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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    Brenda Clifton Always kept in touch which made things easier any questions vintage ansered them good price offers definately would reccomend thankyou vintage cash cow
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    Ann Despite a wait of over 2 weeks due to high volumes I was kept in touch with progress and received a relatively good offer
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    Angela Alu Excellent communication. They kept you updated throughout the whole process.
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    Penny Brommersma So easy and friendly updates all the time.
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    Maria Great communication through, fast efficient service, fair price paid. Will use again.
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    STONEHEWER Correspondence and information sent and great service
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    customer Informative. Prompt. Good communication
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    customer A fab experience, I was so pleased with the out come of my box, they kept me informed every step of the way, cannot fault the way they handle everything, Thankyou.
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    Julie Ward-Wright Once I got my label (took ages because apparently they didn't have my full address), it was a quick and simple process. The money was in my account within a couple of days of sending the box! Decent amount too!!
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    dawn leigh Took a little longer than expected but very happy with the amount offered for what was essentially jewellery I never wore
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    Mrs Skinner I had a really good experience, it was very easy to organise the postage stickers and then from the minute my parcel was posted, I got updates, so I was kept well informed and then I received my offer which I accepted. ...
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    J Clucas Very impressed with the communication to begin with. Then I became concerned as it was asking far longer than expected and no communication. As it was my first parcel ,I was unsure of what to expect. Everything was ok ...
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    Blanche Great service very simple to use web site .Freindly staff and fare price for your unwanted items .Would I use them again yes .
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    NIKki Kinsella They received my parcel in end of March, and because of the wait as they were extremely busy, had to chase a few times to see what was happening. But above all communication excellent, kept Me up to date all the time ...
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    Rita Sear It was great that you kept in touch letti ng me know what was happening to my goods and giving me a good price.
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    J Smart Excellent service all the way through and very happy with what I received.

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