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

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

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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
    Carla Rattigan Very quick and easy all the way through
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    Nicola Dalby Very straight forward to send items ,got fair valuation and received funds promptly.
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    Mary Ainsworth Communication was good. The only reason I didn't give the service 5 stars is because it took quite a long time to get my evaluation. Emails and messages explained the reason for the delays, but the advance marketing had ...
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    KIMBERLY Great! I’ve used them twice now and been more than happy with the price they offered me. And I will use them again when I find more stuff to send! Many thanks 🤩
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    Mrs Elizabeth Cooper The label and information arrived. From posting to the payment. I was kept updated at every stage. Payment arrived within 2 days of accepting the offer.
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    Lindsey Kelly Very easy service. Got offered more than expected. Fast payment once offered.
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    Susan Crawford Good regular, clear communication. Fair price offered. This us rhe second time I have used them. I can recommend without reservation.
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    Dawn Surprised in the value of my box and impressed how quickly I received the funds once I’d accepted the offer. Would use this company in the future if I have further items
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    Lisa Robertson Excellent 👌 took longer than expected but was kept updated by Vintage Cash Cow. Was very pleased with my offer which I took
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    Mr Young So easy to use at no cost to me
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    Lisa Marriott They kept me up to date with the process of my items. I was pleased with the service.
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    Valerie Owen Seamless posting and kept up to date with progress
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    Stella Watson Service and payment
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    Sian Great experience and your items go on to other people and you have money
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    Customer Communication was great throughout the process and the price was more than I anticipated. Payment was made within an hour of me accepting the offer. I will be back and will recommend to others.
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    ROBERT TAYLOR Easy to use just pack your box well and drop off at the post office, had to wait longer than I expected to get a quote of my box due to lots being processed at the time .But satisfied with result.

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