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

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    colin reid Everything is well organised from start to finish and they keeped me informed all the way.
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    Karen Starkie Very simple and easy to do. Plenty of advice and guidance on what can and can’t be accepted. The fact a prepaid label is allocated to you means posting is completely hassle free. The items I sent were nothing ...
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    Tracey So easy to do, the hardest bit was finding a box! Got a good offer that I was happy to accept.
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    Mrs Seal I was kept informed of how things were going and they person I spoke to was friendly and professional. I am sure I will be sending some more things in the future.
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    Anita Marriott Good communication at every stage.
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    Mrs French Polite staff, prompt service, good offer for items sent.
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    Julie Whitehead My 1st time using vintage cash cow. I sent several old phones, electronic items, jewellery, coins etc, which i probably would have got a bit more selling separately but not alot more and without the hassle of taking ...
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    Guest Great service, great, friendly people, good offers znd quick payment.
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    C Parsons Very easy to deal with. Good communication throughout. Fair price offered and received into the bank the next day.
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    Patricia Rantisi They seem to be very fair and I am delighted with the outcome of the sale.
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    Lesley Quick response and quick payment
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    Anita This is so simple to use, they keep you posted with emails and are always polite. I would and have recommended.
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    Mrs Sue Clark Easy to do and very rewarding
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    Mrs MEW Warner Very efficient. Sending box was simple. Received a fair offer within 2 weeks. Money in account 2 days later
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    Jennifer Mallett Very helpfull Service
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    AJB What a helpful business! From contacting them initially to payment of the offer, they have been excellent. I was unsure about doing this as these were items that belonged to my late mother. There was no sentimental ...

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