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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    Johanna Pawley Kept me informed at all stages
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    Rachael Nicholson Sent off watches, coins,jewelry, pearls that laid in a drawer for years, costume jewellery that I didn't want,bits of silver, a good variety of pens.Everything just laying around in drawers. Had a lovely phone call to ...
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    stephen helped me to clear out some items I didn't know what to do with, I had kept for so long, nostalgic maybe, quick and easy to do
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    Lynette Foster Communication was good and I was astounded at the amount I was offered. This has enabled me to give my 2 children some of the money and put the rest towards items for the new place we will be moving into shortly ...
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    Mrs I.Fuller Brilliant,kept me informed all the way,very polite and friendly,I will certainly use them again and recommend them to my friends
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    Yvonne Patterson Excellent service & fast pay out by Vintage.
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    tony Very pleased with offer would highly recommend.
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    Lyn So easy to do. Just box the items you want to sell,pack them into a box and take them to the post office with free postage and wait. The company keep you up dated to what is happening with your items and if you accept ...
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    Susan Ann Western The overall experience was flawless, from the first step to the last. Keeping you updated how things were progressing along the way. Had a good price which was unexpected. Payment very quick paid into my bank
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    Georgina Bates Great experience. Easy to do and they keep you updated with what's happening.
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    Hugh McKelvie I was kept fully informed throughout the process.
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    CustomerMrs R Bavington Excellent service lots of updated information would recommend even though I didn’t get a lot but better than nothing
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    Sarah Harris Very easy to use. Good communication kept informed throughout the process. Offer was fair and very prompt payment.
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    Gary Perry Great service and completion
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    Maureen Grayson I had no great expectations with Vintage Cash Cow but I was proved to be wrong! Communication from the company was constant and friendly throughout. When they were ready to present me with their offer, I was notified ...
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    customer Great experience, happy with the outcome

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