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.

  • TP stars
    Liz Very helpful staff on phone. Excellent communication and systems. Pleased with the offer I received. Recommend and will use again. Thank you
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    Phil Carpenter The parcel arrived at Vintage very quickly. Offer was made to us after about 4 -5 days. Offer better than the first time we sent stuff to them, which was a pleasant surprise.
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    Mrs Lochhead The entire experience from start to end was seem less and efficient .
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    Mrs Carole Crofts I was really satisfied with the service. I asked for a phone call to discuss what I wanted to send and that worked very well. I was emailed when the parcel arrived and when it was with the assessors. All worked very ...
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    Mark Goodrum It was all very good and well managed but I thought that the price I was given was too low but decided to accept it anyway.
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    Catherine Brilliant communications, friendly people, prompt assessment
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    Irene Gannaway Gave me easy information on goods I could pack and those I couldn't pack. Easy to send my items. Offer good and accepted.
  • TP stars
    Mrs Helen Crossman good communication and a fair price offered. payment to me was prompt
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    Linda Elsworthey Was amazing, process was easy, just find and package your items, then use free postage label and send. We got confirmation that it was on its way to them, also when they received it, were appriasing it and then a ...
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    Sue Macedo The process is quick and easy. Vintage Cash Cow take all the stress out of wondering what to do with unwanted jewellery and valuables accrued over time. The service was excellent. I was offered great price and ...
  • TP stars
    PAUL Great way to dispose of old items good prices paid, excellent customer service and care
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    Veronica Toy Whole process was extremely easy, no hassle and very quick response.
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    Lynda Allan Very prompt and courteous service. Always kept me in touch with every stage.
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    Sharron Jones Excellent service
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    MISS CHLOE MARIE WESTHOFF Amazing service, labels sent quickly, I boxed all my items up and then took it to the post office (no cost on anything, I just provided my own box) I then received a number of texts over the week from VCC to say my ...
  • TP stars
    um ismail Great service , good price , prompt payment 👍

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