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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    AlbertAkowuah Though the valuation took weeks to complete but your update made me feel relaxed in all everything was delivered perfectly i will recommend friends to send their old jewellery to you.
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    Victoria Jones Easy way to make my first time using vintage cash cow quick response and I got an offer more than I expected
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    Phil My first experience of using Vintage Cash Cow. Everything happened exactly as they said it would. Fair price offered & accepted. No problems at all. Will definitely use them again.
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    Susan Chant Great communication
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    Diane mosley The process was easy and efficient I would use them again
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    Customer Easy to follow instructions. Free postage. No stress no fuss
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    ELIZABETH DIXON Easy to complete
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    Olwen Johncock Great communication throughout the whole process. I was happy with the offer. Would certainly use them again. Happy customer. 😀
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    CustomerOJ Excellent communication and outcome
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    Marilyn Henry Despite taking a while to review my items due to a high number of boxes at their offices (apologies was sent and I was kept updated at every opportunity), I was happy with the valuation offered to me. The process was ...
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    Honest opinion Communication was very good, they were running over there timeframes for valuations due to high volumes of boxes but kept me updated at all times. Would recommend this service
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    MRSMAUREENBENNETT Very good service, kept informed and was happy with the offer.
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    G Lehmann Good service, it would be 5 star but there was a bit of delay although I was kept well informed.
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    roger sharp It is what it says on the tin.I can imagine the team enjoying their job,I enjoyed the experience and was pleased with the outcome and reward for the effort.Thank you Roger Sharp
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    Norma Orchard I was really pleased because all they do is sit in a draw and never see daylight & it is s shame when someone can have the benefit & I have earned a cash amount. Thank you
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    Andrea Ness Good communication from beginning to end Brilliant offer for stuff doing nothing and speedy payment

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