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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    Harriet No problems. Packed the items in a box, put the label on it and took it to the Post Office. There was a delay in getting the quote because of the volume of parcels. I received messages keeping me informed of progress, ...
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    Phil Envelope turned up on time.Fill the box sent it by post 2 weeks later.Add moneys
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    MRS SUZANNE E WILLIAMSON Great service. Great price offered. Received payment prompted
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    Anthony The service was very good it took about two weeks and the result was wonderful, I received the money in two days and I was very pleased . Thankyou
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    Mandy Anderson Couldn’t fault the team from start to finish
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    Lianne Atkinson Great experience a little delay in the offer due to how busy Vintage were but pleased with offer. Would recommend and use your service again 👍
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    Shazza Sheehan I was happy with the communication etc. i was slightly surprised at what was offered but as i hadnt the time to sell items elsewhere, i accepted the offer sent to me. I probably wont send anything else though
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    Trish Turner Fantastic experience, was kept informed and given reasonable timeline for valuation
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    Andrew Mangham Ease with which the items were submitted
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    Sue It was very easy to navigate your website. You kept me updated about my parcel throughout the process which gave me peace of mind. The money offered was paid into my account promptly, which was good to see. I would ...
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    Patrick Savage great service
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    Louise Finn Box was quite slow to get a valuation about 3wks but pleased with the response. I had a specific query within my box and it took a further 3wks to get a response and only resoled after I called twice to chase. Saying ...
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    JANICE MCKENZIE Excellent service, kept up to date all the way through and very happy with my offer.
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    Marie Sutton Apart from finding an ideal box my experience with Vintage Cash Cow was seamless. Withing handing over my parcel to the post office I received a message to say the parcel was in its way. I was very happy with the whole ...
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    Rhian Easy process , great communication throughout and better than expected offer! Thank you.
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    Jennifer Lowe Brilliant from start to finish updates throughout excellent customer service would use again

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