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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    Muriel Portugal You performed as advertised and I was happy with your offer.
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    Diane Dixon Kept in touch with letting me know they were busy. Very prompt with payment.
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    Julie Gregory Good service and price offered for my goods. Would recommend
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    Jennifer Free postage. Plenty communication.
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    Alison Balmforth Easy process, good communication and were happy with amount received.
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    Helga Smith I was given an acceptable amount for my box. Communication was good and funds were paid quickly.
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    Sue The postage was free and I was able to sell items. I no longer required.
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    Martin Lee Easy to deal with and excellent communication by Vintage. Will be using them again.
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    Fiona I was very impressed with the ease of my recent experience using Vintage Cash Cow. The communication was great, particularly as the deal took a little longer than anticipated. I was kept informed of each step and it was ...
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    Kirstine Easy transaction from enquiry to settlement. Sold several items including old jewellery- they were just gathering dust. Very pleased with the valuation. About to send second parcel of items.
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    Sophie Guinness Kept up to date with receiving the box and the process. I was happy with the offer and payment received within 48 hours. Excellent process.
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    Mrs Iris Lefroy Perfect from start to finish!
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    Steven Twine Never used your service before ,received postal sticker box my stuff sent ,rceived confirmation on receiving the goods.You sent an offer which i was happy with agreed deal and received monies. Great no hassle, quick ...
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    Allison Rumming it was just so easy and without having any idea what was the worth of what i sent i put my trust in Vintage and i think I got a fair deal.
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    Andrew Good price slow service

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