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.

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    P K Quote took a long time and the amount was a little dissapointing, but sending the items was easy
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    Norman Wilson Brilliant offer more than I expected as most of the items where going in the bin . Would highly recommend
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    Paul Martin Kept in touch all the way
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    Paul Melaisis Good concept. I didn't get that much but the stuff I sent was gathering dust so I was glad to get rid of it. The box was collected free of charge. I had to wait a couple of weeks for the offer and once I accepted it the ...
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    Mr Anderson Quick and efficient
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    Rosemarie Card It took a little longer to get my offer but was kept informed as time went on and was happy with my offer thank you cash cow .Will use them again .
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    Sheila Matthews my experience with vintage cc was brilliant from start to finish kept in touch all the way to getting my offer would certainly be dealing with them again so satisfied
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    Julie Graham The whole experience was very easy and it cleared out stuff cluttering up a drawer. Not the best price - but it saved me a huge amount of work selling each item myself.
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    Chantel It took a while but I was informed that vintage cash cow had an influx of items sent to them. They kept me informed on every step. So pleased with the company, I will use them again if needed.
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    Mrs I.Fuller Very helpful and friendly,kept me informed all the time and made me a Great offer.I will be using them again and I would certainly recommend them.
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    Dawn Great experience and decent price for my items.
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    Peter Thompson Simple & easy to use and for me a fair value only criticism would be because they are very busy. It took longer for them to value my box,however they do keep you updated with emails and text messages. The person I spoke ...
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    Jane Carton Simple to follow the procedure kept contact throughout the process satisfied with the results excellent service
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    Val Taylor I was initially quite wary of using this company as sending off items in a box seemed quite scary. The process, however, was seamless. Your items are tracked from the moment you visit the post office and you are kept ...
  • TP stars
    Gillian Jones Lady I spoke to wa super helpful and so polite
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    Mr B Smith Very easy thank you, please send me a 2nd post label ASAP.

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