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.

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    Sandra Holmes Very easy to do and excellent communication throughout, was kept up to date every step of the way
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    Jenny Williams Great service . Offer took a little longer than expected but communication was fantastic and kept informed all the way.
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    Patricia Lewis Very please with the way thing are dealt with and how you kept in touch on how thing was progressing and the price I was given for my items
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    Rebecca Was a good experience, a longer wait than I expected but good communication
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    Tina Always letting me know by email were my items were and what was happening to them.Very quick with payment.
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    Fayha Shead The service of Vintage Cash Cow was exceptionally good. My goods were valued shortly after I sent them, and the funds were transferred to my account whitin 2 days after accepting the offer. They kept updating me ...
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    Shirley The service I received was above and beyond. The price they offered was very reasonable. They were prompt with the payment
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    Jill Howe Very professional service Was kept updated on my items on a regular basis
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    Yvonne Barrett Every aspect was so easy and I was satisfied with the offer
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    Margaret Smith Fairly quick response and payment
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    Mr J F Lloyd The package was collected at the date and time given. Was kept fully informed throughout the process.. The company is efficient and honest from start to finish.

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