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

Please note, as per our Terms & Conditions we cannot be held liable for any missing or damaged Item that falls under a Restricted Category (including easily breakable items such as crockery, glass, porcelain, ceramics and similar) or any missing or damaged Item which is sent to us in a Box which also contains any Item which falls under a Restricted Category. 

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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    Mr. Michael Bevis Send a fair box and receive a fair price!
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    Celia Kept us up to date with the progress of sorting our items out. Pleased with this service. Will us again.
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    Pauline Barnes Took longer than I thought but the outcome was good
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    Penny Excellent communication
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    Maureen Letts Vintage Cash Cow were excellent from start to finish. It was so easy to pack up and send my items to them - even I could do it and I’m in my mid 80’s !! Their service was great. All I had to do - once I’d boxed ...
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    Lisa Easy process from start to finish. From receiving my pack in the mail, through sending the items and receiving the valuation - such a smooth process. All I had to provide was the box and of course the items I wanted to ...
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    Don Edmondson It took a little while to complete but I got regular updates on progress
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    Margaret Hughes Very pleased with the company and how every week got email letting me know,state of progress,only thing I would have liked was a break down of how much each thing was worth.Apary from that,all good
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    Margarita Monks Very pleasant customer service. Kept informed while waiting for a valuation. Really pleased with the offer.
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    Flamingo Was happy with the service, it took a bit longer than expected
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    Margaret Pugh Really easy and quick to get an offer. I was happy with the price offered and it was paid the next working day.
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    Mary Anne All good. It did take a while but i was kept informed. Prompt payment once offer accepted .
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    Jan Dobrucki It was an easy transaction. I felt I got good value. They kept me updated on progress.
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    Michael Drakeley After watching the advert on television I decided to get rid of some of my ex-wife’s or late wife’s jewelry watches some of my toy trains clocks all cameras I thought it was a good opportunity to get rid of some clutter ...
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    Sarah brown Kept me updated about my box throughout. Very good service, and a good price at the end. Very fast payment.
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    Sarah Bailiff Took longer than expected for assessment, but I received regular updates. Once the assessment had been done, I received a more than expected offer which I happily accepted and the money was in my account within 48 ...

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