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

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    Kate Morrell Excellent process Fair price Took a while but was happy to wait
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    Joanna Wrobel Ordered my label and received this within a couple of days . Packed items and sent on , then received a messages throughout the stages to say box was en route , landed in warehouse and then being evaluated . Within a ...
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    Mary Flynn So quick and easy
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    Keith Robinson You made everything so easy and straightforward. Was a pleasure dealing with you.
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    sharon The experience was exellent and you always kept in touch the money was with me with in 2 working days I was very happy with the outcome of my stuff I sent in alot were quite difficult for me to send but no point of it ...
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    Karen Wright, Ferguson (Nee Inglis) Very efficient letting you know about your parcel you send and keeping you updated
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    Louise Have seen the ads and after deciding we had too much “stuff” in draws and bags we didn’t use, we got our label from Vintage Cash Cow, boxed it, sent it, got an incredible offer over over £150 - we were thinking we’d get ...
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    Patricia Brown Just a brilliant and seamless process. Communication was great. I was kept updated at every step of the way. It was professional, friendly and exceptionally easy. I could not fault it, in any way. Having accepted the ...
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    Customer Great simple communication. Fair and reasonable pricing
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    Mary Flynn So quick and easy
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    Mary I had a very positive experience with vintage cash cow . I recieved instructions with free post the day after i messaged them . I was kept up to date every step of the way and i was pleased with amount offered to me ...
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    sharon The experience was exellent and you always kept in touch the money was with me with in 2 working days I was very happy with the outcome of my stuff I sent in alot were quite difficult for me to send but no point of it ...
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    Angela Binks Good service - Quick payment and price
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    Karen Wright, Ferguson (Nee Inglis) Very efficient letting you know about your parcel you send and keeping you updated
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    Keith Pakes Everything went smoothly from start to finish. First class.

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