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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    Corinne15 The Company kept me well informed about the box I'd sent. I received my offer in 2wks and was happy to accept.
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    Dale Quick, efficient and professional service.
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    Julia Roberts Good company Fast service and fair offer made
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    Mrs Ellen Porter First time I've done anything on-line so I was a bit nervous, but you kept me well informed about my items having arrived safely with you, and their progress through the system. I was delighted with the offer, and the ...
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    carole watkins Always kept me informed
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    Dawn Howard Very easy transition The staff are all very helpful .. I would have liked a bit more money for what I sent , but it what it is .. overall experience very good 👍🏻
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    RACHEL CUTLER KEEP YOU INFORMED AND THE DELAYS AND WHEN THE BOOK IS BEING LOOKED AT AND WHEN YOU WILL HEAR. email COMES WITH THE OFFER AND ALL VERY STRAIGHT FORWARD.
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    ellson Ease of use. Fab service and quick
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    Mrs Roxy Mitchell-Gears Extremely efficient and effective service. Will definitely be using this innovative service again.
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    colin colin The easy of selling multiple items in one place
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    Mac Perfect in ever way. Good company.
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    Shirley I have used Vintage Cash Cow before, so I know what to expect. All was good again. Label came straight away, very easy to send off my items. All I had to do is wait for the offer which was fare and I accepted.
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    Mr Peter Leek All was carried out very professionally
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    Lorraine Dyer Easy to deal with and happy with my fair price I received. Highly recommended
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    M Bartram Easy system...great way of getting rid of clutter and making a bit of cash.
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    Jamie Henshaw Slight delay getting valuation due to high demand but kept informed on the progress of the box all the way through which was great, so not left in the dark. Happy with valuation and paid within hours on the say day as ...

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