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

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    Celia Pittaway Great service every time
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    Steve W. A very fair offer made quickly and paid via bank transfer speedily. Absolutely no hassle and will deal with them again.
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    Gillian Lucas Pleased with result, would recommend anyone to use you.
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    Mrs Pamela Fenton It was easy to post off the box with the supplied label. A text told me that the box had been received. Just two days later I was made a very reasonable offer. All very well handled.
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    Julie South Such an easy process.. parcel.was received within 24 hrs and updates were regular while the team assess the contents. Very quick to make an offer and I felt it was around what I was looking for. Once offer accepted, the ...
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    Cliff Maybury Easy and well worth it
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    Mrs Kathryn Giles Easy and effective way of recycling my unwanted items, always kept informed of what was happening, friendly correspondence and I was happy with the offer.
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    Ann The guide that came with the address label made it easy to choose what to put in the box. It was easy to post the box and Vintage Cash Cow kept me up to date with my boxes progress. I was pleasantly surprised with the ...
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    Mandy Smith I was very happy with the offer and how quickly it was put into my bank all in all it only took a few days brilliant company . Thank you .
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    Mr Jeffrey Allan The ease of the whole process
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    Mr Terry Goddard Nice easy transaction and communication.
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    Richard Blythe Kept advised & pleasantly surprised on the value offered. Very easy to use.
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    witch Great service, communication is great delivery is easy and straightforward, will definitely be using again 5* service 😊
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    Mr N Gull Good prices and easy to use
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    Kevin Hinkley Brilliant experience from start to finish....

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