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.

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    Sheila Shepherd From start to finish the process was seamless. Post Office delivered box to Vintage Cashcow in 24 hours. I received their offer within a week and money transferred to my account within 3 days. Excellent service.
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    Philip topping Who process was very fair and easy however it took a little longer than expected but this was clearly explained due to the apparent popularity of the company.
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    Karen Skaife Service was well organised, communication was excellent throughout and the offer felt fair.
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    Mr Keith Chambers Dealt with quickly and efficiently. Fair price.
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    ian Easy communication with prompt service, very satisfied
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    Lynda Ride My box was received by Vintage Cash Cow the day after posting but couldn't be located by them for several days and seemed to be lost. When it was found it was rapidly processed and I received an offer I was very ...
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    Mrs Holland Ease friendliness procedure
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    Jennic Excellent and fair
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    Ms Baskett Bit of delay with my label package, but this might of been the Royal Mail service, however overall I sent my unused items that just lay around the house and was happy with my offer, so easy to do I will definitely be ...

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