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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    Miss Sandra Jones Although it took some time to review my second box, I was obviously pleased with the outcome. I understand why it took so long to provide me with a price. More important for me is that your company provides a means for ...
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    Mrs x Excellent service
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    Kathy Buckingham-Underhill I had updates at every stage to provide reassurance. My offer seemed fair so I accepted. Really happy and would definitely recommend 👌
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    Vee tee So easy and sending a few old things I would usually take to the dump or give away raised £167! Delighted and I’m off to see what else I can find.
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    Dale Jones We were really impressed with the service and communication throughout the whole deal process. We were very pleased with the offer made to us
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    MRS M POPPLE The company is very thorough and take the time to value you items. They then email with a price in my case a very good offer.
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    Wendy Ringwood Easy to post. Easy to follow progress of items. A good offer. Would use again.
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    Stephen Goode The experience was clear and straight forward and we will be doing it again. We were very happy with the offer. The process could not have been simpler.
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    Georgiana Craster Not quick on valuation (comparing to a previous time), but everything else, including payment, absolutely superb.
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    DEE Communication was great along with tips and advice on everything concerned to assist one in decision-making. Unlike most organisations and businesses these days, a telephone number was provided to use if you needed to ...
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    Si Did what it said on the tin. Money for odds & sods that had been lying around for years.
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    JA So Easy As the advert says you get your label for your parcel , I had a phone call to advise what I could and couldn’t send which was really helpful. I packed my parcel up and posted it at the post office. I had an ...
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    Tracey Armston-Harwood Really happy with each offer we have had so far. We are going through all the inherited items we have had boxed up and not being used. Creates space and gives us some money towards home improvements.
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    andrew all went smoothly never any misunderstanding. I would recommend Vintage Cash Cow
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    Diane Worth Kept me updated on the progress of my box. I was satisfied with the valuation and subsequent Payment .
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    Mrs Sally Gray Communication was great. Prompt payment made.

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