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.

  • TP stars
    Lucy alexander Excellent service. Confirmed had received my bow and within 2 days had an offer. Money was in my account in 2 days.
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    Cerys White Very easy and quick service. I will certainly use this company again when doing my next clear out. I was amazed my items came to £201.00 and the money was in my bank within a few days.
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    Christine Ceney My cousin told me how good they were so I had a sought out and gave them a go which I was very pleased with offer they made me
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    Jeff Evans Very easy & simple to use. Received a realistic value for our items & was paid within 2 working days.
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    T hendin Excellent fm start to finish
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    Georgina Watling Quick and easy and was happy with the price offered
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    G.Homer Such an easy thing to do, Vintage Cash Cow take care of everything. I’ve used them twice & have been happy with my offers!
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    David Lucas Pleased with the offer and speed it was dealt with. Would use them again.
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    Dave Glover Good communication, swift response and satisfactory valuation
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    M Scott Very quick turnaround, money in bank quickly too x
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    Sandra Sharp Great service and always kept informed.
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    CAM PROMPT CUSTOMER SERVICE FROM BEGINING TO THE END. EASY PROCESS OF APPLYING FOR RETURN PARCEL LABLES EXCELLENT DELIVERY SERVICE ALSO COLLECTION ALL YOU NEED IS CERTAINTY THAT YOU WANT TO OFFLOAD YOUR ITEMS, I AM GLAD I ...
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    Mr martyn johnson Ease of collection, ease of offer after first refusal and speediness of money to bank.
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    June Good service thought may have been slightly more but pleased with what I got.
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    Suzanne Dickinson I've had a good experience. It's up to you if you accept the offer! There's nothing to lose. I felt the offer made was fair, and I received it They were all things that had no attachment to them. Win-win!
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    Mrs Michele Greene Good customer experience throughout from start to finish. Was informed on every part of the process.Thank you.

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