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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    Shelley Edmond Easy to post items Fast response Reasonable offer No pressure No fuss quick payment
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    Mary Mcmanamon Fast and real Happy with everything. Payment in the bank couple of days and good price paid
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    Chris Straightforward process from start to finish.
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    William Grey The treatment, help and courtesy given were fantastic. I was completely satisfied by your offer and now am grateful for the payment which in now in my bank account. Many thanks.
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    Marilyn Mortimer Great, professional service.
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    Mr Michael J Lane Wonderful and very easy !!!
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    Janice Gilmore Easy to and quick for items to reach the destination. Quick and very pleased with the amount I received
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    patricia lonergan I was kept informed at every stage of the process. The money I received was more than I expected. It was so easy to do . Great setvice
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    Lynn Farmer Right from the beginning I found vintage cash cow very helpful & everything was done quickly from valuing my items to me accepting their offer then my money was transferred into my bank account
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    O Cooper Easy process. Nice surprise at the value and easy payment.
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    Brian Hollands Very easy process. Very good communication. A very fair price for stuff that had been hanging around for aged.
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    Beverley Ferguson Very quick valuation and transfer of funds. Also really good keep you updated on the progress.
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    Carol Lister Quick service satisfied with amount 10 out of 10 and a gold star thanks
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    Virginia Brown impressed with the efficient communication path, everything made clear and speed of the transaction was excellent
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    JBK Updates throughout the process. Great to have free delivery label posted. as soon as parcel collected from Post Office text and email to confirm. Within a few days my box of jewellery and silver were valued and price ...
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    Ms Anthea Lawrence There couldn’t be a more trouble-free way of moving on a selection of small vintage items,

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