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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    Mr CL Jones The whole process is well organised keeping the customer fully informed during the selling process.Its also a very easy process from the start until payment is made to your account.
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    Ray Excellent site. For selling unwanted items ,to make some extra money , and payment is fast
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    Elaine Douglas Great, professional service. Easy to deal with, happy with my offer. Will use again if I need too.
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    Jeanette Winter Very good service
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    Yvonne Collinson It was very simple and easy to do. The valuation and offer came through quickly and the money was in my account in two days. However, it would be interesting to know what value was put on my items. I understand why ...
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    Alison Very efficient, sent out label to stick on box. We took box to post office free of charge. Box arrived there within a couple of days. Reasonable offer made within 7 days
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    Antonia Saliba everyone I have spoken with
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    David Luper Everything is made very simple Fill a box, take to Post office, send free of charge and get cash offer very quickly and once confirmed is paid very quickly into my bank
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    Sally Cooke Efficiency, great customer service and how easy it was.
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    Mrs Gail Innes No fuss sent box got good offer was very pleased
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    MRS JULIE P ADAMS Easy to use. Clear instructions. Great to have a clear out
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    Sarah Hill Efficient, timely and well explained. Customer Service very good. Will definitely use again.
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    Peter Vantwout Everything from the packaging to free postage and insurance to quickly providing me with an offer to paying the agreed sum into my bank account. Excellent service. Will definitely use Vintage Cash Cow again.
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    Kent Posted my parcel on Tuesday You received it on Wednesday Made me an offer on Thursday Money in bank on Saturday Perfect
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    Alex Hearson Once again outstanding customer service given 10000% highly recommend 👌
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    Sue Watson l have used the company 3 times in all and not been disappointed . Quick, efficient and helpful

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