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

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
    Karen Cope Quick no hassle postage paid thank you
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    Liza Russell What a great service. Boxed up my old unused items and they were collected from my front door and payment was in my bank account within 4 days! Excellent system! Will definitely be using them again.
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    Customer Very easy and quick to do business witb
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    Helen Hewett What a fantastic service! The whole process was amazing from start to finish. The price we accepted for our box was really fair so much so that we have sent our 2nd box already!
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    Richard Smith We had heard of Vintage through advertising on the TV. We asked for information on what to send. We put a box together. We were informed when it arrived and received an offer the next day which we accepted. It couldn’t ...
  • TP stars
    S Mason Excellent communication from start to finish. Very quick response with a very reasonable quote. Would definitely recommend, Vintage Cash Cow.
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    Ian Dutton Simple process Clear instructions Great price Speedy payment Plus great communication throughout
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    Vernon Dealt with very quickly
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    Jon Lewis Yes very easy transaction, deserves a five rating but given four because my friend referral bonus not paid to either of us.
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    Margaret Smith Excellent and fast service. Great offer and would highly recommend.
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    Rod Clarke Just a really good and conveniant service
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    Valerie Eglington it was quick and easy
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    James Collins Process is efficient. Remuneration could be better
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    Mrs Anne Reason Very easy and efficient. Would like a breakdown but apparently you don't do this.
  • TP stars
    Edward Rodgers Selling the stuff is good but it takes too long to get another postage voucher. I have more to sell and keep having to wait for a postage voucher
  • TP stars
    Graham Shaw Instructions were straightforward and the valuation was completed quickly.

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