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.

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    Val David So simple. Great communication throughout the process. An easy way to make some extra cash by selling things that you may have disposed of. I accepted the offer and the money was in my account the following day.
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    BRIAN ALLEN Brill bit late but sent emails saying there behind very good and got money in account in 24 hours brill will use again
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    J Grady Clear communication throughout process. Regular updates on progress of review of items. Easy posting process. Really pleased with offer made for items. Would definitely recommend using Vintage Cash Cow.
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    Brenda I had a chat with them once I received my label, this was worth doing. The company was very quick letting me know they had received my parcel! They also let me know that it was moving through their system! I was ...

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