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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    Lorraine Gail Harvey Hassle free. No problems or delays.
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    Tom Sidaway Very straightforward and the staff are nice to talk to
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    Ina Sommerville Easy and quick to deal with. Very straightforward.
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    Maxine Day Easy to use, quick response, instant payment. Would love to be able to send ornaments and old records too.
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    B KENNEDY Exellent service throughout .This was my second box and both times I was informed when my box had arrived and heard about 3 days later with an offer. Any queries they called me back quickly and gave good advice. Thank ...
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    Alex Hearson Great customer service given highly recommend using them I have used them on more then one occasion and wouldn't go anywhere else.
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    Chris I had an outstanding service from start to finish. The service was professional friendly and above all efficient. Every detail was handled with care and I truly felt like a valued customer. Thank you for going above ...
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    Michelle Ease of use. Being kept updated on the progress. The speed in the turnaround.
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    Alan Mason Quick and efficient service with good prices offered
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    Suzanne Skippage Very easy, approachable team, lots of contact to ensure what is going in will be useful and wonderful to sell on items that shouldn't be thrown out but can bring some benefit to others and a little income to the seller!
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    Josephine Excellent communication from the Vintage Cash Cow team making the process easy and simple to follow, thank you
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    Carol Clifton Very easy to do and very friendly people explain what I could and couldn’t send, what a game changer
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    Rosalyn Barber Very easy to do and was kept up to date at all stages - the offer for my things was really good and once accepted the money was in my account straight away.
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    Christine Hill Very easy to deal with and very quick to make an offer and pay.
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    Diane Harris Excellent service and fast payment highly recommended
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    Margaret Hardman Very easy to use, pack it,send it and wait for the valuation, say yes or no!! Brilliant

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