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.
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
- Order your free postage pack
- This includes your free postage labels and a handy guide to help you maximise your box value.
- Pack your items into a box
- Pack a box with all your unwanted valuables, even broken and tangled items are accepted.
- Send your box for free!
- Using your free postage labels, drop your box at the post office or book a home collection.
- 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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From start to finish a great service. I was kept fully informed by very friendly staff from sending off parcel and confirming it had been received to phone call confirming offer. Highly recommend them
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Every step was explained and made easy. Free postage was a bonus. Although I waited nearly three weeks for a cash offer, I accepted it and got paid swiftly.
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Very professional always informed on progress and even with their overload got a fair return for our old but unused treasures
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Very easy website to use to request brochure and postage label. Vintage Cash Cow kept in regular contact to advise about when my box would be appraised. Staff very polite and friendly.
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My first box, found the experience very easy. Kept informed from being delivered to the offer. Highly satisfied
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All quick and easy but would be nice to get some kind of breakdown of how final figure is reached.
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Everything is so easy with swift notification if things slow down. I have been happy with their offers with money being forwarded quickly.
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Keeping you well informed about the progress. Super pickup service. Reasonable price offered. Quick to pay. Will use again if the occasions occur.
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Pleased with valuation. Took a bit longer than expected but kept informed regularly with friendly messages. Payment very prompt.
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Excellent communication through out the whole process. I was very happy with the offer for my old tech. I have aleady recommended to a number of people.
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It was a great way to dispose of things which, frankly, have been worrying me for 13 years, since my mother died. The process was professional and efficient but also friendly. Thank you!
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Quick and efficient service. They kept me informed through the process. Money was paid into my account the same day as I accepted.