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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    Carol plested It was my first time using your company and I cant fault the service I received always being kept in touch with what was happening
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    Kevin Shipp It was easy to do & would use it again
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    Gillian Biram Easy to deal with. Very pleasant person answered my query on phone and my box was collected when they said it would be
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    Carol Usher Great all round experience & a few pennies in the bank too
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    Janice Pargeter Everything was so easy. Sending the items to Vintage Cssh Cow was straightforward, and communication and advice from the company was superb. I was pleasantly surprised with the cash offer. I didn't expect so much! All ...
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    MRSJanetHill Easy to use. Staff extremely helpful when l phoned. Would use again and recommend to friends
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    Customer Excellent service, so easy to send stuff off. would use again. Gave me a fair price too.
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    Jackie Pritchard Updates on my items every couple of days via email and WhatsApp. Friendly staff and the offer arrived within the time period. The money arrived in my bank on the day of the offer. This is my second time using Vintage ...
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    A & H E Smith Communication was good. Once the offer was accepted the payment was made promptly.
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    Tessa Very easy and straightforward process. I had know idea how much our very mixed box if items might be worth, and was delighted by the offer! Would definitely recommend.
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    Steven Owen Everything from sending box to offer and receiving cash . Pleased with our offer , communication was excellent 👌
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    Debra Great service, kept you informed every step of the way, great fair price & very quick to send money !! 👍
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    Consumer i was amazed at how quick & easy it was. Very surprised by the high valuation for a load of old jewellery & silver . Things I no longer want.
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    colin reid Everything is well organised from start to finish and they keeped me informed all the way.
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    Karen Starkie Very simple and easy to do. Plenty of advice and guidance on what can and can’t be accepted. The fact a prepaid label is allocated to you means posting is completely hassle free. The items I sent were nothing ...
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    Tracey So easy to do, the hardest bit was finding a box! Got a good offer that I was happy to accept.

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