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.

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    MRS HEATH clear instructions, helpful advice and a very prompt service. I spoke to a very helpful and friendly adviser to agree my price and the money was in my account the same day. Thank you
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    Jackie The parcel was really easy to send. You told me you had received it the following day. It only took a couple of days to receive your offer which I thought was fair and then only another day or so for it to appear in my ...
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    Jayne Wakley All round excellent experience from start to finish. Very happy with the outcome
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    Mrs MINCHIN Really efficient service I think price paid to me was fair. Have already asked for another label so I can get next box ready to send. Thank you.
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    MRS SALLY RAGGETT Fantastic friendly service will use again for sure
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    MRSFLAVIABENNETT The process was quick and easy, kept informed had a telephone call which was very useful. Quick decision on hat my items were worth, very good price and paid into bank the same day. Would recommend.
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    Mrs SANDRA ABBOTTS Fast response and very reasonable offer made with prompt payment.
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    Judith Efficient great service and competitive rate for the items
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    Mr Hunt Good customer services explained everything what to do which made it very easy to do quick response on offer offered and receiving money was happy with offer would use again and recommend to anyone
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    customer Speedy service and got a fair price for what i sent. Highly recommend.
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    PT Great Customer service. Highly recommend
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    Emma second time using Vintage Cash Cow - very happy. very speedy service after returning my goods. Will recommend to others

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