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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1. 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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2. 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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3. 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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4. 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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    Doreen Pilbeam It was so easy to pack up our items, send them to you at the Post Office.
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    Mrs Kathleen Hughes So easy to use couldn’t believe the price quoted it was more than I expected, every step made easy. User friendly service.
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    Susan Smith Good experience great that postage is free Good prices too
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    Martyn Great offer for items sent. First class service, fair price paid and funds transferred within two days. Thank you will certainly recommend.
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    alison french I think I got an an appropriate payout for what I sent in. I had discussed it with the children and they said they'd rather I sold the items now than them having to do it when I passed. Cheery thought I know but I had ...
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    Ann Was unsure what to expect but was very pleased with my offer and the easy way to get the box to Vintage Cash Cow and being kept up to date with the whole process.
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    denise robertson Great communication from start to finish. Quick response from getting label to being given a offer, which was more then I expected..brilliant company.
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    Earl Extremely pleased with my offer just waiting for a second label to return more of my items
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    mr roy clough Quick fair price offered the range of items you can send is vast, i am downsizing after the sudden death of my beloved wife, money transferred into my account the same day, they do what they say on the tv, great people
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    Julia Seeger Second time using you and happy with results and communication
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    Mrs. Tina Barton Telephone call explained my offer. It was very helpful & explained how l would receive my offer which came into my bank the same day. I was very pleased with my offer & received more than l expected.
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    Penny Salvage Sending a parcel off is so easy . if you get the right size box and if there's space put in some bubble . You'll here within the week what to expect
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    terrence It was a very quick and easy service to get my information to return my items. I then had an offer with 3 days of them getting my items. The offer was very good and we asepted it straight away.
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    customer Quick efficient and easy - maybe didn’t get the best price for my stuff but it was so convenient as I don’t have the time to do all the ground work - would definitely use them again as I have more stuff to part with !!! ...
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    Linda The offer was near what I expected but I doubt I could have done better elsewhere. That would also entail trips to various shops. Would use them again.
  • TP stars
    Sue Nash Kept informed, good offer and same day bank transfer. Exceptional service, thoroughly recommend.

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