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.

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    Steven Leung Simple and professional
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    No name! Really efficient. Hassle free and a great price offered
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    MRS H MARSHALL Easy and free with no catch.
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    Valerie Got some money for stuff put away in cupboards and loft.
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    Malcolm Quick and efficient.
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    Vjeko The speed and efficiency provided in identifying the products, sending the offer and processing the sale were excellent. TOP JOB.
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    Jacqueline Rochman Easy to do business with. Kept up to date with transaction. No problems.
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    burke All details of how the system works met precisely with regular e-mailed updates on progress Booklet sent with the postage labels full of very helpful guidance and advice
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    Jo Lewis I submitted a large box with various items, 925 silver jewellery (lots!), binoculars, watches, lighters, fountain pens. I received a much larger offer than I thought I would get based on some reviews I had read online. ...
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    Hilary Very straightforward, so easy to do.
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    Elaine Very impressed
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    Cheryl Turner I found it very easy to use Vintage Cash Cow. Postage back to them is free and they keep you up to date with your parcel on a regular basis. I accepted their offer and the money was transferred into my account the ...
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    J Cliffe Good communication and fair price. Took over two weeks to get offer which was longer than I expected but they did keep me updated.
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    Elainecustomer Great communication. Took a little longer than expected but received a fair offer and everything worked like clock work.
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    Mr Fillingham So easy to pack valuables up and dispatch FOC to VCC. Took longer than expected to get a valuation but the offer in the end was good and acceptable.
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    Jackie Dale Clear simple process dealt with efficiently. Only issue was how long we had to wait for valuation due to high volumes. Would definitely use again.

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