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
    Ross Mypal Fast and fair with good communication throughout.
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    Carol The ease Vintage made the whole experience of rounding up unwanted item in the house, put them in a box and send them off. They provided the label post paid and left you to wait for the cash value for the items and ...
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    Morag Adam Kept up to date once they had my box. Contacted with a fantastic offer for items that were just basically taking up room
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    S Bailey I sent the package and it came back to me as the label had partially come off leaving only my address. I contacted you for a new label explaining why. The next day you sai the package had arrived and it was in my hall!!!
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    Raymond Very easy & kept well informed.
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    Sally Sahin The process took longer than expected but i was kept informed by email as to the progress being made. When my offer came through I was delighted at the amount offered. It was a pleasant experience and so simple.
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    SA Easy to contact, collection by post office on time. Money more than I had hoped for and paid promptly.
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    Judith Davies I was impressed how you kept me updated by email, keeping me in the picture as to when my box would be looked at The gentleman who rang me with the offer was very courteous There was no pressure to except the offer ...
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    GAYNOR COMBER Good offers and communication
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    Jackie Ambler Excellent communication throughout, also incredibly easy to pack, label and send off. No hassle at all. Very clear instructions and very clear what you can send. So good to receive regular updates. Once they made an ...
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    Mr Humphrey Your company kept me informed of the progress from receipt of the items through to valuation and payment. I will be happy to recommend you to family and friends.
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    Jayne Clarke Easy to pack up and send. Very pleased with valuation, will definitely use Vintage Cash Cow again !!
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    Alison Roberts Really pleased with my offer from Vintage Cash Cow, slight delay with valuation, but well worth the wait.
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    Ana chancusi Great sevixw and I got more that I expected
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    Sarah Meakin Always updated with progress and a good price follows.
  • TP stars
    Consumer Process is down to a fine art - free postage, excellent communication throughout and clear offer, which can be accepted or rejected. What’s not to like!

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