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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    jean Great service
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    Cheryl Very easy process kept informed at every stage and happy with offer
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    Catherine Mayers Grest customer service throughout the process. I was offered and accepted a fair price and the payment went into my account within a couple of days.
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    John Keith Did not think that what I sent would be worth much so was pleasantly surprised with the offer I received. The process of sending the items was smooth and straightforward.
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    Diane Chapman They are very helpful if you need to ask them anything. I had to rearrange collection more than once but when I rang they were extremely helpful. Very speedy in providing an offer and even speedier at actually paying ...
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    Pam It was really easy to use the site. A little disappointed with the outcome but as it was something that would have gone into landfill it was realistic perhaps. Good communication all the way through and updated at every ...
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    Dai Perkins Really easy sorted out quickly and got more for my box than I expected
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    Gaynor Middleton Quick and easy with good communication throughout
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    Tracy Barber Very organised. Easy to navigate the system. Great communication. Would use the service again.
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    Hayley The package was collected with the easiest way to complete. I was notified throughout the whole process. When I was told that a valuation was ready, I was called and explained everything. Wasn't being pushed to take the ...
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    Lee Jones From start to finish everything was first class.Would highly recommend Vintage Cash Cow.
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    Raymond Swift Did not expect as much as we were paid, I would love to have an overall breakdown of the total cost, major items only.
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    Rae Sheen So easy, collected things that had been hanging around the house for years. I asked Vintage Cash Cow to arrange collection next day. Was kept update every step and very pleased with the offer, with the cash being paid ...
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    Miss Rebeka Combe Very easy to use, and kept me updated all the time, and paid very quickly
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    Don P Experience was fine however I would point out that I have already been through this process
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    Linda Hughes Very happy. Any doubts that one could have, disappeared with the contact we had with Vintage Cash Cow . We were kept up to date with every part of the transaction right from them sending packing notes and label to ...

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