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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    Emma Incredible from start to finish kept me informed absolutely faultless would highly recommend and will be using them again.
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    Roy Majilton Fair valuation good service
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    Deborah Such an easy experience. Very helpful and informative staff from the first phone conversation through to valuation and finally payment. This was second time I have used Cash Cow, and both times their customer service ...
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    Irene Marshall We found Vintage to be very helpful with constant emails texts confirming where and what position we were in with dealing with the company, which made us comfortable with the process and they kept in touch and contacted ...
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    Rebecca Ford Very straightforward and quick
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    Nicola B Fast & efficient service. Good communication. Fair offer
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    Julie Macdonald Very easy process,Lots of help & support if needed. I was happy with my offer & payment was received very quickly after. I would recommend them to friends & family.
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    J Seed Excellent experience. All questions answered promptly. I was able to understand every explanation. I am very pleased with the results and will recommend them to friends and family.
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    Linda Martin Excellent service from start to finish, being kept informed, the money we received was very good, and was put into the bank account quickly
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    Marilyn Mortimer This time round, the turnaround time was so quick from beginning to end. Really pleased with the service received.
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    Mrs Gillian Phillips Very easy and efficient
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    Andrea Amazing so easy would highly recommend filled my box attached pre paid label took to the post office and money was in my account within 7 days excellent communication from start to finish
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    Babs Pyszkowska My items were quickly valued once received and was contacted with a quote to accept or not from when my box of items were received. From accepting the quote I received the payment in my bank within a few hours on the ...
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    Lisa Constant communication. Reasonable offer and quick payment
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    Myriam Tonella It was a very professional approach to business. I was impressed with the person who called with an offer.
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    Amanda Got about the amount i was hoping for so happy

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