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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    Norman Ellis I thought it was all really good, thank you. Very simple and very efficient. I’ll be using you again.
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    Judith Tranter We were kept in touch with the progtress of pour boxatevery stage and the time to complete it all was not very long . Everything is fair and above board , and there is help for questions at every stage if we wanted to ...
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    customer Simple and straightforward to use but you are subjected to a lot of unnecessary phone calls and emails.
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    Graham Sutton Brilliant service
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    Roy Edwards I cant fault this company, they do as in the add. The process was fast and efficient. Communication was excellent. I was pleasantly surprised at the offer i had for my box of items, some i thought no one would want. ...
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    Sandra Excellent communications & prompt offers for items sent.
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    G Pointer Happy with the figure received, which was more than initially offered.
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    Angela I have sent three boxes now and been happy with the offers they proposed. I think it is a brilliant idea and just hope that it doesnt get so big that it loses the personal touch that it has now. Kind regards AM
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    PB Very easy to complete , good communication and quick payment
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    Penelope Knight I used Vintage Cash Cow for the first time recently and am totally thrilled I did so! Was a bit sceptical about the system to be honest, but right from my first enquiry they were professional yet friendly and helpful ...
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    Clifford J Evans Great communication..easy to deal with..helpful and friendly on the phone..rapid service..you really get what it says on the tin..no doubt I will be using this service again..many thanks 😊
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    Clare We received a warm welcome, detailed instructions on what to send and how to pack it. It was easy to despatch at the post office and we were kept informed about the progress of our items through each stage of their ...
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    Hampshire Flower Quick and easy process to sell unwanted items. Nice to use the money for items for my daughter.
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    Vivienne Walsh I received an email every step of the process and the valuation was quick and I received my offer in super quick time. Thank you.
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    Knapper Service. Accuracy

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