charm bracelet) but, really, why should I keep it when I'm nearing 80. Our ...
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    julie Buckley Very pleased with the offer I got and quick to transfer money over , took a little longer to receive offer as busy than usual but was worth it
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    Linda Ross Took a little longer than expected but was kept informed every step of the way, thought we might get a better offer seeing as there was a white gold, diamond & tanzanite ring in there, however in all honesty all of it ...
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    Graham Spurge Great experience, easy to post and communication was excellent when keeping us updated on what was happening, will definitely use them again
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    customer Super easy to do and very pleased with valuation. Payment made very quickly
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    Marie Thornley kept me in touch with progress
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    Mrs B Gadsby Very efficient service, well organized and kept in contact with me from start to finish. Extremely satisfied.
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    carol cansell I am very impressed with the service constantly keeping in touch and updating me of the progress and then when you made me the offer for my box I was very happy and money was in my account very quickly. Thank you all ...
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    Pam Jagger Although waited longer than a week, l was regularly kept informed of progress. Quite satisfied with price paid.
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    Brenda Learmouth They were prompt with their offer which I was happy with. Will definitely use them again and recommend them to others.

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