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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    Margaret Pugh Really easy and quick to get an offer. I was happy with the price offered and it was paid the next working day.
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    Mary Anne All good. It did take a while but i was kept informed. Prompt payment once offer accepted .
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    Jan Dobrucki It was an easy transaction. I felt I got good value. They kept me updated on progress.
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    Michael Drakeley After watching the advert on television I decided to get rid of some of my ex-wife’s or late wife’s jewelry watches some of my toy trains clocks all cameras I thought it was a good opportunity to get rid of some clutter ...
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    Sarah brown Kept me updated about my box throughout. Very good service, and a good price at the end. Very fast payment.
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    Sarah Bailiff Took longer than expected for assessment, but I received regular updates. Once the assessment had been done, I received a more than expected offer which I happily accepted and the money was in my account within 48 ...
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    Stuart McCallum Took quite a while for the offer to come through. The offer itself was a bit less than I had anticipated, but fair. Very good communication and staff polite and friendly. Would still continue to use Vintage Cash Cow and ...
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    Ms Amanda Handley Happy with the up dates and the offer
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    Jocelyn Butler Keeping in touch every step along the way.
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    Angela I received a great offer. Easy to follow instructions, package up and send off.
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    E mulcahy Service prompt,kept in touch all the time ,would of given 5☆ ,but felt my goods were worth a bit more ,but was happy enough to take offer .I would use again for sure .
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    dawn wesley Explained very busy but kept emailing to tell me how parcel was progressing
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    Marilyn Mortimer Great system, free to use. Took a wee bit longer than expected for the valuation to come through but we were kept informed all along the way. Our offer was acceptable and took just a couple of days to reach our account.
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    Maxine Long I would recommend anyone to use this service it was quick and easy and you got paid for things I was going to throw in the dump site . Was kept up to date with when they received the parcel and as soon as someone was ...
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    Mrs Deborah Gibson Outstanding service from start to finish would highly recommend
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    Vera Lloyd Excellent service from start to finish

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