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.

  • TP stars
    Carole Jarvis Communication was very good. The only thing I was unsure of was if the offer was for one box or two. The second was sent a few weeks after the first.
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    MRS JOYCE HOLMES Great service quick reply great at keeping you informed from start to finish quick pay out once accepted great prices offered
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    Mrs Iona McGauran Communication is excellent and you know what stage your box is at. I was a bit disappointed with the offer I hit given the number of items there were.
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    Deborah O'Connor Great thanks very much. Very happy with process and valuation. Easy, quick
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    Susan McRae The process was really easy. I had lots of rings, watches and costume jewellery that was my mum's, sitting in boxes since she passed away 12 years ago. I didn't know what to do with it all. I thought I'd give Vinted ...
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    Wright family Much simpler way to sell a variety of items than going to an auction house. Reasonable valuation and easy to decide if you want to accept or not plus option to discuss. Excellent communication throughout the process.
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    Beverley Fagan excellent service and kept me well informed on progress
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    LYn Lutner It’s so easy. Just put everything in a box and send it free. Some time later you get an offer. My offers have always been very acceptable.
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    Mr Wagg Everything was straight forward from the initial call to the final valuation and acceptance24 April 20
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    Paul Higginbottom It’s the best way to get items out of drawers and be sure you’re not throwing away money. I was very happy with the offer. And will be sending more as I declutter items room by room. Somebody out there will enjoy what ...
  • TP stars
    Nick Simpson Excellent Service And A Fair Price Given
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    Mrs cassidy So easy and great price for bits thankyou
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    Cheryl D Happy with the result. Was kept updated that had to wait a bit longer than usual.
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    Dr M E Treby Took a while to make an offer but kept me informed.
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    Fay Jeffery Took a little longer than I anticipated but paid me more than I anticipated. Kept me informed all through the process and the payment went into my bank account within 24hrs. I am very happy and can highly recommend them
  • TP stars
    Miss NASH Overall very pleased with the service and the offer made (which was accepted)! I was kept in the loop at all times about the progress! I have referred my family and friends to Vintage Cash Cow!

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