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.

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    Sian Westley Very easy process from start to finish.Full explanation and good contact throughout.Pleased with the valuation and the speed of payment.Also given time to make a decision without any pressure.Would fully recommend.
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    Michael I sent off my articles post paid and received a very acceptable offer a couple of days later. I accepted the offer and the money was in my bank account a couple of days later. Quick and efficient, I was very pleased ...
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    Diane Haward The communication throughout was great. I received the postage pack promptly as promised. Instructions were very easy to follow. You do need a sturdy box of your own so a good idea to save a few. After posting I ...
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    Gillian Heaford Easy to understand process from beginning to end. Paid better than anticipated amount within one week of packing box
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    ELIZABETH JONES Fabulous, prompt and professional service! All staff were knowledgeable and friendly and I was kept up to date with the progress of my parcel. Very happy with the valuation and am already creating another one !
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    Alan Godfrey Easy to use and exactly as described.
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    Celia Pittaway Great service every time
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    Steve W. A very fair offer made quickly and paid via bank transfer speedily. Absolutely no hassle and will deal with them again.
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    Gillian Lucas Pleased with result, would recommend anyone to use you.
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    Mrs Pamela Fenton It was easy to post off the box with the supplied label. A text told me that the box had been received. Just two days later I was made a very reasonable offer. All very well handled.
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    Julie South Such an easy process.. parcel.was received within 24 hrs and updates were regular while the team assess the contents. Very quick to make an offer and I felt it was around what I was looking for. Once offer accepted, the ...
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    Mrs Joan Sheils Very easy to use
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    Cliff Maybury Easy and well worth it
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    Mrs Kathryn Giles Easy and effective way of recycling my unwanted items, always kept informed of what was happening, friendly correspondence and I was happy with the offer.
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    Ann The guide that came with the address label made it easy to choose what to put in the box. It was easy to post the box and Vintage Cash Cow kept me up to date with my boxes progress. I was pleasantly surprised with the ...
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    Mandy Smith I was very happy with the offer and how quickly it was put into my bank all in all it only took a few days brilliant company . Thank you .

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