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

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    E. Rippon Quick efficient, courteous. Did what they advertise.
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    Mr Weekes Everything was very easy to do and staff very helpful and friendly. Every step was explain and when we got the offer money was in our bank within 48hrs. I would definitely recommend and I will be sending some other ...
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    June Finnigan Excellent service
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    Anne Martin Always a pleasure to deal with - great customer service.
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    Shirley Buckley Very happy with offer and very professional service.
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    Gwen Campbell The ease of the process of collecting the items and the payment for the items. However, I would have liked an indication of the true value of the items collected. I was happy with the offer but would have liked to ...
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    Neil Russell Davey My 2nd time of using your service and again very happy with the offer and service given by vintage cash cow
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    WENDY DENT Good way to earn money when declutterring. I was offered a reasonable amount which I accepted, thought I would get more as some gold jewellery and commemorative coins/medals Lots and lots of emails !
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    JEM Easy to use, great communication.Kept informed throughout the process. Would recommend.
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    Alison Easy to post, instructions with it being clear. Any size of box can be used. Can be collected from home if it's difficult to get to a Post Office. Encourages one to look critically at things we have had stored but not ...
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    Diane Stroud So easy to use and excellent communication. Also very happy with price offered and the money was very quickly in my bank account.
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    Mr Christopher Bartlett Fast responses. keep customer informed through whole process. Fair pricing offers. No hassle of placing ads on line and haggling. Great for my house clearance for stuff that may have gone in the skip!
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    MRS ANGELA BARDWELL Quick, easy and prompt
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    Beverly Smith What a great company to use, excellent customer service which was non intrusive and all done via email or text, although you could speak to someone if you prefer. The price of my goods was more than acceptable, and ...
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    customer Easy to use, great offer!!

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